Stella Pytharouli

Dr. Stella Pytharouli is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. With over 20 years of expertise in structural and ground deformation monitoring/analysis, her research focuses on subsurface characterization and slope instability early warning systems through microseismic monitoring, geodetic technologies, and machine learning integration.

• MEng (2002) - University of Patras
• MSc (2004) - University of Patras
• PhD (2007) - University of Patras

Her research combines advanced signal processing with geodetic monitoring (terrestrial/aerial) to develop AI-driven solutions for UK landslide sites. Key areas include:

• Microseismic monitoring of weak seismic events
• Geometric and kinematic analysis of ground deformations
• Integration of geotechnical data with machine learning
• Climate change impact on slope stability
• Low-cost sensor development for environmental monitoring

Recent publications highlight her work on AI-based seismic classification models, tiltmeter applications, and 3D reconstruction techniques. Her group includes 4 PhD students and 1 postdoc.

Scientific recognitions include:

• Geophysical Research Letters front cover selection (2011)
• EOS Research Spotlight (2019)
• Lampadarios Prize from Academy of Athens (2009)
• TOPCON Award for young researchers (2008)

As Director of Postgraduate Research (2020-present), she supervises PhD students and teaches land surveying modules. Current projects address slope stability analysis, climate change correlations, and seismic data automation.