Precision Agriculture Engineering Program at University of Florida's Southwest Florida Research and Education Center @SWFREC , Immokalee.
Immokalee, FL
Joined October 2017
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Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Honored to receive the Graduate
Leadership and Service Award and 3rd Place Research Presentation Award at #ASABEAIM2026. Also enjoyed moderating a session, presenting our @PrecAgSWFREC two talks on LiDAR, and connecting with inspiring scholars!
@UF_ABE @SWFREC
#ASABE #AIM2026
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Happy to share that my research received 2nd Place at the 9th UF/IFAS South Florida Research Symposium! 🎉
Thanks to my advisors @PrecAgSWFREC , collaborators, and everyone who supported this work.
@UF_ABE @SWFREC
#LiDAR #PrecisionAgriculture #RemoteSensing
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
The University of Florida ranks #1 in the country among the largest-enrollment public universities in a new assessment measuring how well universities prepare students for an artificial intelligence-driven future. 💪
news.ufl.edu/2026/07/ai-read…
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Great conversations, new collaborations, and exciting research! Precision Ag team enjoyed participating in the ASABE Annual Meeting in Fort Myers, sharing our work, exploring innovations in automation, and connecting with the agricultural engineering community. #SWFREC #UFIFAS
ALT SWFREC Precision Ag Team
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Excited to present our UAV sprayer demo at the UF/IFAS SWFREC Vegetable Field Day 🚁🌱
Great to share how drone spraying can support more precise and efficient vegetable production.
@PrecAgSWFREC @UF_ABE @SWFREC
#UAV #DroneSpraying #PrecisionAgriculture #AgTech #Vegetable
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Big news! Dr. Ampatzidis & colleagues' paper on improving soil moisture prediction using #DeepLearning has been named a High Impact Publication by @UF_IFAS!
A major win for #PrecisionAg and sustainable water management.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.202…
#SWFREC #AgTech #AI
ALT Promotional image for a publication on soil moisture prediction featuring the University of Florida IFAS and a professor's details.
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
A recent publication co-authored by Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis has been selected as a High Impact Publication by UF/IFAS!
Congratulations to Dr. Ampatzidis and the entire research team for this well-deserved recognition.
doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.202…
@SWFREC @PrecAgSWFREC
ALT An announcement for a high-impact publication by the University of Florida featuring strawberries and a portrait of Yiannis Ampatzidis.
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis delivered a keynote presentation this morning at the UF/IFAS Artificial Intelligence Summit. His talk, “Towards Autonomous and Intelligent Crop Management Using AI and Robotics,” highlighted how AI-driven automation is transforming agriculture.
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
🌱 Just released: CAST’s new paper explores how AI can transform agriculture—ethically and sustainably.
From generative AI to data standards, the future of farming is here.
Read more: buff.ly/xZlXK22
#AIinAg #AgTech #Farming #FoodSystems #CASTpaper
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Great turnout at the Commercial Technologies and Automation in Specialty Crop Production growers meeting we @PrecAgSWFREC hosted today! It was a great event filled with insightful discussions on ag tech innovations. #AgTech #PrecisionAg #IFAS @UF_ABE @SWFREC @UF_IFAS
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Today’s UF/IFAS Commercial Technologies and Automation in Specialty Crop Production growers meeting drew 70-plus people! The event was sponsored by Everglades Equipment Group! Thank you, EEG!!!
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
To learn more about this position, search for job posting 534678 at the UF jobs website
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
If you missed the #workshop on spider mite #ecology and management, you can access its content at the following link: trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/ale…
@FNGLAMiamiDade @FNGLA @AcarologicalSoc @UFEntNem @UFTropical
Join us for a #workshop on spider mite #ecology and management on Tuesday, Nov 19 at 9 am @UFTropical
Limited space available. Register for free: eventbrite.com/e/workshop-on…
@PrecAgSWFREC @UFEntNem @FNGLA @FNGLAMiamiDade
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Introducing Dr. Vijayakumar! Congratulations, Vinay, for completing your Ph.D. dissertation defense!
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
. @UF_ABE scientists at
@SWFREC designed a prototype sprayer using #AIatUF that vanquishes weeds around tomatoes and peppers, and leaves the crops alone - helping preserve the environment and save labor. #AI
More on this #AIinAg innovation 🔗 go.ufl.edu/77pgbfa
ALT Agricultural robot navigating a field covered with plastic mulch, demonstrating modern farming technology
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
We're hiring! Come join our team if you are interested in working in a down-to-earth, collaborative work environment! Our front desk administrator is integral to the everyday workings of the ABE admin suite 💪 To apply, go to 'jobs at uf' and search for job no. 533750
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Join us for a #workshop on spider mite #ecology and management on Tuesday, Nov 19 at 9 am @UFTropical
Limited space available. Register for free: eventbrite.com/e/workshop-on…
@PrecAgSWFREC @UFEntNem @FNGLA @FNGLAMiamiDade
Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Do not miss this great opportunity to learn and present on Applications of #ArtificialInteligence in #Agriculture. March 31-April 2, 2025! @CottonEngineer
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Yiannis Ampatzidis retweeted
Exciting day at our Precision Ag Lab! We @PrecAgSWFREC co-hosted the 'Sensing and AI in Vegetable Production' extension event, showcasing cutting-edge technology with both ground and aerial spraying demonstrations. @UF_ABE @SWFREC
#PrecisionAgriculture #AI #VegetableProduction
