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Bruun Automation Research Lab

Construction automation, robotic fabrication, and computational design for the architecture and engineering industries

Edvard P.G. Bruun, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Assistant Professor

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

College of Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Email: edvard.bruun@ce.gatech.edu

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Edvard Bruun is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research focuses on robotic automation for the assembly and disassembly of large-scale building components. Dr. Bruun develops computational methods to design geometrically complex yet materially efficient structures that require robotic fabrication for construction. He utilizes the spatial precision and versatility of cooperative multi-robot systems, coordinating multiple industrial robotic arms to perform intricate tasks, such as providing temporary structural support while components are added or removed.

Dr. Bruun earned his B.A.Sc. (2015) and M.A.Sc. (2017) in Civil and Mineral Engineering, specializing in structural engineering, from the University of Toronto. He completed his Ph.D. (2024) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University. A licensed professional engineer in Canada, Dr. Bruun worked as a structural engineer at Arup before pursuing his doctorate.

Opportunities

Post-Doctoral Researchers:

Prospective postdocs are encouraged to apply to the President’s Postdoc Program and explore other potential postdoctoral funding opportunities.

Please reach out to Dr. Bruun if you are intending to apply for any fellowships and require feedback on your application.

Undergraduate Students:

Undergraduate research opportunities may be available either as paid positions or for course credit. Please reach out to Dr. Bruun to learn more.

Graduate Students:

Join our growing research group!

If you’re interested in pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. research opportunities, please reach out to Dr. Bruun directly with your CV and a summary of your research interests. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture, Robotics, Digital Fabrication, or a related field. Experience in academic research, computational design, and programming is highly desirable.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Program - Fall 2025 Intake

To ensure your application reaches my desk, please choose either the SEMM or CISE specialization and list Dr. Bruun as a potential faculty advisor: