Anne COMBAUD

Dr. Anne COMBAUD is an Associate Professor in Geography at the School of Agronomy and Agro-Industry Engineering, specializing in rural territorial dynamics and agricultural innovation systems. She leads the 'Agronomy and Agro-industry engineering' training program and focuses on integrating advanced technologies like GIS into agricultural education and practice.

Her research bridges geography and agronomy, addressing topics such as precision agriculture adoption, AgTech education strategies, and the spatial organization of agricultural innovation networks. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives like the Erasmus+ program on localized AgTech training and studies on agricultural FabLabs.

• Education: PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Burgundy (2008), CNRS affiliation
• Expertise: GIS applications, rural sustainability, pedagogy in agricultural education

Publications highlight her work on stakeholder interactions in agritech clusters, robotic innovation by students, and vineyard erosion patterns. She is a member of the PICAR-T research unit and actively contributes to global agricultural education standards aligned with SDG4.