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Milto Miltiadou

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Lecturer in Computer Science at University of Exeter interested in Earth Observation 🛰️ for Forest 🌲 ecology -#EO #AI #LiDAR #time-series #Forest Developer of DASOS & PloToSat Web: https://art-n-maths.github.io/ Loves dancing💃 & improv 🎭

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · May 24

Interested in extracting EO 🛰️ time-series at multiple plot regions? @plottosat.bsky.social makes it easy
Follow us for updates, research and news!
Paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Code: #EO #forest #ML #time-series
Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItaZ...
#EO #forest #ML #time-series

PlotToSat: A tool for generating time-series signatures from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 at field-based plots for machine learning applications

PlotToSat offers a practical and time efficient way to the challenge of extracting time-series from multiple Earth Observation (EO) datasets at numero…

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 3d

✨ It was a nice surprise to see PlotToSat featured in the Environmental Intelligence Network Newsletter today!
Grateful for the recognition and excited to see growing interest in using #time-series #EO satellite to better understand our environment. 🌍🛰
Paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 7d

Save the date for the 4th Machine Learning for Earth Observation (ML4EO) confererence: 📅 22–24 June 2026 at Streatham Campus, University of Exeter.
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#ml4eo #environmentalintelligence #ai #earthobservation #remotesensing #sustainability #eiconference | Centre for Environmental Intelligence

🌍 SAVE THE DATE FOR ML4EO 2026 One of the core research themes of the Centre for Environmental Intelligence is Machine Learning for Earth Observation (ML4EO) - using AI and ML to turn Earth Observati...

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 9d

I highly recommend the webinars by IUFRO 🌍🌲 Check this one out on Linkedin.
www.iufro.org/events/scien...

Scientific Seminar: Strengthening the Forest-Health-Nexus - Examples from Europe

Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 9:00-10:30 AM CESTEngagement with nature-based activities not only promotes health and physical activity but also improves

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 9d

🌲 Excited to be one of the instructors for the ForestSAT 2026 pre-conference workshops!
Interested in #EO time series extraction across multiple plot regions? I will be presenting #PlotToSat, a tool designed to streamline this process, along with an intro to #GEE for efficient large-scale analysis.

ForestSAT @forestsat.bsky.social · 9d

🌲 Join us at ForestSAT 2026! 🌍
📅 May 4–8, 2026 | Hybrid – Attend in-person or online
📧 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]
Discover the benefits of attending: carlos-alberto-silva.github.io/silvalab/For...

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 13d

🚀 The NISAR mission has captured its first radar images of Earth 🌍, showcasing its potential to track forest ecosystems, crops, and land changes globally. Looking forward to exploring this powerful dataset in future projects!

www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-is...

NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth’s Surface

Preliminary images from the most powerful Earth radar satellite ever launched offer a tantalizing glimpse of the science the mission will be able to deliver.

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Tommaso Jucker @tommaso-jucker.bsky.social · Sep 5

Only a pre-print for now, but after 4 years of hard work I couldn't resist sharing this!

The Global Canopy Atlas: analysis-ready maps of 3D structure for the world's woody ecosystems

📜: doi.org/10.1101/2025...

Huge team effort led by the brilliant Fabian Fischer!

Global distribution of forest landscapes covered by airborne LiDAR

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ForestSAT @forestsat.bsky.social · 26d

🌱We are excited to announce a specialized workshop on PlotToSat: Extraction of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Time-Series at Multiple Regions, led by Dr. Milto Miltiadou.
🔗 Register here: event.fourwaves.com/forestsatwor...
📚 Learn more: carlos-alberto-silva.github.io/silvalab/For...

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · 29d

🚀 Excited that I will be delivering a workshop on "Extracting Sentinel-1 & Sentinel-2 time-series with PlotToSat" hosted by the ForestSAT association! 🌍🌲
📅 Date: 13th November
🛠️ Includes a quick intro to Google Earth Engine & Python API
PlotToSat paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

ForestSAT @forestsat.bsky.social · 29d

🌲Join the ForestSAT 2026 Pre-Conference Virtual Workshop Series!
🗓️ Dates: October 2025 – April 2026
🌐 Format: Online
🔗 Learn more & register: carlos-alberto-silva.github.io/silvalab/For...

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Sep 8

Honoured to step into the role of Academic Lead for the Centre for Environmental Intelligence! Excited to collaborate with the brilliant scientists involved and foster impactful partnerships.
Website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/cen...
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cent...

Centre for Environmental Intelligence | Centre for Environmental Intelligence | University of Exeter

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Aug 20

✨ It is very rewarding to watch MSc presentations! I am proud of my students and excited about their final products, tools, and research! 🎉👏😁

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jul 28

👋 Webinar on "AI on the World Stage: Comparative Legal Insights from the US, EU, UK & Africa"! They will unpack what AI compliance and risk really look like – from the EU AI Act to IP and employment implications.
📆 30 July at 4pm BST
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b56d42...

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PlotToSat @plottosat.bsky.social · Jul 16

PlotToSat clones keep increasing! 🚀 17 unique clones today — and the day's not even over yet! 😄

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jul 15

Great to attend the "GW4 AI, Climate, Adaptation & Net Zero" Workshop at @UniofBath — inspiring talks & great organisation!

PlotToSat @plottosat.bsky.social for multi-region EO time-series extraction: github.com/Art-n-MathS/...

DM for updates (shapefile support & indices)!

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · Jul 6

If you didn’t quite get the grades you were expecting, don’t worry – we have some places available in clearing, so please take a look at our website to find out more and to apply.

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Clearing 2025 | Find Your Place at the University of Exeter

Find your place at the University of Exeter, a top Russell Group university, in Clearing 2025. Explore your options and sign up for exclusive updates.

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jul 10

Reminder: Your CV is not a cover letter.
Just saw 2 applicants submit their CV as the cover letter and both were instantly disqualified.
Don't let a simple mistake cost you the opportunity.

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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · Jul 4

Almost 200 of the delegates at this week's Global Tipping Points Conference in Exeter endorsed a statement calling for world leaders to take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating #climate tipping points.

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‘Tipping points’ experts issue urgent message to world leaders

World leaders must take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating climate tipping points, experts say. The Global Tipping Points Conference is taking place in Exeter this week, and almo...

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 28

🌍 Wrapping up Living Planet Symposium #LPS2025 in Vienna!

It was a nice reconnecting with so many familiar faces; colleagues, collaborators, and friends from over the years. And it's just as exciting to meet new people.

Grateful to #ESA – European Space Agency for organizing this inspiring event.

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 25

Only a few days left to apply! if you are at #LPS25 poke me to discuss this #PhD opportunity!

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌱 Interested in a multidisciplinary #PhD in Computer Science @uniofexeternews.bsky.social?
If you love independent learning in #CS, and want to explore #forest ecology + Earth Observation #EO check this out!
With myself, @tommaso-jucker.bsky.social & Sareh Rowlands
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you are interested in learning more about efficient scalable ways of extracting time series, come to Poster P43 today Wed at #LSP25 and learn more about the open source tool PlotToSat.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

PlotToSat: A tool for generating time-series signatures from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 at field-based plots for machine learning applications

PlotToSat offers a practical and time efficient way to the challenge of extracting time-series from multiple Earth Observation (EO) datasets at numero…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 23

Proud to be affiliated with the University of Exeter! 😊

University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · Jun 19

We’re delighted to be able to share some exciting news: We’ve climbed 14 places in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and we’re now ranked 155th globally. This achievement reflects the growing strength of our global reputation as one of the world’s top universities. news.exeter.ac.uk/to...
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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 23

I recommend this #job opportunity, Professor in Application Machine Learning, in Austria.

www.fhstp.ac.at/en/job-openi...

Professur Applied Machine Learning (m/f/d) (30-40h)

Curriculum, costs & scholarships, career opportunities, studying in St. Pölten and much more.

www.fhstp.ac.at

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 23

The first BIOMASS image!
Happening now at Living Planet Symposium #LPS25 😁

Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 21

On my way to Living Planet Symposium #LPS25! Looking forward to meeting many of you in Vienna. Please reach out if you would like to learn more about @plottosat.bsky.social

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Milto Miltiadou @drmiltiadou.bsky.social · Jun 21

🌍 Just ended the 3rd ML4EO conference at @uniofexeternews.bsky.social!

~140 registrations from industry, NGOs, academia.

~ Great keynotes, talks & discussion on ML + Earth Observation.

Huge thanks to all who made it happen—see you next year! #ML4EO #AI4Earth

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Dr Hayley Evers-King @hayleyeversking.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us on sunday @esa.int #LivingPlanetSymposium where we'll showcase how to access and work with data like this from @eumetsat.int @osi-saf.eumetsat.int and @copernicusmarine.bsky.social towards the @unoceandecade.bsky.social #UNOceanDecade challenges! Sunday 22nd June 1700-1820 in Room 1.61/1.62

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · Jun 13

This week experts gathered in Nice for the UN Ocean Conference. In our new article we highlight the role of satellite data in supporting ocean science 🌊

Dr Thomas Jackson explains how Sentinel-3 imagery helps identify/monitor algal blooms & how they are powerful indicators of change: bit.ly/4jQecrc

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