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University of Pécs
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

BIM Skills Lab Research Team

Name of the research team:
BIM Skills Lab
Name of the institute hosting the research team:
Institute of Smart Technology and Engineering

Head of the research team and their academic qualification:
Name Academic Qualification Status Department
Prof. Dr. Bálint Bachmann DLA habil. scientific leader Marcel Breuer Doctoral School Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
Dr. Márk Balázs Zagorácz PhD operative leader Department of Engineering Studies
Members of the research team
Name Academic Qualification Status Department
Dr. Olivér Rák PhD assistant professor Department of Engineering Studies
Dr. András Reith PhD habil. senior research fellow Department of Engineering Studies
József Etlinger specialized lecturer Department of Engineering Studies
Nándor Bakai instructor, researcher Department of Engineering Studies
Dr. Patrik Márk Máder PhD instructor, researcher Department of Engineering Studies
Viktor Norbert Rácz MSc student Department of Engineering Studies
Dóra Erika Simon MSc student Department of Engineering Studies
Péter Hillebrand AR/VR developer University of Pécs, 3D Printing and Visualization Center
Árpád Gergely Sipőcz AR/VR developer University of Pécs, 3D Printing and Visualization Center
Dr. Márton Deák PhD construction expert Lechner Knowledge Center
Levente Csonka MSc student Department of Engineering Studies
Dr. Motasem Altamimi PhD Department of Engineering Studies
Tünde Jászberényi PhD student Department of Engineering Studies
Scope of the research team
As one of its priority research areas, the research group is investigating the possibilities of integrating BIM (Building Information Modelling) into the Hungarian construction industry, partly by exploring and further developing existing practical applications and partly by developing new educational methodologies and training programs. In addition, the development of innovative BIM applications is underway, which are ground-breaking at international level.
For example, the reduction of adverse physiological effects on site using building information models. In this area, we are developing new processes and market products for the protection of occupational health and safety through the combination of BIM, algorithm-aided engineering, and AR/VR technologies. Another focus of the research group is sustainable architecture and urban development. In this area, parametric design, energy optimization, microclimate analysis, innovative applications of glass facades, glass support structures and shading, analysis of patterns of use of buildings by the individual, and applications of smart and sustainable urban development have resulted in a number of internationally recognized, prestigious publications.
Research objectives of the research team
The research group's research aims to develop innovative solutions that meet industry needs to improve the quality, efficiency and safety of construction design and construction workflows. The developments involve experts from co-disciplines and the efficiency gains achieved through these developments are validated through continuous monitoring. Members of the research team have outstanding experience in BIM-based design and construction support for major projects, while the R&D&I partners involved in the research are in all cases at the forefront of their field.
A key research objective is the development of AR/VR applications that can be used to prevent accidents on site. One direction of development is aimed at preparing for work processes and responsible preparation for work safety; the other direction supports actual work in the context of the ever-changing conditions of the real work site.
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Prof. Dr. Bachmann Bálint
Dr. Zagorácz Márk Balázs
Dr. Rák Olivér
Dr. Reith András
Etlinger József
Máder Patrik Márk
Bakai Nándor
Rácz Viktor
Simon Dóra Erika
Csonka Levente
Motasem Altamimi
Hillebrand Péter
Jászberényi Tünde