GVSU Blue Nucleus Awarded $43K Grant to Develop AI-Driven Forest Health Monitoring System

Dr. Rahat Ibn Rafiq of GVSU received a $43K grant to expand his drone and AI project to detect oak wilt to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Using edge computing, the team aims for real-time, low-cost monitoring in the field, boosting accuracy and scalability.

May 12, 2025