AI-driven agriculture, Machine learning, Biomanufacturing, Plant proteins, Bioactive compounds, Multimodal data integration, Decision support systems, Sustainable food systems
Topic 2 - Data-based solutions for sustainable agriculture
I am interested in joining a consortium under Topic 2 – Data-based solutions for sustainable agriculture, contributing expertise in AI/ML, foundation models, multi-modal data integration, and bio-based systems modelling. My research focuses on developing data-driven approaches to optimise biomanufacturing processes, plant protein functionality, and bioactive compound discovery, with strong links to sustainable food and agricultural value chains.
I can lead or contribute to tasks involving advanced AI modelling, predictive analytics, digital decision-support tools, and climate-smart scenario analysis. I am particularly interested in collaborations that integrate field, environmental, process, and molecular data to improve resource efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in agricultural and bio-based production systems.
University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest university and one of Europe’s leading research institutions in agriculture, food systems, engineering, sustainability, and digital technologies.