Fully Funded PhD Position: AI-Based Microplastic Detection

Apply for a fully funded PhD position at Agricultural University Plovdiv to develop AI-based microplastic detection technology using hyperspectral imaging.

A fully funded PhD position is available at the Centre for Cleantech and Biomass Resource Efficiency (CCBRE), Agricultural University Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The project focuses on developing an AI-based technology using hyperspectral imaging (HSI) to detect microplastics in recycled organic fertilizers.

• Development of a novel HSI-AI pipeline for microplastic detection
• Integration of deep learning methods and spectral data processing techniques
• Large-scale dataset creation and validation

Candidates with experience in image processing, machine learning, and big data analysis are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025. Contact: Dr. Hadi Mahdipour

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