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Jürgen Vangeyte
ILVO
Doctor in Bio-Engineering Sciences
Description
Jürgen Vangeyte is the forward-thinking Scientific Director at ILVO, spearheading the department of Agrifood Technology. With a PhD in Bioscience Engineering, he specializes in innovative digital agrifood research, emphasizing sustainable practices from farm to fork. Managing a team of over 80 dedicated professionals, Jürgen leads in conducting state-of-the-art research and providing outstanding technical and administrative support. Renowned for his expertise in integrating high-end digital and data technology into impactful solutions for future food production, his leadership in high-impact European projects like IOF2020, Smart Agri Hubs, and Cybele underscores his commitment to precision agriculture and large-scale IoT applications in smart farming. As an ambassador for the digital agrifood ecosystem, he motivates his team toward innovation and actively promotes the adoption of digital technology in the agrifood sector. Under his guidance, the department has developed DjustConnect, a pioneering regional data space initiative in agriculture, and supports the Smart Digital Farming hub and an Enoll-recognized Living Lab, positioning ILVO at the forefront of agritech innovation and sustainable farming solutions. Most recently, the living lab has evolved into a testing and experimentation facility for AI and robotics in agrifood, offering innovative services to companies seeking support in making their products market-ready."
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