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Gheorghe StancalieFamily name:    STANCALIE
First names:    Gheorghe
Date of birth:    1953
Nationality:    Romanian
Civil status:    married
Education:     Graduated in atmospheric and Earth physics, the Faculty of Physics University of Bucharest (1977); Graduated in FORTRAN and ASSIRIS Programming from the Central Institute of Informatics, Bucharest (1980); Graduated in Remote Sensing, Methods and Application (DESS), Pierre et Marie Curie University (Paris VI) and the National School of Geographical Sciences, Paris (1993); Ph. D. in Physics, University of Bucharest (1998).
Language ability:        English, French, very good;
Membership of professional bodies: National Representative to the International Commission on Remote, Sensing of the IAHS/IUGG, Associate expert of the World Meteorological Organisation, Commission for Hydrology, National representative in the COST Technical Committee.
Other skills:    Associate professor, Faculty of Geography, University of Bucharest
Present position:    Executive Director for Technology and IT of the National Meteorological Administration, Bucharest
Years within the firm:    1977 - present

Key qualifications:
Holding a Ph. D. in atmospheric and Earth physics, from the University of Bucharest and a MS in Remote Sensing from the Pierre & Marie Curie University (Paris VI) and the National School of Geographical Sciences of Paris, Dr. Gheorghe STANCALIE has more than 20 years experience in the field of remote sensing and GIS applications in agrometeorology, hydrology and environment protection.

The main research themes in his scientific activity are:

  • Image data processing and interpretation for the thematic classification;
  • Determination of “in situ” spectral signatures of natural objects and correlation with the data obtained from the remote sensing data;
  • Radiometric correction and scene calibration methods for high and medium resolution image data;
  • Introduction of the remote sensing techniques in the investigation and evaluation of the agricultural crops;
  • Assessment and surveying the water resources by remote sensing;
  • Use of the Earth Observation data for the improving the forecasting and warning of meteorological and hydrological dangerous events;
  • Integration of remote sensing data in Geographical Informational Systems (GIS) dedicated for: snow-cover water resources evaluation, morpho-hydrografical changes due to anthropogenic factors, environmental monitoring.



13.    Professional experience:

Since 1991 to 2005, Dr. Gheorghe STANCALIE was the Head of the In the Remote Sensing  & GIS Lab of National Institute of Meteorology & Hydrology, in Bucharest and where there are sustained efforts underway concerning with satellite and GIS-based applications related to: processing and disseminating products to the forecasting services, the evaluation and monitoring of the snow cover water resources at the level of hydrographical basins, vegetation state monitoring for agricultural crops in the conditions of hydric and thermic stress, applications related especially to dangerous and damaging meteorological and hydrological phenomena.
Since 2005 Dr. STANCALIE is the Executive Director for Technology and IT of the National Meteorological Administration.
Important projects he has been involved in are as follows:

INTERCOSMOS: PRIRODA Project (1989-1991);
MERA (MARS and Environmental Related Applications) Project, Step 3 – Crop vegetation states detection using satellite imagery (1994).
PHARE, DG XI Project : CORINE LAND COVER IN ROMANIA, (1994 – 1996).
COST Programme – Action 718 – “Meteorological Applications for Agriculture” (2000 – 2004.)
ADEMA - «Support a la mise en place d’un systeme de gestion des innondatios en Roumanie» with the French National Committee of Space Studies (CNES) and the SCOT Company, (2000-2003)
MOSYM - « MOdernisation du SYstème de Mesure, Stockage Transmission et Diffusion de Données Hydrologiques à Différents Niveaux de Décision » - in the framework of the EC PHARE LIFE Programme, (1999 – 2002) ;
EC-V-th FP project: A European Flood Forecasting System (EFFS) (2002 -2004).
NATO Science for Peace Programme, Project: SfP 978016 MONITORING OF EXTREME FLOOD EVENTS IN ROMANIA AND HUNGARY USING EO DATA (2002 – 2005);
EC-VI-th Hydrometeorological data resources and technologies for effective flash flood forecasting (HYDRATE) (2006-2008).

Dr. Gheorghe STANCALIE is the author or the co-authors of more than 100 papers published in scientific journals and/or presented in Conference, Workshop and Symposia.


 
List of recent papers

  1. Stancalie, G., Marica, A. & Toulios, L. – “Assimilation of Earth Observation data in the agrometerological modeling", EGU - 1st General Assembly, AS1.07 Crop models, remote sensing, and GIS techniques Nice, France, 25 – 30 April 2004, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 6, 2004.
  2. G. Stãncãlie  and A. Marica. “Comparison of actual crop evapotranspiration simulated by the CROPWAT model with the estimated data from satellite images” in Irrigation and Pest and disease models: Evaluation in Different Environments and web-Based applications, edited by: G. Maracchi, L. Kajfez-Bogataj, S. Orlandini, F. rossi, m. barazutti, European Commission, DG XII, science, research and Development, Environment Research Programme,  COST Action 718, p. 80-95, 2005.
  3. G. Stãncãlie & V.Craciunescu, “Contribution of Earth Observation data supplied by the new satellite sensors to flood disaster assessment and hazard reduction”, Geo-information for Disater Management, Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2005, editors P.van Oosterow, S. Zlatanova, E.M.Fendel, p. 1315 – 1332.
  4. G. Stancalie, A. Perdigao and L.Pessanha - “Possibilities of deriving some useful agrometeorological parameters from the remotely sensed data-from current and new sensors-with the integration with other sources of information”, in Use and availability of meteorological information from different sources as input in agrometeorogical models, edited by G. Maracchi, A Mestre, L. Toulios and B. Gozzini, COST Action 718, edition, ISBN 92-898-0023-2, p.310-331., 2005.
  5. G. Stancalie. “The utilization of remote sensing data to estimate land surface temperature” in Use and availability of meteorological information from different sources as input in agrometeorogical models, edited by G. Maracchi, A Mestre, L. Toulios and B. Gozzini, COST Action 718, p. 217 – 226, 2005.
  6. L. Toulios, G. Stancalie and P. Struzik.  “Use of data from remote sensing as input for agrometeorology”, COST Action 718 – Meteorology Applications for Agriculture, edited by: G. Maracchi, A Mestre, L. Toulios, L. Kajfez-Bogataj and A. Hocevar, ISBN 92-898-0023-2, p.47 – 80, 2006.
  7. Vasile Craciunescu, Gheorghe Stancalie, Simona Catana, Corina Alecu. “Contribution of Earth Observation data to flood risk mapping”, in: Achieving Technological Innovation in Flood Forecasting, edited by Panos Balabanis, Darren Lumbroso, Paul Samuels, p. 63-72, 2006.
  8. G. Stancalie, S. Catana, C. Flueraru – “ Evaluation and Monitoring of snow Cover Water Resources in Carpathian basins using Geographic Information”, NATO Security through Science series – C: Environmental Security, Springer, edited by Jaroslav Pollert, Bozidar Dedus, vol. 8, p. 125 – 136, 2006.
  9. G. Stancalie, Vasile Craciunescu, Stefan Constantinescu, Ionut Ovejanu “Web-Based Information System for Transboundary Flood Management”, in Achieving Technological Innovation in Flood Forecasting, edited by Panos Balabanis, Darren Lumbroso, Paul Samuels, p. 110-117, 2006.
  10. J. Marsalek, G. Stancalie, R. Brakenridge, M. Putsay, R. Mic, J. Szekeres. “ Overview of the NATO Science for Peace Project on Management of Transboundary Floods in the Crisul-Körös River System”, NATO Science Series IV: Earth & Environmental Sciences, vol.72, Springer (KAP), Edition 1, p. 11-24, 2006.
  11. G. Stancalie, S. Catana, C. Flueraru – “ Evaluation and Monitoring of snow Cover Water Resources in Carpathian basins using Geographic Information”, NATO Security through Science series–C: Environmental Security, Springer, edited by Jaroslav Pollert, Bozidar Dedus, vol. 8, p. 125 – 136, 2006.
  12. G. Stancalie. “Contribution of Earth Observation Data to Flood Risk Analysis”, XXII-nd Conference of the Danubian Countries on the Hydrological Forecasting and Hydrological Bases of Water Management, Brno, 30 August - 3 September 2004.
  13. G. Stãncãlie.  "Aqua/Terra MODIS – derived products useful for agrometeorological applications". COST Action 718 – Meteorological Application for Agriculture, 2004.
  14. G. Stancalie, Corina Alecu, Vasile Craciunescu, Andrei Diamandi, Simona Oancea, G. Robert Brakenridge. “Contribution of Earth Observation data to flood risk mapping in the framework of the NATO SfP “TIGRU” project”, International Conference on Water Observation and Information System for Decision Support, Ohrid, FY Republic of Macedonia, 25-29 May 2004.
  15. Valentina Ungureanu, Gheorghe Stancalie, Viorel Alexandru Stanescu. “Sub-system based on hydrological modeling and GIS technology for flood management in the framework of the NATO SfP “TIGRU” project” International Conference on Water Observation and Information System for Decision Support, Ohrid, FY Republic of Macedonia, 25-29 May 2004.
  16. G. Stancalie, A. Marica, E. Savin, A. Nertan, C. Flueraru, Monitoring of crop growth and development conditions in Romania using integrated weather and satellite-derived data, CAgM Expert Team on Weather, Climate and Farmer, Geneva, 15 - 18 November 2004.
  17. G. Stancalie, Valentina Ungureanu, Ion Poiana, Ciprian Corbus, Vasile Craciunescu, Simona Catana, Andrei Diamandi, Iordache Anisoara, Simona Oancea – “Contribution of Earth Observation Data to Flood Risk Monitoring in the Framework of the NATO SFP “TIGRU” Project”, - Conference The Danube and Europe : Integrated Space Applications in the Danube Basin, European Space Agency, Mamaia, Romania 23-25 June 2004.
  18. G. Stãncãlie, Corina Alecu, Vasile Craciunescu, Andrei Diamandi, Simona Oancea, G. Robert Brakenridge. “Contribution of Earth Observation data to flood risk mapping in the framework of the NATO SfP “TIGRU” project”, International Conference on Water Observation and Information System for Decision Support, Ohrid, FY Republic of Macedonia, 25-29 May 2004.
  19. G. Stãncãlie , Elena Savin, Corina Alecu, Simona Catana, I.Poiana, V. Craciunescu, “Contribution Of Earth Observation Data To Flood Risk Analysis”, 22nd Conference of the Danube Countries on the Hydrological Forecasting and Hydrological Bases of Water Management, 30 Aug.- 3 Sept. 2004, Brno, Czech Republic.
  20. Corina Alecu, Thierry Bioteau, Elena Savin, Gheorghe Stancalie – “Evaluation of the nitrogenous pollution effects due by the agricultural practices in a watershed, using the remote sensing data and GIS”, 4th International Agroenviron-2004 Symposium, Udine, Italy, October 22-28, 2004.
  21. Catana,S., Carmen Buta, Gheorghe Stancalie, Argentina Nertan, Cristian Flueraru, Anisoara Iordache, Viorel Blendea – “Assessement of the Modifications of the Romanian Black Sea Shoreline over the last 30 years and the Analysis of the Determining Factors”, The Black Sea Coastal Air-Sea Interaction/Phenomena and Related Impacts and Applications International Workshop, Constanta, Romania, 13-15 May 2004.
  22. Catana,S., Gheorghe Stancalie, Vasile Craciunescu, Argentina Nertan, Cristian Flueraru  - “Evaluation and Monitoring of Snow Cover Water Resources in Carpathian Basins using Geographic Information and Satellite Data”, - Conference The Danube and Europe: Integrated Space Applications in the Danube Basin, European Space Agency, Mamaia, Romania 23-25 June 2004.
  23. J. Marsalek, G. Stãncãlie , R. Brakenridge, V. Ungureanu, J. Kerényi and J. Szekeres Nato Science For Peace Project On Management of Transboundary Floods In The Crisul-Körös River System. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management – Hazards, Vulnerability, Mitigation Measures, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic, October 6-10, 2004.
  24. Nertan,A., Stancalie,G., Simona Catana, Anisoara Iordache « Utilizarea tehnicilor GISpentru activitatea de supraveghere agrometeorologica din Romania », Conferinta nationala a utilizatorilor de tehnici GIS, Bucuresti, 12 Martie 2004.
  25. J. Marsalek, G. Stancalie, R. Brakenridge, V. Ungureanu, J. Kerényi and J. Szekeres Nato Science For Peace Project On Management of Transboundary Floods In The Crisul-Körös River System. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management – Hazards, Vulnerability, Mitigation Measures, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic, October 6-10, 2004.
  26. G. Stancalie & Diamandi, A. “Application of EO data in flood forecasting for the Crisuri Basin, Romania”. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management – Hazards, Vulnerability, Mitigation Measures, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic, October 6-10, 2004.
  27. Stancalie, G., Argentina Nertan, Cristian Flueraru, Anisoara Iordache “Tehnici de modelare a reflectantei vegetatiei pentru estimarea parametrilor biofizici din date de teledetectie,”, Conferinta nationala a utilizatorilor de tehnici GIS, Bucuresti, 11 Martie 2004.
  28. V.Craciunescu, G. Stancalie, A.Diamandi and C. Corbus. “Flood monitoring using on-line support system for spatial information management”. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management – Hazards, Vulnerability, Mitigation Measures, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic, October 6-10, 2004.
  29. Rodica Mic, Valentina Ungureanu, G. Stancalie, C. Corbus and V. Craciunescu. “Flood forecasting in the Crisul Negru basin using GIS data base”. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management – Hazards, Vulnerability, Mitigation Measures, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic, October 6-10, 2004.
  30. G. Stancalie, A. Diamandi, Elena Savin, Corina Alecu, V. Craciunescu, Simona Catana, Anisoara Iordache, Simona Oancea, Alina Hofnar, Oana Nicola. „ Utilizarea datelor de teledetectie furnizate de noi senzori satelitari pentru gestiunea inundatiilor si efectelor acestora in cadrul proiectului NATO SfP “TIGRU”, Annual Scientific Session of the Romanian Meteorological Administration, Bucharest, Romania, October 2004.
  31. G. Stancalie, “Evaluation and Monitoring of Snowcover Water Equivalent in Carpathian Basins Using GIS and Satellite Data”, Seventh Scientific Assembly of IAHS,  Foz do Iguaçu – Brazil, 3 - 9 April 2005.
  32. G. Stancalie, V. Craciunescu, S. Catana, A. Irimescu, “Contribution of satellite remotely sensed data to flood risk mapping”, General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 24-29 April 2005. 
  33. G. Stãncãlie. “Effects of cloud contamination on AVHRR and MODIS derived
  34. agro-meteorological products. Method of improving the continuity of time series”. COST Action 718 –2005.
  35. Gheorghe Stancalie, Vasile Craciunescu, Stefan Constantinescu, Ionut Ovejanu . “Web-Based Information System for Transboundary Flood Management”, International Conference on Flood Forecasting Technology, Tromso, Norway 17 - 19 October 2005.
  36. Vasile Craciunescu, Gheorghe Stancalie, Simona Catana, Corina Alecu. “Contribution of Earth Observation data to flood risk mapping”, International Conference on Flood Forecasting Technology, Tromso, Norway 17 - 19 October 2005.
  37. G. Stãncãlie, A. Marica, E. Savin, S.Catana, C. Flueraru. „Use of High Resolution Satellite Images for Agricultural Land Use Assessment in Romania”. Workshop on Climatic Analysis and Mapping for Agriculture, Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005.
  38. Gheorghe Stancalie, Simona Catana, Cristian Flueraru – “Utilisation de l’imagerie satellitaire et des techniques SIG en vue d’obtenir des informations concernant les caractéristiques de la couche de neige en Roumanie », Reunion d’animation scientifique du reseau Teledetection de l’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, 25 - 26 Avril 2005, Bucarest
  39. G. Stãncãlie, A. Marica, E. Savin, S.Catana, C. Flueraru.  „Use of High Resolution Satellite Images for Agricultural Land Use Assessment in Romania”. Workshop on Climatic Analysis and Mapping for Agriculture, Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005.
  40. Simona Catana, Gheorghe Stancalie, Anişoara Irimescu, Vasile Craciunescu . “Update of landcover maps using satellite images for post-crysis analysis of the flood-affected areas” 3-rd Annual session of the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management, Bucharest , 4- 5 October 2005.
  41. Cristian Flueraru, G. Stancalie, V. Craciunescu and Elena Savin. “Possibilities offered by GIS & remote sensing techniques for the monitoring of april-september 2005 floods”, the annual scientific conference, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Geography, 19 November 2005.
  42. C. Corbus, Rodica Mic, Vasile Craciunescu, Gheorghe Stancalie. “Estimation of the initial parameters of the VIDRA model, for hydrological forecast, in the Crisul Negru and Crisul Alb river basins, based on the characteristics of basins acquired by using GIS technology”, Annual session of the Romanian Institute of Geography, Bucharest, 17 June 2005. 
  43. Corina Alecu, G.Stancalie, “Use of geographic information and remotely sensed data in the decision-making support system for flood management in Romania”, 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 9-11 June, 2005. 
  44. G. Stancalie, “Study on the possibility of creating an international entity to provide for coordination and the means of realistically optimizing the effectiveness of space-based services for use in disaster management”, the 43rd session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, United Nation Office, Vienna, Austria, 20-25 February  2006. 
  45. Flueraru, C., Stancalie, G., Savin, E., Craciunescu, V. “Validation of MODIS snowcover products in Romania. Methodology and conclusions”, European Geosciences Union: General Ansembly, Vienna, Austria, 02-07 April 2006.
  46. G. Stancalie, Flueraru, C.,  Craciunescu, V., Stan-Sion A. « Use of satellite and meteorological Doppler radar in flood management », 4-th European Conference on radar in Meteorology and Hydrology, Barcelona, Spain, 18 – 22 Sept 2006.
  47. S. Catana, Stancalie, G., Irimescu A. and Alecu C. “ Analysis of flooded areas in Romania using radar satellite images and GIS techniques”, 4-th European Conference on radar in Meteorology and Hydrology, Barcelona, Spain, 18 – 22 Sept 2006.
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