Professor Dr. Costas Armenakis

Biography

Costas Armenakis is a Professor in Geomatics Engineering at York University since 2007, and has a rich background as a research scientist with 17 years at Natural Resources Canada. He possesses 40 years of research experience in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS, focusing on the acquisition, handling, and processing of geo-spatial data from terrestrial, aerial, and space-borne sensors. His impressive credentials include being a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and a longstanding member of various professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Geomatics and the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Costas has held significant editorial roles, including Review Editor for Frontiers in Remote Sensing and Associate Editor for the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems. His research interests span photogrammetric engineering, unmanned aerial systems, robotic mapping, and algorithmic data processing for high-resolution imagery. Moreover, he has made notable contributions to risk assessment and disaster management through advanced spatial analysis methods.

Research Interests