Cornelius Neumann

Prof. Dr. Cornelius Neumann is a Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the Lighting Technology Department within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT). His research focuses on automotive lighting technology, optical systems, sensor integration, and advanced metrology techniques. He holds positions in both the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Light Technology Institute (LTI), contributing to interdisciplinary projects in automotive innovation and optical engineering.

Key research areas include high-radiance light sources, adaptive automotive lighting systems, and optical communication interfaces. His work bridges fundamental optics with practical applications in vehicle safety and automation, addressing challenges like glare reduction, dynamic light distribution, and sensor-based environmental detection. Prof. Neumann has published extensively in journals like Advanced Optical Technologies and SPIE Proceedings, with recent contributions focusing on 6DOF metrology, laser-based systems, and machine learning-enhanced positioning.

His academic roles include teaching courses on lighting technology and supervising interdisciplinary projects at LTI. Collaborations involve automotive industry partners and international conferences such as the International Symposium on Automotive Lighting. Consultation hours are held at LTI Room 221 during winter semester 2023/24.