Katja Silbe

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katja Silbe is a Professor at the Technical University of Mittelhessen, affiliated with the Faculty of Construction and the Department of Construction Management and Construction Operations. She currently heads the Institute for Digital Transformation in Construction since 2025. Her roles include leading the Professorship for Digitalization in Construction (2023–present) and the earlier Professorship for Construction Informatics at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (2018–2023). Prior to academia, she worked in industry roles at MAX Bögl Bauservice GmbH & Co. KG and BAM Deutschland AG. She earned a Doctorate in Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) from TU Dresden in 2011 and held a Junior Professorship at the University of Kassel (2015–2018). Her research focuses on digitalization in construction processes, building informatics, and operational efficiency.

Key Affiliations:

• Head of Institute for Digital Transformation in Construction (since 2025)
• Professorship for Digitalization in Construction, TH Mittelhessen (since 2023)
• Former Professor at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (2018–2023)

Education and Career:

• PhD in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.), TU Dresden (2011)
• Research Associate, Institute for Construction Informatics, TU Dresden (2006–2010)
• Industry experience in civil engineering and construction management (2011–2015)

Research Interests: Integration of digital technologies into construction workflows, optimization of building processes, data-driven decision-making in construction projects, and sustainable construction practices.

Lab/Team: Leads the Institute for Digital Transformation in Construction, focusing on innovation in digital tools and methodologies for the construction industry.