About Summer School
The International Summer School on LiDAR Applications and Advanced Data Processing is a collaborative educational event organized by the German Society for Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geoinformation (DGPF), the Polish Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (PTFiT), and the Remote Sensing & Image Analysis Group at the Technical University of Darmstadt. Scheduled for March 23-25, 2026, in Darmstadt, Germany, this intensive three-day program brings together experts and participants to explore cutting-edge techniques in LiDAR technology and data processing methods, offering an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and professional development in the field of remote sensing and geospatial analysis.
This summer school is specifically designed for PhD and Master’s students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in
- Mobile mapping and SLAM for vegetation mapping
- Low-cost handheld 3D scanner for cultural heritage documentation
- Point cloud processing with deep learning
These workshops will be led by expert lecturers from renowned German and Polish universities:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Haala – University of Stuttgart
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ludwig Hoegner – Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dorota Iwaszczuk, Technical University of Darmstadt
- dr inż. Małgorzata Jarząbek-Rychard – Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Ing. Thomas P. Kersten – HafenCity University Hamburg
- dr inż. Tomasz Kogut - Maritime University of Szczecin
- dr inż. Artur Warchol – Kielce University of Technology
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Weinmann – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
and coordinators:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dorota Iwaszczuk – Technical University of Darmstadt
- Timo Kullmann, M.Sc. – Technical University of Darmstadt
- dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Bakuła – prof. PW Warsaw University of Technology
- dr inż. Tomasz Kogut - Maritime University of Szczecin
Besides the opportunity to develop professional and technical skills through plenary lectures, thematic sessions in sub-groups, and practical exercises, the summer school will also foster networking and soft skills through diverse formats such as a poster session, networking events, and social activities, complemented by industry insights provided by representatives from regional companies.
Detailed program of the event will be published soon.
Venue
Technical University of Darmstadt
Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dorota Iwaszczuk, Timo Kullmann, M.Sc, , dr inż. Tomasz Kogut
e-mail:
Fee:
- Regular: 120€ (without accommodation)
- Sponsored (application required): 40€ (incl. accommodation) (*)
The registration fee includes participation in lectures and workshops, coffee breaks, lunches, and participation in social events. On March 25, 2025, joint activities with DGPF events will be included in the program.
*) DGPF / PTFiT will sponsor PhD and Master’s students willing to participate in the summer school to improve their professional skills. For the application a short motivation letter (up to 3000 characters) is required.
The travel for sponsored participants coming from Poland to Germany will be supported by the PTFiT. The format, amount and further details of this support will be announced on the webpage of PTFiT: https://ptfit.sgp.geodezja.org.pl.
Accommodation:
Sponsored participants be accommodated in JH Darmstadt, Landgraf-Georg-Str. 119, 64287 Darmstadt
Registration:
Registration Deadline for sponsored applications: January 1, 2026
Registration Deadline for regular registrations: as long as seat available but not later than February 28.
Participants can register for one of three practical exercises: mobile mapping, low-cost handheld 3D scanner, or point cloud processing. During registration, please specify your preference for the practical part (top – first choice, middle – second choice, bottom – third choice). The decision about assignment to the groups will be made by the Organizing Committee based on the registration date as well as participants' expectations for the workshop. Accordingly, please mention your experience in the topic of the summer school and your expectations in your motivation letter.
Registration Link: https://umfragen.tu-darmstadt.de/274134?lang=en