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ESA Φ-lab is an incredibly inspirational environment and a collective of great researchers aiming to solve a wide range of real-world problems. It also stands in a unique midpoint between academia and theoretical research on the one hand, and industry and applied solutions on the other. Finally, the community of people orbiting Φ-lab, in positions ranging from interns and visiting academics to fellows and visiting professors, is very welcoming and supportive

Vit Ruzicka, visiting researcher from University of Oxford

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

Francesco Mauro, former Unisannio Master student

Φ-lab is a place where driven and smart people work on cutting edge research in the Earth observation space. 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.

Kai Jeggle, ETH Zurich Visiting Researcher

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

Andreas Stokholm, DTU Technical University of Denmark Visiting Researcher

Innovative and inspiring solutions, the latest advances in AI for EO data 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.

Daniel Paluba, Visiting Researcher, PhD candidate at Charles University in Prague

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.

Dario Spiller, SIA Scuola di Ingegneria Aerospaziale (Sapienza University) Visiting Researcher

The time In spent at the 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 Accademia.

Federico Ricciuti, Tre Altamira Visiting Researcher

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.

Gianluca Murdaca, Tre Altamira Visiting Researcher

The time I spent at the Φ-lab was extremely inspiring, revealing the vast potential of on-board processing for OroraTech and igniting new ideas for collaboration 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, the Φ-lab is providing a rich environment for data-driven exploration and collaboration.

Julia Gottfriedsen, Ororatech Visiting Researcher