Mr. Lars Babendererde holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Friedberg, Germany. He is a founding partner of an engineering consultancy in 1993 together with Dr. Siegmund Babendererde. The consultancy developed into a worldwide operating engineering and consulting company BabEng GmbH, specialised in Tunnelling & Underground works, as well as into specialised software for data management and visualisation for tunnel projects.

Additionally, Mr. Babendererde professional past experiences includes positions as draftsman for TBM manufacturers, representation of tunnel guidance systems manufacturers, as well as tunnel manager for constructors.

Mr. Babendererde is also involved in different professional societies such as British Tunnelling Society, STUVA a German Society for Underground Space Construction, Member of the DAUB, a German advisory board for underground works; Supporting member of the Association of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, USA. He is currently the ITA Vice-President.

Mr. Babendererde published more than 30 publications & presentations in national and international congresses & media.