The Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (DAFNE) at the University of Tuscia, in collaboration with the University of Hohenheim and L’Institut Agro Dijon within the ELLS (Euroleague for Life Sciences) network, is organizing the Summer School titled “Computer Vision Applications in Agriculture, Forest, and Agro-food Systems”, which will take place from June 15 to 20, 2025, at the CREA-AA headquarters – Via della Navicella 4, 00184 Rome.
The Summer School aims to address key topics on computer vision techniques, with a specific focus on their applications in the agricultural, forestry, and agro-food sectors. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and apply machine learning and computer vision techniques, with hands-on applications including food quality monitoring, workplace safety, and animal and wildlife surveillance.
Additionally, the program will explore multispectral and hyperspectral technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of how computer vision can be employed across various natural, environmental, and production contexts.
Learning Objectives
The Summer School “Computer Vision Applications in Agriculture, Forest, and Agro-food Systems” aims to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of computer vision and machine learning technologies, enabling their effective application in the agricultural, forestry, and agro-food sectors.
Specific objectives include developing technical skills for food quality monitoring, workplace safety, and wildlife and livestock surveillance through the use of advanced technologies, such as multispectral and hyperspectral analysis.
This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary expertise to implement innovative solutions and enhance existing methodologies in these key sectors, fostering advancements in precision agriculture, sustainable forestry, and agro-food systems.
Admission Requirements, Selection Criteria, and Recognition of Prior Learning
- Application Deadline:
May 15, 2025 - Eligibility:
The Summer School is open to PhD students and university students from all degree programs. - Selection Criteria (if applications exceed available spots):
The program has a limited number of 25 in-person participants. Applications will be evaluated based on the curriculum vitae submitted with the application.
Once admitted, participants will be required to pay a registration fee of €460, which covers:- Full participation in the Summer School
- Accommodation at Camplus Roma San Pietro in shared rooms
- Transportation for technical visits
- Weekly public transport pass for Rome (CIS: Carta Integrata Settimanale)
- Welcome aperitif
- Three lunches at CREA-AA (Monday, June 16, and Friday, June 20, plus a packed lunch on Thursday, June 19)
- Daily coffee breaks throughout the Summer School
- Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer:
Upon successful completion of the final assessment, participants will earn 5 ECTS credits, which may be recognized as AFS (Attività Formative a Scelta) credits for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs at DAFNE.
