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Professor Georgia Fotopoulos is a Geomatics Engineer and Professor at Queen's University's Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. She leads the Geodesy and Geophysics Lab, focusing on geodetic data integration for Earth observation. Her work bridges satellite geodesy, positioning systems, and geophysical surveys, with applications in environmental monitoring and mineral exploration.
Education:
- PhD (2003): Gravity Field and Geodynamics, University of Calgary
- Master's: Positioning and Navigation (Geomatics), University of Calgary
Research Interests:
- Merging multi-platform geodetic data
- High-resolution UAV aeromagnetic surveys
- Height reference systems and geoid determination
- 3D digital outcrop modeling
- Autonomous navigation in GNSS-denied environments
Publications: Her work emphasizes geospatial innovation, with recent focus on GRACE/GRACE-FO data analysis, UAV magnetometry standards, and urban seismic noise characterization. She co-authored Geoid Determination: Theory and Applications (2013).
Awards & Affiliations:
- Loránd Eötvös Award
- Associate Editor, Geomatica
- Research Director, Queen's GeoEngineering Centre
Advising & Labs:
- Supervised over 20 graduate students in geophysics/geodesy
- Co-directs the Geodesy & Geophysics Lab
- Labs conduct fieldwork globally, including Arctic surveys and mineral exploration
