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The data science expert recently worked on a sophisticated simulation model relating to the water level of Lake Neusiedl. With his calculation models, he not only aroused the interest of the Burgenland Department of Hydrography, but also inspired his students on the Business Process Engineering & Management Master's programme.

For example, he vividly visualises what happens if it continues from 1 June as it did in 2019, 2018, ... What happens if it rains a lot/little, if there are many/few hot days. "So it's about reflecting the fluctuations and trends of recent years," says the enthusiastic sailor. With an attractively prepared video, he also provided important input for the Burgenland water portal for further considerations on the topic. The video can be viewed here.

On the current debate surrounding a possible expansion of the water supply to the lake, he says: "As a passionate water sports enthusiast, I naturally have a vested interest in the lake being there. Nevertheless, I am very sceptical about what is technically and biologically possible and sensible in terms of inflow options."

It's easy to explain why he uses this topic for his Data Science course at Burgenland University of Applied Sciences. The students can easily visualise a lake and its water level. It also makes sense to deal with a Burgenland topic at the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences. He has been passing on his expertise to students as an external lecturer since 2015. His main job at the international software company SAS involves the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence for technical issues in customer projects. His love of numbers has been with him since childhood. "I can remember always thinking about how I could optimally group my playing cards when playing Supertrumpf," he smiles.