app creation & cybernetic consulting
History
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Werner Toplak, study of mechanical engineering and economics at Vienna University of Technology (VUT).
Specializations in the areas of Production, Product, Logistics, Quality Management, Advanced Design, Management
and System Theory. Internships and professional activities in special purpose machinery manufacture and machine
automation. Master thesis about Neural Networks for prediction purposes in Transportation Research.
Assistant of EU coordinator of Austrian Red Cross (ARC) in the areas of international disaster relief
and development aid. Expertise in third party financing (national and EU), process planning and skill
enhancement of Red Cross delegates for international missions.
Doctor study of technical sciences at VUT. Specializations in Cybernetics and Systems Theory,
classification and prediction, memory efficient calibration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
models, heuristic optimization methods, intelligent and self-organizing production systems,
authentic leadership, philosophy of science and modelling of technical-cybernetic systems.
Scientific award for the master thesis in the area of logistics by the Federal Ministry of Traffic,
Innovation and Technology (bmvit).
Innovation award by the Austrian Traffic Telematics Cluster (ATTC)
for advanced visualization methods and modeling paradigms for the analysis of traffic data developed
in the doctor thesis.
Professional activities at the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) as expert for Artificial
Intelligence, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Quality Management and Standardization,
multimodal Transportation Systems, project aquisition and management.
Foundation of the "TopLab" - Toplak Laboratory e.U., registered office in Upper-Austria. Consulting & Prototyping
services for topics related to Operations Research & Optimiziation in cybernetic & complex socio-economic & technical systems.
Specializations in (Social) Network Analysis, mobile Development and Computer Vision.
The bionic robot arm prototype was nominated for the Futurezone Robotics Award 2012.
Dr. Toplak supported GEVAS software as manager of the Austrian branch, change manager and authorized representative from 2012 to 2015.
In the areas of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Public Transportation Systems he continues his support with consultancy & more than a decade
of expert knowledge. For sustainable & intelligent mobility systems of the future.
Since 2012 Dr. Toplak acts as an external lector in the area of Business Informatics at the Ferdiand Porsche FernFH. Since 2013 he
also acts as an external lector in the areas of Mechantronics & Robotics at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien.
Since 2015 he supports tech2b Inkubator GmbH as a scientific mentor for Start-Up projects.
Key Note at Sällberg Technologies' Dimensions 2015 Conference: What are the relations of Artificial Intelligence, Quality and Organization?
(in german: "Was hat künstliche Intelligenz mit Qualität und Organisation zu tun?")
Explore 2016: Releases of Tools and Products related to Computer Vision (Python, Java, Android, Windows, Linux).
...to be continued...
Conferences
W. Toplak, J. Asamer, K. Din: Neural Networks supporting Causal Reasoning in Traffic Telematics, Proceedings of the 25th IASTED International Multi-Conference Artificial Intelligence and Applications, ISBN Hardcopy: 987-0-88986-629-4 / CD: 978-0-88986-631-7, February 12-14, Innsbruck, Austria, 2007.
J. Asamer, K. Din, W. Toplak: Self Organizing Maps for Traffic Prediction, Proceedings of the 25th IASTED International Multi-Conference Artificial Intelligence and Applications, ISBN Hardcopy: 987-0-88986-629-4 / CD: 978-0-88986-631-7, February 12-14, Innsbruck, Austria, 2007.
W. Schneider, J. Asamer, W. Toplak: Influence of Environment Conditions on Traffic Flow, Proceedings of the 10th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2007, Sept.30-Oct. 3, Seattle, USA, 2007.
W. Toplak: A Comparison of a SOM and ALEV for Data Reduction Purposes, Proceedings of the 26th IASTED International Multi-Conference Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA2008), Innsbruck, Austria, 2008.
W. Toplak: H. Koller, J. Asamer: A Principle of Shape Preservation - The ALEV Method, Proceedings of 19th European Meeting on and Systems Research (EMCSR 2008) - and Systems 2008, Vienna, Austria, 2008.
W. Toplak: How Chaos Theory improves Forecasting, Proceedings of the 21st IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2008), Canada, 2008.
N. Hainitz, B. Nowotny, W. Toplak, N.-E. El Faouzi, M. Schneider: Predicting motorway network performance with historical density-speed patterns, 1st Lakeside Conference on Safety and Mobility - Intelligent Weather Information Systems and Services in Traffic and Transport, July 9-11, Velden, Austria, 2008.
W. Schneider, W. Toplak, J. Asamer: Traffic Situations under Environmental Influence, 1st Lakeside Conference on Safety and Mobility - Intelligent Weather Information Systems and Services in Traffic and Transport, July 9-11, Velden, Austria, 2008.
W. Toplak, H. Koller, M. Dragaschnig, D. Bauer, J. Asamer: Novel Road Classifications for Large Scale Traffic Networks, 13th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC, accepted, 2010.
J. Zajicek, W. Toplak: A unified mulitmodel Level Of Service Definition for Cargo Transportation based on Network Analysis, ITS World Congress, Busan, South Korea, 2010.
W. Toplak, J. Asamer, M. Straub, M. Dragaschnig, J. Puchinger, M. Prandtstetter: Route Analysis and Planning for urban Transportation on basis of Floating Car Data and Emission Estimates, 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board TRB, Washington, 2011.
W. Ponweiser, P. Widhalm, W. Toplak, H. Koller, F. Weichenmeier, H. Albrecht, J. Freudenstein: Optimierung der ÖPNV-Bevorrangung an Verkehrslichtsignalanlagen mit dem PRIORITY-System, HEUREKA Congress 2011 - Optimierung in Verkehr und Transport, Stuttgart, 2011.
W. Toplak, J. Zajicek, H. Koller: A large scale quality assessment approach of ITS data supported by airborne Sensing, 18th ITS World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Orlando, USA, 2011.
W. Toplak, M. Trenker : Artificial Intelligence enhancing a CFD Snow Deposition Approach for the Use in Infrastructure Management, Maintenance and Virtual Reality, ECCOMAS 2012, European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vienna, Austria, 2012.
Journals
W. Toplak, N. Hainitz, J. Asamer: Predictions using neural networks and neuro-fuzzy models (in german), Austrian Society for Artificial Intelligence, ÖGAI Journal Jahrgang 2006, Nr. 3, pp. 24-33, Volume 25, ISSN 0254-4326, Wien, Österreich, Dezember 2006.
W. Schneider, W. Toplak: Traffic predictions using visual data mining and artificial intelligence (in german), elektrotechnik und informationstechnik (e&i Journal), Fachzeitschrift - Springer Verlag, 125(6), pp. 232-237, 2008.
submitted: W.Toplak, J. Zajicek, A. Chloupek, K. Morawetz, K.E. Ambrosch: A unified multimodal Level of Service definition for Cargo Transportation based on Network Analysis, Journal: Transportation, Springer.
Studies
W. Toplak: The relief of the Austrian Red Cross during the Hungary crisis (in german), Austrian Red Cross, 2005.
(www.roteskreuz.at/2859_body.html)
G. Hartig, E. Hobsig, W. Toplak: Interim Balance - 6 months after the Tsunami (in german), Austrian Red Cross, 2005.
(www.roteskreuz.at/show_medium.php?mid=4905)
W. Toplak, M. Schachreiter, K. Hofstadler, C. Reisinger, J. Asamer, M. Duda: New Tools for sustainable improvements of labour conditions and social security systems in times of economic globalisation, Scientific Feasibility Study (in german) submitted for the Hannes Androsch Prize 2007.
W. Schneider, J. Zajicek, W. Toplak, A. Schoebel, H. Strubinsky: OPTIMAL - Optimierung von Dispositionsprozessen mit anwendbaren LOEsungen, ISB-BegleitmaSSnahmen, Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit), July 2009.
J. Zajicek, W. Toplak, K.E. Ambrosch, A. Chloupek, K. Morawetz: LoS VEgAS - Level of Service der Verkehrsinformationen fuer EDV gestuetzte Logistikplanung und Abweichungsmanagement Studie, Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit), March 2010.
Monographs
W. Toplak: Social Security Systems in Scope of Demographic Change and financial Market Risk, 2011.
Books
H. Welz, W. Toplak: EU Handbook for delegates of the Austrian Red Cross, International Aid Department, Austrian Red Cross (ARC), 2005/2006.
Talks
W. Toplak: "A brief introduction to Self Organizing Maps (SOMs)", University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, 9/2007.
W. Toplak, J. Zajicek: "An introduction to Data Mining and complex intelligent Traffic Information Systems", Rail Technology Cluster Austria (RTCA), 10/2008.
W. Toplak: "Complex Systems Theory, Cybernetics and Supply Chain Management", University of Applied Sciences Steyr, 04/2009.
M. Schneider, W. Toplak: “Das LKW-Mautsystem und seine Mehrwerte” (The HGV tolling system and its added values), Let's talk about
series, arsenal research, 04/2008.
W. Toplak: “Data Reduction and Traffic Prediction”, Supply Chain Institute
of Southeastern & Central Europe Ltd./University of Tessaloniki @AIT, 05/2008 at AIT
W. Toplak, J. Zajicek: “An introduction to Data Mining and complex
intelligent Traffic Information Systems”, Rail Technology Cluster Austria (RTCA), 10/2008.
W. Toplak: “Complex Systems Theory, Cybernetics and Supply Chain
Management”, University of Applied Sciences Steyr, 04/2009.
W. Toplak, A. Chloupek, H. Gamperl: Introduction to Packerl.Net (in
german), Radio Discussion at Radio Orange – Sweet Spot
(moderated by M. Duda), Austria, 2014.
W. Toplak: Was hat künstliche Intelligenz mit Qualität und Organsiation zu tun? (What are the relations of Artificial Intelligence to Quality and Organization?),
Key Note, Dimensions 2015, Sällberg Technologies, Attnang-Puchheim, 2015.
W. Toplak: Evolution oder Revolution in der Logistik? - Kybernetik, Künstliche Intelligenz und Komplexität in der Logistik des 21. Jahrhunderts,
(Evolution or Revolution in Logistics? - Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence & Complexity in Logistic Systems of the 21st Century), Logistics Research Austria, TU-Graz, 2016.
W. Toplak: Was hat künstliche Intelligenz mit Qualität und Organsiation zu tun? (What are the relations of Artificial Intelligence to Quality and Organization?),
Fronius International GmbH, Thalheim bei Wels, 2016.
Supervised Thesis
P. Papazek: FLEET Travel Time Reliability, Bachelor Thesis (in german), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, 2009.
M. Vlasak: State of the Art of RFID in Logistics (Stand der Technik bei RFID in der Logistik), Bachelor Thesis (in german), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, 2009.
P. Nitsche: Estimation of road roughness by analyzing in-vehicle CAN bus data, Master Thesis, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, 2009.
M. Koenigsmayr: Maintenance of infrastructural Sensor Networks (Wartung und Instandhaltung von infrastrukturseitigen Sensor-netzwerken), Master Thesis (in german), Institute of Management Sciences, Vienna University of Technology, 2010.
P. Papazek: GIS based Management of Parking Spaces for Intelligent Transportation Systems, Master Thesis (in german), University of Applied Sciences, Wr. Neustadt, 2011.
L. Pirklbauer and P. Schrattenecker: Bionic Robotics (in german), Diploma Thesis, Higher Technical Federal College HTL Voecklabruck (Mechanical Engineering), Austria, 2012.
M. Stacher: Open Source Information Systems in Public Transportation: (in german), Bachelor Thesis, University of Applied Sciences
Wr. Neustadt (Geoinformatics), 2013.
C. Walzer: Map Matching in Public-Transportation, Master Thesis (in german),University-Centre Rottenmann (UZR) (Geoinformatics), Austria, 2013.
L. Hudecek: Humanoid Robotics: Motion Capturing (in german), Bachelor Thesis, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, (Mechatronics and Robotics), 2014.
T. Kulawik: Conecpt Study: Mechanical Prothesis (Prothetics) (in german),
Bachelor Thesis, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), 2014.
D. Rainer: Computarized Design of Robot Arms (in german), Bachelor Thesis,
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), 2014.
A. Steiner: Einsatzpotenzial von Exoskeletten (Usage potentials of Exo-Skeletons), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2015.
F. Diem: Entwicklung einer Plattform zur kardanischen Lagerung von zwei GoPro Kamera Systemen (Development of a Camera Platform for cardanic bearing of two GoPro Systems), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2016.
A.D. Mora Arellano: Analyse von kostengünstigen Vision Systemen (Analysis of cost effective Vision Systems), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2016.
E. Dreibach: Chancen und Risiken durch den Einsatz von Flugdrohnen in der Zustelllogistik, (Chances and Risks of aerial Drones in Delivery Logistics), FernUniversität in Hagen (Environmental Sciences (infernum)), Germany, 2016.
D. Cvetko: pyrat - Using Text Analysis to improve the Quality of Software Requirements in the Air Traffic Control Sector, Ferdinand Porsche FernFH (Business Informatics), Vienna, 2016.
Supervised internships & student projects
L. Kubis: Travelling Salesman Problem: State of the Art, Research meets School Programme (Forschung macht Schule), Vienna, 2008.
L. Kubis: GPS-based Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle Motion - Java Prototype LatLong, Vienna, 2009.
M. Stacher: Open Source GIS Prototyping & Oracle to PostgreSQL/PostGIS interfaces, Linz, 2013.
D. Wolfsberger: Installing Routines using InnoSetup, Linz, 2013.
M. Richter: Regelungstechnik - Bionischer Roboterarm (Control concept of a bionic robot arm), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2014.
G. Fürnweger: Modellierung eines humanoiden Robotermodells in Blender (Modeling a humanoid robot in Blender), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2014.
L. Kamschal: Gesichtserkennung mit OpenCV (Face recognition with OpenCV), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2015.
T. Klindert: Topographische Modelle für autonome Navigation (Topographic Models for autonomous Navigation), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (Mechatronics and Robotics), Vienna, 2015.