Faculty and Staff – English
11/11/2025 2026-03-03 19:16Faculty and Staff – English
Faculty and Staff
Prof. Dr. Jurij Toplak
Director of Alma Mater Vienna
Jurij Toplak is the Head of Alma Mater Europaea University, Vienna Campus, Director of Alma Mater Vienna, and a law professor. As a constitutional scholar and election law expert he spoke at universities worldwide including at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cambridge, Oxford, UCLA, and Washington & Lee. The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times & Boston Globe published his legal views.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anja Hellmuth Kramberger
Head of Accreditation & Research
Anja Hellmuth Kramberger is an Associate Professor at AMEU who (co)authored five books and 60+ articles and book chapters, and is a member of EU-funded project Managing AI in Archeology (MAIA). A Berlin-born internationally recognized researcher in archaeological science and humanities. At AMEU Vienna, she coordinates research and supports academic planning and accreditation processes.
Dr. Maximilian-Niklas Bonk
Academic Dean of Physiotherapy in Austria
Maximilian-Niklas Bonk is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a passion for integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality into neurosurgery. As the founding academic dean, he combines his expertise in complex spine surgery and brain tumor treatments with innovative
technologies to advance patient care and medical education.
Leonie Walter, MSc
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Leonie Walter is a German physiotherapist and researcher with an MSc in Health and Physical Activity from the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, specialising in self-regulation strategies and injury prevention. With international experience as a research assistant at the University of Queensland, she combines academic expertise with practical insights to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
Dr. Milos Kotlar
Coordinator of PhD Applied AI in Austria
Milos Kotlar is an Assistant Professor and a Software Engineer at Microsoft. He holds a PhD in computer science, with research focus on machine learning, anomaly detection, and knowledge graphs. He previously worked at ABB and TraceLabs on EU-funded research projects. He has published multiple scientific papers and co-edited books with Springer and IGI Global.
Anja Antic Vujovic, MSc
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Anja Antic Vujovic has practiced physiotherapy since 2009 and runs her own clinic in Vienna since 2021. Trained in Belgrade and nostrified at FH Campus Wien, her expertise covers orthopedics, posture and foot pathologies, spiral dynamics and pediatric neurology. She continually advances her skills through workshops and conferences. In 2012 she earned a BSc and MA in special education and rehabilitation, and has organized three international disability-and-media conferences.
Dr. PhDr. Christian Helfenschneider MSc, M.Ed. MEd.
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Dr. Nida Nasir
Assistant Professor of PhD Applied AI in Austria
Dr. Mounir Ould Setti
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Dr. Anna-Vanadis Faix
Assistant Professor in Project Management
Darko Milascevic, PhD
Coordinator of PhD in Physiotherapy in Austria
Roman Jahoda
Expert-in-Residence in Physiotherapy
Roman Jahoda is a physiotherapist, sports physiotherapist and fitness coach with more than 20 years of experience in professional sports (Judo, Formula1, Football, Volleyball, Gymnastics…). He is teaching at several universities and institutions worldwide, published books about “Active Training and Therapy” and provides the modern active approach in physiotherapy.
Martina Marschal, MSc
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Martina Marschal is a physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Salzburg. Her specialty is the health benefits of exercise, especially how to use walking as exercise. She worked in development cooperation in Africa for 2 years before setting up her own physiotherapy business in Austria in 2015.
Uroš Marušič, PhD
University Professor
Dr. Uroš Marušič is a Full Professor with over fourteen years of experience in neuroscience, human movement science, and translational research. His interdisciplinary work focuses on neuroplasticity, sensorimotor function, neurorehabilitation, and the use of mobile brain neuroimaging and artificial intelligence to investigate brain–body interactions in real-world contexts.
Regina DeGeorge, DPT
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Regina DeGeorge is a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the United States where she completed her Bachelors and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in sports orthopedics, currently works in men’s football in Germany, and values bringing this experience into her educational methodology.
Dr. Pawel Kiper
Associate Professor of Physiotherapy
Pawel Kiper is an associate professor at AMEU with a PhD in Health Sciences, specializing in neurorehabilitation. He leads the Research Line on Innovative Technologies and Methods in Neurorehabilitation and the Laboratory of Healthcare Innovation Technologies at IRCCS San Camillo Hospital in Venice, Italy. His work focuses on the development and application of advanced technological approaches.
Dr. Natasa Standeker
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Natasa Standeker is a registered nurse with extensive experience in elderly care in Slovenia and Austria. She holds a master’s degree in Health and Social Management and a PhD in Social Gerontology. At Alma Mater Europaea, she teaches subjects in social gerontology, mental health, nursing care for older adults, and palliative care, with a focus on professional development and quality of care.
Dr. Sedin Bajric
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Dr. Bajric Sedin runs a private orthopaedics and traumatology practice in Vienna and has lectured in Mistelbach since 2016. A Graz medical graduate, he holds diplomas in Pain Management, Manual Medicine and Emergency Medicine and published his research on IL-6 as a biomarker for postoperative SIRS.
Elvira Deim, BSc
Teaching Assistant in Physiotherapy
Elvira Deim trained in physiotherapy at FH Campus Wien and has since worked in Austria and Germany with a special focus on pain therapy, TMJ treatment, and sports physiotherapy. She’s presented on fascial therapy at a Vienna health congress and co-produced a series of prevention and wellness videos. Known for her empathy and sense of humor, she’s passionate about teaching precise, effective physiotherapy techniques.
Torsten Blass, BSc
Teaching Assistant in Biochemistry
Torsten Blass is a biochemist with a Diplom degree from the University of Leipzig. He gained research experience in genomics and proteomics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, where he also developed expertise in programming, statistics, and data analysis. In the private sector, he worked in market research and consulting within the medical technology industry.
Sonja Hribar-Marko, MSc
University Lecturer of Physiotherapy
Sonja Hribar-Marko has been working as a self-employed physiotherapist for 25 years. She completed her master’s degree in Complementary Health Sciences at the Interuniversity College in Graz. As a co-instructor of Functional Myodiagnostics, she has already introduced this specialty to many physiotherapists during their continuing education. A holistic approach to the patient is especially important to her.
Dr. Mohini Agarwal
Assistant Professor of PhD Applied AI in Austria
Mohini Agarwal holds a PhD in Operational Research and specializes in machine learning, explainable AI, and data-driven modeling. Her research focuses on developing transparent and ethical AI applications in finance and healthcare. She is committed to mentoring students and advancing responsible, interpretable AI systems for real-world impact.
Álvaro Nebreda, MEd
Head of Tech and Teacher Support &
University Lecturer of Physics
Álvaro Nebreda is a Spanish engineer and educator fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Education, with specialty in STEM. His past roles as TU Graz Student Assistant and Educational Content Creator has allowed him to further refine his teaching methods and contribute to a dynamic learning environment.
Dr. Luisa Cacciante
Assistant Professor
Dr. Luisa Cacciante is a speech-language therapist and postdoctoral researcher. She is an expert in neurorehabilitation and methodological research, with a focus on virtual reality and telerehabilitation for aphasia recovery. Her experience includes clinical trial and systematic review design, investigation of the relationship between motor and language functions, gesture-based treatments, and aphasia prognosis.
