Chair

csm_t_prohaska_v2_111f6efea7 — Thomas Prohaska

Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry

at the Montanuniversität Leoben deals with current technological questions in the field of corrosion and Development of application of the most modern analysis methods
in materials, geosciences, environmental and life sciences.

Our goal is to provide our students with the best possible education in a modern research environment, with the vision to explore and develop new technologies to meet the challenges of the future and make the world a better living environment.

Teaching

The chair offers students of all undergraduate programs a first introduction with lectures and lab courses in the material world of elements and molecules. Special courses in the field of analytical chemistry, hydro- and geochemistry as well as corrosion complete the course offerings.

The aim of the training is to provide a deep understanding of the chemical properties of substances, the transformation of substances and analytical methods that are widely used in industry and research.

Lifelong learning is part of the portfolio of the chair. For this reason, we offer university courses on the topics of "quality assurance in the laboratory" and "corrosion expert".

Research

Research in the field of analytical chemistry is concerned with the development and application of novel methods in materials, geo, environmental and life sciences as well as the implementation of metrological principles. The focus is on mass spectrometric methods for elemental and isotopic analysis.

Chemical research deals with fundamental and technological issues in the field of corrosion. The understanding of mechanisms leads to the development of materials with improved corrosion properties.

Novel technological developments of methods in the combination of analytical chemistry and material science complement the research portfolio of the chair.