Mila N. Koeva

Mila N. Koeva is a Vice Dean Research and senior Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management. Her research focuses on 3D modeling and Digital Twins for land management and urban planning, integrating geospatial technologies, UAV data, and AI/ML methods.

• PhD in architectural photogrammetry
• MSc in Engineering (Geodesy)

Research Themes:

• Digital Twinning for urban ecosystems
• AI-driven cadastral boundary extraction
• 3D modeling with LiDAR and satellite data
• Global partnerships in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
• Interoperability standards for local digital twins

Scientific Contributions:

• Geospatial World Innovation Award 2021
• Copernicus Masters Competition (3rd place 2016)
• Editorial roles in Photogrammetric Records and MDPI journals
• Keynote speaker at 3D GeoInfo, GI Forum, and FIG events

Her educational impact includes developing courses, lecturing, and supervising students whose work has received top awards in The Netherlands and international competitions.