Dr. Björn Sondermann

Dr. Björn Sondermann is Chief Engineer and Senior Manager of the In-Cabin Sensing division at Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and Dermalog. He has held this position since February 2023.
Since joining Rheinmetall in 2019, Björn has been dedicated to developing innovative in-cabin solutions—starting as an engineer and progressing to project leader. His team specializes in comprehensive interior sensing, creating advanced occupant models that serve as the foundation for a wide range of applications, from vehicle safety systems to enhanced comfort features.
Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec combines Rheinmetall’s expertise as a global automotive supplier and radar specialist with Dermalog’s leadership in biometric technologies, forming a powerful alliance to deliver integrated in-cabin sensing solutions using both camera and radar technologies.
Björn holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, focusing on semantic environment perception and environmental modeling for mobile systems. With a strong background in computer vision and image processing, he plays a key role in advancing intelligent vehicle interiors.