Mattias Roupé

Mattias Roupé is an Associate Professor, Head of Department, and Research Area Leader at the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on digital construction processes, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Total BIM, Virtual Reality (VR), and digital twins. He holds a Ph.D. in Virtual Reality for decision-making in urban planning and building design. His work combines technical advancements in visualization and computational methods with human-centric aspects like perception and decision-making in design collaboration.

Education: Ph.D. in Virtual Reality applications for urban planning and building design. Research interests span model-based construction processes, data-driven design, and immersive technologies for user involvement in healthcare and infrastructure projects.

Notable projects include the Total BIM initiative, exploring integrated digital workflows, and the Digital Twin Cities Centre, advancing smart city technologies. His publications emphasize VR integration, BIM adoption challenges, and collaborative design tools. He leads several research grants funded by organizations like SBUF and Formas, focusing on construction innovation.

Key contributions include frameworks for BIM-based scheduling, VR in healthcare facility design, and BIM-GIS integration for railway infrastructure. His work bridges technical and human factors to enhance construction efficiency and sustainability.