Peter Eisert | AI in agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Peter Eisert | AI in agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Eisert is a renowned expert in computer vision and visual computing. He serves as the Head of the Vision & Imaging Technologies Department at Fraunhofer HHI, Berlin, leading a team of around 30 researchers. Since 2009, he has also held a Professorship in Visual Computing at the Computer Science Department of Humboldt University of Berlin.

Profile:

🎓 Education & Academic Background:

  • 🧠 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2000) – With highest honors

  • 📘 Diploma in Electrical Engineering, University of Karlsruhe (1995) – With highest honors

  • 🎓 Former Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University (2001)

🧑‍🔬 Current Positions:

  • 🏛️ Professor of Visual Computing, Humboldt University of Berlin (since 2009)

  • 🔬 Head of Vision & Imaging Technologies, Fraunhofer HHI, Berlin (since 2015)

  • 💡 Leader of Computer Vision & Graphics Group, Fraunhofer HHI (since 2002)

🔍 Research Focus:

  • 📷 Visual Computing

  • 🧠 Deep Learning

  • 🧍‍♂️ 3D Graphics & Computer Vision

  • 🤖 Facial Expression Analysis

  • 💻 Lightfield Coding

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • 🥇 Multiple Best Paper Awards (CVMP, Eurographics, IC3D, CVPR Workshop)

  • 🧪 Young Investigator Award, SPIE VCIP (2002)

  • 💡 Nominated for Innovation Award Berlin/Brandenburg

  • 🇩🇪 Winner of “365 Orte im Land der Ideen” for Virtual Mirror

📚 Scientific Output:

  • ✍️ Over 70 journal publications in top-tier venues (IEEE, IET, Eurographics)

  • 🧾 More than 200 reviewed conference papers (CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICIP, etc.)

  • 💶 Secured €35+ million in third-party funding (EU, BMBF, BMWi, industry)

🎤 Professional Service:

  • 📅 Chair and organizer of leading conferences (CVMP, VMV, Mirage, DAGM)

  • 📝 Editorial roles: Elsevier Journal of Visual Communication, Intl. Journal of Image & Video Processing

  • 🧪 Reviewer for DFG, FWF, VR, IEEE, ACM, Springer

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

  • 🎓 Lecturer at Humboldt University since 2009 (Visual Computing, Computer Graphics)

  • 🏫 Former lecturer at TU Berlin, HTW Berlin, and Stanford University

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 7,437 (since 2020: 3,010)

  • h-index: 41 (since 2020: 24)

  • i10-index: 138 (since 2020: 66)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Visual computing as a key enabling technology for Industrie 4.0 and Industrial Internet
    J. Posada, C. Toro, I. Barandiaran, D. Oyarzun, D. Stricker, R. De Amicis, … P. Eisert
    IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 35(2), 26–40 (2015) — 903 citations

  • 3D video and free viewpoint video—technologies, applications and MPEG standards
    A. Smolic, K. Mueller, P. Merkle, C. Fehn, P. Kauff, P. Eisert, T. Wiegand
    2006 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, 2161–2164 (2006) — 464 citations

  • Data-driven artificial intelligence applications for sustainable precision agriculture
    M.T. Linaza, J. Posada, J. Bund, P. Eisert, M. Quartulli, J. Döllner, A. Pagani, …
    Agronomy, 11(6), 1227 (2021) — 239 citations

  • Analyzing facial expressions for virtual conferencing
    P. Eisert, B. Girod
    IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 18(5), 70–78 (1998) — 213 citations

  • Stereo correspondence and reconstruction of endoscopic data challenge
    M. Allan, J. Mcleod, C. Wang, J.C. Rosenthal, Z. Hu, N. Gard, P. Eisert, K.X. Fu, …
    arXiv preprint arXiv:2101.01133 (2021) — 175 citations

  • Detection of face morphing attacks by deep learning
    C. Seibold, W. Samek, A. Hilsmann, P. Eisert
    Digital Forensics and Watermarking: 16th International Workshop, IWDW 2017 — 151 citations

  • Multi-hypothesis, volumetric reconstruction of 3-D objects from multiple calibrated camera views
    P. Eisert, E. Steinbach, B. Girod
    1999 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing — 140 citations

  • Platform for distributed 3D gaming
    A. Jurgelionis, P. Fechteler, P. Eisert, F. Bellotti, H. David, J.P. Laulajainen, …
    International Journal of Computer Games Technology, 2009(1), 231863 (2009) — 134 citations

  • Automatic reconstruction of stationary 3-D objects from multiple uncalibrated camera views
    P. Eisert, E. Steinbach, B. Girod
    IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, 10(2), 261–277 (2000) — 123 citations

  • Digital watermarking of MPEG-4 facial animation parameters
    F. Hartung, P. Eisert, B. Girod
    Computers & Graphics, 22(4), 425–435 (1998) — 123 citations

  • Adaptive colour classification for structured light systems
    P. Fechteler, P. Eisert
    IET Computer Vision, 3(2), 49–59 (2009) — 120 citations

  • Capturing panoramic or semi-panoramic 3D scenes
    P. Kauff, P. Eisert, J. Schuessler, C. Weissig, F. Arne
    US Patent 9,462,184 (2016) — 99 citations

  • Games@ large graphics streaming architecture
    I. Nave, H. David, A. Shani, Y. Tzruya, A. Laikari, P. Eisert, P. Fechteler
    2008 IEEE International Symposium on Consumer Electronics, 1–4 (2008) — 98 citations

  • Model-aided coding: A new approach to incorporate facial animation into motion-compensated video coding
    P. Eisert, T. Wiegand, B. Girod
    IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, 10(3), 344–358 (2000) — 93 citations

  • Predictive compression of dynamic 3D meshes
    K. Muller, A. Smolic, M. Kautzner, P. Eisert, T. Wiegand
    IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, 1, I-621 (2005) — 91 citations

  • Fast and high resolution 3D face scanning
    P. Fechteler, P. Eisert, J. Rurainsky
    2007 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, 3, III-81–III-84 (2007) — 89 citations

  • Tracking and retexturing cloth for real-time virtual clothing applications
    A. Hilsmann, P. Eisert
    Computer Vision/Computer Graphics Collaboration Techniques: 4th International Workshop (2009) — 86 citations

  • FreeCam: A Hybrid Camera System for Interactive Free-Viewpoint Video
    C. Kuster, T. Popa, C. Zach, C. Gotsman, M.H. Gross, P. Eisert, J. Hornegger, …
    VMV, 17–24 (2011) — 85 citations

  • Immersive 3D video conferencing: challenges, concepts, and implementations
    P. Eisert
    Visual Communications and Image Processing, 5150, 69–79 (2003) — 80 citations

  • Capture and 3D video processing of volumetric video
    O. Schreer, I. Feldmann, S. Renault, M. Zepp, M. Worchel, P. Eisert, P. Kauff
    2019 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), 4310–4314 (2019) — 79 citations

 

Ousmane Thiare | Smart agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Ousmane Thiare |  Smart agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis,  Senegal

Professor Ousmane Thiaré has a distinguished academic and professional career, primarily at Gaston Berger University (GBU) in Saint-Louis, Senegal, where he has contributed significantly to the fields of computer science and higher education. Thiaré joined GBU in 1994, later obtaining a PhD in Computer Science from CY Cergy Paris University in 2007. His career includes various academic roles at GBU, including Assistant, Assistant Professor, Senior Lecturer, and ultimately Full Professor in 2015, recognized as an Exceptional Class Professor in 2021.

 

Publication Profile

Current Positions:

  • General Manager at the National Cyber-Infrastructure for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (CINERI), Ministry of Higher Education, Senegal (since June 2022).
  • Full Professor in Computer Science at Gaston Berger University (since April 2021).
  • Head of the RESOCC Research Team (Networks, Communicating Objects, and Cybersecurity) at GBU (since June 2024).
  • Full Member of the National Academy of Sciences and Techniques of Senegal (since December 2021).
  • Expert Evaluator for various international academic projects, including ARES (Belgium), ANR (France), and CAMES (Africa).

Past Leadership Roles:

  • Rector (Vice-Chancellor) of Gaston Berger University (May 2018 – March 2023), leading the university’s academic strategy and operational management.
  • Director of the African Centre of Excellence for Mathematics, Informatics, and ICT (ACE-MITIC), enhancing educational opportunities for youth in STEM (2017-2020).

Professor Thiaré’s extensive leadership experience is complemented by his contributions to digital infrastructure, cyberinfrastructure, and academic excellence at national and international levels, including serving as an advisor on higher education policies and cyber strategies.

Research and Expertise:

Professor Thiaré’s research spans several areas of computer science, including:

  • Distributed systems and resource management
  • Cloud computing and mobile ad hoc networks
  • Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cybersecurity, wireless sensor networks, and computing grids

He is also involved in the European Research Project URBANE, focusing on One Health approaches in agroecology.

Notable Contributions:

  • Led the Scholars Program at GBU, securing significant funding to train 1,000 students by 2030 in digital fields, agriculture, health, and engineering.
  • Played a crucial role in CINERI, managing Senegal’s national supercomputing resources and improving digital services for education and research.
  • Supported the development of scientific infrastructure in Senegal and contributed to international collaborations in higher education and research.

Professor Thiaré’s vision continues to shape the future of higher education, digital transformation, and scientific collaboration across Africa and beyond.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 806
  • Citations Since 2019: 660
  • h-index: 15 (total), 13 (since 2019)
  • i10-index: 26 (total), 17 (since 2019)

Publication Top Note:

  • Enabling Privacy and Security in Cloud of Things: Architecture, Applications, Security & Privacy Challenges
    Published in Applied Computing and Informatics, 2024 – 111 citations.
  • Flood Forecasting Based on an Artificial Neural Network Scheme
    Published in Natural Hazards, 2020 – 75 citations.
  • Resource Allocation Scheme for 5G C-RAN: A Swarm Intelligence Based Approach
    Published in Computer Networks, 2019 – 71 citations.
  • HGC: HyperGraph-Based Clustering Scheme for Power-Aware Wireless Sensor Networks
    Published in Future Generation Computer Systems, 2020 – 52 citations.
  • A Study on IoT Solutions for Preventing Cattle Rustling in the African Context
    Published in ICC, 2017 – 36 citations.
  • Low-Cost Antenna Technology for LPWAN IoT in Rural Applications
    Published in IEEE International Workshop on Advances in Sensors and Interfaces, 2017 – 33 citations.
  • Nature-Based One Health Approaches to Urban Agriculture Can Deliver Food and Nutrition Security
    Published in Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 – 25 citations.
  • Outdoor Localization and Distance Estimation Based on Dynamic RSSI Measurements in LoRa Networks: Application to Cattle Rustling Prevention
    Published in International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, 2019 – 21 citations.
  • A Comparative Study of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methods for Flood Forecasting in the Far-North Region, Cameroon
    Published in Scientific African, 2024 – 18 citations.
  • Applications of Probiotic-Based Multi-Components to Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health: Concepts, Methodologies, and Action Mechanisms
    Published in Microorganisms, 2022 – 18 citations.

 

Mesmin Tchindjang | Agricultural | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr Mesmin Tchindjang |  Agricultural |  Excellence in Research

Expert in adaptation at  University of Yaoundé 1,  Cameroon

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang is a distinguished geomorphologist and environmental researcher with expertise in tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, and land use transformation. He earned his Ph.D. in 1996 and completed his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. Prof. Tchindjang has contributed significantly to agroforestry projects revitalizing soils in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation. He collaborates with leading organizations, including CIFOR-ICRAF, UNDP, and the World Bank, to address climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Additionally, he is the founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and an active coordinator in global environmental monitoring initiatives.

 

Publication Profile

 

Academic Background:

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang earned his Ph.D. in Geomorphology, Surface Dynamics, and Natural Hazards in 1996. He later defended his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. He also holds an MSc in Remote Sensing for Environmental Impact Studies.

Research Focus:

His work encompasses tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, land use transformation, agricultural sustainability, remote sensing, and GIS. He has significantly contributed to agroforestry for soil revitalization in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation.

Key Projects & Collaborations:

  • OPAL Project: Researching oil palm environmental impacts.
  • Agricultural zoning and landscape ecology in Cameroon.
    Collaborates with organizations like CIFOR-ICRAF, WWF, UNDP, and the World Bank on climate adaptation and environmental resilience.

Professional Memberships:

Founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and Coordinator of Global Mapping and Environmental Monitoring.

Publication Top Note:

  • “Agricultural Innovations and Adaptations to Climate Change in the Northern Cameroon Region”
    Journal: Sustainability
    Date: 2024-11-19
    DOI: 10.3390/su162210096
    Contributors: Gaitan Thierry Seutchueng Tchuenga, Mesmin Tchindjang, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Ann Degrande, Simon Djakba Basga, Frédéric Saha
  • “The Dilemma of the Development of Oil Palm Plantations Against Forest Conservation in Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-10-30
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_30102427710
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Guy Donald Abasombe, Rose Ngo Makak, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung
  • “Mapping of the Dilemma of Mining Against Forest and Conservation in the Lom and Djérem Division, Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-07-31
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_31072418511
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Eric Voundi, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Unusa Haman, Frédéric Saha, Igor Casimir Njombissie Petcheu
  • “Weakening of Coastlines and Coastal Erosion in the Gulf of Guinea: The Case of the Kribi Coast in Cameroon”
    Journal: Land
    Date: 2022-09
    DOI: 10.3390/land11091557
    Contributors: Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Mesmin Tchindjang, Aurélia Hubert-Ferrari
  • “Lake Nyos, a Multirisk and Vulnerability Appraisal”
    Journal: Geosciences
    Date: 2018-08
    DOI: 10.3390/geosciences8090312
    Contributor: Mesmin Tchindjang