PhD., Historian, exhibition director, head of Department Exhibition Design and Information Design at University of Applied Sciences Graz, professor at the Graz University (since 1988) and Kassel University 1996/97, lecturer at University of Krems, University of Arts Berlin and Yildiz Technical University Istanbul, founder and director of Bisdato Exhibition & Museum Design since 1990, author/editor of books and scientific contributions, manager of scientific research projects, director of exhibitions, member of Graz UNESCO City of Design board