Jan Lutteroth

Prof. Dr. Jan Lutteroth serves as Tandem Professor for Applied Computer Science and Visualization in Civil Engineering at the Institute of Architecture, Mainz University of Applied Sciences since 2022, with an association to the Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe. Previously, he conducted research at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (2020-2022) and the Herder Institute (2014-2016).

His educational background:

• Master in Art History (2012)
• Master in Cultural Heritage Protection Studies
• PhD in Art History (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich)

Specializing in digital preservation of architectural heritage, Lutteroth's work centers on digital 3D reconstruction methodologies, semantic data modeling for cultural assets, and Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). His research establishes critical documentation standards for visualizing endangered monuments through advanced 3D techniques, with particular focus on virtual research environments for object-based cultural analysis.

He actively contributes to the Digital 3D-Reconstruction Working Group within the Association for Digital Humanities in German-speaking Regions and the DFG Research Network on Digital 3D Reconstructions. Current projects include the CoVHer initiative for architectural visualization (2023-2024), Ukraine Heritage Aid for Novoselytsia Synagogue preservation, and reconstruction of East Prussian castles in Schlodien and Friedrichstein.