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[Descoperiți Alianța CIVIS ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance) 2. [Activitatea noastră ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) 3. [Proiecte coordonate de studenți ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects) 4. [Discover the projects led by our students in 2025-2026 ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects/discover-the-projects-led-by-our-students-in-2025-2026) 5. CIVIS Student Workshop on Earth Observation Sciences CIVIS Student Workshop on Earth Observation Sciences ====================================================== ### **Cloud-Native Innovation for a Borderless Geospatial Future** The **CIVIS Student Workshop on Earth Observation Sciences** is a two-day hybrid training event dedicated to advancing cloud-native Earth Observation (EO) practices across the CIVIS Alliance. Organised by students from the [University of Salzburg](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-salzburg), [Sapienza Università di Roma](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/sapienza-universita-di-roma), and the [University of Bucharest](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-bucharest), the workshop introduces participants to **VirtuGhan**—an open-source virtual computation cube that performs on-the-fly raster tile processing using Sentinel-2 Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs (COGs) and STAC endpoints. Blending seminar-style insights with hands-on exercises and collaborative lab work, the event demonstrates how advanced EO analysis can be conducted efficiently—even on limited hardware. Beyond a single training event, the workshop forms part of a broader student-led effort to build capacity in geospatial technologies across CIVIS. Participants will explore real-world applications such as flood mapping, wildfire assessment, and environmental monitoring. Outputs include a collaboratively developed community use case, open-access learning materials (videos, tutorials, demonstrations), and the consolidation of a transnational network of students and open-source contributors. Accessibility, open science, and computational equity lie at the heart of the initiative. Who We Are: The Transnational EO Team -------------------------------------- The project is led by a multidisciplinary student team with expertise in geoinformatics, remote sensing, and digital earth technologies: ![Upendra Oli – University of Salzburg (PLUS)](https://civis.eu/storage/files/slp-earth-observation-workshop-team-4.jpg) ### Upendra Oli – University of Salzburg (PLUS) CDE student specialising in remote sensing and cloud-native EO workflows. Co-developer of VirtuGhan and workshop coordinator, with experience in disaster mapping and geospatial automation. Responsible for overall planning and coordination. ![Kshitij Raj Sharma – University of Salzburg (PLUS)](https://civis.eu/storage/files/slp-earth-observation-workshop-team.jpg) ### Kshitij Raj Sharma – University of Salzburg (PLUS) Software engineer and CDE student, co-developer of VirtuGhan. Leads technical architecture, backend workflows, demonstrations, and computational infrastructure. ![Mina Abdollahi Mert – Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR)](https://civis.eu/storage/files/slp-earth-observation-workshop-team-2.jpg) ### Mina Abdollahi Mert – Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR) Environmental and Sustainable Building Engineering student. Leads communication strategy, outreach, and participant coordination. ![Roxana Voichitoiu – University of Bucharest (UB)](https://civis.eu/storage/files/slp-earth-observation-workshop-team-3.jpg) ### Roxana Voichitoiu – University of Bucharest (UB) Student in Integrated Assessment of the Environment’s State. Oversees dissemination strategy, logistics, and hybrid facilitation during the event. ### **Partners & Support** - **Maximilian Grund** – OpenLab Salzburg – Mentor and technical supporter, providing infrastructure and guidance. - **Dr. Sabine Hennig** – iDEAS:lab – Academic lead and facility manager ensuring smooth hybrid operations. Together, the team unites technical innovation with strategic communication, ensuring that advanced EO tools are both accessible and impactful. Main Audience & Participation ---------------------------------- The workshop is designed for a broad CIVIS audience, including: - Students in geoinformatics, geography, environmental sciences, geology, and computer science. - Disaster response teams and crisis-mapping volunteers. - Urban planners, environmental analysts, and sustainability practitioners. - Researchers working with Sentinel-2 or satellite datasets without access to high-end computing infrastructure. The event expects approximately **30 on-site participants** at the University of Salzburg, alongside additional online attendees from CIVIS universities. While basic knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Curiosity and willingness to engage are the only prerequisites. Participation is open to all CIVIS students via registration links distributed through: - CIVIS local offices - Departmental mailing lists - OpenLab Salzburg communication channels - The workshop event page and social media On-site places are limited; online participants receive full access to materials, datasets, and collaborative workspaces. Timeline & Format ---------------------- - **Project Launch:** 11 August 2025 (preparatory phase: software refinement, content creation, coordination). - **Main Workshop Event:** 10–11 April 2025 (two full days of hands-on sessions and demonstrations). - **Project Conclusion:** 30 April 2025. - **Documentation & Reporting Deadline:** 30 May 2025. The workshop will be delivered in a **hybrid format** at the **iDEAS:lab, Department of Geoinformatics (Z\_GIS), University of Salzburg**, equipped with interactive facilities and collaborative infrastructure. Online participation will be enabled through dedicated streaming and shared digital workspaces, ensuring inclusivity across the Alliance. ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-08-Bbt_UM7-.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-11-Bta7Grvo.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-10-DJMNX6l7.svg) Enabling on-the-fly satellite tile computation ------------------------------------------------ Traditional EO workflows often require powerful computational resources and extensive storage infrastructures, limiting access for many students and institutions worldwide. VirtuGhan addresses this gap by enabling on-the-fly satellite tile computation—eliminating the need for precomputed data cubes or costly cloud credits. Motivation & Social Impact ------------------------------- **Our motivation is twofold:** - Democratise Earth Observation technologies by lowering computational barriers. - Strengthen transnational collaboration within CIVIS through open-source innovation and shared expertise. The workshop supports CIVIS hubs dedicated to Climate, Environment, Cities, and Digital Transformation. It serves as a pilot for future annual training initiatives led by successive student cohorts, laying the groundwork for long-term collaboration and shared research. **Participants will gain:** - Practical expertise in cloud-native EO processing. - Direct experience applying satellite data to disaster mapping and environmental monitoring. - Exposure to open-source development practices. - Opportunities to co-develop an international use case. - A certificate of participation. For many, this workshop represents an entry point into the rapidly expanding field of EO, GIS, and digital sustainability—skills in high demand across academia, public institutions, and industry. Practical Information ---------------------- - **Location:** iDEAS:lab, University of Salzburg (Hybrid Format) - **Language:** English **Platforms & Resources:** - Demo: - GitHub: - Python Package: - Video Presentation: **Presented at:** - State of the Map US 2025 - FOSS4G Europe 2025 - AGIT Conference 2025 (published paper) Organised by students from University of Salzburg, Sapienza Università di Roma, and the University of Bucharest, and supported by OpenLab Salzburg, the CIVIS Student Workshop on Earth Observation Sciences demonstrates how open innovation, collaborative learning, and digital equity can redefine access to planetary data—placing powerful geospatial tools directly into the hands of the next generation. **Contact Persons** ### Contact person ![Contact person](https://civis.eu/storage/files/plus_3.png)- Upendra Oli - [Email](mailto:upendra.oli@stud.plus.ac.at) ### Contact person ![Contact person](https://civis.eu/storage/files/plus_3.png)- Kshitij Raj Sharma - [Email](mailto:kshitij.sharma@stud.plus.ac.at) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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