May 2025
Paper published – Descriptor: Archaeological cropmark synthetic signatures (ACSS)
Abstract: With the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, research in the domain of remote sensing archaeology may be greatly assisted by new tools available. Nevertheless, a major barrier relies on the scarcity of existing ground truthing remote sensing data, which eventually hinders training effective models, acquiring general understanding, and performing predictive modeling. In this article we introduce an extensive dataset of synthetic hyperspectral signatures (ACSS) -of 1nm interval- simulating cropmarks spectral measurements, which can be used as...
Satellite-Based Data Acquisition for Cultural Heritage within the HERITALISE Project
Work in progress under the EU Horizon Europe HERITALISE project – Work Package 3 (WP3): State of the Art – Data Acquisition from Space. Dr. Athos Agapiou, Coordinator of the ENGINEER project, presented the current status and methodology for data acquisition from satellite-based Earth observation systems, focusing on applications relevant to the cultural heritage domain.
Argyro Argyrou Presents ENGINEER Research in Session 37
Argyro Argyrou represented the ENGINEER project with an oral presentation in Session 37 of the international conference, focusing on "Computational and Landscape Archaeology in the renovation of surface survey methodologies." The presentation, titled “Utilizing Low-Altitude Imagery and Weak Learner Algorithms for the Detection of Archaeological Surface Ceramics: The Kophinou Case Study”, was co-authored with Michalakis Christoforou, Apostolos Papakonstantinou, Dimitrios Alexakis, Athos Agapiou, and Athanasios Vionis. The paper showcased an innovative methodology combining low-altitude aerial imagery and machine learning techniques to enhance...
ENGINEER Project Networking and Global Collaboration at CAA 2025
Dr. Athos Agapiou, coordinator of the ENGINEER project, actively participated in the 52nd International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA 2025), held in Athens, Greece, from 5 to 9 May 2025. During the conference, which included the session “Advancing Research through Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence,” Dr. Agapiou engaged in productive networking with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders. He explored opportunities for future collaborations and synergies, particularly with organizations and universities beyond Europe, including in America and...
Nicolas Melillos represented the ENGINEER project with a poster presentation in Session 03
Nicolas Melillos represented the ENGINEER project with a poster presentation in Session 03 of the international conference, focusing on "Innovating Archaeological Exploration through AI and Remote Sensing." The poster, titled “Review of AI-Driven Chatbot Solutions for Remote Sensing in Archaeology,” was prepared in the framework of the ENGINEER and DEPLOYED projects. The contribution offered a comprehensive overview of how conversational AI technologies such as chatbots are increasingly being integrated into archaeological remote sensing workflows to improve data accessibility, user interaction, and...
ENGINEER Project Organizes International Session on AI and Remote Sensing in Archaeology
The ENGINEER project served as the organizer of Session 03: Innovating Archaeological Exploration: AI-based Approaches to Remote Sensing during a recent international scientific conference focused on advancements in archaeological research and digital heritage. This high-level session was chaired by Argyro Argyrou (Cyprus University of Technology), Nejc Čož (ZRC SAZU), Steve Wernke (Vanderbilt University), Parker VanValkenburgh (Brown University), and James Zimmer-Dauphinee (Vanderbilt University), with contributions from distinguished experts including Axel G. Posluschny (Keltenwelt am Glauberg – Research Centre), Susan Curran (Discovery Programme),...
