DI Michael Gerstmair, a graduate of the degree program in Electronics and Information Technology, works at Infineon and is about to complete his doctoral dissertation at the Institute of Signal Processing (dissertation supervisor: Prof. Mario Huemer). His winning submission focused on radar sensors, a key component of modern driver assistance systems as well as part of adaptive cruise control, lane-changing systems, and implementing emergency brake systems. Continual advancements will make a lasting contribution to road safety. As part of a research project at the JKU and in cooperation with Infineon Technologies Linz, researchers and scientists are continually working on sensor advancements. Future vehicles will contain highly accurate imaging radar sensors capable of detecting and localizing road users. The project aims to monitor certain safety-relevant parameters efficiently and automatically in order to ensure the sensor’s functional operational safety.

Gerstmaier explained: "Imaging radar systems can very precisely determine an object’s position, even in fog, if there’s backlighting, or if there are other optical limitations. We developed a method that makes it possible to better monitor these kinds of radar systems more efficiently. Our research will make future mobility even safer."