Gerrit Austen

Prof. Gerrit Austen serves as Professor and Dean of Studies for the Master Surveying program at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, leading the Laboratory for Geodetic Measurement and Evaluation Technology within the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformatics. His academic role integrates teaching, research leadership, and administrative oversight in surveying and geospatial sciences.

His research spans critical domains in geospatial engineering:

• Applied Geodesy and Engineering Surveying
• Geodetic Measurement Systems and Data Evaluation
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration
• Diagnostics and Optimization of Building Structures
• Heating Network Analysis
• Automated BIM-Capable Object Recording in Tunnels

These interests drive innovation in infrastructure management through precision measurement technologies.

Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward applied urban infrastructure research, emphasizing data-driven diagnostics and optimization. Austen's work bridges geodesy with smart city applications, featuring BIM integration for existing structures, non-destructive testing methodologies, and geospatial analytics for municipal systems. Key trends include automation of tunnel documentation and thermal network optimization.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

As Dean of Studies, Austen oversees academic progression for graduate surveying students while securing research funding through initiatives like iCity 2. His DiaOpt4iCity and IQG4iCity projects demonstrate significant grant acquisition focused on urban infrastructure diagnostics, totaling substantial investment in smart city technologies.

The Laboratory for Geodetic Measurement and Evaluation Technology operates as a hub for industry-academic collaboration, developing automated systems for structural assessment. Current projects partner with municipal authorities on real-world implementations of geospatial diagnostics for buildings and heating networks.