JOANNEUM RESEARCH
Forschungsgesellschaft mbH

A Tradition of Innovation

JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (JR) is Austria's second largest independent research organisation, owned by the state of Styria, Austria. With over 380 employees, the institute conducts innovative research in geological sciences and the environment, biotechnology and environmental technology, electronics and information, materials and processing, as well as economy and technology.

Geared to the demands of business, JOANNEUM's research is designed to provide companies with a competitive edge, while assuring a secure future and better quality of life for society.

JOANNEUM RESEARCH and the Bioenergy NoE

Bioenergy research and development is conducted in the Institute of Energy Research by approximately 25 dedicated scientists and technicians. The Institute is a recognised leader in climate change and small-scale bioenergy systems, with over 15 years research experience in both areas.

For the Bioenergy NoE, Hannes Schwaiger leads on Integration Action 4: Environmental bookkeeping and the Jointly Executed Research project 4.1: EU-ETS and biomass.

JOANNEUM RESEARCH's projects and publications

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Contact Information

Small Scale Applications
JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
Reinhard Padinger
Elisabethstrasse 5
A-8010 Graz, Austria
Tel: +43 316 8761333
Email: reinhard.padinger@joanneum.at

Climate Change
JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
Hannes Schwaiger
Elisabethstrasse 5
A-8010 Graz, Austria
Tel: +43316 876 1316
Email: hannes.schwaiger@joanneum.at