Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek
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The Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek is a higher education and research institution based in Osijek, Croatia, with relevant capabilities at the intersection of agriculture, geoinformation technologies, GIS, and Earth observation. Its space-facing work is centered on applying satellite data and advanced spatial analysis to agricultural land assessment, sustainability planning, and predictive environmental modelling. The faculty brings expertise in GIS-based multicriteria decision methods, predictive spatial modelling, machine learning, interpretable artificial intelligence, land surface phenology modelling, and the integration of multi-source Earth observation data. Within the Croatian space ecosystem, the faculty represents a valuable applied research actor focused on agricultural and environmental use cases. Its distinctive value lies in translating Copernicus and other EO-derived information into practical tools for land management, suitability analysis, and sustainability-oriented decision support. This positions the faculty as a strong partner for interdisciplinary projects that combine remote sensing, AI, geospatial modelling, and sustainable agriculture.
Core Competencies
Land suitability analysis, GIS multicriteria methods, predictive spatial modelling, machine learning mapping, interpretable machine learning, land surface phenology, multi-source EO integration, geospatial decision support, agricultural EO analytics, sustainability modelling
Space Experience
The Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek has demonstrated space-related experience through Earth observation projects focused on agriculture and land management. The faculty has served as prime contractor on activities using Copernicus satellite data for cropland suitability prediction to support land management planning, as well as geospatial software for predicting land suitability for biogas plant development based on GIS-based multicriteria analysis. These activities reflect a clear capability in applying Copernicus and geospatial methods to practical agricultural and sustainability use cases.
Collaboration Needs
The faculty is seeking access to high-quality ground-truth data, including crop yield, management practice, and soil property data, in order to improve model calibration and validation. It is also interested in cooperation with companies active in agriculture and geospatial analysis for product commercialization, as well as participation in interdisciplinary projects combining remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and sustainable agriculture.
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