Publications

Academic book:

[2023]

• Krassanakis, V., & Filippakopoulou, V. (2023). Spatial representations: Creation techniques, theoretical principles, evaluation methods (In Greek). Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-160

Journals, book chapters, & conference proceedings:

[2024]

• Iliopoulou P., Krassanakis V., Misthos L.-M., & Theodoridi C. (2024). A Spatial Regression Model for Predicting Prices of Short-Term Rentals in Athens, Greece. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(3):63. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2023]

• Krassanakis V., Skopeliti A, Keskin M, & Cybulski P. (2023). Geovisualization: Current Trends, Challenges, and Applications. Geographies, 3(4), 801-805. [editorial journal paper]

• Pinirou N., Krassanakis V., & Kesidis A.L. (2023). Examining the Visual Perception of Historical Maps via Eye Movement Analysis, Proceedings of the 30th Meeting of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience (HSfN) (p. 86), Athens, Greece. [abstract review]

• Liaskos D., & Krassanakis V. (2023). Modeling the visual perception of cartographic backgrounds used in web services through eye tracking techniques (in Greek), Proceedings of the 16th National Cartographic Conference (pp. 229-242), Hellenic Cartographic Society, Egaleo, Greece. [abstract review]

• Lampropoulou F., Krassanakis V., & Misthos L.-M. (2023). Evaluation of alternative methods for elevation visualization through mouse tracking techniques (in Greek), Proceedings of the 16th National Cartographic Conference (pp. 243-257), Hellenic Cartographic Society, Egaleo, Greece. [abstract review, oral presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Dimitropoulos C., & Krassanakis V. (2023). Development of a spatial data infrastructure for art and cultural activities in Attica using free and open-source software tools (FOSS) (in Greek), Proceedings of the 16th National Cartographic Conference (pp. 731-742), Hellenic Cartographic Society, Egaleo, Greece. [abstract review]

• Misthos L.-M., Krassanakis V., Merlemis N., & Kesidis A.L. (2023). Modeling the Visual Landscape: A Review on Approaches, Methods and Techniques, Sensors, 23(19):8135 [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Krassanakis V., Kesidis A., Merlemis N., Misthos L.-M., Pappa A., Liaskos D., & Pinirou N. (2023). Methods and Techniques for Recording, Analyzing and Modeling the Visual Perception and Cognition of Cartographic Stimuli, Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference on Cognitive Science (pp. 21-22), Xilokastro, Greece. [abstract review]

• Cybulski P., & Krassanakis V. (2023). Motion velocity as a preattentive feature in cartographic symbolization. Journal of Eye Movement Research, 16(4). [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Cybulski P., & Krassanakis V. (2023). Examining the distribution of motion velocity during visual search towards designing effective dynamic point symbols for quantitative mapping, Abstracts of the International Cartographic Association, 6, 45. [abstract review]

• Vangelis H., Krassanakis V., Kourtis  I., & Tigkas D. (2023). Investigating alternative approaches to drought visualisation, Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Water Resources and Environment (EWRA 2023) “Managing Water-Energy-Land-Food under Climatic, Environmental and Social Instability”, Thessaloniki, Greece. [full paper review] 

• Krassanakis, V., & Misthos, L.-M. (2023). Mouse Tracking as a Method for Examining the Perception and Cognition of Digital Maps. Digital 2023, 3, 127-136. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Krassanakis, V. (2023). PeyeMMV: Python implementation of EyeMMV’s fixation detection algorithm. Software Impacts, 100475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpa.2023.100475 [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Keskin, M., Krassanakis, V., & Çöltekin, A. (2023). Visual Attention and Recognition Differences Based on Expertise in a Map Reading and Memorability Study. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 12(1), 21. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2022]

• Kesidis, A., Krassanakis, V., Misthos, L.-M., & Merlemis N. (2022). patchIT: A Multipurpose Patch Creation Tool for Image Processing Applications. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 6(12), 111. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Misthos L.-M., Krassanakis V., & Kesidis A. L. (2022). Evaluating the Mountain Landscape: New Methods, Techniques & Technologies (In Greek), Proceedings of the 10th Conference of NTUA and MIRC-NTUA (pp. 779-791), Metsovo, Greece. [full paper-review] 

• Pappa, A., & Krassanakis, V. (2022). Examining the preattentive effect on cartographic backgrounds utilizing remote mouse tracking. Abstracts of the ICA, 5, 111. (EuroCarto 2022 Conference) [abstract review]

• Kesidis, A. L., Krassanakis, V., Merlemis, N., & Misthos, L.-M. (2022). A multipurpose patch creation tool for efficient exploration of digital cartographic products. Abstracts of the ICA, 5, 56. (EuroCarto 2022 Conference) [abstract review]

• Merlemis, N., Kesidis, A., Misthos, L.-M., Zekou, E., Drakaki, E., & Krassanakis, V. (2022). Quantifying visual heterogeneity of paper maps using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Abstracts of the ICA, 5, 60. (EuroCarto 2022 Conference) [abstract review]

• Cybulski, P., & Krassanakis, V. (2022). The effect of map label language on the visual search of cartographic point symbols. Cartography and Geographic Information Science, 49(3), 189-204. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2021]

• Krassanakis, V. (2021). Aggregated Gaze Data Visualization Using Contiguous Irregular Cartograms. Digital, 1(3), 130-144. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Krassanakis, V., & Cybulski, P. (2021). Eye Tracking Research in Cartography: Looking into the Future. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10 (6). [peer-reviewed journal paper, perspective article]

• Krassanakis, V., Kesidis L. A., Pappa A., & Misthos L.-M. (2021). Performing cartographic visual search experiments online: opportunities and challenges. Workshop on Adaptable Research Methods For Empirical Research with Map Users, ICA Commission on Cognitive Visualization, Virtual Workshop. [abstract review] 

• Tsatsaris, A., Kalogeropoulos, K., Stathopoulos, N., Louka, P., Tsanakas, K., Tsesmelis, D. E., Krassanakis, V., Petropoulos, G. P., Pappas, V., & Chalkias, C. (2021). Geoinformation Technologies in Support of Environmental Hazards Monitoring under Climate Change: An Extensive Review. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10(2). [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Cybulski, P., & Krassanakis, V. (2021). The Role of the Magnitude of Change in Detecting Fixed Enumeration Units on Dynamic Choropleth Maps. The Cartographic Journal. DOI: 10.1080/00087041.2020.1842146 [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2020]

• Krassanakis, V., & Kesidis, A. L. (2020). MatMouse: A Mouse Movements Tracking and Analysis Toolbox for Visual Search Experiments. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 4(4), 83. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Tzelepis, N., Kaliakouda, A., Krassanakis, V., Misthos, L.-M., & Nakos, B. (2020). Evaluating the perceived visual complexity of multidirectional hill-shading. Geodesy and Cartography, 69(2), DOI: 10.24425/gac.2020.131085. [peer-reviewed journal paper, short communication article]

• Perrin, A. F., Krassanakis, V., Zhang, L., Ricordel, V., Perreira Da Silva, M., & Le Meur, O. (2020). EyeTrackUAV2: a Large-Scale Binocular Eye-Tracking Dataset for UAV Videos. Drones, 4(1), 2. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Misthos L. M., Pavlidis A., Karabassakis E., Menegaki M., Krassanakis V., & Nakos B. (2020). Exploring the visual impact from open pit mines applying eye movement analyses on mining landscape photographs, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 34 (9), 609-624  [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2019]

• Krassanakis, V., & Cybulski, P. (2019). A review on eye movement analysis in map reading process: the status of the last decade, Geodesy and Cartography, 68(1), 191-209.  [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Misthos L.M., Nakos B., Krassanakis V., & Menegaki M. (2019), The effect of topography and elevation on viewsheds in a mountain landscapes using geovisualization, International Journal of Cartography, 5(1), 44-66.  [peer-reviewed journal paper]

[2018]

• Krassanakis V., Da Silva M. P., & Ricordel V. (2018), Monitoring Human Visual Behavior during the Observation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Videos, Drones, 2(4), 36. [peer-reviewed journal paper] 

• Krassanakis V., & Vassilopoulou V. (2018), Introducing a data-driven approach towards the identification of grid cell size threshold (CST) for spatial data visualization: an application on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, 12 (1). [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Ooms K., & Krassanakis V. (2018), Measuring the spatial noise of a low cost eye tracker to enhance fixation detection, Journal of Imaging, 4(8), 96. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Krassanakis V., Misthos M. L., Menegaki M. (2018), LandRate toolbox: an adaptable tool for eye movement analysis and landscape rating, In P. Kiefer et al. (eds.): Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Eye Tracking for Spatial Research, Switzerland, Zurich, pp. 40-45. [full paper review]

• Misthos M. L., Pavlidis A., Menegaki M., Krassanakis V. (2018), Exploring the Perception of Mining Landscapes Using Eye Movement Analysis, In P. Kiefer et al. (eds.): Proceedings ofthe 3rd International Workshop on Eye Tracking for Spatial Research, Switzerland, Zurich, pp. 46-51. [full paper review]

[2017]

• Krassanakis V., Tzelepis N., & Nakos B. (2017), Design of an application for guided creation of effective webmaps (In Greek). [Βook chapter]

[2016]

• Krassanakis V., Filippakopoulou V., & Nakos B. (2016), Detection of moving point symbols on cartographic backgrounds, Journal of Eye Movement Research, 9(2):2, 1-16. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Krassanakis V., Mitropoulos V., & Nakos B. (2016), GenCartoPro: A new toolbox for map projections production for the support of cartographic education (In Greek), Proceedings of 14th National Cartographic Conference, Hellenic Cartographic Society, Thessaloniki, Greece.

• Melis N., Barberopoulou A., Frentzos E., & Krassanakis V. (2016), Scenario based tsunami wave height estimation towards hazard evaluation for the Hellenic coastline and examples of extreme inundation zones in South Aegean, EGU General Assembly, Vol. 18, Vienna, Austria [abstract review].

• Vassilopoulou V. & Krassanakis V. (2016), Maritime Spatial Planning concepts, approaches and a pilot application in the Adriatic-Ionian Region (In Greek), In Kyvelou (eds.): “Marine spatial issues”, Kritiki. [book chapter]

• Vassilopoulou V., Kokkali A., Krassanakis V., Kavadas S., Maina I., Salomidi M., Drakopoulou P., Panayotidis P. (2016), Application of cumulative impacts assessment to visualize pressures from human activities on key ecosystem components: A fundamental part of the MSFD and the MSPD implementation, Proceedings of the 51st European Marine Biology Symposium (EMBS), Rhodes, Greece, pp. 57 [proceedings of the poster presentations].

[2015]

• Krassanakis V., Kokkali A., Kalyvioti, G., Maniopoulou, M., Haralabous, J., & Vassilopoulou V. (2015), Pilot study on cumulative impacts valuation of human activities on the marine ecosystem of Western Greece (In Greek), Proceedings of 4th Panhellenic conference on urban and spatial planning and regional development, Volos, Greece. [abstract review, oral presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Krassanakis V., Kokkali A., Vassilopoulou V. (2015), Identification of spatial interactions among human uses in a marine region of Central Western Greece, In P. Karachle et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries, Mytilene, Greece, pp. 761-764. [full paper review, oral presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Kokkali A., Krassanakis V., Pantazi M., Vassilopoulou V. (2015), Assessment of marine ecosystem' s vulnerability to human threats: the case of the Marine Protected Area of Zakynthos Island, In P. Karachle et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries, Mytilene, Greece, pp. 757-760. [full paper review]

[2014]

• Krassanakis V., Filippakopoulou V., Nakos B. (2014), EyeMMV toolbox: An eye movement post-analysis tool based on a two-step spatial dispersion threshold for fixation identification, Journal of Eye Movement Research, 7(1): 1, 1-10. [peer-reviewed journal paper]

• Karagiorgou S., Krassanakis V., Vescoukis V., Nakos B. (2014), Experimenting with polylines on the visualization of eye tracking data from observations of cartographic lines. In P. Kiefer, I. Giannopoulos, M. Raubal, A. Krüger (eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Eye Tracking for Spatial Research (co-located with the 8th International Conference on Geographic Information Science (GIScience 2014)), Vienna, Austria, pp. 22-26. [full paper review]

• Tzelepis N., Krassanakis V., Nakos B. (2014), The use of free/open source software (FOSS) to create web maps for education (In Greek), Proceedings of 13th National Cartographic Conference, Hellenic Cartographic Society, Patras, Greece. [abstract review]

• Misthos L. M., Nakos B., Mitropoulos V., Krassanakis V., Menegaki M., Batzakis D. V. (2014), The Effectiveness of Propagating Viewsheds' Geovisualization from Topographically Prominent Viewroutes. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress of the Hellenic Geographical Society. [abstract review]

[2013]

• Krassanakis V., Lelli A., Lokka I. E., Filippakopoulou V., Nakos B. (2013), Searching for salient locations in topographic maps, In T. Pfeiffer & K. Essig (eds.), Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Solutions for Automatic Gaze Data Analysis 2013 (SAGA 2013), Bielefeld, Germany: Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology, pp. 41-44. [full paper review]

• Krassanakis V. (2013), Exploring the map reading process with eye movement analysis, In P. Kiefer, I. Giannopoulos, M. Raubal, M. Hegarty, (eds.), Eye Tracking for Spatial Research, Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop (in conjunction with COSIT 2013), Scarborough, United Kingdom, pp. 2-7. [full paper review, oral presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Krassanakis V., Mitropoulos V., Nakos B. (2013), A cartographic approach of the process of map symbolization on gvSIG software, Proceedings of the 9th International gvSIG Conference, Valencia, Spain. [invited paper]

• Krassanakis V., Lelli A., Lokka I. E., Filippakopoulou V., Nakos B. (2013), Investigating dynamic variables with eye movement analysis, Proceedings of the 26th International Cartographic Conference, Dresden, Germany [abstract review, oral presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Bargiota T., Mitropoulos V., Krassanakis V., Nakos B. (2013), Measuring locations of critical points along cartographic lines with eye movement analysis, Proceeding of the 26th International Cartographic Conference, Dresden, Germany. [abstract review]

[2012]

• Krassanakis V., & Tzelepis N. (2012), Using open source software for the management and the visualization of thematic data (In Greek), Proceedings of the 7th Hellenic Conference HellasGIs, Athens, Greece. [abstract review, poster presentation by Krassanakis V.]

[2011]

• Krassanakis V., Filippakopoulou V., Nakos B. (2011), An Application of Eye Tracking Methodology in Cartographic Research, Proceedings of the EyeTrackBehavior 2011 (Tobii), Frankfurt, Germany. [abstract review, poster presentation by Krassanakis V.]

• Krassanakis V., Filippakopoulou V., Nakos B. (2011). The influence of attributes of shape in map reading process, Proceedings of the 25th International Cartographic Conference, Paris, France. [abstract review, poster presentation by Krassanakis V.]

Dissertations:

[2014]

• Krassanakis V. (2014), Development of a methodology of eye movement analysis for the study of visual perception in animated maps (In Greek) (246 pp.), Doctoral Dissertation, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.

[2009]

• Krassanakis V. (2009), Recording the trace of visual search: a research method of the selectivity of hole as a basic shape characteristic (In Greek) (172pp.), Diploma Dissertation, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.

Technical reports:

[2021]

• Kalogeras I., Melis N., Lagouvardos K., Kotroni V., Krassanakis V., Giannaros T, Papagiannaki A., & Galanaki E. (2021). Geodynamic and meteorological risks documentation and identification in the Acropolis of Athens (In Greek), Final Report, National Observatory of Athens, pp. 198. 

[2015]

• Vassilopoulou V., Kokkali A., Farella G., De Leo F., Krassanakis V., Begun T., Berov D., Briceag A., Caro A., Chassanite A., Claudet J., Drakopoulou P., Elkhiati N., Evans J., Foglini F., Grande V., Ion E., Ion G., Karamfilov V., Macic V., Melinte-Dobrinescu M., Ozturk A.A., Panayotidis P., Ramdani M., Salomidi M., Schembri P.J., Teaca A., Todorova V., Fraschetti S. (2015), D2.3 - Nature and extend of human threats in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, Towards COast to Coast NETworks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), couples with sea based wind energy potential (CoCoNet Project, FP7, Grant agreement no: 287844).

• Karagiannis G.M., Krassanakis V. (2015), D. 2.4.4 – Results assessment excercise (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Karagiannis G.M., Krassanakis V., Melis N. (2015), D. 2.4.1 – Detailed evaluation of the Hellenic National Tsunami Warning Center (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Karagiannis G.M., Krassanakis V., Barberopoulou A., Melis N. (2015), D. 2.4.2 – Detailed updating of the Hellenic National Tsunami Warning Center (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Krassanakis V., Melis N., Karagiannis G.M., Frentzos E. (2015), D. 2.1.1 – Catalogue of Tsunami Occurrence in Greece (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Melis N., Barberopoulou A., Krassanakis V., Frentzos E. (2015), D. 2.1.2 – Database of Parametric Models (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Melis N., Barberopoulou A., Krassanakis V., Frentzos E. (2015), D. 2.4.3 – Early Warning System (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Melis N., Frentzos E., Krassanakis V. (2015), D. 2.2.1 & 2.2.2 – Tsunami Occurrence Probability Maps and Coastal zone hazard maps with Categorization (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).

• Barberopoulou A., Melis N., Frentzos E., Krassanakis V. (2015), D. 2.1.3 – Database of tsunami propagation models (In Greek), Research Project ASPIDA (Upgrading Infrastructures for Seismic Protection of the Country and Enhancing Services through Actions of Excellence).