Marc Pierrot-Deseilligny

Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière

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Dr. Marc Pierrot-Deseilligny is a pioneering figure in the integration of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry with cultural heritage preservation. His primary research focuses on developing and applying advanced photogrammetric techniques for high-precision 3D documentation of archaeological sites and architectural monuments. His most notable contribution is the creation of the open-source MicMac software suite, a powerful tool that has democratized photogrammetric processing for researchers worldwide. His landmark 2013 study, "UAV photogrammetry for archaeological survey: The Theaters area of Pompeii" (44 citations), demonstrated the revolutionary potential of drone-based aerial surveying, proving that UAVs could capture detailed, accurate spatial data far beyond their original design capabilities. This work established a new standard for non-invasive archaeological documentation. Beyond this seminal paper, Pierrot-Deseilligny’s broader impact is reflected in his extensive body of work on image matching, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction, which has been cited thousands of times. His open-source philosophy and methodological innovations have empowered countless archaeologists, geographers, and engineers to conduct affordable, high-quality surveys, fundamentally transforming how we record and analyze our built heritage.