Thomas Winkler

Thomas Winkler did his PhD degree at the Institute of System Sciences, Innovation and Sustainability, University of Graz. After finishing his studies in Sustainable Development and Environmental System Sciences, including exchange and research stays at the University of Utrecht, University of New England in Australia and in Nepal he got a PhD scholarship at the University of Graz. Thomas Winkler was working on greenhouse gas emissions scenarios for Austria focusing on comparisons of national and international data to identify possible mitigation opportunities as well as emissions from livestock production considering the whole life cycle. From 2018 to 2022 Thomas Winkler has been part of the R&D team of the Innovation Management department at the University of Applied Sciences CAMPUS 02 where he has been responsible for several national and international research projects focusing in innovation and entrepreneurship. Since 2024 Thomas is complementing the team of the department of International Management and Entrepreneurship as lecturer. Thomas Winkler is also founder of the fair fashion company "Apflbutzn" and the "Grazer Eco Festival"
His research interests are in sustainable management, social and green businesses, sustainable lifestyle, and green skills.

Most important publication and awards:
- Winkler, T., Ulz, A., Knöbl, W., Lercher, H. (2019). 'Frugal Innovation in developed markets – Adaptation of a criteria-based evaluation model'. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge 4(5): 251-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2019.11.004.
- Winkler, T., Schopf, K., Aschemann, R., Winiwarter, W. (2016). 'From Farm to Fork - A Life Cycle Assessment of Fresh Austrian Pork'. Journal of Cleaner Production. DOI10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.01.005. in press.
- Winkler, T., Winiwarter, W. (2015). 'Scenarios of livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions in Austria'. Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences. DOI10.1080/1943815X.2015.1110186. in press.

- 2022: R&D Award, FH CAMPUS02
- 2017: Teaching Award - Responsible Science, University of Graz
- 2017: SoFair Award, Klimabündnis Österreich (together with colleagues)
- 2015: Poster award, 1st place, Climate Day Austria 2015, CCCA
- 2013: Young Scientist Traveller Award, CCCA