Emmanuel Stefanakis

Emmanuel Stefanakis is a Professor and Department Head of Geomatics Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, 1997), an MScE in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering (University of New Brunswick, 1994), and a Dipl.Eng in Rural and Surveying Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, 1992).

His research focuses on Geospatial Data Science, Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS), GeoAI, and applications of Geomatics in natural hazards, transportation, and climate change. He has led over 140 student projects and authored/co-authored five textbooks and 150+ articles. Notable awards include the 2023 Canadian Cartographic Association’s Award of Distinction and the 2023 UCalgary Teaching Excellence Award.

Recent articles emphasize high-performance trajectory analysis, DGGS integration, and geospatial quantum computing. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical tools for flood modeling, epidemiology, and urban planning. Grants include NSERC Discovery Grants and collaborations with industry partners like McElhanney Ltd.

Professional memberships span the Canadian Institute of Geomatics, Canadian Cartographic Association, and APEGA. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Cartographica (2014–2022) and actively contributes to international conferences on geoinformatics. His educational initiatives include innovative course designs in online and distance learning.

Current roles include leadership in the HALOS and Geospatial Quantum Computing projects, advancing geomatics engineering education in the digital era.