The Applied Geotechnologies Group (GeoTech) has more than 20 years of experience and specializes in the application of geotechnologies and artificial intelligence techniques for the inspection, monitoring, and safety of transport and construction infrastructures.

GeoTech has been recognized as a competitive reference group in Galicia due to the quality of its scientific publications and the success of more than 100 R&D projects funded by external entities. The group has more than 400 scientific articles, over 30 researchers, and develops, tests, and applies advanced remote sensing technologies, geophysical analysis, and AI-based predictive modeling to enable smart maintenance strategies and early warning systems for structural integrity.

More information:
https://portalcientifico.uvigo.gal/grupos/17764/detalle

Henrique Remixio Lorenzo Cimadevila - hlorenzo@uvigo.es

Research areas

Electronics and Automation

Electronics and Automation
Transport

Transport
Energy

Energy
Sustainability and natural resources

Sustainability and natural resources

Research topics

  • New structural assessment technologies.
  • Smart and connected mobility and transport.
  • Buildings, cities and urban spaces.
  • Monitoring and inspection of grey and green infrastructures.
  • New methods for forest biomass valorisation.

Notable Technologies

  • 3D digitisation and modelling platforms: BIM reconstruction and infrastructure analysis.
  • Remote sensing systems and sensors: environmental and structural inspection and monitoring.
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones: high resolution data acquisition and mapping.
  • Artificial intelligence based predictive models: preventive maintenance and early warning systems.
  • Infrastructure assessment tools: road safety, structural safety and energy efficiency.
  • Smart city platforms: integration of geospatial data for intelligent urban planning.