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Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis

Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis

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Environmental Sciences

D-Index
45
Citations
6931
World Ranking
6469
National Ranking
5

Overview

Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis is affiliated with the Cyprus University of Technology in Cyprus. Their research spans multiple fields involving environmental science, engineering, and earth and planetary sciences, with significant contributions in specialized subfields including global and planetary change, environmental engineering, atmospheric science, aerospace engineering, and ecology.

The scientist's work extensively covers various topics such as remote sensing and LiDAR applications, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) applications and techniques, remote sensing in agriculture, 3D surveying and cultural heritage, coastal and marine management, atmospheric aerosols and clouds, and landslides and related hazards.

Recent publications illustrate a focus on the applications of satellite and remote sensing technologies for environmental and cultural heritage monitoring. Notable papers include:

  • Investigating Detection of Floating Plastic Litter from Space Using Sentinel-2 Imagery, 2020, published in Remote Sensing
  • Small Scale Landslide Detection Using Sentinel-1 Interferometric SAR Coherence, 2020, published in Remote Sensing
  • Earth Observation Contribution to Cultural Heritage Disaster Risk Management: Case Study of Eastern Mediterranean Open Air Archaeological Monuments and Sites, 2020, published in Remote Sensing
  • Evaluation of Satellite-Derived Bathymetry from High and Medium-Resolution Sensors Using Empirical Methods, 2022, published in Remote Sensing
  • Grape Leaf Diseases Identification System Using Convolutional Neural Networks and LoRa Technology, 2021, published in IEEE Access

The scientist frequently publishes in journals and venues including:

  • Remote Sensing
  • Preprints.org
  • The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
  • Global NEST International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology
  • Sustainability

Collaborative research is a notable aspect of their career, with frequent co-authors including Charalampos Kontoes, Chris Danezis, Christodoulos Mettas, Marios Tzouvaras, and Kyriacos Themistocleous.

Best Publications

  • Atmospheric correction for satellite remotely sensed data intended for agricultural applications: Impact on vegetation indices

    D. G. Hadjimitsis;G. Papadavid;A. Agapiou;K. Themistocleous

  • An assessment of the effectiveness of atmospheric correction algorithms through the remote sensing of some reservoirs

    D.G. Hadjimitsis;C.R.I. Clayton;V.S. Hope

  • Integrated use of remote sensing, GIS and precipitation data for the assessment of soil erosion rate in the catchment area of “Yialias” in Cyprus

    Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;Athos Agapiou

  • Cultural heritage management and monitoring using remote sensing data and GIS: The case study of Paphos area, Cyprus

    Athos Agapiou;Vasiliki Lysandrou;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Kyriakos Themistocleous

  • Evaluation of Broadband and Narrowband Vegetation Indices for the Identification of Archaeological Crop Marks

    Athos Agapiou;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;Dimitrios D. Alexakis

  • Investigating Detection of Floating Plastic Litter from Space Using Sentinel-2 Imagery

    Kyriacos Themistocleous;Christiana Papoutsa;Silas C. Michaelides;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis

  • Reviews and perspectives of high impact atmospheric processes in the Mediterranean

    Silas Michaelides;Silas Michaelides;Theodore Karacostas;Jose Luis Sánchez;Adrianos Retalis

  • Low Arabian dust extinction-to-backscatter ratio

    R. E. Mamouri;A. Ansmann;A. Nisantzi;P. Kokkalis

  • Middle East versus Saharan dust extinction-to-backscatter ratios

    Argyro Nisantzi;Rodanthi-Elisavet Mamouri;A. Ansmann;G. L. Schuster

  • The use of selected pseudo-invariant targets for the application of atmospheric correction in multi-temporal studies using satellite remotely sensed imagery

    Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;C. R. I. Clayton;Adrianos Retalis

  • GIS and remote sensing techniques for the assessment of land use change impact on flood hydrology: the case study of Yialias basin in Cyprus

    D. D. Alexakis;M. G. Grillakis;A. G. Koutroulis;A. Agapiou

  • Impact of urban sprawl to cultural heritage monuments: The case study of Paphos area in Cyprus

    Athos Agapiou;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Vasiliki Lysandrou;Apostolos Sarris

  • Optimum temporal and spectral window for monitoring crop marks over archaeological remains in the Mediterranean region

    Athos Agapiou;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;Apostolos Sarris;Andreas Georgopoulos

  • The Methodology Of Documenting Cultural Heritage Sites Using Photogrammetry, UAV And 3D Printing Techniques: The Case Study Of Asinou Church In Cyprus

    K. Themistocleous;M. Ioannides;A. Agapiou;D. G. Hadjimitsis

  • Exploring natural and anthropogenic risk for cultural heritage in Cyprus using remote sensing and GIS

    Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;Athos Agapiou;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Apostolos Sarris

  • Proportioning of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Mixes for Pavement Construction and Their Impact on Environment and Cost

    Constantia Achilleos;Diofantos Hadjimitsis;Kyriacos Neocleous;Kypros Pilakoutas

  • Evaluating the Potentials of Sentinel-2 for Archaeological Perspective

    Athos Agapiou;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Apostolos Sarris;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis

  • Comparison of aerosol optical thickness with in situ visibility data over Cyprus

    A. Retalis;D. G. Hadjimitsis;S. Michaelides;F. Tymvios

  • Extreme dust storm over the eastern Mediterranean in September 2015: satellite, lidar, and surface observations in the Cyprus region

    Rodanthi-Elisavet Mamouri;Albert Ansmann;Argyro Nisantzi;Stavros Solomos

  • Integration of geophysical surveys, ground hyperspectral measurements, aerial and satellite imagery for archaeological prospection of prehistoric sites: the case study of Vésztő-Mágor Tell, Hungary

    Apostolos Sarris;Nikos Papadopoulos;Athos Agapiou;Maria Cristina Salvi

  • Spectral sensitivity of ALOS, ASTER, IKONOS, LANDSAT and SPOT satellite imagery intended for the detection of archaeological crop marks

    Athos Agapiou;Dimitrios D. Alexakis;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis

  • The Importance of Accounting for Atmospheric Effects in the Application of NDVI and Interpretation of Satellite Imagery Supporting Archaeological Research: The Case Studies of Palaepaphos and Nea Paphos Sites in Cyprus

    Athos Agapiou;Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis;Christiana Papoutsa;Dimitrios D. Alexakis

Frequent Co-Authors

Silas Michaelides
Silas Michaelides Cyprus University of Technology
C.R.I. Clayton
C.R.I. Clayton University of Southampton
Albert Ansmann
Albert Ansmann Leibniz Association
Nicola Masini
Nicola Masini National Research Council (CNR)
Rosa Lasaponara
Rosa Lasaponara National Research Council (CNR)
Nektarios Chrysoulakis
Nektarios Chrysoulakis Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas
Ioannis K. Tsanis
Ioannis K. Tsanis Technical University of Crete
Patric Seifert
Patric Seifert Leibniz Association
Kypros Pilakoutas
Kypros Pilakoutas University of Sheffield
Michael Eineder
Michael Eineder German Aerospace Center

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