On-campus
Hands-on Novel Sensing Technologies and Chemometrics
Ready to join us on a journey to revolutionise the world of postharvest technology? Our course on novel sensing technology and chemometrics is the perfect opportunity to learn how to detect and measure physical phenomena in fresh horticultural products, providing more detailed insights into their properties. By following this course, you can make further steps in using new sensing and chemometrics approaches for quality measurements and assessment of fresh horticultural products and make a real impact in reducing food waste.
You will learn about the latest advancements in non-destructive sensing technologies. Next to that, in hands-on labs you will practice with these modern devices and tools. Join us and gain valuable knowledge and skills in this exciting field.
Registration is not open for this course. You can already show your interest for our next edition with preliminary dates 29 & 30 September 2025 and 1 October 2025.
The information on the webpage refers to the 2024 edition.
The course content development has received funds from the DIP4Agri - Deep Tech Innovation Programme for Agrifood.
Target audience
Are you a technical professional in the fresh produce supply chain? Are you involved in quality assurance, safety, logistics, research, or related activities? This course might be relevant for you.
Our focus on (postharvest) quality will equip you with the skills you need to excel in your field. We welcome leaners from breeding, production, trade, retail, tech developers and equipment builders with a focus on smart sensors and data analytics for (postharvest) quality.
No prior knowledge of the course topics is required. Participants are required to bring their own laptop.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles behind different sensing technologies and chemometrics modelling approaches for analysing physicochemical properties of fresh produce.
- Gained hands-on experience and can start applying new sensing and chemometric approaches in your own business
- Understand the working principles of various sensing technologies and chemometric modelling approaches for analyzing physicochemical properties of fresh produce
Programme
This course design ensures a balance between theory, hands-on skills, and data-driven insights, preparing you to tackle and explore real-world challenges:
- Capabilities and applications of current and future sensing approaches for assessment of fresh horticultural products (fruit, vegetables, flowers and potted plants)
- Where and how the different sensing approaches can be used
- The novel chemometric modelling approaches to make meaning to sensor data
- Handling different sensors for routine use
Certification
After attending this course a certificate is issued.
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Sensing technology is like having superpower eyes to make better-informed decisions in the fresh supply chain.