MARCOS ARZA GARCIA

Marcos Arza Garcia is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Agroforestry Engineering under the Higher Technical School of Engineering. His primary research focuses on geomatics, remote sensing, and sustainable agricultural applications using UAVs (drones). He holds a Doctorate from USC, awarded in 2021 for his thesis on 'Remote sensing with UAVs in the agroforestry and agroindustry: key applications in biomass, plantation survival, and energy efficiency of wineries.'

His academic affiliations include membership in the Strategic Grouping in Sustainable Management and Production of Bioresources (BioReDes) and the CIGEO Group (Integrated Civil Engineering and Geomatics Group). His work integrates advanced technologies like photogrammetry, digital image correlation (DIC), and multispectral imaging to address challenges in civil engineering, soil mechanics, and precision agriculture.

Key research interests include UAV-based monitoring of biomass and vegetation health, structural stability assessment of coastal infrastructure, and innovative teaching methods for geomatics. His publications emphasize applications in sustainable agriculture, civil engineering, and geospatial education, leveraging tools like 2D/3D-DIC and NDVI analysis.

His research trends reveal a focus on bridging technology and sustainability, with recent work addressing drone applications for infrastructure assessment, soil mechanics testing, and inclusive educational initiatives for photogrammetry. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to geomatics education and field innovations highlight his impactful academic engagement.

He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to educational outreach through projects like the 'D3mobile Metrology World League,' training secondary students in smartphone-based photogrammetry. His email contact is m.arza@usc.es.