Skeye — Research Areas Overview
Research Areas

Agriculture

Crop Identification

We are researching AI-powered crop identification using satellite imagery, aerial data, and machine learning to classify different crop types across agricultural areas. This work aims to support better monitoring of land use, crop distribution, and agricultural activity over time.

By identifying crops more accurately and consistently, this research can help authorities, farmers, and organisations improve planning, reporting, and decision-making in the agricultural sector.

Aerial view of patchwork agricultural fields in shades of green and brown, divided by tree lines and paths, showing distinct crop parcels and land use.
Aerial imagery of distinct crop parcels the kind of field-level variation our models learn to classify.

Land Use · Urban Planning

Vacant and Derelict Land

We are exploring methods to detect and monitor vacant and derelict land using geospatial data, satellite imagery, and AI-based analysis. This research focuses on identifying unused, abandoned, or underutilised land areas that may require further inspection, rehabilitation, or policy action.

The goal is to provide clearer visibility over land condition and usage, helping support urban planning, environmental management, and sustainable land development.

Aerial view of an urban area with a vacant, overgrown parcel of land outlined in red, surrounded by terraced housing, roads, and parked cars.
A vacant parcel outlined against surrounding housing the kind of underused land this research aims to detect and monitor.

Agronomy · Soil Health

Soil Health & Agronomy

We are researching how satellite imagery, vegetation indices, agronomic data, and soil health information can support better fertilisation planning and crop management. This includes analysing crop health, vegetation patterns, soil conditions, and field variability to better understand where agricultural inputs may be needed and how management practices can improve overall crop productivity and soil performance.

This research aims to support more efficient farming practices, reduce unnecessary fertiliser use, and improve decision-making for healthier and more productive crops.

Aerial view of farmland overlaid with a colour-coded vegetation index heatmap, ranging from red and orange through yellow and green to blue, showing variation in crop health across fields.
A vegetation-index heatmap over fields —\ highlighting variability in crop health that guides where inputs are needed.

Environment · Land Degradation

Desertification

We are investigating the use of satellite imagery and environmental indicators to monitor desertification and land degradation. This research focuses on detecting changes in vegetation cover, soil exposure, and land condition over time.

By identifying early signs of degradation, this work can help support mitigation strategies, environmental monitoring, and long-term land preservation efforts.

Side-by-side satellite comparison of the same region at two points in time: the left image shows dry, bare, brown terrain while the right shows greener vegetation cover and water, illustrating change in land condition.
The same region at two points in time the kind of change in vegetation and soil exposure this research tracks to detect land degradation.