Helmut Frais-Kölbl

Helmut Frais-Kölbl is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, where he serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering within the School of Technology. His work focuses on advanced sensor systems and detector technologies for high-energy physics applications and extreme environment measurement systems.

Professor Frais-Kölbl's primary research interests include:

• Single Event Effects and radiation detection systems
• Diamond detector development using chemical vapor deposition
• High-temperature solid-state sensors operating up to 500°C
• Beam monitoring systems for particle accelerators like the LHC
• Internet of Things applications for sports measurement

His recent publication activity demonstrates a strong focus on detector systems for the Large Hadron Collider, particularly the ATLAS experiment. His work on the Beam Conditions Monitoring system represents cutting-edge development in radiation-hard sensor technology using polycrystalline CVD diamond materials. More recently, he has expanded his research into high-temperature sensor applications and IoT-based measurement systems like the Zelos time-speed measurement platform that operates in challenging outdoor conditions.

Professor Frais-Kölbl is actively involved in research projects including:

• SEERad (2023-2025): Development and testing of measurement methods for single event effects
• Zelos (2020-2022): Development of an IoT-based time-speed measurement system for sports applications requiring temperature range optimization

His laboratory work focuses on advanced sensor characterization and testing facilities, particularly for radiation effects and high-temperature performance. The research group maintains strong collaborations with international particle physics laboratories including CERN for LHC-related work, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications with large international teams.