Welcome to SENSE research group! We belong to the Institute of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing (IAASARS) of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) in Greece. We leverage satellite Earth Observation (EO) technology to deliver innovative environmental insights, driving sustainable solutions and fostering global collaborations in research and development.
Explore our cutting-edge research and services based on satellite Earth Observation and innovative technologies to address critical environmental challenges across diverse sectors.
We utilize thermal infrared (TIR) satellite imagery to analyze urban environments, offering Urban Heat Island monitoring and heatwave-related services to stakeholders.
We leverage cutting-edge tools like Machine Learning and Deep Learning, combined with extensive satellite data, to develop innovative services, including Digital Twins.
We are engaged in cutting-edge projects on the development of next-generation thermal infrared missions and the innovative services they will enable.
We generate suitability maps that pinpoint areas where adaptation and mitigation measures will be most effective, aiding in climate resilience planning.
We downscale TIR data to assess Growing Degree Days for crops, providing valuable insights for irrigation advisory services.
We develop smart routing solutions that optimize travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, reducing heat exposure, air pollution, and energy consumption for resilient cities.
Pioneering Environmental Solutions Through Satellite Data.
Meet our core team of experts, closely collaborating with university professors from various faculties and organizations to advance our research initiatives.
Affiliated Researcher on EO at IAASARS|NOA & Ruhr University Bochum
Chief Developer, Adjunct Researcher at IAASARS| NOA & Professor NTUA
Stay updated with our latest research breakthroughs, project news, and upcoming events in the world of satellite Earth Observation.
20 June 2024
DT-HEAT+ Team of the CARMINE Consortium wins Most Promising Proposal prize at the Destination Earth 2nd Innovation Challenge - Ideating the Impact of the DestinE Platform.
1 August 2024
FASMA series on ERTFLIX presents interviews with people doing research on heat and heatwaves. Iphigenia is being interviewed and presented the development of a digital twin for heat and EXTREMA Global app.
11 July 2024
IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Symposium was held in Athens, Greece. With over 3,000 attendees, this prestigious event provided a fantastic platform to showcase our work from the RethinkAction project.
25 June 2025
Extrema Global app has been featured in the New York Times! The free app provides real-time information on how to stay cool and safe during extreme heat. It offers users vital data on temperature, air quality, and heat risk levels, along with mapping out the coolest routes and places to rest. Launched in Athens, Greece.
20 September 2024
Iphigenia visited ESA to participate in the URBIS24 Conference, Urban Insights from Space, 16-18/9! She presented our ongoing work on developing DT-HEAT.
1 October 2024
The recording of our panel discussion on 'The Crisis of Acute Heat in Cities' at the 79th United Nations General Assembly is now available. It was an engaging and truly multidisciplinary conversation, bringing together perspectives from science, policy, and urban planning.
4 February 2025
We presented our Digital Twin on Heat (DT-HEAT) at the European Space Agency - Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting. DT-HEAT is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered heat mortality predictions and heatwave risk assessments, leveraging ESA’s Destination Earth (DestinE) Digital Twin Components.
