Regular biography
Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Borrmann is a professor at the Technical University of Munich in the Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, Robotic Construction, and Graph-based Design Methods. He is also involved in the application of artificial intelligence for the lifecycle of buildings, including generative AI for design, point cloud processing, and energy prediction. Borrmann has held various leadership roles at TUM, including Director of the TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute – AI for the Built World since 2025. He has received several awards, including the Konrad Zuse Medal (2024) and the Smith Prize (2022).
Scholar-generated biography
Andre Borrmann is a researcher at Technische Universität München, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Spatial Analysis, Geometry Processing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Pedestrian Dynamics. His work explores the integration of BIM with photogrammetry, semantic enrichment, and spatial query languages to enhance construction progress monitoring and code compliance checking. Borrmann's research emphasizes the fusion of geometric and semantic data for automated analysis and visualization in BIM and GIS applications. His publications address multi-scale geometric-semantic modeling, directional operators, and the use of industry foundation classes for standardized data exchange. His contributions aim to improve productivity, accuracy, and interoperability in construction and infrastructure projects.