Dr. Monika Szumilo is a Lecturer at University College London and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. An educator and researcher, she has a passion for practical AI and has been developing machine learning algorithms for academic research at Imperial College London and UCL since 2020. Her expertise lies in machine learning and AI applications, and she is dedicated to demystifying advanced AI tools for real estate and built-environment professionals. In the course, Dr. Szumilo leads the technical modules – offering hands-on instruction in AI tools and techniques – and addresses the broader “philosophical and technical intricacies” of AI, including future trends, ethical considerations, and the impact of AI on the workforce. This ensures participants gain a solid foundation in how AI works and how it can be applied responsibly in real estate scenarios.

Dr. Nikodem Szumilo is an Associate Professor at University College London and Director of UCL’s Bartlett Real Estate Institute. He has a strong academic background in real estate economics – previously working at the London School of Economics and holding a PhD from Cambridge University. Dr. Szumilo is a proponent of leveraging AI in the property sector, frequently emphasizing that professionals won’t be displaced by AI itself, but by those who know how to use it effectively. In this course, he provides a strategic overview of AI applications in real estate, focusing on the practical integration of AI into business workflows and the new skills required for successful adoption of these tools. His guidance ensures the content is evidence-based and aligned with the latest research and industry trends in real estate tech.

Dr. Thomas Wiegelmann is a former Managing Director of Schroder Real Estate with over two decades of industry experience across consultancy, corporate finance, investment, and asset management. He also serves as an Honorary Professor at UCL’s Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, reflecting his role in bridging real estate industry practice with academic insight. Dr. Wiegelmann is an advocate for innovation, recognizing “the transformative potential of AI in real estate” and the need for training professionals to harness these capabilities. In this course, he contributes a hands-on industry perspective – sharing real-world case studies and strategies for implementing AI-driven solutions in real estate operations. Dr. Wiegelmann focuses on pragmatic applications of AI in business, emphasizing efficiency and innovation in areas like investment analysis, asset management, and decision-making workflows. His involvement ensures the course content remains grounded in practical, actionable insights for real estate professionals.