Artur Zolich

Artur Zolich is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, within the Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering. With 14 years of interdisciplinary experience in unmanned systems R&D, he specializes in developing robotic solutions (TRL3-7) for environmental and industrial applications.

Research Focus:
His work bridges robotics, environmental science, and embedded systems, with emphasis on:

• Unmanned vehicles (aerial/surface) for marine monitoring
• Hyperspectral imaging for microplastics detection
• Arctic light climate analysis using autonomous sensors
• Robotic telecommunication infrastructure for emergency response

Publication Trends:
Recent articles (2021-2024) demonstrate strong focus on field-deployable robotic systems for environmental challenges. Dominant themes include autonomous vehicles for water quality assessment (37%), microplastics research (27%), Arctic environmental monitoring (18%), and emergency communication systems (9%). Technological emphasis includes hyperspectral imaging (40%), UAV/USV platforms (35%), and sensor network integration (25%).

Scientific Contributions:
Key instrumentation developments include the Portable Catamaran Drone for microplastics sampling, all-sky camera systems for Arctic irradiance studies, and on-water radiometry robots for satellite validation. His work frequently involves international collaborations across Europe and the Arctic region.