Andreas Winkelbauer
About Andreas Winkelbauer
Andreas Winkelbauer is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Dr.techn. in Electrical Engineering and specializes in patent applications related to ICT security.
Work at European Patent Office
Andreas Winkelbauer has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for the examination and classification of patent applications, particularly in the field of ICT security. His work involves a comprehensive understanding of technological advancements in areas such as computer security, network security, and cryptography. Winkelbauer's expertise contributes to the evaluation of innovative technologies and their patentability.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Winkelbauer holds a Dr.techn. degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Telecommunications and Signal Processing from Technische Universität Wien, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution from 2004 to 2008, followed by a Dipl.-Ing. (equivalent to MSc) in Telecommunications from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in ICT security.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Andreas Winkelbauer gained extensive experience in academia and industry. He worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Telecommunications, Technische Universität Wien from 2010 to 2014. He also held various tutoring positions at the Institute of Communications and Radio-Frequency Engineering during 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Additionally, he completed internships at Vishay Semiconductor Austria GmbH, Lenzing AG, and SKIDATA AG, which provided him with practical insights into the telecommunications and engineering sectors.
Professional Experience
Andreas Winkelbauer's professional experience includes significant roles in both academic and industrial settings. He served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Telecommunications, Technische Universität Wien for seven months in 2015. His previous positions as a tutor and research assistant at Technische Universität Wien allowed him to develop a deep understanding of telecommunications and engineering principles, which he now applies in his role as a Patent Examiner.