Scientific Seminar: “Modern Surveying Technologies and Their Applications in Urban Transport Infrastructure Engineering”
As part of the 2026 scientific activity series, on the morning of 30 January 2026, the Faculty of Civil Engineering – University of Transport Technology (UTT) successfully organized a scientific seminar entitled “Modern Surveying Technologies and Their Applications in Urban Transport Infrastructure Engineering”. The seminar offered new perspectives on the application of UAVs, LiDAR, and BIM in planning, design, and development of urban technical and transport infrastructure.
The seminar was chaired by the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Transport and attracted strong interest from lecturers, scientists, doctoral candidates, and students specializing in Smart Urban Transport Infrastructure. Attending the seminar were Dr. Phùng Bá Thắng – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Dr. Trương Thị Mỹ Thanh – Head of the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Transport; Dr. Trần Trung Hiếu – Deputy Head of the Department; together with representatives of the Departments of Highway Engineering; Structures and Materials; Geotechnical Engineering and Metro; and Bridge and Tunnel Engineering.
Overview of the scientific seminar
At the seminar, speakers provided in-depth analyses of the profound transformation of the transport infrastructure construction sector driven by the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The core of the seminar focused on three highly practice-oriented thematic presentations.
Opening the seminar, Dr. Vũ Ngọc Quang delivered a presentation entitled “New Techniques Shaping the Surveying Discipline”. The paper presented an overview of global changes in surveying technologies, highlighting the transition from traditional methods to advanced digital and high-precision techniques that significantly reduce time and costs in survey consultancy.
Continuing the program, Dr. Nguyễn Văn Tiến presented on the application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology in topographic surveying to support the planning and design of urban transport networks, through the topic “Urban Transport Network Planning Solutions Based on UAV Survey Data”. This presentation attracted considerable attention, as UAV technology has become an effective tool enabling infrastructure planners to obtain comprehensive overviews and collect accurate terrain data within a short time, serving the preparation of zoning plans, detailed urban plans, and transport and technical infrastructure planning projects in urban areas.
The final presentation was delivered by MSc. PhD Candidate Phạm Hồng Quân with the topic “Application of LiDAR Laser Scanning Survey Data (Point Cloud) as a Basis for Existing Condition Modeling and Transport Infrastructure Design in a BIM Environment”. The presentation clarified the process of integrating point cloud data into Building Information Modeling (BIM). This approach represents an inevitable trend in modern construction, helping to optimize design processes, improve operation and management, and minimize errors and risks in urban transport infrastructure construction.
Speakers sharing insights into new advances in modern surveying technologies
The discussion session took place in an open and dynamic atmosphere. Lecturers from the Departments of Highway Engineering; Bridge and Tunnel Engineering; Structures and Materials; Geotechnical Engineering and Metro, along with students, raised numerous practical questions regarding technical feasibility, costs, reliability, and the applicability of these technologies under real conditions in Viet Nam. The active interaction between speakers and participants helped clarify many complex technical and economic aspects.
Lecturers and scientists engaging in professional discussion
Beyond presenting research outcomes, the seminar aimed to enhance the overall quality of academic activities within the Faculty of Civil Engineering. Through this forum, lecturers and students were able to update their knowledge, access advanced technologies, and directly support teaching, scientific research, and career orientation.
Participants, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering taking a commemorative photo
The seminar concluded successfully, opening up new research directions and reaffirming the proactive role of the Faculty of Civil Engineering in anticipating and embracing technological trends in urban transport infrastructure planning and design.
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