Research
Aerobiologists analyse the variation of bioaerosols in the atmosphere over different locations and time periods. By participating in scientific projects and applying cutting-edge research, researchers contribute to innovations that advance the understanding of airborne allergens. This knowledge enables the provision of accurate and timely information on airborne allergen levels, supporting both public health initiatives and individual well-being.
Ongoing research projects
EO4EU "AI-augmented ecosystem for Earth Observation data accessibility with Extended reality User Interfaces for Service and data exploitation"
An innovation project funded by the European Commission. The project will create an EO4EU platform to facilitate access to and use of Earth observation data for forecasting and other applications for the environment, government and business. EO4EU consists of 16 consortium partners from 11 countries.
The EO4EU platform is available at www.eo4eu.eu. The platform is bringing together existing major sources of Earth observation data such as DestinE, GEOSS, INSPIRE, Copernicus, Galileo, etc. It offers tools and services to help users find and use the Earth data.
We joined the project and are now extending the reach of the PASYFO application. Together with EO4EU, we enrich the PASYFO products with new data, forecasts and timely information relevant to pollen allergy sufferers.
SYLVA "A SYstem for reaL-time obserVation of Aeroallergens"
The aim of SYLVA is to improve the expression, coverage and accessibility of information on bioaerosols in Europe, in particular pollen and fungal spores. SYLVA's technological innovations will be accompanied by the co-development of new infrastructure, dissemination and use methods. Established relationships with stakeholders will ensure the uptake and sustainability of the technology beyond the lifetime of the project.
The objective will be achieved through the development and improvement of several areas:
- Developing state-of-the-art bioaerosol monitoring technologies.
- Expanding the data infrastructure and software availability for bioaerosol monitoring, ensuring open source publication and integration into the European Environmental Observing System.
- Demonstrating SYLVA's innovations in climate, health, agriculture, forestry and environment to key stakeholders, maximising impact and ensuring the sustainability of observations.
- Ensuring the long-term sustainability of bioaerosol technology and infrastructure across Europe.
- CONTACTS
Šiauliai Academy, Vilnius University
P. Višinskio str. 25-115, Šiauliai, Lithuania
pasyfo@sa.vu.lt