Kepa Iturralde

Kepa Iturralde is a Senior Researcher and Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at the Institute for Construction Management (IBL) of the University of Stuttgart. He works within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC, focusing on the digital transformation of construction processes through robotics, automation, and advanced modeling techniques.

Research Interests

His work addresses the integration of

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for marker placement
• AprilTags detection for measurement accuracy
• Cable-driven robots for curtain wall installation
• Prefabricated layout definition
• Point cloud processing for renovation

in construction workflows. He emphasizes automation, modular systems, and error-correction interfaces for building envelopes.

Publications & Projects

Recent articles highlight applications of robotics in residential renovation, machine learning for measurement precision, and kit-of-parts methodologies for façade upgrading. His research bridges technical innovation with practical implementation in construction lifecycle management.

Education & Positions

Kepa holds a PhD (2021) from the Technical University of Munich and a Master's degree in Architectural Construction from the University of the Basque Country. He has been affiliated with institutions such as the Technical University of Munich (2015–2021), Sungkyunkwan University (2015), and the University of Tokyo (2011–2014).