WFCC 2025 Hands-on Industrial Workshop
1. Connected Farming: Water Management using IoT for Agriculture
Lead By: Dr. Hassan Mahasneh - University of Doha for Science and Technology
This interactive session is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the Internet of Things (IoT) can revolutionize agricultural practices. As global challenges such as climate change and water scarcity continue to impact food production, innovative solutions like IoT offer promising ways to enhance efficiency, conserve resources, and improve crop yields. In this workshop, we will focus on a practical application of IoT technology: soil moisture monitoring and automated irrigation. You will learn to set up and program an ESP8266 (NodeMCU) microcontroller to collect soil moisture data using a sensor and control a water pump based on the sensor readings.
By integrating the NodeMCU with the webapp platform, you will be able to monitor soil moisture levels and control the irrigation system remotely through a smartphone app. Throughout the session, you will gain hands-on experience with IoT hardware and software, including sensor interfacing, Wi-Fi connectivity, and real-time data transmission. Additionally, you will explore the significance of precise water management in agriculture and how IoT can help achieve optimal plant growth while conserving water.
This workshop is ideal for students, educators, agricultural professionals, engineers, and anyone interested in learning about IoT technologies and their applications in smart agriculture. Join us to explore the exciting world of IoT and discover how technology can transform the way we grow our food.
Objectives
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The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology to agriculture. Specifically, participants will learn to set up, program, and utilize a microcontroller unit to monitor soil moisture levels using sensors and control a water pump for automated irrigation. Through integration with a webapp platform, attendees will gain skills in remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app.
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This workshop aims to demonstrate the importance of precise water management for optimal plant growth and resource conservation, fostering practical knowledge and skills in IoT hardware and software, and inspiring innovative applications in smart agriculture.
Target Audience:
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Agricultural Professionals
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Engineers and Technologists
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Students
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Educators
Workshop Outline:
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Introduction
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Hardware & Software Setup
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Data Transmission with Blynk
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Testing & Troubleshooting
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Conclusion & Q&A
2. Smart Agriculture: Machine Learning Approaches to Combat Climate Change and Enhance Food Security
Lead By: Dr. Hassan Ali - University of Doha for Science and Technology
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of machine learning (ML), with a specific focus on its applications in addressing the dual challenges of climate change and food security. The workshop will cover techniques for identifying key patterns and trends, and developing predictive models that generate actionable insights and recommendations.
Topics:
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Introduction to ML and its applications in climate change and food security
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Data pre-processing and feature selection techniques for climate and food-related data
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Supervised and unsupervised learning techniques for climate and food-related data analysis
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Time series analysis and forecasting using machine learning algorithms
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Case studies and examples of machine learning applications in climate change and food security
Expected outcomes:
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Understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of machine learning
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Ability to apply machine learning algorithms to climate and food-related data analysis
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Understanding of the potential of machine learning in addressing the challenges of climate change and improving food security
Target Audience:
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Plant scientists
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Agronomists
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Bioinformaticians Researchers in plant phenotyping and image analysis
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Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
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Professionals in agricultural technology
3. Nexus of Digital Technologies and Climate Change: An Overview from Food Security and Sustainability
Lead By: Dr. Aitazaz A. Farooque - University of Prince Edward Island
Target Audience:
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Environmental Professionals
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Educators
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Students
Workshop Outline:
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Introduction to Digital Technologies
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Food Security
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Sustainability
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Climate change
This session on the Nexus of Digital Technologies and Climate Change is designed to explore how emerging digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), can be leveraged to address critical challenges in food security and sustainability. As climate change continues to impact global ecosystems, digital technologies offer innovative solutions to improve resilience, optimize resource management, and promote sustainability.