Yearly Archives - 2024

September 2024

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Mapped Using Sentinel-1 SAR Data Processed on NASA’s HyP3 Platform

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 16 kilometers from Paphos, Cyprus, at 12:29 AM on September 4, 2024, in a close proximity to the “Tombs of Kings” case study of the project. Using data from Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, detailed ground deformation caused by the earthquake has been mapped. The data, processed on NASA’s HyP3 platform, provides mapping ground displacements into the seismic shifts in the affected region. The analysis compares satellite images from August 25, 2024 (before the earthquake),...

ENGINEER activities presented during the Learning Teaching Training Activity of the ERASMUS+ CREAMS project

On September 3, 2024, at the Municipal University Library in Limassol, Cyprus, Dr Athos Agapiou delivered an insightful lecture as part of the ERASMUS+ CREAMS project's Learning Teaching Training Activity 2 (LTTA2). The presentation focused on the application of Earth observation and remote sensing technologies in the monitoring and preservation of cultural heritage sites. Dr Agapiou highlighted notable case studies, including Fikardou, Chrysoroyiattissa, and the Holy Cross, demonstrating how these advanced tools were utilized to safeguard cultural landmarks. This lecture...

August 2024

A. Agapiou named Highly Ranked Scholar – Prior Five Years by ScholarGPS

The latest list of Top Scholars by Country/Region has been released, identifying the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide within their respective fields, disciplines, or specialties. The selection is based on publication records, assessing contributions over a scholar's lifetime or within the past five years. The list includes scholars who are currently active—having published in the last five years—as well as retired or deceased scholars whose work remains influential. Assistant Professor A. Agapiou has been included in this list based on...

July 2024

Internal meeting between CUT members for ENGINEER WP6

Members of the CUT research team convened earlier today to discuss ongoing activities and outline the next steps for Work Package 6: Exploratory Research Project. The discussion focused on the integration of 360° photography with point cloud data to generate a 3D textured mesh, which will be used for subsequent Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. It is important to emphasize that this task is a collaborative effort involving all laboratories within the CUT research group, including the EOCULT Lab, Geospatial...

Project Coordinator attended the “Repatriation ceremony of archaeological and ecclesiastical artifacts from Munich”

Assistant Professor Athos Agapiou, Project Coordinator for the ENGINEER European Project, attended the "Repatriation Ceremony of Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Artifacts from Munich" as an honorary member of the National Committee for the Combating of Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage. The ceremony was held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Cyprus Museum. This significant event was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests, including the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the Archbishop of New Justiniana...

IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience” 7 – 12 July, 2024 • Athens, Greece

We are excited to announce that Argyro Argyrou recently presented her groundbreaking research paper titled "Archaeological Surface Ceramics Detection Using Low Altitude Images Based on Weak Learners" at the IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) 2024. This year's symposium, themed “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience,” took place from July 7-12 in Athens, Greece. Argyro's presentation was held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 16:20 to 17:20, as part of the session THPB.PA: Geoscience and Remote Sensing for Cultural...

360° Camera Documentation by Prof. Dimitrios Skarlatos at the Tombs of the Kings for ENGINEER project

On July 9th, Professor Dimitrios Skarlatos visited the Tombs of the Kings to carry out an important documentation effort for the ENGINEER research project. Equipped with a sophisticated 360° camera, he focused on capturing detailed images of Tomb 7, and possibly Tomb 4, as part of the project’s activities under Work Package 6. These high-resolution photographs are not just for archival purposes; they will be meticulously processed and analyzed to enhance our understanding of the site and contribute significantly to...

ENGINEER team visit at PWD

In the context of the structural assessment and monitoring activities on the Tomb of the Kings in Paphos, initiated during the second (2nd) Project’s summer school, members of the ENGINEER CUT team visited the Laboratory Sector of the Public Work Department (LSPWD) to explore potential collaboration. The collaboration involves utilizing the ultrasonic system available at LSPWD for further mechanical properties testing of the Tombs of the Kings. The team, consisting of Dr. Nicholas Kyriakides, Dr. Orestes Marangos and Dr. Renos...

June 2024

Participation at the Cyprus University of Technology’s Summer Academies

CUT members have participated at the first Summer Academies event organised by the Cyprus University of Technology for male and female students aged 14 to 17 years old, who during the 2024-2025 school year will attend the 1st or 2nd or 3rd year of a Lyceum and Technical School.  ENGINEER results and outcomes have been demonstrated during this period. The Summer Academies are a unique opportunity to get know the scientific fields and professions that interest young people, in an...

COASTLINE Webinar

Today, a webinar was held as part of the COASTLINE Horizon Europe Programme, specifically under the MSCA Staff Exchange project coordinated by Assistant Professor Apostolos Papakonstantinou.    During the webinar, Dr. Athos Agapiou delivered a comprehensive presentation focusing on the application of earth observation technologies in the field of cultural heritage. He provided an insightful overview of how these technologies are being utilized, with particular emphasis on the European Copernicus programme. Dr. Agapiou’s presentation included a detailed literature overview, highlighting key research...