Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee provides strategic and scientific oversight for the conference and winter school programme. Its responsibilities include advising on the scientific scope and thematic priorities, contributing to the review and selection of abstracts and training applications, supporting the identification of keynote speakers and trainers, and ensuring the overall scientific quality, relevance, and integrity of the programme. The Committee also contributes to strengthening the event's international visibility and scientific impact through its expertise and professional networks.

Co-Chairs

Dr. Demetris Demetriou (Cyprus), CMMI – Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute

Dr. Andreas Hadjisoteriou (Cyprus), CMMI – Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute

Scientific Committee Members

Dr. Neofytos Dimitriou (Cyprus), CMMI – Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute

Dr. Peter Landschutzer (Belgium), Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)

Mr. Klaas Deneudt (Belgium), Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)

Dr. Minh-Tan Pham (France), Université Bretagne Sud / IRISA

Dr. Charlotte Pelletier (France), Université Bretagne Sud / IRISA

Dr. Matteo Zucchetta (Italy), Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP), Italian National Research Council (CNR)

Dr. Marta Picciulin (Italy), CNR ISMAR Venezia

Dr. Clara Ângela Magalhães Loureiro (Portugal), OKEANOS, University of the Azores

Dr. Konstantina Bereta (Greece), Kpler

Prof. Gustau Camps-Valls (Spain), Universitat de València, Image Processing Lab (IPL)

Prof. Ioannis Papoutsis (Greece), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) / National Observatory of Athens (NOA)

Prof. Philippe Blondel (United Kingdom), University of Bath, Department of Physics

Organising Committee

The Organising Committee is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of the event programme. Its responsibilities include logistical coordination, participant management, communications and outreach, budget monitoring, sponsorship and partnership engagement, and the implementation of all organisational aspects necessary for the successful execution of the conference, winter school, and associated activities. The Organising Committee works in close collaboration with the Scientific Committee to ensure that scientific excellence is supported by an effective and high-quality participant experience.

  • Ms. Gotelenne Piaton, Head of Research and Innovation Support Unit, AXOLOTL Project Coordinator – (Cyprus) CMMI
  • Ms. Michaelina Christodoulou - (Cyprus) Research and Innovation Support Unit, CMMI
  • Ms. Kathy Christoforou - (Cyprus) Research and Innovation Support Unit CMMI
  • Mr. Willem Boone - (Belgium) Researcher, Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
  • Mr. Wout Decrop - (Belgium) Researcher, Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
  • Dr. Demetris Demetriou - (Cyprus) Associate Scientist – Data Scientist, CMMI
  • Mr. Andreas Hadjipieris - (Cyprus) Associate Scientist, CMMI
  • Dr. Andreas Hadjisoteriou - (Cyprus) Assistant Scientist, CMMI
  • Mr. Louis Francois - (France) Downey, PhD candidate, Université Bretagne Sud (UBS)

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