Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Working Group

Member: Dr. Tami Brown-Brandl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

US United States

TEL: +1 402-472-3377

E-mail: tami.brownbrandl@unl.edu
Member: Prof. Yianis Ampatzidis

University of Florida

US United States

TEL:

E-mail: i.ampatzidis@ufl.edu
Member: Prof. Leisa Armstrong

Edith Cowan Univeristy, Australia

AU Australia

TEL:

E-mail: l.armstrong@ecu.edu.au
Member: Prof. Hossein Bonakdari

University of Laval

AU Australia

TEL:

E-mail: hossein.bonakdari@fsaa.ulaval.ca
Member: Prof. Cristobal Campos

Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias

CL Chile

TEL:

E-mail: cristobal.campos@inia.cl
Member: Prof. Rufus Rotimi Dinrifo

Lagos State Polytechnic

NG Nigeria

TEL:

E-mail: rdinrifo@yahoo.com
Member: Prof. Masayuki Hirafuji

University of Tokyo

JP Japan

TEL:

E-mail: hirafuji@evolution-lab.com
Member: Prof. Manoj Karkee

Washington State University

US United States

TEL:

E-mail: manoj.karkee@wsu.edu
Member: Prof. Erdal Kayacan

Aarhus University

DK Denmark

TEL:

E-mail: erdal@ece.au.dk

Member: Prof. Garret Lagerwall

University of Kwazulu Natal

ZA South Africa

TEL:

E-mail: lagerwall@ukzn.ac.za
Member: Prof. Minzan Li

China Agriculture University

CN China

TEL:

E-mail: limz@cau.edu.cn
Member: Prof. Chengliang Liu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

CN China

TEL:

E-mail: chlliu@sjtu.edu.cn
Member: Prof. Luis Miranda

Eberswalde University

DE Germany

TEL:

E-mail: luiscarlos@posteo.de
Member: Prof. Thiago Santos

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA)

BR Brazil

TEL:

E-mail: thiago.santos@embrapa.br
Member: Prof. Eldert van Henten

Department of Plant Sciences, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

NL Netherlands

TEL:

E-mail: eldert.vanhenten@wur.nl
Member: Prof. Guo Wei

University of Tokyo

JP Japan

TEL:

E-mail: guowei@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Member: Prof. Chunjiang Zhao

National Engineering Research Center for IT in Agriculture

CN China

TEL:

E-mail: zhaocj@nercita.org.cn

Target_Group

A&BE professionals and professionals in closely related fields working on AI or having an interest in AI and Data Science. Students in A&BE education programs. Industry that is or may become end users of AI and Data Science in agriculture and natural resources.

Goal

The main goal is to Create an environment for ABE professionals and related disciplines to collaborate in the development and disseminate useful applications of AI and Data Science in agriculture and natural resources that improve the quality of life of all in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.

Objectives

1. Identify CIGR professionals working in the field of AI applied to A&BE and create a network for collaboration.
2. Create a dynamic online platform for exchange of ideas and information.
3. Organize a specialty session on AI during the International Meetings and World Congresses.
4. Promote the organization of hands-on workshops by experienced individuals for individuals new to the field (including virtual).
5. Collaborate with INFITA to create special activities during WCCA.
6. Collaborate with the Intelligent Agricultural Equipment Student Competition (IAESC).
7. Write a primer on AI in A&BE (Along the lines of a CIGR Handbook).
8. Develop curriculum and educational materials for inclusion in ABE programs.

Ongoing_Activities

1. Special collection for publication in CIGR Journal. Lead: Prof. Hossein Bonakdari.
2. Technical Session during 2021 CIGR World Congress in Kyoto. Lead: Dr. Luis Carlos Miranda.
3. Symposium conducted by videoconference. Currently being organized
4. Training: Currently being organized
5. Educational materials: Currently being organized.

NOTE: Any member of CIGR is welcome to participate in this workgroup. If you have a specific interest, contact the lead person for each project or send an email to secretarygeneral@cigr.org