Kevin Mallinger delivers guest lecture on sustainable AI applications at Institut Agro Rennes-Angers
Kevin Mallinger, Head of Applied Research and Team Lead of the Complexity and Resilience Research Group (CORE) at SBA Research, recently delivered a guest lecture on Sustainable AI Applications at Institut Agro Rennes-Angers in France on June 2. The lecture brought together students, researchers, and faculty members interested in the role of artificial intelligence in addressing sustainability challenges.
The presentation explored how AI can contribute to environmental protection, sustainable development, and data-driven decision-making. Discussions focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence that support ecological and societal goals while promoting responsible innovation.
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As part of the lecture, Kevin Mallinger presented two recent research works developed within SBA Research projects.
The first study, Breaking the Barriers of Technology Adoption: Explainable AI for Requirement Analysis and Technology Design in Smart Farming, was conducted within the LivestockSense project. The work demonstrates how explainable AI can support requirement analysis and the design of sustainable technologies in agriculture, helping stakeholders better understand and adopt innovative digital solutions.
The second study, Local Drivers of Anthropogenic Forest Fire Ignition Vulnerability in Austria, originated from the PICUS project. The research investigates local factors influencing human-caused forest fire ignition in Austria and highlights how AI-supported analysis can contribute to improved risk assessment and environmental management.
The lecture series invited exclusively international experts, providing an excellent opportunity to showcase SBA Research’s work to an international audience. The event highlighted the growing importance of applied AI research in addressing environmental and societal challenges and fostered valuable exchange between researchers across disciplines and countries.
Through international engagements such as this guest lecture, SBA Research continues to contribute to the global discussion on trustworthy and sustainable artificial intelligence and its potential to create positive impact for society.