Open Theses
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Practice-oriented and innovative

Our offered theses cover the entire field of informatics in civil and environmental engineering and qualify you for a future-oriented professional field in which in-depth knowledge of construction informatics is becoming increasingly important. We support you in your project with close and personal supervision.

By writing a thesis at the IIB, you develop the competence to comprehensively research and reflect the state of research on a current issue and to design your own (software) concept based on this. Usually, a thesis at the IIB also includes the development of a demonstrator application. Even if the IIB has not yet been represented in your chosen study area or study specialisation, a thesis at the IIB is generally an option for you.

Theses can be written in German and English and include a compulsory colloquium. For individual theses, the use case is derived from practice. Therefore, supervising the thesis is supported by a practice partner.

Overview of completed theses

In addition to the theses advertised here, you can also get an overview of completed theses and ongoing research projects . We look forward to your own ideas and suggestions for topics!

Current open theses

  • KI-basierte Objekterkennung im Bauwesen – Möglichkeiten, Algorithmen, Potenziale

    AI-based object recognition in the construction industry – possibilities, algorithms, potential

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis, Studienarbeit (WiBi)

    Object recognition is a versatile technology that can also be used in the construction industry for a wide range of tasks and problems.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Jascha Brötzmann, M.Sc.

  • Ladungsoptimierung in der Baulogistik auf Basis von BIM

    BIM-based freight optimisation in construction

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    Construction logistics deals with the transport and storage of building materials as part of the execution of a construction project. The task of supply logistics is to provide the construction site with the required building materials as resource-efficiently as possible and in line with the demand. Within the framework of transport planning, the means of transport, i.e. lorry, train or ship, must be loaded as optimally as possible. This planning process could be supported by the use of a Building Information Model (BIM). The thesis is offered with possible practical support from Max Bögl.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Maximilian Gehring, M.Sc.

  • Automatisierte Erstellung von Materialpässen für Gebäude

    Automated creation of material passports for buildings

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    The material passport of a building contains all products and materials that are used in a building. It is created during the planning or construction phase and serves to identify and track which materials and products can be reused in a building in the event of renovation. Since a lot of work is required to create detailed material passports, it will be investigated how digital methods and existing databases can reduce this effort.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Maximilian Gehring, M.Sc.

  • Automatisierungspotential der Baulogistik

    Potential for automation in construction logistics

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    How can autonomous floor conveyor vehicles and automatic robotic order picking make construction logistics more efficient? Construction logistics deals with the transport and provision of building materials in the course of executing a construction project. Against the background of the shortage of skilled workers, it is important to investigate in the context of construction logistics how the working time of skilled workers can be made more efficient through the use of robots.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Maximilian Gehring, M.Sc.

  • Digitale Methoden zur Dokumentenverarbeitung in Prüfprozessen

    Digital methods for document processing in inspection processes

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    Electronic documents are an important part of the digitalisation of business processes, especially in inspection processes. To what extent can inspection processes be digitised and automated?

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Jens Wala, M.Sc.

  • KI-basierte Analyse und Lösungsfindung für softwarespezifische Problemstellungen in BIM-Solutions

    AI-based analysis and solution finding for software-specific problems in BIM solutions

    Master thesis

    AI methods for improving software support

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Benedikt Kandler, M.Sc.

  • KI-Methoden zur Planung und Datenauswertung in der Baulogistik

    AI methods for planning and data analytics in construction logistics

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    From Machine Learning in logistics process control to Natural Language Processing for the evaluation of delivery notes: Construction logistics is a decisive factor for the successful implementation of a construction project. In the stationary industry, detailed planning of logistics has long since become standard. The characteristics of the construction industry make such detailed, but also complex planning difficult. The use of artificially intelligent systems can significantly reduce the effort involved in logistics planning, simplify its use in practice and increase the efficiency of construction logistics.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Maximilian Gehring, M.Sc.

  • Revit-API zur Überwindung sprachlicher Barrieren in internationalen BIM-Projekten

    Revit API to overcome language barriers in international BIM projects

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    AI based translation of technical terms

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Benedikt Kandler, M.Sc.

  • Blockchains für BIM?

    Building Information Modeling & Blockchain

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    Blockchains for BIM?

    Building Information Modeling & Blockchain

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Jascha Brötzmann, M.Sc.

  • Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    Conceptualization and implementation of a methodology for the automated analysis of Big Data from drive-by monitoring.

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Jascha Brötzmann, M.Sc.

  • Abschlussarbeiten im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts DABKO

    Theses as part of the DABKO research project

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    As a result of the decided nuclear phase-out, the proper dismantling of nuclear power plants is in the focus of research. The dismantling and final disposal of radioactive waste is associated with high costs. Moreover, there is only limited space available in the final repository. Which contribution to mastering this challenge do digital methods from engineering informatics have to offer?

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Pascal Mosler, M.Sc.

  • Visualisierung radioaktiver Strahlung mittels Augmented Reality

    Visualising radioactive radiation using augmented reality

    Bachelor thesis, Master thesis

    Nuclear radiation is an invisible threat. This is problematic for occupational safety in nuclear power plants and interim or permanent repositories. What possibilities does augmented reality offer to make the ionising radiation visible on site?

    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Uwe Rüppel , Pascal Mosler, M.Sc.