Dr. Christian Schwingenschlögl received his master degree in Information Science from the Munich University of Technology in 1999 and his PhD from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Munich University of Technology in 2005.
In the same year, he joined Siemens AG where he started to work as research scientist in the field of self-organizing networks. In 2010, he took over responsibility for a research team at Siemens Corporate Technology with a focus on Internet of Things. Research areas included Software-Defined Radio, Radio Localization and application-oriented topics. Among them, the field of urban infrastructure digitalization: intelligent lightning, building automation, smart water grids and intelligent traffic solutions.
In 2012, he joined the New Technology Field Sustainable Cities and is now responsible for topics in the area of “Urban Infrastructure
Intelligence” and the development of the City Intelligence Platform.
Presentation abstract
Title: Urban Infrastructure Digitalization – Ingredients for Liveable, Efficient and Resilient Cities
Cities are facing tough challenges in the area of urban infrastructure planning and operation. However, technologies are becoming available to increase the transparency of its status and progress, to meet efficiency goals and ecological targets. In addition, this contributes to make cities an even more livable place.
