1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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