Prof. Dr. Franz Josef Maringer | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Franz Josef Maringer, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria

Prof. Dr. Franz Josef Maringer is a distinguished researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria. His expertise lies in natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and applied life sciences. With a strong academic background, he has contributed extensively to sustainable resource utilization, ecological conservation, and innovative environmental solutions. Prof. Maringer has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and led impactful research projects. His work has influenced both academic advancements and practical applications in environmental sciences. He is also actively involved in mentoring young researchers and fostering international collaborations to address global sustainability challenges.

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Summary:

Prof. Dr. Franz Josef Maringer’s contributions in natural resources and applied life sciences make him a strong contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His academic output, funding success, and research impact contribute to his candidacy. If he also has notable interdisciplinary collaborations and societal impact, it would further strengthen his position.

🎓 Education

Franz Josef Maringer earned his MS Degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in Physics from TU Wien between 1979 and 1984. In 1994, he completed his Ph.D. (Dr. techn.) with distinction at TU Wien. He later achieved his Docent Degree (Univ.-Doz.) in 2003 through habilitation in the field of radioecology and radiation measurement at BOKU Vienna. In 2011, he was awarded the title of Professor at BOKU, Vienna.

💼Experience

With a career spanning over four decades, Franz Josef Maringer has been actively engaged in science, research, and teaching since 1983. He served as the Head of the Low-Level Counting Laboratory Arsenal in Vienna from 1983 to 2016. Between 2004 and 2020, he led the Section for Ionizing Radiation and Radioactivity at the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV) in Vienna. During this time, he also acted as Austria’s delegate to the Consultative Committee for Ionizing Radiation (CCRI) at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). From 2009 to 2019, he was the Scientific Secretary of the International Committee for Radionuclide Metrology (ICRM). In addition, he was a board member of the Austrian Radiation Protection Association (ÖVS) from 1996 to 2021 and served as its President from 2004 to 2008.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around radiation physics, radioecology, radiation protection, and metrology. He has been instrumental in developing and refining techniques for radiation measurement and radionuclide metrology, with a strong focus on environmental radiation monitoring, low-level radiation detection, and international standards for ionizing radiation. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 300 scientific publications, contributing significantly to advancements in the field.

Awards

In recognition of his significant contributions to science, research, and teaching, Franz Josef Maringer was honored with the Grand Decoration of Honour of the Republic of Austria in 2021. Since 2012, he has been an honorary member of the Austrian Radiation Protection Association (ÖVS).

Skills

Franz Josef Maringer possesses extensive expertise in radiation physics, radiation protection, radiation measurement technology, radioecology, and metrology. He has coordinated international research projects and has a profound understanding of ionizing radiation, low-level radiation measurement, and radionuclide metrology. His leadership roles in national and international organizations demonstrate his strong skills in scientific coordination, policy advisory, and institutional management.

Publications

Development of the occupational exposure during the production and application of radiopharmaceuticals in Germany
- Authors: J. Vogt, U. Oeh, F.J. Maringer
- Journal: Journal of Radiological Protection
- Year: 2024

Should the ISO slab phantom be used for calibrations in terms of the new ICRU 95 operational quantity personal dose?
- Authors: V. Merza, C. Hranitzky, A. Steurer, F.J. Maringer
- Journal: Radiation Protection Dosimetry
- Year: 2023

Radionuclide metrology methods and analysis of the Joint Danube Survey 4 sediment samples
- Authors: F.J. Maringer, R. Kadan, C. Landstetter, A. Redl, H. Wiedner
- Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
- Year: 2023

Research summary of the EMPIR MetroRADON project
- Authors: H. Wiedner, F.J. Maringer, M. Stietka
- Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
- Year: 2023

Report of the CCRI(II) supplementary international comparison of measurement of activity per unit mass of Cs-134 and Cs-137 in wheat flour (CCRI(II)-S13)
- Authors: A. Yunoki, T. Miura, R. Furukawa, M. Hachinohe, S. Hamamatsu
- Journal: Metrologia
- Year: 2023

Update of the BIPM comparison BIPM.RI(II)-K1.I-131 of activity measurements of the radionuclide 131I to include the 2015 results of the BEV (Austria) and the POLATOM (Poland), the 2017 result of the NMISA (South Africa), and to link the CCRI(II)-S6.I-131 comparison
- Authors: C. Michotte, S. Courte, M. Nonis, J. Lubbe, B.E. Zimmerman
- Journal: Metrologia
- Year: 2023

Update of the BIPM comparison BIPM.RI(II)-K1.Y-88 of activity measurements of the radionuclide 88Y to include the 2016 result of the LNE-LNHB (France) and the 2019 result of the BEV (Austria)
- Authors: C. Michotte, S. Courte, R.M. Coulon, C. Fréchou, C. Bobin
- Journal: Metrologia
- Year: 2023

Conclusion:

Prof. Maringer has a distinguished career with a strong research portfolio, funding success, and real-world impact, he would be a top candidate for the award. Enhancing public engagement, interdisciplinary work, and technology integration could further bolster his qualifications.

Franz Josef Maringer | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award