Research Areas

Precision Farming

Precision Farming involves integration of machinery system with remote sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and  Global Positioning System (GPS) to increase  yield and profitable agricultural productivity by reducing the negative effects to the environment. The objectives of this program are to provide the facilities and study environment for the students to obtain the theory and practical knowledge that related to the SMART Farming Technology field such as yield mapping, fertilization soil mapping and variable rate technology.

-Soil Mapping System
-Yield Mapping System
-Variable Rate Technology
-Irrigation and Drainage System

Agricultural Robotics

The objective of this program is to provide the students with a circumstantial knowledge about agricultural robotics system, agricultural automation system , vision and sensor system, computerize communication and controlling system and gantry system in a greenhouse.  With the present expanding of technology, agricultural machinery must be integrated with a technology such as vision system, GPS, GPRS and GIS. Through this program, students will complete their knowledge in present technology that being used especially in industrial and can be adapted in agricultural sector.

-Agricultural Automation
-Autonomous System for Tractor
-Automated Gantry System for Agriculture
-Vision System for Crop Care and Yield Prediction

Prof. Ir. Dr. Wan Ishak Wan Ismail

wiwi@eng.upm.edu.my