Dr. Nabil Bachagha | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

University of Leeds | United Kingdom

Dr. Nabil Bachagha is a distinguished Research Fellow and global expert in remote sensing, GIS, and deep learning, with significant contributions to digital heritage preservation and archaeological landscape documentation. His interdisciplinary research integrates advanced geospatial technologies, including UAV photogrammetry, terrestrial 3D laser scanning, and machine learning models, to enhance the detection, classification, and conservation of archaeological and cultural heritage sites. A UK Global Talent Visa holder under the Exceptional Talent Route, Dr. Bachagha’s work bridges technology and heritage, focusing on data-driven approaches to protect endangered sites and reconstruct ancient civilizations through digital innovation. His expertise spans ENVI, ArcGIS, QGIS, and Earth Engine applications, combined with proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, and JavaScript for geospatial analytics and automated system development. With over 430 citations from 374 documents in Scopus (h-index: 6) and 675 citations in Google Scholar (h-index: 8, i10-index: 7), Dr. Bachagha’s research demonstrates strong academic influence and global recognition. His projects, such as the “One Belt, One Road Heritage Protection” and “Endangered Wooden Architecture Programme,” exemplify his commitment to integrating AI, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence in cultural heritage management.

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Featured Publications

Bachagha, N., Wang, X., Lasaponara, R., Luo, L., & Khatteli, H. (2020). Remote sensing and GIS techniques for reconstructing the military fort system of Roman boundary (Tunisia section) and identifying archaeological sites. Remote Sensing of Environment.

Bachagha, N., Luo, L., Wang, X., Masini, N., Tababi, M., Khatteli, H., & Lasaponara, R. (2020). Mapping the Roman water supply system of the Wadi el Melah Valley in Gafsa, Tunisia, using remote sensing. Sustainability.

Luo, L., Wang, X., Guo, H., Lasaponara, R., Zong, X., Masini, N., & Bachagha, N. (2019). Airborne and spaceborne remote sensing for archaeological and cultural heritage applications: A review of the century (1907–2017). Remote Sensing of Environment.

Bachagha, N., Xu, W., Luo, X., Brahmi, M., Wang, X., Souei, F., & Lasaponara, R. (2022). On the discovery of a Roman fortified site in Gafsa, southern Tunisia, based on high-resolution X-band satellite radar data. Remote Sensing.

Bachagha, N., Tababi, M., Selim, G., Shao, W., Xue, Y., Li, W., Bennour, A., Luo, L., Lasaponara, R., & Lao, Y. (2025). Facilitating archaeological discoveries through deep learning and space-based observations: A case study in southern Tunisia. Nature Communications.