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Dr Javier Cardona,
Dr Christos Tachtatzis
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Applied Mathematics
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Computational Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mathematical Modelling
Statistics
About the Project
With the world population expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 9.7 billion by 2050, the demand for food and agricultural products will rise significantly in the coming years. In order to meet this requirement without significant impact on the environment, the agricultural sector will need to develop new innovative solutions that increase production efficiency using the same land resources. Decision support tools for Precision Agriculture that enable farmers to take informed actions based on more accurate and relevant data are therefore essential. Aerial imaging of farms from satellites, planes and drones can provide useful information to enable precise soil mapping and crop classification, enhance crop yield and manage fertiliser application. Combined with a network of sensors on the ground that yield granular data on soil conditions, these data streams constitute the base to assess the state of the farm continuously and predict future outcomes early in the season. However, individual sensors generally show limitations in terms of spatial and temporal resolution due to reduced availability of data, affordability, and the effect of adverse weather conditions. This restricts the ability of models based on a single source of data to produce reliable predictions of the performance of farms at the early stages of crop life.
The aim of the project is to investigate the use of Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods for the analysis and fusion of data streams to derive consistent and reliable information for farm management. The main challenge will be to integrate the different spatio-temporal resolutions of the data into accurate solutions for farmers. Through continuous engagement with key industrial partners, the project will ensure the relevance of the research and will catalyse the ongoing revolution in the agricultural sector.
In addition to undertaking cutting edge research, students are also registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Development (PGCert), which is a supplementary qualification that develops a student’s skills, networks and career prospects.
Information about the host department can be found by visiting:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/chemicalprocessengineering
http://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/research/chemicalprocessengineering/
Funding Notes
This PhD project is initially offered on a self-funding basis. It is open to applicants with their own funding, or those applying to funding sources. However, excellent candidates may be considered for a University scholarship.
Students applying should have (or expect to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research.
Knowledge and/or experience in data analytics, data fusion, machine learning, programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, PyTorch/TensorFlow), multispectral/hyperspectral imaging and agricultural systems are desirable.
Students applying should have (or expect to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research.
Knowledge and/or experience in data analytics, data fusion, machine learning, programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, PyTorch/TensorFlow), multispectral/hyperspectral imaging and agricultural systems are desirable.
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