Author: mbasta

On 26 July 2024, the PhD thesis “Application of AI Algorithms for Satellite On-Board Image Processing” was defended by Dr. Giorgia Guerrisi, addressing the challenge of processing massive data from Earth Observation satellites. The work focused on optimized AI models for change detection and image compression, including an AI-based compression...

UN-SPIDER has released a new publication entitled “Mapping Disaster Resilience: GeoAI Best Practices from the UN-SPIDER Network”. The compendium compiles practical case studies on the use of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) to enhance disaster risk reduction and emergency response across diverse geographic and institutional contexts. The compendium features selected case...

Dr. Lorenzo Giuliano Papale successfully defended his PhD thesis in “Physical Models and Artificial Intelligence for Geophysical Parameters Retrieval and Weather Predictions”. He explored hybrid approaches combining physical models that have a robust foundation in physical laws, with AI, which excels at handling highly nonlinear problems, towards a physics-informed approach....