Dr. Richard Gloaguen serves as Head of the Exploration Department at the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HZDR), part of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. His work focuses on advancing geospatial technologies and hyperspectral imaging for sustainable resource management. Key areas include mineral exploration, environmental monitoring of mining sites, and AI-driven analysis of geological data. Research interests emphasize integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and robotics for applications in resource technology, including hyperspectral imaging of drill cores, UAV-based geophysical surveys, and recycling stream characterization. He leads projects such as MOSMIN (multiscale mining observation), MULSEDRO (drone-based mineral exploration), and the development of open-source tools like the HYDE hyperspectral denoising package. His recent publications highlight innovations in 3D hyperspectral point cloud segmentation, satellite-based environmental monitoring of mine areas, and benchmark datasets for material classification. He collaborates globally on initiatives like the RAMSES-4-CE project for e-waste sensor networks and the Open Geology Database (OGD) platform. Dr. Gloaguen’s team develops autonomous robotic systems for underground mining mapping and has pioneered methods for real-time hyperspectral data processing during core logging. His work bridges geoscience, engineering, and computer science to address challenges in sustainable resource extraction and recycling.










