We are interested in joining a competitive consortium as task owners or WP leaders. Our expertise is in the broad digital domain, and we are particularly interested in researching innovative and disruptive digital services, such as harnessing sensors, UAVs, and AI. We also have an interest in citizen/participatory science as a means of enabling local participation in policy definition and fostering a sense of environmental stewardship.
We can contribute to either theme.

Key references: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aiia.2019.12.001, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2017.05.001, https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2020-0295, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2020.07.003.

Total Irish budget: €2,372,000

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