Borja Garcia de Soto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering at the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and an expert in construction automation, robotics, and the digital twin concept as applied in the built environment. He has a profound background in project management and construction technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and lean project delivery. He conducts extensive research addressing industry challenges through innovative methodologies. Borja's work emphasizes improving construction processes and safety measures, particularly through data-driven analysis and advanced computational techniques. He is also involved in various editorial duties, including roles as Associate Editor for significant journals in his field. His academic qualifications include a PhD from ETH Zurich, along with multiple master's degrees in Civil Engineering from prestigious institutions. As an active member of international engineering societies, he promotes collaboration between academia and industry towards technological advancements in construction.
NYU Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi, AE
Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, conducting research and teaching in construction automation and related technologies.