IDAAS

IDAAS

Using data, science, and innovation to advance agriculture’s future.

The people powering IDAAS. Explore the experts connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges.

IDAAS faculty and partners

The people powering IDAAS. Explore the experts connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges.

IDAAS faculty and partners

IDAAS is a hub and catalyst to build community efforts and data-driven collaboration to enhance long-term productivity and profitability across the agricultural value chain. IDAAS works on connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges using: 

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Advanced data analytics

By using devices for data collection and analysis, we are making agriculture more efficient and sustainable. From automation and data management to UAVs for remote sensing, you'll explore cutting-edge technologies improving various agricultural sectors. Whether you are into animal agriculture or crop management, there's something for everyone passionate about innovation in farming. 

4,000+

participants in events

120+

staff and faculty affiliates

1,165

K-12 students taught 

4,000+

participants in events

120+

staff and faculty affiliates

1,165

K-12 students taught 

Resources, Education and more

Educational Opportunities

The College of Agriculture offers multiple opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain knowledge and skills in data science and digital agriculture.

Education Programs

Digital Agriculture Resources toolbox

We have compiled a list of more than 30 spreadsheets on topics of field crops, fertilizer recommendations, economics, data management, animal agriculture, and more.

DAR toolbox

Institutes and Centers

In addition to IDAAS, Purdue has several research centers and institutes with complementary efforts in research, outreach, and educational programs. For the list, see the full list.

Related Institutes and Centers

Research and Innovation

As big data continues to redefine processes and possibilities in agriculture, Purdue University helps lead the way through innovative, interdisciplinary research.

Research Home

International Outreach

International Outreach focuses on building global connections, fostering collaboration, and promoting impact initiatives in science, technology, and innovation.

Research Home

Extension outreach

Through Extension, faculty, partnerships, and other digital agriculture advocates, the impact of digital agriculture will grow as new ideas and opportunities spread.

Research Home

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Contact and Engagement

Contact Us

digitalag@purdue.edu

Dennis Buckmaster
Director for IDAAS
Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Ignacio Ciampitti
Co-Director for IDAAS 
Professor, Agronomy

Bill Bogan
Managing Director for IDAAS 

Melinda Smith
Project Manager for IDAAS

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