Ana Cornelia Badea

Prof. Dr. Eng. Ana Cornelia Badea serves as a University Professor at the Faculty of Geodesy, Technical University of Construction of Bucharest (UTCB), holding habilitation in Geodetic Engineering since 2017. She coordinates doctoral theses in Geodetic Engineering and Civil Engineering, represented UTCB at the International Federation of Geodesists (FIG), and served as Director of UTCB Doctoral School until April 2025.

Her academic foundation includes complementary studies in Legal Sciences and Project Management alongside her core expertise in Geodetic Engineering.

Research spans Geospatial Data Infrastructure, Engineering Geodesy, and Urban Spatial Modeling, emphasizing UAV-based environmental monitoring, AI/ML integration for geospatial analysis, and standardization of geospatial data (ISO/CEN). Current projects focus on digital twin development, 3D urban modeling for pollution analysis, and multisource data integration via GIS/BIM platforms.

She directs the MGIIDS Research Center (Geodetic Engineering Measurements and Spatial Data Infrastructures), coordinating Horizon 2020 projects (ReGreeneration, DivAirCity), COST Actions, and national research initiatives while serving as an H2020 expert evaluator and ANCPI-authorized geospatial specialist.