On February 27, 2025, Desalegn Chala Gelete, a BioDT project partner from the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, will deliver a lunch seminar at the University of Oslo. The session, part of the BioTorsdag series, will explore how Digital Twin (DT) technology is revolutionising knowledge production and decision-making in biodiversity conservation, ecology, and food security.
Digital Twin technology, originally developed for industrial applications, is rapidly gaining traction in life sciences. It enables the creation of digital replicas of real-world systems, allowing researchers to simulate, predict, and optimise environmental processes. This BioTorsdag seminar will introduce attendees to the concept of Biodiversity Digital Twins and demonstrate their potential in fields such as forestry, agriculture, and ecosystem management.
During the session, Desalegn Chala will explain the fundamental principles of Digital Twin technology, provide real-world examples of digital twins in everyday use, highlight applications in ecology and biodiversity conservation, share insights from the BioDT project, particularly its role in addressing food security challenges.
The event will be held at The Science Library, Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus, from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM CET. The lecture will be conducted in English and live-streamed on the Realfagsbiblioteket YouTube channel.
BioDT’s Role
The BioDT project plays a crucial role in advancing Digital Twin technology for biodiversity research. Supported by leading institutions, including the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, BioDT focuses on leveraging high-performance computing, AI, and big data to enhance our understanding of ecosystems.
By participating in events like BioTorsdag, BioDT fosters collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, ensuring that digital twin innovations contribute to sustainable environmental management and decision-making.
This seminar is an excellent opportunity to learn, engage, and discover how Digital Twins are shaping the future of biodiversity research and food security.
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For more details, visit the University of Oslo’s event page.