Overview
The two-day international workshop united around fifty students, researchers, and professionals to exchange
AI-driven approaches for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management. Through
keynotes, project talks, and collaborative discussions, the event demonstrated how modern data technologies can
actively contribute to solving pressing environmental challenges.
- Dates & time zones: 27–28 March 2025 • 09:00–12:00 CET (Germany) • 14:00–17:00 (Kyrgyzstan) • 15:00–18:00 (Cambodia)
- Format: Online via Microsoft Teams — two half-day sessions with Q&A, presentations, and study-group meetings
- Participants: ≈50 from SRH Heidelberg, UCA, Paragon IU, NSB Group Hamburg, and international partners
Program Highlights
The workshop featured a wide range of interdisciplinary topics, from AI applications in smart farming and solar
maintenance to quantum-inspired optimization and environmental dashboards. Demonstrations of IoT sensor nodes and
visualization tools provided a clear example of how digital technologies can empower sustainability research.
- AI for Environmental Monitoring & Sustainability — Keynote and case studies
- Reinforcement Learning for Solar Panel Maintenance — Predictive maintenance with real sensor data
- Smart Water & Urban Management — Data-driven leak detection and demand forecasting
- TreeStrike — AI-powered reforestation and drone-based data collection
- WasserKunst Weschnitz — Merging art, AI, and water sustainability education
- AI & AR/VR for Education — Interactive learning environments for sustainability awareness
Speakers & Contributors
The event gathered experts and young researchers from various disciplines. Among the contributors were:
- SRH University Heidelberg: Ulrike Gayh, Enis Yazıcı, Jasper Golembiewski, Katharina Krohm
- University of Central Asia: Tariq Aziz, Dr. Ayman Aljarbouh
- Paragon International University: Chumvisotdaroth Som, Edward V. Maningo, Sokleng Ry, Sovandara Phallim
- NSB Group Hamburg: Aditi Das
Outcomes & Follow-Up
The workshop concluded with promising cross-institutional collaborations and new project proposals under the
SustAInability network. Participants emphasized open data, reproducible research, and continuous joint supervision
for student projects. Key outcomes include:
- Three new collaborative projects initiated: Smart Water, TreeStrike, and Climate Education Kits.
- Improved integration between Physics for Sustainability and IoT sensor studies.
- Preparations for the upcoming SustAInability Summer School 2025.
- Agreement on creating a shared digital repository for data, slides, and source code.
