Konrad Reber studied physics at the University of Mainz with a focus on Solid State Physics. In his Ph.D. thesis at the material science department of the University of Erlangen, he worked in the field of magnetic materials, in particular on the measurement of material parameters using magnetic stray-flux methods.
At Pipetronix (now part of Baker Hughes), he was responsible for developing data analysis algorithms for MFL pipeline inspections. Later, he also became responsible for the magnetic design of MFL inspection pigs.
After moving to NDT Systems & Services (now NDT Global), he continued to work in the field of in-line inspection and broadened his focus to include topics of defect assessment and general comparison methods of different inspection tools.
Between 2006 and 2008, he worked with TÜV Rheinland as an expert within the Pipeline Technology Group, where he was responsible for international projects on pipeline integrity and pipeline certification.
Starting 2008, he became Head of Research and Development for the Innospection Group, where he was responsible for designing new inspection equipment for the oil and gas industry. He continued this position at Innetiqs in 2022.
His focus is on developing and refining testing technologies with applications for underwater or otherwise difficult-to-inspect structures. He is active in delivering conference presentations and is a trainer in various courses on pipeline inspection.