Workshops

Details will be available soon

• General Theme   Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Dates    during ACAG 8
• Duration  4 days (2 days at NRIAG and 2 days at Kottamia)
• Organizers  Ali Takey, Eslam Elhosseiny, Saad Ata
• Speakers from abroad
  • Prof. Boyko Mihov (Bulgaria, https://www.astro.bas.bg/~bmihov/)
  • Assoc. Prof. Lyuba Slavcheva-Mihova (Bulgaria,https://www.astro.bas.bg/galaxies/staff.html)
  •  Assis. Prof. Aditi Agarwal (India, https://www.ccspsgt.science/aditi-agarwal)
• Speakers from Egypt
  • Hussein Badran (Tanta University)
  • Kamel GadAllah (Al-Azhar University)
  • Ali Takey (NRIAG)
  • Mohamed Hashaad (Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology, Cairo)
  • Sherihan Shehata (NRIAG)
  • Fatma Shaban (Cairo University)
  • Eslam Elhosseiny (NRIAG)
  • Saad Ata (NRIAG) 

Target participants    BSc, MSc, PhD, researchers, professors

        Seismic networks have significantly improved in the last decade in terms of coverage density, data quality, and instrumental diversity. Moreover, revolutionary advances in ultra-dense seismic instruments, such as nodes and fiber-optic sensing technologies, have recently provided unprecedented high-resolution data for regional and local earthquake monitoring. Recently, many countries are trying to implement modern advances in earthquake monitoring to upgrade their seismological networks to Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEW). EEWs are useful tools for reducing the impact of earthquakes on urban areas and mega projects. Nowadays, these systems implement modern technologies in computer science, (e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI)) which is now a leading technique in seismology that has increased the efficiency of EEW. The catastrophic Turkey earthquake, with a moment magnitude of 7.8, shed light on the importance of installing and operating EEWs in megacities and along vital lifelines. This event hit the southern part of Turkey and the northern part of Syria causing about 59000 deaths and a damage bill of US $ 120 billion.

The scope of this workshop is to discuss the role of the recent advances in earthquake monitoring and EEW in the risk mitigation of catastrophic earthquakes (e.g Turkey’s 2023 earthquake) 

Archaeo-geophysics, a multidisciplinary field that combines geophysical techniques with archaeological investigations, has played a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of Egypt’s ancient civilization. Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, spanning several millennia, has captivated researchers and archaeologists for centuries. However, the vastness and complexity of archaeological sites, coupled with the limitations of traditional excavation methods, have necessitated the integration of geophysical tools and methodologies.

Archaeo-geophysics in Egypt involves the application of various non-invasive geophysical techniques to explore and map ancient structures, buried remains, and subterranean features beneath the Egyptian landscape. Techniques such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), magnetometry, resistivity imaging, and electromagnetic surveys have proven invaluable in providing detailed insights into the hidden archaeological treasures of Egypt.

In conclusion, archaeo-geophysics has emerged as a powerful tool in Egypt’s archaeological research, offering non-invasive methods to explore and map the country’s ancient heritage. Its importance lies in its ability to uncover hidden archaeological features, aid in preservation efforts, enhance excavation strategies, and contribute to a deeper understanding of Egypt’s fascinating past. With ongoing technological advancements and interdisciplinary collaborations, archaeo-geophysics continues to shape our knowledge of one of the world’s most enigmatic civilizations.