Bernd Domer

Prof. Bernd Domer is an Associate Professor at the Geneva School of Landscape, Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO) specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and digital transformation of civil engineering. He leads multiple ongoing research projects including CU_OFROU_PAB (CHF278,844) focused on BIM-GIS workflows for noise barriers, and SousEtoile (CHF50,000) developing subsurface prediction models for urban planning. His work addresses critical challenges in software interoperability and point cloud processing for infrastructure digital twins.

• BA HES-SO in Architecture (HEPIA)
• BSc Civil Engineering (EPFL)
• BSc HES-SO in Civil Engineering (HEPIA)
• MSc HES-SO in Engineering (HES-SO Master)

His research explores digital workflows for infrastructure projects, with over 15 recent publications examining topics like:

• Semantic segmentation of point clouds (2024)
• IFC standard optimization (2023)
• Underground confidence level modeling (2021)
• Swiss BIM implementation frameworks (2020)
• Construction waste management platforms (2018)

He serves as Head of the MIC Group and co-directs the CAS in BIM Coordination. Active in international committees like EG-ICE and Bauen digital Schweiz, his work bridges academic research with practical implementation through collaborations with HEPIA, HEIG-VD, and institutions like the Swiss Federal Roads Office (OFROU).