UTH is a public university located in Thessaly, Greece founded in 1984. UTH is a prominent institution aiming to promote scientific knowledge through teaching and research, and to contribute to the cultural and economic development of the local community, and the society at large. UTH, with 35 Departments, is the third biggest University in Greece. UTH is known for the excellent research performance and outstanding scientific achievements, in accordance with the International standards. UTH works in partnerships with European and overseas institutions to facilitate academic exchanges and research collaborations.

Role in the project

Regarding TERRA, UTH participates with the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, the Intelligent Pervasive Systems (iPRISM) Research Group, and Robotics & Control Systems Lab (RCS). UTH plays an essential role in the project by coordinating and managing its activities while leading the effort to define the project’s requirements, ensuring clear goals and a structured approach. UTH also focuses on analyzing the collected data to predict patterns and detect pollution events. It supports the Greek demonstration, using satellite data and field recordings to identify pollution in rivers and coastal areas.