Research that advances what GPR and applied geophysics can actually do
Geomorph Imaging Solutions is an active research contributor in applied geophysics — not a company with a research page. Our R&D work is proposal-driven, peer-reviewed, and grounded in real field deployments. We develop advanced GPR methodologies, AI-assisted interpretation frameworks, and 3D subsurface reconstruction techniques through structured collaborative research with academic institutions, engineering groups, and EU-funded consortia.
With more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, two granted international patents, and participation in multiple Horizon Europe and COST Action programmes, our research credentials are publicly verifiable — not just claimed on a webpage.
Research Focus Areas
Our R&D activity is concentrated in four interconnected areas — each grounded in real field problems rather than theoretical abstraction, and each positioned to contribute to collaborative research programmes where advanced geophysical investigation constitutes a core technical component.
Advanced GPR Methodology
Systematic enhancement of GPR system performance through methodological optimisation and subsurface modelling refinement — including multi-frequency antenna strategies, high-density acquisition design, deep-penetration configurations, and adaptive signal processing for complex geological settings.
- Frequency selection and penetration-resolution trade-off modelling
- Velocity model estimation and dielectric characterisation
- 3D volumetric reconstruction and anomaly classification
- GPR performance in heterogeneous and urban substrates
3D Subsurface Imaging & Digital Reconstruction
Transformation of raw geophysical measurements into structured, high-resolution digital subsurface models for multidisciplinary research and engineering applications. Our outputs are fully compatible with GIS and BIM environments for integration into digital engineering and heritage documentation platforms.
- 3D voxel-based reconstruction and amplitude slice mapping
- Advanced attribute extraction and statistical time-slice analysis
- Digital twin frameworks for underground infrastructure
- Archaeological landscape and heritage site reconstruction
AI-Assisted Interpretation & Automation
Integration of machine learning methodologies into geophysical interpretation workflows to enhance analytical efficiency, reproducibility, and objectivity — targeting the specific computational challenges of shallow geophysics, where signal variability and environmental heterogeneity create problems that general-purpose AI tools do not adequately address.
- Pattern recognition for radargram analysis
- Automated anomaly detection and feature classification
- Supervised deep learning for road and utility GPR datasets
- Reduction of operator-dependent interpretation bias
Cultural Heritage & Non-Invasive Diagnostics
Non-destructive investigation and preventive conservation of cultural heritage assets through advanced geophysical methodologies — supporting both research-driven archaeological investigation and the practical preservation needs of built heritage management.
- Non-invasive detection and mapping of buried architectural remains
- Subsurface moisture dynamics and structural deterioration assessment
- Preventive conservation monitoring frameworks
- Integration with archaeological, architectural, and conservation workflows
Recent Publications & Research Outputs
The following is a selection of peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, and research outputs from 2024 to the present — representing the active research programme behind Geomorph’s methodological practice. All journal papers are authored or co-authored by Dr. Michael Arvanitis. The full publication list is available via Google Scholar.
Full publication list — including papers from 2002 to present — available on Google Scholar.
Funded Research, EU Programmes & Collaboration Model
Our research engagement is proposal-driven and structured around European and national funding frameworks. We participate as a technical implementation partner — contributing specialised geophysical expertise to consortia rather than functioning as a passive service provider within a research project.
Participated EU Research Programmes
Our R&D Contribution Model
Within collaborative research programmes, our role typically encompasses the following contributions:
We are actively seeking new research partnerships — within Horizon Europe consortia, national research frameworks, cross-border innovation programmes, and applied industrial research collaborations where advanced geophysical investigation constitutes a core technical component. If you are building a consortium and need a geophysical partner with a verifiable publication record and field deployment capacity, contact us directly.
Technical Infrastructure & Research Capacity
What Geomorph brings to a research partnership is not just a piece of equipment and a field crew. Our R&D contribution rests on a combination of professional-grade instrumentation, advanced processing environments, proprietary analytical software, and — critically — the applied geophysical expertise to use all of them appropriately for the specific research context.
Multi-Frequency GPR Systems
Professional-grade GPR systems with multi-frequency operational flexibility — enabling adaptation to the full range of geological and structural contexts encountered in research deployments, from deep archaeological prospection to high-resolution structural diagnostics.
Advanced Processing & 3D Modelling
Specialist processing and 3D modelling software environments for volumetric reconstruction, attribute analysis, and quantitative interpretation — producing outputs that are GIS-compatible and suitable for integration into engineering and heritage digital platforms.
Proprietary Software Development
In-house development of post-processing tools and analytical workflows tailored to specific research challenges — complementing commercial software with bespoke solutions for problems that standard packages do not adequately address.
Collaborative Research Ecosystem
Active collaboration with universities, applied research laboratories, engineering and geotechnical research groups, heritage conservation institutes, data science and AI research teams, and public agencies managing underground assets.
Across all research activities, we maintain a strict commitment to reproducibility, methodological transparency, controlled acquisition standards, and rigorous field-based validation — the same standards required of peer-reviewed scientific publication and defensible engineering analysis.
An R&D partner whose credentials are publicly verifiable
Most companies claim research involvement. Few can point to a public Google Scholar profile with 30+ indexed papers, two granted patents on record, named participation in EU-funded research programmes, and an active publication pipeline with accepted papers in indexed journals for the current calendar year. Ours is one that can.
- Verifiable publication record Over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, 26+ conference papers, and a 2026 book on GPR for utility detection — all publicly listed on Google Scholar and attributable to a named, identifiable researcher with an active ORCID-equivalent profile.
- Active publication pipeline Seven papers submitted or under review for 2026 alone — across Geophysics, First Break, Remote Sensing, and Contributions to Geophysics and Geodesy. This is an active research programme, not a historical credential.
- Granted international patents Two granted patents: GB2600501A (robotic underground mapping system, UK, 2022) and WO2018002922A1 (non-invasive egg fertility detection via electromagnetic sensing, USA, 2018) — demonstrating the capacity to develop and protect novel technical IP within research partnerships.
- EU programme experience Participation in H2020/UFO, H2020/Gaiadrone, DG ECHO PiX, COST CA-19145, and COST CA17131 — providing direct experience of Horizon Europe consortium structures, reporting obligations, and multidisciplinary collaboration at the European research infrastructure level.
- Field deployment capacity alongside research contribution Unlike purely academic research partners, Geomorph can contribute both the scientific methodology and the field deployment — providing research consortia with a single partner who brings theoretical rigour and operational execution in the same engagement.
Looking for a geophysical research partner with a track record?
Whether you are building a Horizon Europe consortium, scoping a national research project, or exploring applied industrial collaboration — we are open to discussing how Geomorph’s technical capacity and publication record can contribute to your programme.