Strengthening of the Italian Research Infrastructure for Metrology and Open Access Data in support to the Agrifood
Sensing and measurement for agri-food quality: meeting in 2024 in Florence with the IEEE METROIND4.0&IOT
Food safety and quality are crucial issues for human nutrition and health. Driven by regulations and increased public awareness, stakeholders in the agri-food sector are intensifying efforts to produce safe and high-quality foods while addressing the challenge of monitoring the quality of the transformation process. In this context, the development of techniques and methods for quality control is gaining fundamental importance, aiming to combat food fraud and simultaneously maximize productivity.
A significant contribution in this regard can come from the adoption of tools, measurements, and methods for food analysis, ensuring that products meet high standards and quality requirements. This, in turn, ensures greater customer satisfaction and overall confidence in food safety. All of these topics will be discussed at the IEEE METROIND4.0&IOT congress (https://www.metroind40iot.org), an international event dedicated to sensing, scheduled to take place in Florence from May 29 to 31, 2024.
The special session proposed by the University of Parma
All these themes, concerning the agri-food sector, are among the key objectives of the PNRR METROFOOD-IT project, which aims to strengthen the Italian research infrastructure for metrology and open access to data to support all stakeholders.
One of the Consortium's partners, the University of Parma, through the Department of Engineering and Architecture's Unit of Computer Engineering and Electronic Sensors (UNIPR2), will participate in the Florence event by coordinating a special session (https://www.metroind40iot.org/special-session-11 ). This session specifically focuses on food sensors, measurements, and analysis methods, with the goal of discussing the state of the art on a crucial topic for food quality.
Interested researchers will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the special session. The main themes will include:
Measurement techniques
IoT sensors for agri-food applications, even in contexts of immediate need
Electronic tongues/noses
Artificial intelligence in Instrumentation and Measurement for the agri-food sector.
"The special session proposed within the IEEE METROIND4.0&IOT provides an opportunity for researchers working on the topic to engage in a dialogue, exchanging ideas and solutions. For this reason, we expect numerous contributions, which will be discussed in Florence from May 29 to 31, 2024," stated Professor Ilaria De Munari, Head of the Unit of Computer Engineering and Electronic Sensors (UNIPR2) at the Department of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Parma.