Dominik Bittner

Nature-based Solutions for Restoration of Degraded Soils in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prof Jo Smith (University of Aberdeen), Prof Anil Fernando (University of Strathclyde), Professor Georgios Leontidis (University of Aberdeen)

Research interests: sustainable agriculture, soil health mapping, artificial intelligence

About Me

I am a first year PhD student in the SUSTAIN CDT program at the University of Aberdeen and I am very excited about my projects’ interdisciplinary approach, combining soil and computer science.
During my PhD, I will analyse different nature-based solutions, which aim to restore degraded soils, and evaluate their impact on Ethiopian agricultural lands’ soil quality using Artificial Intelligence. This will serve to advise Ethiopian farmers on which nature-based solutions are most appropriate for their respective areas, ultimately improving their lands’ resilience to severe droughts and rainfall.