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BIODIVERSITY - Acoustic Biodiversity Monitoring
We develop scalable, AI-powered acoustic monitoring solutions for biodiversity assessment using autonomous recording units (ARUs).
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Senior Data Scientist / Audio analysis
JOANNEUM Research
Graz, Austria
Senior researcher in AI-acoustics
Florian Krebs is a Senior Researcher at JOANNEUM RESEARCH in Graz, Austria, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and acoustics. He pioneers the development of intelligent acoustic systems for real-time environmental and infrastructure monitoring, integrating cutting-edge AI with large-scale sensor networks.
His group has developed breakthrough solutions such as the AKUT (Acoustic Tunnel Monitoring) system, which continuously analyzes data from over a thousand microphones using advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies and ensure tunnel safety. These innovations exemplify the power of AI-driven acoustics in mission-critical environments.
He currently leads several national research initiatives, including DURAICELL, which monitors battery performance and degradation acoustically, and other projects targeting acoustic surveillance in industrial factories and complex urban soundscapes. These efforts contribute to a broader vision of resilient, intelligent monitoring infrastructures.
With deep expertise in acoustic AI, he is uniquely positioned to contribute to Horizon Europe priorities, particularly in audio analysis including music information retrieval, acoustic monitoring and biodiversity monitoring. His work bridges machine learning, signal processing, and environmental / cultural applications, creating scalable tools to analyze music in large scale and support the artists creativity..
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BIODIVERSITY - Acoustic Biodiversity Monitoring
We develop scalable, AI-powered acoustic monitoring solutions for biodiversity assessment using autonomous recording units (ARUs).
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