Dr. Nikolaos Tsoulias | Precision Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nikolaos Tsoulias, Hochschule Geisenheim University, Germany

Nikos Tsoulias is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany, specializing in agricultural engineering with a focus on precision horticulture and the integration of advanced AI and machine learning techniques in agriculture. He holds a Ph.D. in Precision Horticulture from the Agricultural University of Athens and multiple master’s degrees in Precision Farming and Agricultural Engineering. Nikos has extensive research experience in real-time sensor communication, machine vision systems, and data acquisition software development for agricultural applications, particularly in vineyards and perennial crops. His work includes leading projects on ISO-compliant machinery integration, LiDAR and thermal imaging data fusion, and the development of predictive models for crop management. He has contributed to numerous international research collaborations and published widely in journals on smart agricultural technologies. With expertise in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and C++, Nikos combines cutting-edge technology with practical agricultural solutions to advance sustainability and productivity in modern farming.

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Summary of Suitability – Nikos Tsoulias for Best Researcher Award

Nikos Tsoulias is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of precision horticulture and agricultural engineering, with a robust blend of expertise in advanced sensing technologies, machine learning, and real-time agricultural applications. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions that integrate optical sensors, machine vision, and data acquisition systems to enhance sustainable agricultural practices.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. in Precision Horticulture
  Agricultural University of Athens, Greece | 2018 – 2021

• MSc in Precision Farming
  Harper Adams University, UK | 2014 – 2015

• MSc in Agricultural Engineering
  Agricultural University of Athens, Greece | 2012 – 2014

• BSc in Agriculture
  Agricultural University of Athens, Greece | 2009 – 2012

💼 Work Experience

• Senior Researcher (Agricultural Engineering)
  Hochschule Geisenheim University, Germany | Jan 2023 – Present

• Postdoctoral Researcher (Precision Horticulture)
  Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy, Germany | Nov 2021 – Present

• Doctoral Researcher (Precision Horticulture)
  Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy, Germany | Jun 2018 – Nov 2021

• Research Associate (Precision Horticulture)
  Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy, Germany | Jan 2017 – Jun 2017

• Research Associate (Precision Farming)
  Harper Adams University, UK | Jan 2015 – Aug 2015

🏆 Achievements & Awards

• Lead author of impactful journal articles on real-time applications in perennial trees and vegetables, ISO11783-compliant variable rate spraying, and UAV-based fruit detection and yield estimation.

• Successfully developed innovative machine vision systems and data acquisition software for precision horticulture applications.

• Played a key role in H2020 and EIP-AGRI projects involving machine learning and agricultural robotics.

🌟 Honors & Recognition

• Recognized expert in precision horticulture and agricultural engineering with international collaborations and leadership roles.

• Contributor to multiple international scientific journals and conferences, enhancing sustainable agricultural technology development.

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