October 2024
September 2024
Engagement with archaeological field campaigns with Roma3 Univ. at Athens
From Saturday, October 28th, to Tuesday, October 1st, the Engineer project team embarked on a comprehensive fieldwork expedition in the historic Megara region of Attica, Greece. This expedition was led by Professor Emeri Farinetti from Roma Tre University and involved an interdisciplinary team of students, researchers, and specialists. Our primary focus during this fieldwork was utilizing UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology for high-precision field mapping, alongside conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of civil engineering and geomatics, with a particular emphasis...
Ultrasound acoustic measurements at Tombs of the Kings
On September 27th, Dr. Nicholas Kyriakides and Dr. Renos Votsis, members of the ENGINEER project, along with Ms. Panayiota Kadi, a technical engineer from the Laboratory Sector of the Public Works Department (LSPWD), visited the archaeological site of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos. The purpose of the visit was to conduct non-destructive tests (NDT) on the monument to gather data essential for a subsequent structural assessment. The team performed tests using an ultrasonic system based on the pulse velocity...
Participation at Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East Conference
Dr. Athos Agapiou was invited to participate in the 2024 Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East Conference, co-organized by The Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts. Building on the success of previous conferences, the event brought together key stakeholders to address the pressing climate issues in this vulnerable region. Dr. Agapiou's presentation focused on the role of Earth observation in tackling climate change and preserving cultural heritage. He showcased examples from...
ENGINEER WP3 Virtual Training 04 (VT04) – Administrative Skills
Today, we successfully held the Virtual Training on Research Management Skills - Session 04 (Administrative Skills) as part of WP3, hosted online by POLIMI. This session is part of the ENGINEER project’s ongoing efforts in its final year, focusing on developing administrative skills for effective project management. The training covered collaboration opportunities between universities and private companies, along with a practical session on resource and time management. We appreciate the active participation of all partners and attendees in making this...
Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2023 by Stanford University
Prof. Phaedon Kyriakidis and Asst. Prof. Athos Agapiou has been included in the latest Stanford University report, which lists the top 2% of the most highly cited scientists globally. This ranking reflects their contributions to research and the impact of their work within their respective fields. Stanford University recently updated its comprehensive database, which identifies the top 2% of the most-cited scientists across various disciplines. The report was compiled by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis, a...
NASA and Archaeology from Space symposium
Participation in a very interesting symposium organized by NASA was held recently. Dr Athos Agapiou joined the event with the talk “Sharing advancements in remote sensing archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean”. A few words about the symposium: The NASA History Office organized the symposium on NASA and Archaeology from Space in honor of NASA’s first ‘space archaeologist’, Dr. Tom Sever. Presentations included the past, present, or future of remote sensing in archaeology. Paper topics included the history of remote sensing...
Presentation of the ENGINEER project to MSc students (Geoinformatics and Earth Observation)
As part of the research activities carried out by members of the ENGINEER project, Assistant Professor Athos Agapiou delivered a brief overview of the initiative to students enrolled in the "MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation" program. During his presentation, Dr. Agapiou highlighted the key research activities of ENGINEER and discussed their relevance within the context of the MSc curriculum.
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),...
