Bentley Names Research Director for Computational Design

Bentley Systems Inc. has appointed Volker Mueller to the position of research director for computational design in Bentley's Applied Research group. In this capacity, Mueller is responsible for identifying and pursuing innovative ways to employ computation in the infrastructure design professions.

In addition to exploring new approaches to rules-based design, generative design and analytical design, he will investigate new opportunities for providing real-time design performance feedback to architects and engineers, as well as create the vision for future strategic initiatives.

Mueller joins Bentley with more than 15 years experience in the field of design computing using advanced software. Prior to Bentley, Mueller was design technology manager of NBBJ's design technology group. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing the architectural firm's design technology strategy, which was founded on object-based design and Building Information Modeling software.

"We welcome Volker to the Bentley team," said Buddy Cleveland, senior vice president of Bentley's Applied Research group. "As we continue to enhance our portfolio of software solutions to sustain the world's infrastructure, we are eager to benefit from his work with researchers and innovators in the academic community and practice."

Source: Bentley Systems Inc.