Regular biography
Borja Garcia de Soto is an Associate Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and a Global Network Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Urban and Environmental Engineering at the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University (NYU). He is the director of the S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group at NYUAD and conducts research in the areas of automation and robotics in construction, digital twins applied to the built environment, cybersecurity in the AEC industry, artificial intelligence, lean construction, and BIM. He is an Associate Editor of Automation in Construction (Elsevier), Associate Editor of the Journal of Construction Robotics (Springer), member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (Emerald), and the General Secretary of the International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC). Borja is also a Co-PI for Sand Hazards and Opportunities for Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES), one of the NYUAD Research Institute Centers. He has extensive experience in the industry as a structural engineer, project manager, and construction consultant. He is a Professional Engineer (PE) with licenses in California and Florida and has international experience in multiple aspects of construction projects. Borja received his PhD from ETH Zurich in Switzerland. He also holds an MSc in Civil Engineering with a concentration in engineering and project management from the University of California at Berkeley, an MSc in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structural design from Florida International University, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Scholar-generated biography
Borja García de Soto is a researcher focused on advancing automation and digital transformation in construction. His work explores Automation in Construction, Cybersecurity in AEC, Construction 4.0, and Industrialized Construction. He investigates how digital fabrication, robotics, and artificial intelligence can enhance productivity and project management in construction. His research also addresses cybersecurity challenges in the AEC industry, including threat modeling, blockchain applications, and operational technology security. Additionally, he examines the impact of Construction 4.0 on workforce and organizational structures, as well as the integration of Scrum methodologies in construction projects. His studies aim to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability through innovative technologies and systemic frameworks.