Announcements
6 May 2025
Drones Webinar | Drone Technologies for Wildfire Management: Socio-Economic Assessment, WUI Risk Analysis, and Strategic Planning Tools in TREEADS, 8 May 2025
Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar that delves into the transformative role of drone technology and simulation tools in wildfire prevention and management, as explored within the European TREEADS project. As wildfires become increasingly frequent and devastating, especially in areas where forests and urban environments meet, innovative approaches are urgently needed. This session will present how drones are being used not only for detailed forest mapping and the analysis of socio-economic impacts caused by wildfires, but also for assessing risks in Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) zones—critical hotspots where human lives and infrastructure are most at risk. Moreover, we will explore how simulations and UAVs are shaping the planning and management of strategic areas during wildfire events, offering faster, data-driven responses for emergency services and forest managers. Do not miss this opportunity to discover how technology is advancing the way we understand, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.
Date: 08 May 2025
Time: 02:00 p.m. CEST | 08:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 884 7109 5338
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/Drones-5
Register now for free!
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST/CET (Basel Time) |
Time in EDT |
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Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez |
2:00–2:10 p.m. |
8:00–8:10 a.m. |
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Dr. Diogo Vallim |
2:10–2:30 p.m. |
8:10–8:30 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
2:30–2:35 p.m. |
8:30–8:35 a.m. |
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Mr. Andreas Lefkatis |
2:35–2:55 p.m. |
8:35–08:55 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
2:55–3:00 p.m. |
8:55–9:00 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Diego Gonzalez-Aguilera |
3:00–3:20 p.m. |
9:00–9:20 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
3:20–3:25 p.m. |
9:20–9:25 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez |
3:25–3:35 p.m. |
9:25–9:35 a.m. |
Unable to attend? Feel free to still register, we will inform you when the recording is available.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez, Department of Mining Technology, Topography and Structures, University of León, Spain;
- Dr. Diogo Vallim, Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark;
- Mr. Andreas Lefkatis, ACCELIGENCE, Greece;
- Prof. Dr. Diego Gonzalez-Aguilera, Cartographic and Land Engineering Department, University of Salamanca, Spain.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Drones for Wildfire and Prescribed Fire Science”
Guest Editors: Brian K. Gullett, Johanna Aurell, Pantelis Velanas and Diego González-Aguilera
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025
“Understanding Disasters in a Changing Landscape: Causes, Impacts and Mitigation Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Fotis Maris, Panagiotis Angelidis and George Papaioannou
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025
