Agricultural University Of Athens
About
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) offers high-level undergraduate and postgraduate education and conducts research in Agricultural Sciences, with the vision of achieving educational and research excellence and maintaining a dynamic position in the international academic environment. Through its academic and research activities, AUA has developed recognised expertise in precision agriculture and agricultural engineering, supporting the adoption of innovative, data-driven, and resource-efficient farming practices.
True to its traditional role of responding to the productive and developmental needs of the Greek economy and society, AUA continuously evolves in line with advances in modern education and science. Moreover, it maintains close contact with society and the agri-food sector, enabling it to propose and deliver practical, science-based solutions to challenges arising within the agri-nutrition sector.
Role in the project
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) contributes to NitroScope through its expertise in agronomy, soil fertility, nitrogen management and precision agriculture under Mediterranean conditions. Within WP3, AUA supports data collection activities at pilot sites in Greece, providing high-quality field data on soil nitrogen dynamics, crop performance and fertilisation practices. AUA, as Task 5.2 leader, will also coordinate the development and application of novel algorithms to improve the prediction of crop nitrogen accumulation by integrating remote sensing data with advanced machine learning and radiative transfer models.
AUA also plays a key role in the Greek pilot site, where it supports the implementation and evaluation of improved nitrogen management strategies, including variable rate fertilisation in rainfed systems. In addition, AUA contributes to local stakeholder engagement, working with farmers and practitioners to ensure that project activities reflect real-world conditions and support the uptake of improved nitrogen management practices.
