Efficient Irrigation, Water Management, IoT, Edge Computing, Sustainable Agriculture, AI in Agriculture, Resource Optimization
TP 01: Use AI-systems (machine learning, deep learning and neural network approaches) to accelerate the digitisation in the agri-food sector
In this project, we seek collaboration with environmental scientists, agricultural engineers, and researchers who are experts in effective water resource management and conservation. Additionally, we aim to integrate technology developers specializing in agricultural IoT solutions and data scientists knowledgeable in AI. This partnership will focus on enhancing water management and agricultural sustainability through innovative technology.
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University (TOGU), established in 1992 in Tokat, Turkey, is a public higher education institution. It comprises 17 faculties, including the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture and the Faculty of Agriculture, along with 2 schools of higher education, 13 vocational schools, and one state conservatory. The university also houses an agricultural research and application center contributing to agricultural education, research, and service applications. Ranked 15th among state universities in Turkey and 352nd regionally in the AD Scientific Index 2022 Scientist and University Ranking, TOGU has also achieved a global rank of 1092. Notably, 53 faculty members are listed among the "Top 10,000 researchers". In the 2021 UI Greenmetric world university rankings, TOGU ranked 256th globally, proving its strength in environmental monitoring and sustainable agricultural practices. The university’s expertise is reflected in the Efficient Irrigation Management project, aiming to integrate IoT and AI technologies to optimize water use and enhance agricultural productivity. TOGU plans to direct its research and development capabilities towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of water management in agriculture.