The University of Algarve hosts, on March 21st, a workshop in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to food control. Entitled "Deep Learning for NIR Chemometrics”, the workshop will bring to UAlg nine international experts and around 40 participants who will discuss the state of the art for a day and define new areas of research.
This is a joint initiative between the Center for Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications (CEOT) of the University of Algarve and the COST sensorFINT action.
SensorFINT, a cutting-edge European initiative, promotes food integrity through the technological innovation of spectroscopic sensors such as Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), Fluorescence, Raman and hyperspectral imaging.
These technologies allow fast, safe and non-destructive analysis of multiple parameters in various food products, representing a significant advance in food safety and quality, while ensuring a reduction in food waste.
The objectives of this European action are to develop a broad network of researchers and the development, training and transfer of technologies within the scope of Non-Destructive Spectroscopic Sensors (NDSS).
WG3, a working group dedicated to the study of new mathematical algorithms and real-time NDSS data processing methods, has been exploring the application of deep learning techniques in this area.
The Center for Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications (CEOT) at the University of Algarve, co-organizer of the workshop, has been carrying out research in this area for several years and has been a pioneer in the application of AI algorithms to NIR spectroscopic data.
NIR Chemometrics is one of the CEOT areas with the greatest projection at European level, which makes the Center the host of this event. Furthermore, the event also shows CEOT's commitment to technological development and the adoption of new digital methodologies in the Algarve region.
In addition to sensorFINT, CEOT and the University of Algarve, the event also has the support of the Municipality of São Brás de Alportel, which is committed to supporting research initiatives with an impact on technological development and innovation in the region.
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