Peter Knobloch

Senior Lecturer

2nd May 2024

It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to our dear friend and colleague of over 25 years, Peter.

Through his caring and gentle nature, his patience and dedication, he was a role model for teachers and a beacon for students. Their progress and wellbeing were paramount to him. His thoughtful character was also reflected in the subjects he taught. He was instrumental and paving the way in introducing the courses ‘Ecology and Sustainability’ and ‘Design for Reparability’ to our university, and he taught them with passion.
But Peter was not satisfied with theory, he was active in a wide range of projects in ecological design, alternative agriculture and ecological activism.

Lately, Peter became our hero in the way he dealt with his most difficult times. Still thinking of others, he made it easy for us with his positivity and openness.

Peter, wherever you go, there will be dance!

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Born in Vienna, trained as an electronics engineer and worked at the federal office for civil aviation as a service engineer for telecommunication and navigation equipment for 4 years before studying Industrial Design at the University of Applied Arts. Has been teaching at the University since 1997. Self taught software, user interface, physical computing, digital fabrication and sustainability engineer. Peter helps our students whenever there is need around those topics.