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Fanis Moschas is a researcher specializing in structural health monitoring, geodetic sensing, and dynamic displacement measurement of civil infrastructure. His work sits at the intersection of engineering geodesy and structural engineering, with a particular focus on developing and validating multi-sensor approaches for capturing the real-world behavior of bridges and other structures. Moschas has made significant contributions to demonstrating that geodetic instruments — including GPS/GNSS receivers and robotic total stations (RTS) — can be effectively combined with accelerometers to measure dynamic deflections of both flexible and stiff structures. His landmark 2013 study on footbridge deflections (72 citations) established that collocated sensor systems can reliably capture sub-millimeter vertical displacements under pedestrian-induced excitation. His 2014 work on Precise Point Positioning GPS (49 citations) further advanced the use of high-frequency GPS for strong-motion seismology applications. Particularly notable is his longitudinal study tracking the structural decay of a timber footbridge over six years, revealing measurable drops in natural frequencies that signal deterioration — a compelling demonstration of geodetic monitoring's value in long-term infrastructure assessment. Across his research portfolio, Moschas has helped establish geodetic methods as credible, practical tools in structural health monitoring, influencing both academic research and engineering practice.