Monthly Archives - December 2024

December 2024

Springer Open Access Book on “3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage V”

A new Springer Open Access Book on “3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage V was released earlier today. Dr Athos Agapiou was among the editors of this book. Ioannides M., Baker D., Agapiou A., Siegkas P. 3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage V, Paradata, Metadata and Data in Digitisation, Springer (Open Access), SN: 0302-9743, p. 198 Download the book here: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78590-0 , About the book: This open access book presents a collection of papers focussing on 3D digitisation in the domain of...

Η χαρτογράφηση του αρχαιολογικού έργου στην περιοχή της Τηλλυρίας

Το άρθρο παρουσιάζει τη χαρτογράφηση των αρχαιολογικών θέσεων στην περιοχή της Τηλλυρίας, μια περιοχή με πλούσια ιστορία αλλά περιορισμένο αρχαιολογικό έργο. Στόχος της μελέτης ήταν η καταγραφή και χαρτογράφηση νεκροπόλεων, αρχαίων οικισμών και χώρων λατρείας, ανεξαρτήτως εποχής, μέσω αρχειακής έρευνας και χρήσης GIS. Η μελέτη ανέδειξε άγνωστες ή αδημοσίευτες θέσεις, διευκολύνοντας την ανάλυση του αρχαιολογικού τοπίου και την προστασία πολύτιμων πληροφοριών. Παρά τις δυσκολίες στον γεωγραφικό εντοπισμό και την ελλιπή τεκμηρίωση, η έρευνα αποτελεί σημαντικό βήμα για τη μελέτη και...

Dr. Athos Agapiou elected as a member of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE)

Dr. Athos Agapiou, Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been unanimously elected as a member of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE)! A well-deserved recognition for his outstanding contributions to research and science. Read More: https://paideia-news.com/tepak-b/2024/12/17/melos-tis-eyropaikis-akadimias-neon-epistimonon-akadimaikos-toy-tepak/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3rsHogRiczqBc0aiCDXe1p-0zkURVN0PtvuACWAq-GPtdCtYVsK_RScSc_aem_S0fiKpeoKvf6uGwDsI7W2A

EOCult presentation for Mongolian students

The Earth Observation Cultural Heritage Research Lab presented its activities to a group of Mongolian students during their visit to Cyprus, and specifically the Digital Heritage Research Laboratory at Cyprus University of Technology. During the insightful presentation led by Argyro Argyrou, the students were engaged in an in-depth discussion about the crucial role of remote sensing in the preservation and study of cultural heritage. This topic resonated strongly with their academic interests and future aspirations in the field. Argyrou highlighted various...

ENGINEER Project at the ISPRS Low-Cost 3D Conference

The ENGINEER Project of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) had the honor of participating in the prestigious “ISPRS - Low Cost 3D Conference/Workshop” held in Brescia, Italy. This collaboration included esteemed contributions from Prof. Branka Čučak and Prof. Mattia Previtali of Politecnico di Milano. A research paper titled “Low-cost photogrammetry solutions for surveying confined underground spaces: testing the traditional set-up against 360° camera on Tombs of the Kings archaeological site” was presented, showcasing innovative methods for documenting complex archaeological environments....

Members of the Local Organizing Committee at the EuroMED 2024 Conference

Dr. Athos Agapiou and Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos played key roles as members of the local organizing committee for the EuroMED 2024 conference. The conference, renowned for its focus on cultural heritage and digital innovation, was organized to bring together researchers, academics, and professionals from various disciplines to discuss advancements in the preservation, management, and promotion of cultural heritage. Dr. Agapiou and Dr. Skarlatos contributed significantly to the planning, coordination, and successful execution of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for...