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Jef CAERS received both an MSc (’93) in mining engineering / geophysics and a PhD (’97) in mining engineering from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Currently, he is Professor of Earth and Planetary at Stanford University, California, USA. Jef Caers’ research interests are data science, artificial intelligence and decision making under uncertainty in developing the critical mineral supply required to transition to 100% renewable energy. Jef Caers is the founder of the Mineral-X, a community building effort to strengthen stewardship for a prosperous future for all, powered by Earth’s minerals. Jef Caers has published in a diverse range of journals covering Mathematics, Statistics, Earth Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science. Jef Caers authored five books on data science & decision making for natural resources. He was awarded the Krumbein Medal of the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences for his career achievement.

Graduating as a Mineral Processing Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Tirana in 1991, Dr. Ledi MOISIU has since built an impressive portfolio of achievements. Her journey continued with further education in Italy and Greece, culminating in a Doctor of Science degree. With over two decades of experience in GIS technologies and remote sensing, Dr. Moisiu has been at the forefront of digital mapping and the innovative application of geological data. Her work has not only supported but also propelled advancements in the mining of raw materials, emphasizing the importance of digitalization. As a part-time lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Tirana since 2019, Dr. Moisiu has shared her knowledge and experience with the next generation of geologists and engineers. Her role in various EU-funded geoscience projects and her position on the Executive Committee of Progeo highlight her influence and commitment to the field. Dr. Moisiu’s recent appointment as the Director of the Regional Innovation Center for Mineral Raw Materials is a recognition of her contributions to mining and geosciences. Her organizational prowess and active participation in national events further underscore her multifaceted skill set. Dr. Moisiu’s story is one of continuous growth and contribution, inspiring many in the geosciences community. Her numerous publications serve as a valuable resource for professionals and students alike, ensuring her legacy will influence the field for years to come.

Eric PIRARD is full professor at University of Liege and leads, within GeMMe, a team dedicated to ‘Georesources and Geological Imaging’. With a background in mineral resources engineering, his interest for remote sensing dates back to the late 90s and the pioneering use of Landsat and ASTER multispectral images for geological exploration. Since then he collaborated to several projects at both national (Liege Space Centre; AfricaMuseum; Geological Survey of Belgium; …) and international level (UTO (Bolivia); ITC (NL); …). The GeMMe lab is a member of EARSEL and an active partner in several consortia such as EITRawMaterials, ETP-SMR, etc. Research interests include hyperspectral classification for geological mapping, applied radar interferometry for land subsidence and volcanic processes, environmental monitoring and acid mine drainage mitigation, mathematical morphology, stereology and teaching of advanced imaging to geoscientists.

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