The Institute for Urban Planning and Smart Cities (IUS) is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to addressing complex urban challenges through scientific innovation, digital technology, and cross-scale collaboration. Bringing together researchers from multiple research centers and supported by the Urban Nexus and Smart Cities Lab (UNSCL), IUS advances research, capacity building, and consultancy to help stakeholders develop sustainable, integrated, and inclusive cities.
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Our team brings together researchers from the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CSID), Research Center for Advanced Vehicle (RCAVe), Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering Research Center (AIDE-RC), and Center for Interdisciplinary Heritage Engineering (CIDHE) to foster interdisciplinary research that bridges engineering, digital technologies, infrastructure, mobility, and heritage for sustainable urban development.
RCAVe fosters multidisciplinary collaboration to advance research and innovation in vehicle electrification and future mobility.
AIDE-RC fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation in artificial intelligence and data engineering for intelligent and data-driven solutions.
CIDHE fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to advance science, engineering, and digital innovation for cultural heritage conservation and adaptive reuse.
A collaborative workspace designed to support field surveys, research, learning, and integrated solution development. Equipped with advanced geospatial technologies, including GNSS RTK, mapping drones, cameras, and handheld LiDAR scanners, it facilitates high-precision spatial data acquisition and site documentation as the foundation for evidence-based planning and analysis. Data collected through the sublab can be integrated with other UNSCL facilities to support visualization, simulation, and spatial analysis. This integrated workflow enables interdisciplinary research and the development of innovative solutions for complex urban challenges.
A hub for collecting, managing, and analyzing urban data to support evidence-based research and decision-making. It integrates data from diverse sources—including field surveys, remote sensing imagery, sensors, and digital databases—and transforms them through spatial analysis, urban modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics. Supported by high-performance workstations, cloud storage, and advanced computing infrastructure, the sublab enables efficient data processing and interdisciplinary research. By converting complex urban data into actionable insights, it supports research, education, and cross-sector collaboration for sustainable urban development.
A collaborative space dedicated to developing interactive media for learning, research, and science communication. Equipped with simulation technologies, augmented reality (AR), digital visualization tools, physical prototyping facilities, and interactive smart boards, it supports the creation of engaging learning materials, urban intervention simulations, research prototypes, and effective knowledge dissemination. The sublab also serves as a platform for training, exhibitions, and technology demonstrations, fostering collaboration with government, industry, and community partners. By transforming research into accessible and interactive experiences, it strengthens public engagement and interdisciplinary innovation.
Supports the development of immersive visualization and simulation technologies for urban planning, design, and research. Equipped with virtual reality (VR) systems, a projection wall, 360° cameras, and high-performance computing facilities, it enables three-dimensional spatial simulations, digital documentation, and interactive presentation of research outcomes. The sublab provides an immersive environment for exploring planning scenarios, evaluating design alternatives, and communicating complex urban concepts. It also supports education, research, and professional visualization services for government, industry, and community partners.
