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For researchers in the field of Earth observation there is no more stimulating place than Φ-lab. I had assumed this to be the case before arriving, and my experience at the lab confirmed the fact. I am at the beginning of my PhD and my time at Φ-lab has really opened my mind to new research activities. The people I met there have been of enormous value to me and I hope to be able to continue this fantastic collaboration.

Φ-lab is a place where driven and smart people work on cutting-edge research in the Earth observation sector. I had a fruitful two-month stay and will definitely continue the collaboration in the months and years to come. I especially enjoyed learning about the many “AI for Good” projects that are going on at Φ-lab.

I have now visited Φ-lab four times in the past three years, and without exception, I leave each time with a feeling of joy, renewed inspiration, new ideas, a stronger network and new collaborations - a result of the inclusive, agile and fast-paced research environment that the lab facilitates through its team of kind and talented people. I cannot recommend Φ-lab enough as a superb career step in the world of Earth observation research and innovation

Innovative and inspiring solutions, the latest advances in AI for EO and a great team! This is how I see Φ-lab after my three months spent there. During my stay, I was introduced to automated machine learning methods, which then became the core of my analysis. Thanks to my supervisors, I had the opportunity to meet and discuss my research questions with various experts from all over ESRIN.

I spent two wonderful years at Φ-lab in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. Even though I worked remotely for many months, I learned a lot from both the incredibly inspiring environment and my colleagues. I collaborated on many projects from on-board computing applications to analysis, linking epidemiological data to remote sensing. My experience was also enriched by the collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI), who supported my postdoc at Φ-lab, and the ASI colleagues who guided me toward understanding the PRISMA hyperspectral data.

The time I spent at Φ-lab has been extremely valuable. I have encountered an inclusive and dynamic Research and Industrial environment with a lot of state-of-the-art ongoing projects. Thanks to its main asset, people, Φ-lab is exploring the most advanced and disruptive AI applications and connecting Industry, Investors and Academia.

During my time at the Φ-lab, I was immersed in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The team's dedication to exploring new AI and machine learning frontiers was contagious, and I left feeling stimulated and inspired. The lab's partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions provide a valuable platform for innovation. The Φ-lab embodies the spirit of cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and I feel fortunate to have been a part of it.

The time I spent at Φ-lab was extremely inspiring, revealing the vast potential of onboard processing for OroraTech and igniting new ideas for collaborations with ESA. The cutting-edge research and innovative technology left me eager to explore further applications and processing options for our thermal infrared timeseries data. In general, Φ-lab is providing a rich environment for data-driven exploration and collaboration.

My collaboration with Φ-lab has been immensely rewarding, as it offered an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere for both research and industrial collaboration, featuring numerous cutting-edge projects. The people at Φ-lab, its greatest resource, are pioneering revolutionary AI applications and proactively fostering innovation via industrial partnerships and exchanging knowledge across industries, investors, and academia.

My experience at the Φ-lab has been incredibly rewarding. The opportunity to actively engage with experts from different fields, and thus to be able to collaborate in multidisciplinary projects, makes this a particularly professionalizing experience. The multicultural environment creates fertile ground for inclusive and innovative research in AI applications for Earth Observation.

This experience was incredibly rewarding. I had the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with industrial teams and professional researchers, gaining invaluable insights into real-world applications of satellite technology and contributing to significant projects. The supportive environment at Φ-lab made this internship a truly memorable and transformative period in my academic and professional journey.

I truly enjoyed my stay. I received a very warm welcome from the staff and made some friends along the way. Φ-lab has a wonderful energy, where everyone is trying to solve big challenges, and being a part of it was remarkable. They are doing research for the public benefit, and I appreciate that in a research lab.