AI for a Greener Future
| An Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence lecture | |
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| Date | 28 April 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Place | Streatham Court Lecture Theatre C |
| Provider | Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
Event details
Delve into the ways AI is being harnessed for forest monitoring, to map natural habitats, optimize resource management, and promote sustainable practices. Our speakers will highlight cutting-edge research and real-world applications that are driving environmental sustainability.
Schedule:
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10-11 |
Key note talk from Professor Srinivasan Keshav, University of Cambridge |
Self-supervised learning for Earth Observation
Earth Observation (EO) from satellites has already generated petabytes of data in the last few decades. Careful analysis and interpretation of these time series can help address critical. Despite the abundance of EO data, much of it is “contaminated,” especially in the optical domain. Additionally, the sheer amount of data makes processing challenging. The key idea in our work is to represent the time series of multi-spectral reflectance patterns from a grid cell (pixel) with a single vector using a self-supervised learning (SSL) algorithm. SSL methods extract meaningful and compact representations of input data by optimising a surrogate objective. I will present details of our approach and some initial promising results.
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11:15 |
Coffee & Networking |
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12:00 |
Theme Lead & Lightning Talks |
Hywel Williams, Milto Miltado, Benno Simmons, Mahdis Tourian |
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13:00 |
Lunch & Networking |
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This lecture series is hosted by Project ADA, a strategic investment in the development of Data Science and AI capabilities at Exeter, and the Institute for Data Science and AI (IDSAI). IDSAI advances innovative approaches to data science and AI that create transformative impact in modern society. Our vision is to be a globally recognised thought leaders, driving cutting-edge interdisciplinary research towards a more sustainable, healthier, and fairer world.
Join us for a thought-provoking series of three talks exploring how Data Science and AI can drive a healthier, fairer, and greener world. Running from late April to early June 2025, this lecture series will highlight Exeter’s cutting-edge AI expertise across all three faculties. This is a unique opportunity to engage with experts from diverse disciplines and communities of practice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful networking.
Networking Opportunities Each day will be interspersed with networking opportunities, providing a platform for attendees to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, and forge new connections. This is an excellent chance to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines and communities of practice, fostering innovation and collective growth.
Don't miss this chance to be part of an exciting journey towards a healthier, fairer, and greener future with AI. Please save the dates in your calendars and join us at the University of Exeter for this enlightening lecture series.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Event organisers:
- Steph Selway, ADA Programme Manager
- Emma Roberts. IDSAI Manager
Location:
Streatham Court
