Mr. Vasilis Saltagiannis is a Geologist, GIS Specialist with expertise in spatial analysis, geological mapping database developing,3D geological/tectonic modelling, marine geospatial workflows, and large-scale environmental datasets. Extensive experience in geodatabases, remote sensing, and WMS/WFS service development.
Doctoral Researcher (NKUA) focusing on 3D–4D tectonic evolution of the Corinth Rift. Currently working at HCMR (ΕΛΚΕΘΕ) on MSFD and EMODnet geospatial data integration and analysis.

Education
•	PhD Candidate, Geology & Geoenvironment, NKUA
        3D–4D simulation of the geological–tectonic structure and evolution of the Corinth Rift
•	MSc Geoinformatics, NTUA (2022)
•	BSc Geology, NKUA (1999)

Professional Experience (Selected)
HCMR – GIS & Remote Sensing Unit (2023–today)
Spatial analysis & geoprocessing for MSFD 2024–2029; EMODnet Chemistry workflows; geodatabase development (PostGIS, ArcGIS);marine data spatial analysis& visualization and WMS/WFS service development, metadata & environmental data integration.
EAGME (2021–2023)
Active fault, Neotectonic & seismotectonic geodatabase development;Landslide geodatabase management; geological mapping & digitization; harmonization of geological sheets.
Earlier Experience EAGME, INTRACOM IT Services, TERRA MARINE(2000–2020)
Geological mapping (1:5,000–1:50,000)&geodatabase developing; satellite image interpretation; database developing for geothermic mapping; GIS consulting.

Conference Contributions (MedGU 2025)
Saltagiannis, V., Kranis, H., Sakellariou, D., Galanakis, D., Drakopoulou, P., Moraitis, V., & Kotinas, V. (2025).
3D Simulation of the Geological–Tectonic Structure and Evolution of the Underwater Area of the Central & Western Corinthian Gulf.
MedGU 2025 - Accepted, Proceedings forthcoming.

**Moraitis, V., Vandarakis, D., Malliouri, D. I., Saltagiannis, V., Kotinas, V., Rousakis, G., Panagiotopoulos, I. P., Kapsimalis, V., & Poulos, S. (2025).
A method for improving the habitat ranking input for seagrasses in the InVEST Coastal Vulnerability Model.
MedGU 2025 - Accepted, Proceedings forthcoming.

Skills
GIS: ArcGIS Pro/Map/Scene, QGIS, Geoserver
Spatial Analysis: raster/vector workflows, DEMs, bathymetry
3D Modelling: geological/tectonic 3D models
Databases: Postgres/PostGIS, MySQL, DBeaver, ArcGIS SDE
Remote Sensing: SNAP, eCognition, Agisoft Metashape
Programming: Python, SQL, R, XML–SLD
Languages: English (Advanced, TOEIC)

Memberships
GEOTEE • Geological Society of Greece • Committee for Geological–Geomorphological Heritage • Panhellenic Musicians’ Association.