

Professor at the MCI Department of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Head of MCI Josef Ressel Centre for the Production of Powdered Activated Carbon from Municipal Residues
" for="" me="" it="" is="" not="" a="" question="" of="" whether="" scientific="" discipline="" dominated="" by="" men="" or="" women,="" the="" only="" thing="" that="" drives="" interest="" in="" subject.="" my="" opinion,="" should="" be="" manifested="" gender="" but="" character="" someone="" can="" generate="" and="" passion="" topic.="" still="" considered="" something="" special="" to="" work="" as="" woman="" technology="" i="" personally="" even="" welcome="" little="" bit.<="" em=""> There, I deal with the use of renewable energy sources and the technical solutions on how to integrate them into a sustainable energy system. What is particularly exciting for me is that I can pursue my passions of science and technology and try to integrate the technical solutions in a very complex field of tension between economy, ecology and society. I see my greatest challenge in motivating young people to be enthusiastic about a subject for a longer period of time and to commit themselves fully to a subject. Unfortunately, I observe far too often that young people get lost in the multitude of opportunities available to them today. Science is lacking in young talent - but certainly not in exciting topics! To be honest, I find it less relevant whether or not there are more women working specifically in STEM disciplines; I would hope that the women who can develop a passion for technology do not allow themselves to be limited or restricted from the start. Basically, anything is possible - in the end, everyone has to prove themselves anyway, regardless of gender.” ©MCI_Koller UAS Prof. Dr. techn. Angela Hofmann "For me it is not a question of whether a scientific discipline is dominated by men or women, the only thing that drives me is the interest in the subject. In my opinion, it should not be manifested in gender but in character whether someone can generate interest and passion for a topic. It is still considered something special to work as a woman in technology and I personally even welcome that a little bit. There, I deal with the use of renewable energy sources and the technical solutions on how to integrate them into a sustainable energy system. What is particularly exciting for me is that I can pursue my passions of science and technology and try to integrate the technical solutions in a very complex field of tension between economy, ecology and society. I see my greatest challenge in motivating young people to be enthusiastic about a subject for a longer period of time and to commit themselves fully to a subject. Unfortunately, I observe far too often that young people get lost in the multitude of opportunities available to them today. Science is lacking in young talent - but certainly not in exciting topics! To be honest, I find it less relevant whether or not there are more women working specifically in STEM disciplines; I would hope that the women who can develop a passion for technology do not allow themselves to be limited or restricted from the start. Basically, anything is possible - in the end, everyone has to prove themselves anyway, regardless of gender.” ©MCI_Koller Our students share their experiences and give insights into courses, projects, and student life in the vibrant Alpine city of Innsbruck. Discover the program that suits you.
Professor at the MCI Department of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
Head of MCI Josef Ressel Centre for the Production of Powdered Activated Carbon from Municipal Residues