The remote sensing specialist is presenting a satellite-based coastal erosion monitoring system for atolls at the Innovation Awards. His PhD project proposes an innovative solution: an automated method based on very high-resolution satellite images and artificial intelligence (XGBoost) to accurately detect the boundaries of land areas and their evolution. Tested on several atolls (Tetiaroa, Hao, Puka Puka, Tikehau), it enables regular, reliable and reproducible monitoring without the need for tedious manual mapping.

geological oceanography, climatology

IDEAL is a joint international laboratory comprising IRD, UFPB and other research institutions in north-eastern Brazil. We focus on transdisciplinary research, linking agroecology, artificial intelligence and social sciences to develop pathways for transition towards socio-ecological co-viability. We also support governance and education projects, with integrative approaches aimed at ecological restoration, social inclusion and bioeconomies.

antimicrobials

Led by a multidisciplinary team involving IRD, Sorbonne University and AP-HP, the ELDORA project aims to transform sudden death prevention. Its main objective is to develop artificial intelligence models applied to electrocardiograms (ECGs) in order to better identify the risks associated with long QT syndrome (LQTS) and myocarditis induced by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

health, artificial intelligence

The SMART-WING project is breaking new ground by developing a smart wing that can automatically switch between high and low altitude modes depending on the presence of animals. Thanks to its on-board artificial intelligence, the wing detects megafauna in real time, automatically descends to capture high-resolution images, and then resumes flight. This system will enable accurate data to be collected over large areas in an autonomous, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

marine biology, biological oceanography

Launched in 2024 for three years and coordinated by Mounia Tahiri (Mohammed V University in Rabat), JEAI PESAS is developing a drought early-warning tool for Morocco. Machine learning models fuse satellite imagery, historical records and field measurements to forecast groundwater levels and quality several months ahead, starting with the Bouregreg basin, with support from IRD units G-EAU, IGE and UMMISCO.

hydrogeology, hydrology, machine learning, water

The Nawras project utilises artificial intelligence to assess the law's ability to protect the marine environment. It is developing a methodology that combines legal science and AI to identify indicators for measuring 'where, when and how the law protects the oceans', with artificial intelligence automating the extraction of legal information.

law, marine biology, oceanography, artificial intelligence