Frank Petzold

Prof. Frank Petzold is a Full Professor at the Chair of Architectural Informatics within the Department of Architecture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His academic career includes roles as Vice Dean of the Department of Architecture (2010–2012) and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Bauhaus-University Weimar (2008–2009). He holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from Bauhaus-University Weimar (2001) and has been a core member of the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI) since 2021. His research focuses on digital methods in architectural design, BIM integration, AI-driven generative design, and sustainable urban planning. Key affiliations include the Leonhard Obermeyer Center for Digital Methods (co-founder, 2014) and leadership roles in DARL (Deans' Association for Architecture, 2015–present).

Research interests span computational design tools, digital twin technologies, and AI applications in construction. Notable contributions include the TUM2TWIN benchmark dataset and frameworks for automated design decision support. He serves on editorial boards for journals like the International Journal of Architectural Computing and chairs Bavaria’s 'Digital Construction and Planning' platform. His work bridges academic research with industry applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and digital innovation in built environment disciplines.

• Education: Doctorate in Computer Science, Bauhaus-University Weimar (2001)
• Affiliations: Munich Data Science Institute, TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute, German Association of Computing in Civil Engineering
• Committees: DARL, Task Group AKIM (Construction Industry), Bavarian Digitalization Center (Z.DB)

Publications emphasize BIM interoperability, generative design systems, and urban sustainability. Current projects explore AI for building lifecycle assessments, digital twin applications, and crowd-safety simulations in early design stages.