Peter Surový

Peter Surový is an Associate Professor at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), where he serves in the Department of Forest Management and Forest Conservation within the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology. He also holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the Academic Senate Dean's Board of the Faculty of Law at CZU, demonstrating his cross-disciplinary engagement within the university.

Dr. Surový's research focuses on the application of advanced remote sensing technologies in forest management and conservation. His work spans multiple areas including:

• Utilization of satellite imagery and UAV/drone technology for forest health monitoring
• Bark beetle detection and forest disturbance assessment
• Forest fire risk modeling and assessment
• Drought impact analysis on forest ecosystems
• Development of innovative methods for forest inventory and mensuration

His recent publications highlight a strong emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence with remote sensing data to address pressing forest management challenges. Dr. Surový has been particularly active in developing early warning systems for forest disturbances and creating practical tools that can be implemented by forest managers. His research often involves international collaborations, with projects extending to tropical forests in Ghana and Angola, demonstrating the global relevance of his work.

Dr. Surový has been involved in several significant research projects including:

• "Mapping of forest health status, tree species, and forest risks using innovative ICT data and approaches" (TA0 2021-2024)
• "Monitoring the status and development of bark beetle-damaged stands after the bark beetle calamity" (MZE 2021-2023)
• "Frameworks and possibilities of forestry adaptation measures and strategies related to climate change" (EHP 2015-2016)

His methodological contributions include certified methodologies for UAV-based forest monitoring and damage assessment, which have been adopted by forest enterprises in the Czech Republic. Dr. Surový's work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical forest management applications, making significant contributions to sustainable forestry practices.