Ionut Cristi Nicu
Biographic Data
| ID | 179648 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ionut Cristi Nicu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ionut Cristi |
| FAMILY NAME | Nicu |
| SIGNATURE | NICU I C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6451-341X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Predicting Archaeological Site Vandalism Risk in Pakistan Using GIS-Based Accessibility Indicators and Socio-Demographic Machine Learning Models
Archaeological site vandalism is a growing threat to cultural heritage in Pakistan, yet predictive, data-driven risk assessments remain limited. This study develops an integrated socio-spatial machine learning framework to predict vandalism risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Field surveys at 50 sites using a Vandalism Observation Index (VOI) and 350 community questionnaires captured site conditions, awareness, drivers, protection, education, and vi…
A bibliometric analysis of the impact of climate change on immovable cultural heritage employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This study presents the first large-scale bibliometric analysis of academic research applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the relationship between climate change and immovable cultural heritage. Drawing on 82 English-language publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (1994–2024), the study maps the field’s evolution over the past three decades. Results show a steady increase in publications and citations, refl…
Climate change impacts on immovable cultural heritage in polar regions: A systematic bibliometric review
Over the past decade, research on the impacts of climate change on immovable cultural heritage (ICH) in the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica) has slowly increased. This article offers a systematic review and synthesis of the publications about climate change impacts on the diverse ICH and climate change adaptation in the polar regions. Gray literature was not included in the study. Arctic countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Russia, a…
(First geophysical investigations to study a fragile Pomor cultural heritage site at Russekeila - Kapp Linné), Svalbard
With climate warming, the cultural heritage sites of the Arctic are in great danger. Extensive research is needed to study such sites. The archaeological site at Russekeila – Kapp Linné, Svalbard was selected for the survey as previous research had highlighted its vulnerability to cryospheric hazards. The main objectives of the survey were (i) to register the precise surface and subsurface locations of cultural heritage (CH) (remains of an 18th c…
Natural Hazards Versus Cultural Heritage
Land use changes and dynamics over the last century around churches of Moldavia, Bukovina, Northern Romania – Challenges and future perspectives
In this study, the land use around the Churches of Moldavia, UNESCO WH (World Heritage) sites, has been analysed using photo interpretation and GIS. The cartographic analysis used historical maps and modern orthophotos to highlight the main changes that took place over the last century in the area surrounding the sites, which has been extended to 1 km buffer. Historical maps and orthophotos of the years 1917, 2005, and 2016 have been processed to…
Natural risk assessment and mitigation of cultural heritage sites in North‐eastern Romania (Valea Oii river basin)
The number of geomorphological processes increases every year around the world. Irrespective of having natural or anthropic causes (gully erosion, landslides), they irreversibly affect the agricultural lands, lakes and ponds (by increasing the sedimentation rate), and cultural heritage. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyse areas susceptible to landslides and the cultural heritage that is in danger in the Valea Oii catchment…
Natural Hazards vs Cultural Heritage
Frequency ratio and GIS-based evaluation of landslide susceptibility applied to cultural heritage assessment
The ancient legendary island of Peuce – myth or reality
Climate change impacts on immovable cultural heritage in polar regions: A systematic bibliometric review
Over the past decade, research on the impacts of climate change on immovable cultural heritage (ICH) in the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica) has slowly increased. This article offers a systematic review and synthesis of the publications about climate change impacts on the diverse ICH and climate change adaptation in the polar regions. Gray literature was not included in the study. Arctic countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Russia, a…
(First geophysical investigations to study a fragile Pomor cultural heritage site at Russekeila - Kapp Linné), Svalbard
With climate warming, the cultural heritage sites of the Arctic are in great danger. Extensive research is needed to study such sites. The archaeological site at Russekeila – Kapp Linné, Svalbard was selected for the survey as previous research had highlighted its vulnerability to cryospheric hazards. The main objectives of the survey were (i) to register the precise surface and subsurface locations of cultural heritage (CH) (remains of an 18th c…
Land use changes and dynamics over the last century around churches of Moldavia, Bukovina, Northern Romania – Challenges and future perspectives
In this study, the land use around the Churches of Moldavia, UNESCO WH (World Heritage) sites, has been analysed using photo interpretation and GIS. The cartographic analysis used historical maps and modern orthophotos to highlight the main changes that took place over the last century in the area surrounding the sites, which has been extended to 1 km buffer. Historical maps and orthophotos of the years 1917, 2005, and 2016 have been processed to…
Natural risk assessment and mitigation of cultural heritage sites in North‐eastern Romania (Valea Oii river basin)
The number of geomorphological processes increases every year around the world. Irrespective of having natural or anthropic causes (gully erosion, landslides), they irreversibly affect the agricultural lands, lakes and ponds (by increasing the sedimentation rate), and cultural heritage. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyse areas susceptible to landslides and the cultural heritage that is in danger in the Valea Oii catchment…
Frequency ratio and GIS-based evaluation of landslide susceptibility applied to cultural heritage assessment
The ancient legendary island of Peuce – myth or reality
The ancient legendary island of Peuce – myth or reality
Frequency ratio and GIS-based evaluation of landslide susceptibility applied to cultural heritage assessment
Natural Hazards vs Cultural Heritage
Land use changes and dynamics over the last century around churches of Moldavia, Bukovina, Northern Romania – Challenges and future perspectives
In this study, the land use around the Churches of Moldavia, UNESCO WH (World Heritage) sites, has been analysed using photo interpretation and GIS. The cartographic analysis used historical maps and modern orthophotos to highlight the main changes that took place over the last century in the area surrounding the sites, which has been extended to 1 km buffer. Historical maps and orthophotos of the years 1917, 2005, and 2016 have been processed to…
Natural risk assessment and mitigation of cultural heritage sites in North‐eastern Romania (Valea Oii river basin)
The number of geomorphological processes increases every year around the world. Irrespective of having natural or anthropic causes (gully erosion, landslides), they irreversibly affect the agricultural lands, lakes and ponds (by increasing the sedimentation rate), and cultural heritage. The main objective of this study is to identify and analyse areas susceptible to landslides and the cultural heritage that is in danger in the Valea Oii catchment…
Natural Hazards Versus Cultural Heritage
Climate change impacts on immovable cultural heritage in polar regions: A systematic bibliometric review
Over the past decade, research on the impacts of climate change on immovable cultural heritage (ICH) in the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica) has slowly increased. This article offers a systematic review and synthesis of the publications about climate change impacts on the diverse ICH and climate change adaptation in the polar regions. Gray literature was not included in the study. Arctic countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Russia, a…
(First geophysical investigations to study a fragile Pomor cultural heritage site at Russekeila - Kapp Linné), Svalbard
With climate warming, the cultural heritage sites of the Arctic are in great danger. Extensive research is needed to study such sites. The archaeological site at Russekeila – Kapp Linné, Svalbard was selected for the survey as previous research had highlighted its vulnerability to cryospheric hazards. The main objectives of the survey were (i) to register the precise surface and subsurface locations of cultural heritage (CH) (remains of an 18th c…
Predicting Archaeological Site Vandalism Risk in Pakistan Using GIS-Based Accessibility Indicators and Socio-Demographic Machine Learning Models
Archaeological site vandalism is a growing threat to cultural heritage in Pakistan, yet predictive, data-driven risk assessments remain limited. This study develops an integrated socio-spatial machine learning framework to predict vandalism risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Field surveys at 50 sites using a Vandalism Observation Index (VOI) and 350 community questionnaires captured site conditions, awareness, drivers, protection, education, and vi…
A bibliometric analysis of the impact of climate change on immovable cultural heritage employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This study presents the first large-scale bibliometric analysis of academic research applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the relationship between climate change and immovable cultural heritage. Drawing on 82 English-language publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (1994–2024), the study maps the field’s evolution over the past three decades. Results show a steady increase in publications and citations, refl…
Geography (7 works) · Archaeology (6 works) · Archaeological Research and Protection (4 works) · Cultural heritage (4 works) · Geology (4 works) · Landslides and related hazards (4 works) · Physical geography (4 works) · Building materials and conservation (3 works) · Cartography (3 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (3 works)