CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Advanced Study Institute: Artificial Intelligence for Disaster Management

Overview
The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters present critical challenges to global security. Traditional disaster assessment methods are often slow and resource-intensive, delaying vital response efforts. This Advanced Study Institute (ASI) is a high-level, intensive tutorial course designed to address these challenges by leveraging the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. Over nine days, participants will gain the skills to develop and deploy automated systems for rapid and accurate disaster impact assessment, focusing on building damage and flood detection from satellite and aerial imagery.

Event Details
Dates: November 17 – 25, 2025
Location: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Format: Hybrid (In-person or online via Zoom)
Organizing Committee: Dr. B. Soykan (USA), Prof. S. Nahavandi (Australia), Dr. G. Rabadi (USA), & Dr. S. Sabri (USA)

Event Objectives

• Develop practical skills in building, training, and deploying deep learning models.
• Master end-to-end workflows from data collection to operational deployment.
• Apply advanced techniques using real-world datasets (CNNs, transfer learning).
• Integrate AI solutions into existing disaster management frameworks.
• Establish a professional network for future international collaboration.

Key Themes
Part 1: Building Damage ID

• Fundamentals of Image Classification & CNNs
• Effective Training of Deep Learning Models
• Hands-on Lab: Building a Damage ID CNN

Part 2: Flood Event Detection

• ML Workflows for Geospatial Data
• Using Hardware Acceleration (GPUs)
• Hands-on Lab: Deploying a Flood Detection Model

Who Should Apply?
This course is for pre/post-doctoral scientists, researchers, and experts from NATO member and eligible Partner countries.

Relevant Backgrounds:

• Computer / Data Science
• Disaster Management
• Remote Sensing / Geospatial Science
• Civil / Environmental Engineering

Apply Online
Application Deadline: September 16, 2025
https://forms.gle/qWKp4NixF8ePjCGt5

For More Information: Event website

For inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at: Bulent.Soykan@ucf.edu