Honorary Professorship For Roman Stiftner: A Strong Boost For Research, Teaching, And Industry Partnerships

UAS Technikum Wien has awarded Roman Stiftner the title of “Honorary Professor (FH).” The university is thereby recognizing his many years of teaching, his contribution to the transfer of knowledge between academia and industrial practice, and his commitment to the university’s international networking. The award was presented by Rector Sylvia Geyer during the Teaching Award ceremony in the ceremony hall of UAS Technikum Wien on October 19, 2026.

Bridging Science and Practice

Roman Stiftner has been serving as a part-time lecturer at UAS Technikum Wien since 2018. His areas of expertise include European industrial and economic issues, public affairs, raw materials, sustainability, and the circular economy. In addition to supervising master’s theses, he directly incorporates his many years of experience from international companies, European institutions, and research collaborations into his teaching.

“With Roman Stiftner, we are honoring an individual who combines academic expertise with international industry experience and actively contributes this to our university. We particularly value his commitment to building bridges between research, business, and European networks,” emphasizes Sylvia Geyer, Rector of UAS Technikum Wien.

International Networking as Added Value

Through his leadership roles in Austrian and European organizations, Stiftner supports UAS Technikum Wien in expanding its international contacts and research collaborations. Among other things, he facilitated the presentation of the university’s research findings in the field of robotics during the European Commission’s Raw Materials Week in Brussels.

“What is particularly valuable to us is that Roman Stiftner not only brings his many years of international industry experience to his teaching but also promotes direct exchange between students and companies. This allows both sides to establish contacts early on, while our students gain practical insights into current industrial challenges,” emphasizes Erich Markl, Head of the Industrial Engineering Department.

Many Years of Experience and Scientific Expertise

Roman Stiftner is Managing Director of the Mining and Steel Trade Associations and the Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Association within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Director General of EUMICON, and President of the European Shippers’ Council and the Bundesvereinigung Logistik Österreich. He earned his doctorate with honors from the Vienna University of Technology and previously held leadership positions at international industrial companies.

With this honorary professorship, UAS Technikum Wien recognizes his long-standing commitment to practice-oriented university teaching, academic exchange, and collaboration across institutional and national boundaries.

Cover photo: (from left to right) Managing Director Florian Eckkrammer, Roman Stiftner, Rector Sylvia Geyer, and Head of the Industrial Engineering Department Erich Markl at the ceremony conferring the honorary professorship on Stiftner during the Teaching Awards in the ceremony hall of UAS Technikum Wien.

Photo: Alek Kawka / UAS Technikum Wien

Further Information:

Faculty of Industrial Engineering – UAS Technikum Wien

Professional Associations for Mining and Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals Industry

of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

EUMICON

European Shippers’ Council and the Austrian Federal Logistics Association

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