Research Opportunity for Master & PhD Students

BARABLE is seeking highly motivated, self-directed graduate students (Master’s, PhD, or combined programs) who are passionate about becoming experts in plant science. This is a long and rewarding journey that offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, the opportunity to contribute to impactful research, and the chance to build a professional career in our field. We invite only those applicants who are truly committed to excellence and eager to master advanced research methodologies. Successful applicants will have the chance to work on one of the following projects:

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1. Development of Low-Cost Sensors

Students will work on designing and developing affordable sensors to monitor plant function and structure.
Potential students will:

• Gain hands-on experience operating spectrometers, pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) systems, and LiDAR to monitor plant performance.
• Learn how to design, control, and integrate low-cost information and communication technology (ICT) sensors for environmental and plant monitoring.
• Engage in open science practices by sharing all processes, data, and documentation for transparency and reproducibility.
  

2. Understanding the Interplay Between Plant Structure and Physiology

Students will investigate how plant physiology interacts with structural changes, and how this interplay affects plant survival and productivity.
Potential students will:

• Gain hands-on experience operating spectrometers, PAM systems, and LiDAR to monitor plant function and structure.
• Develop theoretical insights into plant responses under diverse environmental conditions.
• Engage in open science practices by sharing all processes, data, and documentation for transparency and reproducibility.
  

3. Monitoring Plant Structure and Physiology in Outdoor Environments

Students will explore plant physiological processes and structural changes under field conditions using advanced technology such as drones.
Potential students will:

• Gain hands-on experience operating spectrometers, PAM systems, and LiDAR to monitor plant function and structure in outdoor settings.
• Learn the techniques and theoretical principles required to continuously monitor plant responses in natural environments.
• Engage in open science practices by sharing all processes, data, and documentation for transparency and reproducibility.
  

4. 3D Radiative Transfer Modeling

Students will explore 3D radiative transfer modeling to understand the combined effects of plant physiology and structure. They will work with advanced models such as SCOPE and DART, using in-situ observational data.
Potential students will:

• Gain hands-on experience operating spectrometers, PAM systems, and LiDAR to monitor plant function and structure.
• Learn the techniques and theoretical frameworks necessary to run 3D radiative transfer models based on in-situ datasets.
• Engage in open science practices by sharing all processes, data, and documentation for transparency and reproducibility.