Prof. Ing. Karel Pavelka, CSc., graduated in 1979 from the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), majoring in geodesy and cartography. After graduation, he worked at the Department of Photogrammetry at the Research Institute of Geodesy, Topography and Cartography (VÚGTK) in Zdiby. He participated in many photogrammetric projects in Czechoslovakia and abroad (e.g., Iraq, Syria). Since 1992, he has worked at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of CTU in Prague, initially at the Department of Mapping and Cartography, and since 2001 at the Department of Geomatics, where he is the Head of the Department.
He specializes in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and applications of these technologies in cultural heritage documentation and archaeology. He leads and participates in many projects in this field. He is the author or co-author of more than 300 publications and several monographs. He has been involved in projects in Syria, Peru, Iraq, Mongolia, Vietnam, and others.

Research topics

Spatial documentation of historical objects using geomatics methods
-mobile and static laser scanning
-photogrammetry
-geophysical methods
Data visualization using VR/AR
Remote sensing
Astronomy

Currently implemented projects

AMUSED (international project, EU, virtual museums), 2023-2025
Ministry of Education Research infrastructures for educational purposes 2023, CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/16_017/0002390

Completed projects

-“Global Student Village” satellite data receiving station, 1993-1997, ERIM (USA), CTU Prague
-Corine Land coverí, MARS project, ISPRA Italy, 1995-1999
-Photogrammetric documentation of the Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo (Syria), UNESCO, 1999-2000
-Documentation of geoglyphs and petroglyphs in the Nasca region, Peru, Cooperation with HTW Dresden (international project), 2004-2016, digital photogrammetry and remote sensing
-Comprehensive documentation of the Charles Bridge in Prague by digital photogrammetry and laser scanning (2004-2006)
-Documentation of historical objects in Iraqi Kurdistan; Al-Qala citadel in Erbil/Iraq using photogrammetry, remote sensing and GIS technology, GemaArt+ČVUT in Prague (2006-9), photogrammetric documentation of the Choli minaret in Erbil and the Dalal bridge in Zakho, documentation of the old Quba-han madrasa in Amedi (2010), 3D documentation of the geophysical research of the shrine of the prophet Nahum in Alqoshi (2018), documentation of the caravanserai in Koya and the old synagogue in Shushi (2021–2022)
-Documentation of baroque sculptures in Kuks (2007), baroque vaults in Rome and Prague (2010-17) using laser scanning and photogrammetry
-Documentation of historical subsurface areas at Košumberk Castle and Dobřík Fortress using laser scanning (2007, 2008), archaeological sites in the Czech Republic (2010-2018)
-Geophysical survey archaeological and historical sites with georadar and walkable magnetometer (e.g. Panenský Týnec, Teplá, Strakonice, Charles Bridge in Prague, relics from the Thirty Years' War, etc. 2009-2017)
-Documentation of Jewish architecture using photogrammetry and laser scanning in Morocco (2021)
-Long-term plan: 3D scanning and printing, remote sensing, aerial photogrammetry and ALS, geophysical techniques as an aid for non-destructive documentation in architecture and archaeology, use of hyperspectral mapping and UAV for documentation of historical objects and thematic mapping, member of the international expedition to Greenland (2015, 2019), Kurdistan and Peru (2004-2018)
-Director of the 23rd CIPA Symposium in Prague 2011 (219 participants from 30 countries)
-2018-2021: grant from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, modernization of the doctoral study program geodesy and cartography (ESF+ERDF)
-2019-20 grant of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, modernization, computerization and remote access to the astronomical observatory of the Faculty of Engineering of the Czech Technical University (ERDF)

Membership

ISPRS International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
SFDP Czech Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
CIPA International Committee of Architectural Photogrammetry
ICA International Cartographic Association

Science profile

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karel-Pavelka/2

Eugene Levin, Ph.D., ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist, is an expert in geospatial science
and technology with over 35 years of academic and industry experience. His expertise spans
photogrammetry, GIS, WebGIS, mapping, remote sensing, cartography, VR/AR/MR, 3D
visualization, human factors, robotics, Lidar, In-SAR, UAV, and aerial/satellite product
development. Dr. Levin has pioneered innovative approaches, including an eye-tracking-based
method for cognitive GIS and geospatial image processing, a 4D-GIS system for robotic
platform navigation, and small UAV platforms, including 3D-printed designs. He has also
developed mobile mapping platforms integrating GPS, Lidar, and imaging sensors.
As a Principal Investigator and Program Manager, Dr. Levin has led award-winning government
programs for the NASA, NGA, US Air Force, Navy, Army, and HSARPA. His collaborative
research extends globally, working with scientists from China, Tanzania ,Germany, Israel, Italy,
Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan.
Currently, Dr. Levin serves as Professor of Spatial Data Science and Director of International
Programs in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Meharry Medical College's School of
Applied Computational Sciences. His work focuses on AI and machine learning in spatial data
science, geospatial big data, immersive visualization, and cognitive GIS.
Dr. Levin is an active member of professional organizations, including the American Association
for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing (ASPRS), and the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). He also contributes to
ISPRS working groups on innovative technologies in civil engineering and architecture.