Christos Pennos | Geoarchaelogy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Christos Pennos | Geoarchaelogy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Christos Pennos | Geoarchaelogy | Associate professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Geoarchaeology, Dr. Christos Pennos is a distinguished geologist and karst specialist whose academic and professional journey reflects extensive expertise in geomorphology, speleology, and earth-surface processes, shaped through comprehensive university studies that culminated in a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, a Master of Science in Physical Geography and Geomorphology with a strong emphasis on GIS, and a Doctor of Philosophy focused on the landscape evolution of karstic environments through the morphological and sedimentological analysis of caves; over the course of his career, Dr. Christos Pennos has held a variety of academic and research positions including teaching roles in geology, geography, and related geoscience subjects for university students and candidates in professional training programs, as well as research appointments within leading academic institutions where he contributed to projects involving karst hydrogeology, cave geomorphology, speleogenetic processes, paleoclimate reconstruction, and geomorphological mapping; he has also provided expert consulting services for international scientific organizations, offering specialized support in drone deployment, remote sensing applications, karst terrain analysis, and advanced geomorphological interpretation, while earlier professional engagements with archaeological and paleoanthropological authorities strengthened his applied field skills in geological surveying, cave exploration, excavation, and geoarchaeological documentation; his research interests span karst geomorphology, cave sedimentology, tectonic geomorphology, speleology, subterranean microclimate and CO2 dynamics, mineral magnetic analyses, remote sensing, GIS-based landscape analysis, UAV photogrammetry, and geochronological applications in geomorphic studies; throughout his scientific trajectory he has contributed to numerous interdisciplinary research initiatives, including geoarchaeological investigations, cave sediment studies, tectonic and seismic geomorphology projects, cave monitoring technology development, and climate-related studies involving subterranean ice archives, collaborating with researchers across multiple countries and scientific institutions; Dr. Christos Pennos possesses strong research skills in geomorphological fieldwork, cave survey modeling, sediment sampling and laboratory analysis, magnetic susceptibility measurements, remote sensing data processing, geospatial analysis, and environmental reconstruction, complemented by extensive teaching experience in physical geography, fluvial geomorphology, speleological methods, and GIS applications; his professional record also includes co-supervision of postgraduate research projects, participation in academic committees, and contributions to scientific dissemination through conference presentations, collaborative publications, and technical reports; highly regarded within the karst research community, Dr. Christos Pennos continues to advance knowledge on karst landscapes and subterranean environments through innovative field methodologies, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and sustained commitment to scientific excellence. Geoarchaeology is a multidisciplinary field that integrates geological methods with archaeological research to interpret human–environment interactions, reconstruct past landscapes, and analyze the formation processes of archaeological sites.

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Featured Publications 

  • Pechlivanidou, S., Cowie, P. A., Hannisdal, B., Whittaker, A. C., Gawthorpe, R. L., … Pennos, C. (2017). Source‐to‐sink analysis in an active extensional setting: Holocene erosion and deposition in the Sperchios rift, central Greece. Citations: 47
  • Perşoiu, A., Buzjak, N., Onaca, A., Pennos, C., Sotiriadis, Y., Ionita, M., … others. (2021). Record summer rains in 2019 led to massive loss of surface and cave ice in SE Europe. Citations: 31
  • Rinaldi-Montes, N., Rowberry, M., Frontera, C., Baroň, I., Garcés, J., Blahůt, J., … Pennos, C. (2017). A contactless positioning system for monitoring discontinuities in three dimensions with geological and geotechnical applications. Citations: 17
  • Pennos, C., Lauritzen, S. E., Pechlivanidou, S., & Sotiriadis, Y. (2016). Geomorphic constrains on the evolution of the Aggitis River Basin Northern Greece (a preliminary report). Citations: 16
  • Lønøy, B., Pennos, C., Tveranger, J., Fikos, I., Vargemezis, G., & Lauritzen, S. E. (2021). Delimiting morphological and volumetric elements of cave surveys as analogues for paleokarst reservoir modelling: A case study from the Maaras cave system, northern Greece. Citations: 14
  • Pennos, C., Styllas, M., Sotiriadis, Y., & Vaxevanopoulos, M. (2018). Ice caves in Greece. Citations: 13
  • Psomiadis, D., Dotsika, E., Zisi, N., Pennos, C., Pechlivanidou, S., & Albanakis, K., … others. (2009). Geoarchaeological study of Katarraktes cave system (Macedonia, Greece): isotopic evidence for environmental alterations. Citations: 13
  • Lønøy, B., Tveranger, J., Pennos, C., Whitaker, F., & Lauritzen, S. E. (2020). Geocellular rendering of cave surveys in paleokarst reservoir models. Citations: 11