معرفی
Oskars Java serves as Lead Researcher and Gust Lecturer at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Engineering, concurrently directing the Socio-technical Systems Engineering Institute. His work applies simulation modeling to interdisciplinary social challenges with emphasis on sustainability and digital agriculture solutions.
Education
- PhD in Sociotechnical Systems Modelling (2017-2022), Faculty of Engineering, Vidzeme University
- Mg.sc.comp. Professional Master's Degree in Sociotechnical Systems Modelling (2015-2017), Faculty of Engineering, Vidzeme University
- Bc.oec. Professional Bachelor Degree in Tourism Management (2004-2008), Faculty of Social Sciences, Vidzeme University
Research Focus
Java's research integrates system dynamics and hydrological modeling to address environmental restoration challenges, particularly in peatland ecosystems. His work bridges digital agriculture technologies with sustainability practices, utilizing IoT sensor networks, virtual reality visualization, and cultural heritage documentation methodologies. Current projects emphasize climate neutrality decision models and adaptive microclimate management for resilient farming systems.
Publication Trends
His 14 publications (2017-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on bog hydrological modeling (80% of works), with emerging applications in digital agriculture (15%) and cultural heritage technology (5%). Key methodologies include system dynamics simulation (65%), sensor network implementation (25%), and 3D documentation techniques (10%), reflecting strong interdisciplinary collaboration across European research consortia.
Research Leadership
Java coordinates major international projects including Climate Neutrality Decision Models (Latvian Council of Science), H2-SEAS (European Commission), and E3UDRES2 Ent-r-e-novators. His grant portfolio spans 11 projects totaling €4.2M in funding, with primary focus on environmental modeling (45%), digital agriculture (30%), and documentary heritage (25%). He serves on editorial boards for Baltic Journal of Modern Computing and Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability.
Research Infrastructure
As Director of the Socio-technical Systems Engineering Institute, Java leads teams developing hydrological simulation frameworks for bog restoration. The institute operates IoT sensor networks for real-time peatland monitoring and maintains VR visualization labs for ecological modeling, collaborating with Estonian and German research partners on cross-border environmental projects.
