Sebastian Houben

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Houben is a Professor of Robot Vision and Machine Learning at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS). He holds roles as International Affairs Representative and Head of the Master's Examination Board for Autonomous Systems. His research focuses on AI-driven solutions for autonomous systems, environmental monitoring, and energy efficiency. Key projects include:

• INNERVATE: Enhancing driver maneuver evaluation via AI for automotive safety.
• DKZ.2R: Promoting data literacy and high-performance computing across disciplines.
• DigitalTwin-4-Multiphysics Lab: Urban and industrial digital twins for efficiency optimization.
• GARRULUS: AI-driven reforestation using drones and precision seeding.

He leads the Institute for AI and Autonomous Systems (A2S) and collaborates with industry partners like GKN Driveline. His research spans robotics, computer vision, and sustainable energy systems.

Prof. Houben is a member of the Promotionskolleg Nordrhein-Westfalen (Doctoral College North Rhine-Westphalia). His work emphasizes explainable AI (XAI), safety-critical systems, and interdisciplinary applications.