Maximilian Raab has been engaged in Great Bustard conservation through his father since childhood and is passionate about monitoring Great Bustards and birds of prey. He is a scientist at the Vienna University of Technology, where he conducts fundamental research in catalysis for improving renewable energy technologies, with a focus on hydrogen oxidation. Since April 2019, he has also been part of the TB Raab team, where he is involved in scientific activities, data management, and software development.