Personal Data Name: Artemis

Surname: Valanis

Title: Dipl. Rural and Surveying Engineer, NTUA

Date /Place of birth: 28 July 1978 / Athens

Home address: Plastira 127 Nea Smirni, 171 22 Athens

Telephone: +30-210-9415491, +30-6945772801

E-mail: artvalanis@yahoo.gr/ artvalanis@gmail.com

Professional Experience

09/2010 -today: Norconsult AB - External colaborator. Data acquisition, production and

delivery of large scale orthophotomosaics of the facades of the Royal Palace of Stockholm (Acquisition and processing of more than 9.000 images and processing of hundreds of 3D scans for the production of high quality orthophotomosaics of 1:20 scale for the project Restoration of the facades of Royal palace of Stockholm - approximately 28.000 sq. m) / 3D processing of laser scanner data for BIM modeling projects i.e. Gasklocka, Hamang, Sikringsmagazinet, Ätrafors, Bällforsen, Görvälnverket/ 3D modeling and analysis of tunnels, dams, hydropower plants, an electric substation, 3D projection shows, boats etc/ Photographic documentation of Stockholm Slussen Area for the museum of the City of Stockholm in order to digitally preserve and enable 3D tecutured modeling for the area

06/2012 -today: Extrenal partner for ASTROLABE engineering for 3D modeling of the historic

settlement of Akrotiri in Santorini (10.000sqm) for the production of a 3D printed scale model of 1:100 by processing more than 700 scans, 3D textured modeling of the Macedonian Tomb of Judgment at Mieza, 3D modeling and inspection of rubber bearings for bridges of Aegean Highway, 3D modeling and production of architectural drawings for traditional fishing boats of Samos, production of architectural drawings for D15 gas-tank of the Technopolis Industrial Park of Athens.

05/2011 –08/2012: Greek Ministry of Culture /Acropolis Restoration Service - Surveying

Engineer. Surveying, 3D laser scanning and modelling of objects and spaces in order to assist the restoration/conservation activities

12/2008 –10/2009: GetMap Ltd - Earth Imaging Consultant. Workflow definition, training of

employees and production supervision for two national-level projects involving the photogrammetric processing of aerial imagery.

03/2003 –05/2011: Laboratory of photogrammetry of NTUA - Research assistant. Participation

in research programs, teaching assistant and publications.

Participation in Research Programs

05/2008 –12/2009:Zongolopoulos Foundation - “Geometric documentation for the tree-

dimensional visualization and restoration of the Monument of Zalongon” (Project Supervisor A. Georgopoulos). Participation in the research team for the survey, 3D modelling, texture mapping and 3D remodelling of the monument.

07/2008 –10/2008: ITY, “3D CERAMICS - Three-dimensional documentation, visualization and

web-based dissemination of authentic ceramics of the neolithic lake settlement of Dispilio in Kastoria” Participation in the research team for the production of the 3D models of prehistoric ceramics.

07/2008 –10/2008 : INTERREG III A(Greece – Cyprus) – “Study on the Ancient Ship of

Samaina” (Project Supervisor K. Damianidis). Geometric documentation of ancient ship-like artefacts of the archaeological museum of Samos.

02/2007 –05/2007: School of Rural and Surveying engineering “Reformation of the

undergraduate course program of the School of Rural and Surveying” (Project supervisor A. Georgopoulos). Introduction of specialized informatics courses – Collection and formation of the deliverables.

04/2006 –12/2006: Lefkipos Grant – NTUA “Automatic laser scanner point-cloud registration”

(Project Supervisor M. Tsakiri) Experiments on the acquisition of images and laser scanner point clouds – Development of software for the automated control point matching in image pairs.

04/2006 –04/2006: “Research on wave propagation on the event of dam cracking at the river

Acheloos” (Project supervisor K. Memos). DTM creation and synthesis of orthophotomap.

05/2005 –09/2005: Public Power Corporation S.A. – NTUA “Counseling services for the geometrical documentation for the project of the upgrade of a cooling tower” (Project supervisor C. Ioannidis). Participation in the research team for the registration of laser scanner data and the creation of the three-dimensional model of the cooling tower.

10/2004 –10/2004: NTUA Publications – “Reinforcement of the publications department of

NTUA” (Project supervisor L. Apekis). Digital processing and co-authoring of the notes on “Aerial Triangulation, by A. Georgopoulos”.

09/2003 –04/2005: Thalis Grant - NTUA “High accuracy terrestrial laser scanning for geodetic work on deformation monitoring” (Supervisor M. Tsakiri) Participation in the research team for the development of algorithms for data processing and laser scanner calibration.

12/2003 –02/2004: NTUA “Establishment of the Metrology centre of the School of Rural and

Surveying engineering” (Project supervisor D. Balodimos). Participation in the research team for the measurement of the theodolite calibration field.

04/2001 –06/2001: Ministry of Culture - NTUA “Development of modern digital methods for

the documentation of Byzantine Monuments by means of imagery and… Application on the Holy Monastery of Daphni” (Project supervisor A. Georgopoulos) Participation in the

research team for the creation of cartographic developments for the Mosaics of the Dome of the Daphni Monastery.

Studies

2004: PhD Candidate at the Laboratory of Photogrammetry of the School of Rural and

Surveying Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens – THESIS

SUBJECT: “Development of automated processes for the combined use of 3D point-

clouds and photogrammetric data”

2003: Graduate of the School of Rural and Surveying Engineering of the National

Technical University of Athens (Grade 7.89).

Diploma Thesis

2003: «Automatic restitution of image products for close range applications» (Supervisor:

Professor Andreas Georgorpoulos) Grade: 10. (Distinction Technical Chamber of Greece)

Scientific Interests

Digital photogrammetry, computer graphics, texture mapping, computer vision, statistical processing, laser scanner calibration, 3D scene reconstruction, image feature extraction, 3D representation and visualization, programming, close-range applications, digital image processing, terrestrial laser scanning, projective geometry, web based applications, VR generation and animation, geometric documentation and monitoring, Cartography, Remote sensing, GIS, education, training, cultural heritage dissemination, 3D geometric documentation of monuments.

Conference Papers

E. K. Stathopoulou, A. Valanis, J., L. Lerma, A. Georgopoulos, 2011, “High and low resolution textured models of complex architectural surfaces”, “4th International workshop 3D-ARCH'2011, 3D Virtual Reconstruction and Visualization of Complex Architectures”, 2-5 March 2011, Trento, Italy

Valanis A., Fournaros S., Georgopoulos A., 2010, “Photogrammetric texture mapping of complex objects”, Euromed 2010 conference, 8-13 November 2010, Limassol, Cyprus

Georgopoulos A., Ioannidis Ch., Valanis A., 2010 “Assessing the performance of a structured light scanner”, International Archives of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol. XXXVIII, Part 5 Commission V Symposium,, 21-25 June 2010, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Georgopoulos A., Ioannidis Ch., Valanis A., Tapinaki S., 2010 “Archaeological Documentation and Restoration using Contemporary Methods”, Proceedings of the 38th Conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology Granada, Spain, April 2010,

Valanis A., Georgopoulos A., Sofronidou, M., Hadzilacos, Th., 2009,”Scanning for microns”, Proc. “22nd Cipa Symposium”, 11-15 October 2009, Kyoto, Japan

Valanis A., Tapeinaki S., Ioannidis Ch., Georgopoulos A., 2009, “High resolution textured models for engineering applications”, Proc. “22nd Cipa Symposium”, 11-15 October 2009, Kyoto, Japan.

Valanis A., Ioannidis Ch., 2008, “Markless registration for scans of free-form objects”, Proc. “VSMM 08 Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia Dedicated to Digital Heritage”, 19-25 October 2008, Limassol, Cyprus

Valanis A., Georgopoulos A., 2008, “Three-dimensional geometric documentation of ancient ship-like artifacts of the archaeological museum of Samos”, Conference Proceedings, 3-4 September 2008, Pythagoreion, Samos (In Greek)

C. Ioannidis, A. Valani, S. Soile(a), E. Tsiliggiris, A. Georgopoulos, 2007, “Alternative techniques for the creation of 3D models for finite element analysis – Application on a Cooling Tower”, Optical 3D Measurement Techniques, Jul. 2007 Zurich, Switzerland

Ioannides C., Valanis A., Georgopoulos A., Tsiligiris E., 2006, “3D Model generation for deformation Analysis Using Laser scanning data of a Cooling tower”, Proc. “3rd IAG Symposium on Geodesy for Geotechnical and Structural Engineering and 12th FIG Symposium on Deformation Measurements”, 22-24 May 2006, Baden, Austria

Tsakiri M., Stathas D., Bithas A., Valanis A., 2005, “Development of a method for the control of Terestrial Laser scanners”, Proc. “1st National Conference on Metrology: Metrology in Greece – Research, Applications, Priorities and Prospects”, 11-12 November 2005, Athens (In Greek)

Valanis A., Tsakiri M., 2004, “Automatic target identification for laser scanners”, Proc. XX. ISPRS Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-23 July, Vol XXXV [CD-ROM].

Valanis A., Georgopoulos A., 2003 “Restitution automation for close-range applications”, International Archives of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 34(Part 3/W8), pp. 79-84

Valanis A., 2002 “Fitting, portrayal and mapping for the production of 2nd order surfaces photomosaics”, International Archives of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, 34(B5), pp. 463-467 Participation in conferences

2015: "FIG Working Week 2015", Sofia, Bulgaria 2008: “VSMM 08 Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia Dedicated to Digital

Heritage”, 19-25 October 2008, Limassol, Cyprus

2007: “21st Cipa Symposium Anticipating the future of the cultural past”, Athens, Greece, 1-6

October 2007

2006: “3rd IAG Symposium on Geodesy for Geotechnical and Structural Engineering and 12th

FIG Symposium on Deformation Measurements”, Baden, Austria, 21-25 May 2006 2004: “XX. ISPRS Congress”, Istanbul,Turkey, 12-23 July 2004 2003: “Photogrammetric Image Analysis” (ISPRS Conference), Munich, 17-19 September 2003 2002: “Close-Range Imaging, Long-Range Vision”, (ISPRS Commission V Symposium), Corfu, 2-6 September 2002

Other activities 2010: Consultant for the Zongolopoulos Foundation for modern visualization technologies 2009: Member of the scientific committee of the “11th VAST International Symposium on

Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage”

2008: Presentation of the workshop “Terrestrial laser scanning essentials” during “VSMM 08 Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia Dedicated to Digital Heritage”. 2007: Creation and administration of the web-page for the 2007 CIPA conference: “21st Cipa Symposium Anticipating the future of the cultural past”.

Participation in academic activities in the School of Rural and Surveying Engineering

2006-08:Laboratory assistant for «Photogrammetry Ι», 5h semester Laboratory assistant for «Photogrammetry ΙΙ», 6th semester

Laboratory assistant for «Programming Techniques», 2nd semester Laboratory assistant for «Computer Science Introduction», 1st semester

2004-06: Laboratory assistant for «Photogrammetry ΙΙ», 6th semester

Laboratory assistant for «Programming Techniques», 2nd semester Laboratory assistant for «Computer Science Introduction», 1st semester

2002-03: Co-supervision for «Geodetic Field Training Ι» 4th semester.. Delivered training

2012: FIG training of Young Surveyors where I was invited to present to an audience of some 80 surveyors with a tutorial on 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry. At this even, I created the training material for the students (presentation, handouts, sample data set) and delivered a two hour crash course on Topcon's ImageMaster software and applications on cultural heritage.

2008: Preparation and presentation of the Workshop on "Terrestrial Laser Scanning Essentials" at the “VSMM 08 Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia Dedicated to Digital Heritage”, 19-25 October 2008, Limassol, Cyprus

Scientific and professional associations 2005: Hellenic Assosiation of Rural and Surveying engineers 2004: Member of Working Group V/3 Terrestrial Laserscanning of ISPRS 2003: Member of the Hellenic Society for Photogrammetry and Remote sensing 2003: Member of the Technical Chambers of Greece

Language Skills

Greek (Native) English (Fluent) Swedish (Working proficiency) German (Limited working proficiency) French (Beginner) Training-Seminars

2010: “IBIS-L and –S” Georadar system for dynamic and static monitoring of deformations on buildings, constructions and geological phenomena. The system has been purchased by the School of Rural and Surveying Engineering and during training, members of the research staff of the School have been trained on the installation, data acquisition, processing and evaluation of the results. 2009 : V-Ray 30 hour seminar on V-Ray, a plugin for 3D Studio Max that enables advanced photorealistic rendering of 3D objects and spaces 2009: 3D Studio Max 30 hour seminar on 3D Studio Max and 3D design and imaging processes 2009: AutoCAD 2008 EN 30 hour seminar for CAD design

Computer Skills

Photogrammetric Software and 3D content production: Image Station (Intergraph), Image master (Topcon), Soft-plotter, Erdas, Archis, Photomod, Artec Studio 9.2, ScannerKiller 2.0, Canon software -Digital Photo Professional and EOS Utility, Geomagic Studio 2012, GSI Studio, DeepUV, 3D Studio max, Photoshop CS5, Unity 5, three.js, blender, meshlab, webGL-publisher, IrfanView, Unity, Chrome Processing and Modeling of 3D data: Raindrop Geomagic, Cyclone, Cloudworx, Rapidform, GSI, Meshlab, 3D Reshaper 2D and 3D design: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014, Raster Design 2009, 3ds MAX 2014, Rhinoceros, Autodesk REVIT, EdgeWise, Solibri Various: Photoshop, Corel, Macromedia Dreamweaver/ Fireworks. Programming: Matlab, Visual C++, C++, C Experience with 3D scanners/ 3D data

3D data modeling and/or acquisition through a variety of sensors such as 3D laser scanners (Cyrax2500, ScanStation I and II, Leica C10, Faro focus), Structured light scanners, photogrammetric scanning, Artec Eva, ROV data, mobile scanning data, airoborn lidar, aerial images, multibeam data