May 2025
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),...
Session at CAA 2025 Conference
A session entitled as “Advancing Research through Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence” was organised during the 52nd International Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) held in Athens, Greece, from 5 to 9 May 2025. About the session: The use of remote sensing (RS) in documenting and preserving archaeological and cultural heritage (ACH) has gained widespread popularity within the global expert community. It offers a non-destructive approach to efficiently search and map ACH sites at various scales, analyze...April 2025
ENGINEER Monthly Meetin
On April 29, 2025, the ENGINEER project team convened for its monthly meeting to review upcoming activities and finalize outstanding tasks as the project approaches its conclusion. Key discussion points included preparations for the final Summer School, planning for the closing project meeting, and the completion of all required reports. The team focused on ensuring timely delivery of all outputs while enhancing the overall impact and visibility of the project’s results.March 2025
ENGINEER presented at MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation
Earlier today, MSc students enrolled in the MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation program had the opportunity to gain insights into the innovative ENGINEER project. The demonstration was held as part of the "Earth Observation for Environmental Monitoring" course and was presented by PhD candidate Argyro Argyrou. The session provided a brief yet comprehensive overview of the ENGINEER project's objectives, methodologies, and applications in the field of heritage monitoring. Students were introduced to the project's contributions to the advancement of...
Internal Meeting
Today, the annual meeting of the ENGINEER project was held at Cyprus University of Technology, bringing together project members to discuss upcoming deliverables, the coordination of ongoing tasks, and preparations for the upcoming Summer School. The meeting focused on aligning efforts for the next phases of the project, ensuring smooth progress, and strengthening collaboration among partners.
Marinos Vlachos Presents His PhD Dissertation
Congratulations to Marinos Vlachos on the successful presentation of his PhD dissertation on "Self-Adaptive Colour Calibration of Deep Underwater Images Using FNN and SfM-MVS-Generated Depth Maps" on March 20, 2025. This remarkable achievement reflects his dedication and innovative research in underwater imaging. A special acknowledgment to Professor Dimitrios Skarlados, who supervised and guided Marinos throughout this journey. Wishing him continued success in his academic and professional career!
