Livio De Luca

École nationale supérieure d'arts et métiers, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Livio De Luca is a leading figure in the digital documentation of cultural heritage, specializing in the intersection of photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His research focuses on developing innovative, automated methods for capturing and reconstructing architectural and archaeological artifacts with high precision. De Luca’s major contributions include pioneering the use of UAV photogrammetry for archaeological survey, most notably demonstrated in his highly cited 2013 study of the Theaters area of Pompeii (44 citations), which showcased how aerial platforms can transform heritage documentation. He further advanced the field with a shape-adjusted 3D reconstruction technique (2016, 13 citations), employing a miniature quadrotor equipped with a low-cost Raspberry Pi camera to autonomously model cultural heritage objects. This work highlights his commitment to accessible, scalable technologies. With a career dedicated to bridging engineering and heritage science, De Luca’s impact is evident in the growing adoption of UAV-based methods for non-invasive site analysis. His achievements include developing protocols that enable precise, automated modeling, making him a key innovator in digital heritage preservation.