July 2024
Project Coordinator attended the “Repatriation ceremony of archaeological and ecclesiastical artifacts from Munich”
Assistant Professor Athos Agapiou, Project Coordinator for the ENGINEER European Project, attended the "Repatriation Ceremony of Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Artifacts from Munich" as an honorary member of the National Committee for the Combating of Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage. The ceremony was held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Cyprus Museum. This significant event was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests, including the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the Archbishop of New Justiniana...
IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience” 7 – 12 July, 2024 • Athens, Greece
We are excited to announce that Argyro Argyrou recently presented her groundbreaking research paper titled "Archaeological Surface Ceramics Detection Using Low Altitude Images Based on Weak Learners" at the IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) 2024. This year's symposium, themed “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience,” took place from July 7-12 in Athens, Greece. Argyro's presentation was held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 16:20 to 17:20, as part of the session THPB.PA: Geoscience and Remote Sensing for Cultural...
360° Camera Documentation by Prof. Dimitrios Skarlatos at the Tombs of the Kings for ENGINEER project
On July 9th, Professor Dimitrios Skarlatos visited the Tombs of the Kings to carry out an important documentation effort for the ENGINEER research project. Equipped with a sophisticated 360° camera, he focused on capturing detailed images of Tomb 7, and possibly Tomb 4, as part of the project’s activities under Work Package 6. These high-resolution photographs are not just for archival purposes; they will be meticulously processed and analyzed to enhance our understanding of the site and contribute significantly to...
ENGINEER team visit at PWD
In the context of the structural assessment and monitoring activities on the Tomb of the Kings in Paphos, initiated during the second (2nd) Project’s summer school, members of the ENGINEER CUT team visited the Laboratory Sector of the Public Work Department (LSPWD) to explore potential collaboration. The collaboration involves utilizing the ultrasonic system available at LSPWD for further mechanical properties testing of the Tombs of the Kings. The team, consisting of Dr. Nicholas Kyriakides, Dr. Orestes Marangos and Dr. Renos...June 2024
Participation at the Cyprus University of Technology’s Summer Academies
CUT members have participated at the first Summer Academies event organised by the Cyprus University of Technology for male and female students aged 14 to 17 years old, who during the 2024-2025 school year will attend the 1st or 2nd or 3rd year of a Lyceum and Technical School. ENGINEER results and outcomes have been demonstrated during this period. The Summer Academies are a unique opportunity to get know the scientific fields and professions that interest young people, in an...
COASTLINE Webinar
Today, a webinar was held as part of the COASTLINE Horizon Europe Programme, specifically under the MSCA Staff Exchange project coordinated by Assistant Professor Apostolos Papakonstantinou. During the webinar, Dr. Athos Agapiou delivered a comprehensive presentation focusing on the application of earth observation technologies in the field of cultural heritage. He provided an insightful overview of how these technologies are being utilized, with particular emphasis on the European Copernicus programme. Dr. Agapiou’s presentation included a detailed literature overview, highlighting key research...
Workshop on the topic “Geospatial Information for management of Heritage and Cultural Cities and their landscapes”
Branca Cuca presented a workshop on the topic "Geospatial Information for Management of Heritage and Cultural Cities and their Landscapes." This joint event, organized by Polimi and BUCEA (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), was held under the auspices of ISPRS and the China Association for Science and Technology. The workshop attracted around 30 attendees, including professors, researchers, and PhD students. During the workshop, Branca Cuca also presented the framework of collaboration activities for the Engineer project, with a particular...
Final remarks and future steps
The 2nd summer school of the ENGINEER project wrapped up with a productive discussion on what has been achieved and what's next. The final remarks focused on the overall progress, future steps, roles, and actions for all partners, as well as plans for conferences and spreading the word about the project. Participants highlighted the success of the workshops and collaborative sessions. It was agreed that keeping up the momentum and building on the summer school's foundations is crucial. Clear future steps...
