Thomas P. Kersten

Thomas P. Kersten is a Professor at HafenCity University Hamburg within the School of Geodesy and Geoinformatics, leading the Photogrammetry & Laser Scanning laboratory. His work bridges geomatics, 3D imaging, and cultural heritage preservation through cutting-edge UAV photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, and virtual reality applications.

Research interests focus on:

• Accuracy validation of photogrammetric and LiDAR systems
• Low-cost 3D sensor development (e.g., Raspberry Pi-based systems)
• Virtual Reality for cultural heritage sites (e.g., Al Zubarah Fortress, Michaelsen House)
• Historical building documentation using 4D modeling
• Mobile mapping for archaeological and urban contexts

Article trends reveal expertise in UAV-based cadastral surveying, smartphone photogrammetry validation, and multi-sensor 3D reconstruction of archaeological and architectural sites. He leads fieldwork in Portugal, Qatar, and Germany while fostering academic collaboration through conference editorship (DGPF, ISPRS workshops).