Alexander Beetz

Alexander Beetz serves as Professor of Applied Geodesy and Engineering Geodesy at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences since 2023, following industry roles as Software Development Lead (2016-2023) and Development Engineer (2013-2016) at MTS Schrode AG. His academic foundation includes a Dr.-Ing. in Geodesy and Geoinformatics from the University of Stuttgart (2012) and prior service as academic staff at the Institute of Engineering Geodesy (2006-2013).

Education:

• Dipl.-Ing. in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, University of Stuttgart (1997)
• Dr.-Ing. in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, University of Stuttgart (2012)
• Referendariat for higher surveying technical administrative service, completed as Vermessungsassessor (2003)

Professor Beetz's research centers on Engineering Geodesy applications in construction automation, with emphasis on machine guidance systems, indoor positioning, and BIM integration. His work develops precision control solutions for construction machinery through sensor integration and real-time positioning, addressing critical challenges in measurement accuracy and control quality separation. Key innovations include hardware-in-the-loop simulators for dozer lateral control and signal-matching techniques for mobile positioning.

His publication trajectory (2010-2017) reveals consistent focus on geodetic engineering for construction automation, evolving from machine simulator calibration to BIM implementation in excavation modeling. Core themes include real-time sensor integration, precision guidance algorithms, and quality control frameworks for construction machinery, demonstrating practical translation of geodetic principles into industrial applications.

Professional leadership includes membership in FG13 BIM at the Association of German Surveying Engineers (VDV) and chairmanship of Cluster 5 (Machine Assistance Interface) within MIC4.0's System Control Working Group, driving standards for machine control interfaces in construction technology.