Research activity at the School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering is carried out by the School’s laboratories, research units and spin-offs, and covers the full range of disciplinary areas in the field. The list of research fields evolves dynamically, adapting to technological developments and the changing needs of society.
Research and development of technologies and models for the observation and recording of the natural and built environment, the geometric characteristics and gravity field of the Earth, and the dynamic collection of geospatial information. This area includes positioning systems and autonomous or semi-autonomous geospatial observation systems.
- Space- and satellite-based geodetic technologies for observing the Earth and its changes
- Observation of artificial satellites and reference systems
- Satellite remote sensing of terrestrial and marine environments, interferometry and image analysis
- Satellite-based GNSS and inertial INS geolocation and navigation systems
- UAVs, USVs and autonomous observation systems
- Sensors, IoT and real-time geospatial data collection
Digital representation, documentation and analysis of the built environment and natural processes using geospatial technologies and advanced three-dimensional mapping methods.
- Digital recording and imaging of terrestrial and aquatic relief using surveying, photogrammetry and remote sensing technologies
- Smart mapping and monitoring of deformations in engineering structures and natural processes
- 3D surveying and reconstruction of industrial products and cultural objects
- Geometric documentation of monuments and historic ensembles
- GIS applications in archaeology
- Virtual environments for cultural experience
Development of methods and systems for the management, analysis, modelling and visualization of geospatial data. This area combines GIS, cartography, geospatial artificial intelligence and digital representations of space.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geodata infrastructures
- Geospatial land administration systems and cadastre, including cadastral GIS and land information systems
- Cartography and geovisualization, geospatial artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Digital twins of natural and built systems
- Three-dimensional and interactive geospatial environments
- Augmented, virtual and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR)
Study and analysis of spatial processes, spatial organization and the planning of built systems. This area includes applications in spatial planning, cities and sustainable development.
- Spatial analysis and geographic modelling
- Human geography and spatial interactions
- Regional and urban planning
- Smart cities, urban systems and integration of green infrastructure
- Regional development and spatial policies
- Accessibility analysis and spatial justice
Planning, analysis and management of transport systems, engineering works and infrastructure networks using modern geospatial and digital technologies.
- Transport systems, transport planning and transport resilience
- Sustainable mobility, micromobility, traffic engineering and simulation
- Design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure
- Smart infrastructure, simulation, decision-making and digital networks
- Design of geotechnical works and study of the mechanical behaviour of materials
- Network management and analysis
Study, monitoring and management of the natural environment and water systems, with emphasis on climate adaptation, sustainable resource management and the mitigation of natural hazards.
- Sustainability, climate change, environmental policy and resilience
- Monitoring and protection of ecosystems
- Water resources management and hydraulic systems
- Natural disasters and early warning systems
- Environmental modelling and risk analysis
- Sustainable development and natural resource management
