Florian Krebs

Florian Krebs is a Senior Researcher at JOANNEUM RESEARCH in Graz, Austria, representing a research team specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and acoustic sensing technologies.

The team develops intelligent acoustic monitoring solutions that combine advanced AI methods with large-scale sensor networks for real-time environmental and infrastructure monitoring. Its expertise spans audio signal processing, machine learning, acoustic scene analysis, anomaly detection, bioacoustic monitoring, and AI-enabled decision support systems.

A flagship example of the department's work is the AKUT (Acoustic Tunnel Monitoring) system, which continuously analyzes data from over a thousand microphones using advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies and support the safe and efficient operation of critical tunnel infrastructure. The system demonstrates the department's capability to develop and deploy large-scale acoustic sensing solutions in safety-critical environments.

The research group is actively involved in national and international R&D projects focused on sustainable, resilient, and intelligent monitoring infrastructures. Current activities address challenges in environmental monitoring, biodiversity assessment, smart infrastructure management, and trustworthy AI for sensor-based systems.

The department's expertise is closely aligned with key Horizon Europe priorities, particularly in the areas of:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Audio and Acoustic Intelligence

• Environmental and Biodiversity Monitoring

• Smart Sensor Networks and Edge AI

• Infrastructure Monitoring and Resilience

• Signal Processing and Data Analytics

• Trustworthy and Explainable AI

The team is interested in collaborating on Horizon Europe projects involving intelligent sensing systems, acoustic and multimodal monitoring, environmental intelligence, biodiversity assessment, AI-driven data analytics, and digital solutions for sustainable and resilient societies.