Filip Biljecki

Filip Biljecki is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore, jointly appointed in the Department of Architecture (College of Design and Engineering) and the Department of Real Estate (NUS Business School). He founded and leads the NUS Urban Analytics Lab, which serves as a research hub for urban data science and geospatial AI applications. His work bridges architecture, geomatics, and data science to create smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

Dr. Biljecki earned his PhD in 3D GIS from Delft University of Technology with highest honors (top 5%) and completed his MSc in Geomatics at the same institution. His educational background in geospatial science forms the foundation for his innovative research in urban analytics.

His research focuses on leveraging emerging urban data sources, particularly street view imagery and other visual data, to advance 3D city modeling, urban digital twins, and GeoAI applications. He investigates spatial data quality, crowdsourcing through platforms like OpenStreetMap, and develops methods to assess urban form and human perception of built environments. His work integrates computer vision, machine learning, and geospatial analysis to address pressing urban challenges related to sustainability, comfort, and equity.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating AI with urban analytics, with particular emphasis on using street view imagery to understand urban environments. His work spans from technical aspects of 3D modeling and digital twins to human-centered applications assessing walkability, thermal comfort, and visual perception. A significant portion of his research addresses sustainability challenges through carbon analysis, urban heat island mitigation, and sustainable urban design.

• Presidential Young Professorship (NUS), 2020
• Top 2% scientists worldwide (Stanford University), 2021
• Multiple teaching excellence awards (2021-2025)
• Best paper awards at 3D GeoInfo (2017, 2023)
• EuroSDR award for best PhD thesis related to GIS in Europe, 2017

Dr. Biljecki actively supervises PhD students and research fellows through his Urban Analytics Lab, with research supported by various grants and collaborations. He serves as Associate Editor for Computers, Environment and Urban Systems and holds editorial positions with several other leading journals in geography and urban studies. His work bridges academia and practice through collaborations with industry and government agencies focused on urban development.

As founder of the NUS Urban Analytics Lab, he leads a vibrant research team exploring the intersection of cities and AI. He also chairs the 3D Information Management Domain Working Group at the Open Geospatial Consortium and serves as Chair of WG IV/1 at the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. His leadership extends to the Future Cities Lab Global at the Singapore-ETH Centre where he serves as Principal Investigator.