December 2024
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...November 2024
Presentation on VR and AR Research by Dr. F. Liarokapis for ENGINEER Project Members
On Friday, November 22nd, at 10:45 AM, in the Spatial Analysis Lab at Dorothea, Dr. F. Liarokapis gave a presentation on the research projects of the Extended Experiences MR Group at CYENS, which he leads, as well as his broader research interests in VR and AR. The session was tailored for the members of the ENGINEER project.
MSc Students re-use ENGINEER 1st Summer School Data
The low-altitude drone RGB images captured during the first summer school of the ENGINEER project have been re-used in the educational curriculum of the “Geoinformatics and Earth Observation” Master Programme at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Cyprus University of Technology. MSc students enrolled in the course GEO 554 “Digital Imaging, Photogrammetry & Computer Vision,” led by Prof. Dimitrios Skarlatos, are utilizing these datasets to develop advanced photogrammetric skills. This hands-on exercise involves air triangulation and orthophoto production of...
Συνάντηση Υφυπουργού Πολιτισμού με την Εθνική Επιτροπή για την Προστασία της Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς: Νέα Βήματα για την Πάταξη της Παράνομης Διακίνησης Αρχαιοτήτων
Πραγματοποιήθηκε σήμερα συνάντηση μεταξύ της Υφυπουργού Πολιτισμού Lina Kassianidou και των μελών της Εθνικής Επιτροπής για την Πάταξη της Σύλησης και της Παράνομης Διακίνησης Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς. Μεταξύ άλλων, συζητήθηκαν: Θέματα που αφορούν τη ρύθμιση του νομοθετικού πλαισίου που διέπει τις διαδικασίες που ακολουθούνται ώστε να καθίσταται πιο αποτελεσματική η προστασία της πολιτιστικής μας κληρονομιάς. Τρόποι ενίσχυσης των προσπαθειών που καταβάλλει η Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία όσον αφορά τον εντοπισμό, διεκδίκηση και επαναπατρισμό των αρχαιοτήτων που έχουν εξαχθεί παράνομα και τον έλεγχο των εισαγωγών...October 2024
Participation at the 30th Panhellenic conference academic libraries
A joint paper between the ENGINEER team member and the Library of the University along with researchers from the Keryneia municipality was presented earlier today at the 30th Panhellenic conference academic libraries. The conference theme was "Reaching into the future, expanding boundaries, connecting communities" and was held between 23-25 October 2024 at the War Museum of Athens, Amphitheater of Ioannis Kapodistrias. The joint paper was entitled as “Revival of Kyrenia through the utilization of a web-based geographic information system (GIS), social...
Lecture to PhD students, Course of the University of Aveiro PhD School
Alice Tavares from CICECO, Institute of Materials of the University of Aveiro, presented a seminar titled "From Data to Diagnosis: The Science of Materials in Heritage Preservation." Held on October 21st at 2:00 PM in the DEMaC Amphitheater (Room 9.1.1) as part of the ENGINEER project, the seminar brought together research teams and materials companies. The discussion focused on the critical role of materials science in diagnosing and preserving cultural heritage sites.
Final Remarks and Future steps
After visiting the Tombs of the Kings, the ENGINEER project participants gathered at the Cyprus University of Technology's premises in Paphos to continue discussions on the project's progress. The session focused on reviewing accomplished and forthcoming activities, as well as key deliverables, with contributions from all partners. The gathering concluded with final remarks, wrapping up the productive meeting with reflections on the project's achievements and future direction.
Visit to the site – Tomb of the Kings
On October 18th, 2024, the 2nd Annual Meeting of the ENGINEER project continued with a field visit to the Tombs of the Kings Archaeological Site in Paphos. The day started with an expert-led site inspection and in-situ campaign, providing hands-on insights into heritage preservation.
