Adrian Przybysz, a graduate of Collegium Da Vinci, achieved spectacular success by securing second place in the prestigious EY Open Science Data Challenge 2024! Collaborating with an international team, Adrian participated in the competition, which brought together over 11,000 participants from around the world, all focused on solving real-world problems related to coastal resilience and climate change.

The first stage of the competition involved developing an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model to analyze satellite images and identify buildings damaged or undamaged by climate-related disasters such as tropical storms. This model played a crucial role for local communities, enabling assessments of the scale of destruction and aiding in planning recovery efforts.

In the second stage, teams were tasked with creating a comprehensive business plan showcasing how the developed solution could be implemented by local authorities and organizations. The team concentrated on applications that included not only infrastructure damage assessments but also forecasting the risks of future storms and their socio-economic impacts.

The team’s project was presented at the IEEE IGARSS 2024 international conference in Athens, where it was recognized as one of the world’s best solutions. This remarkable experience demonstrated that modern technologies could play a key role in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Adrian Przybysz and his team plan to continue working on implementing their innovative solution, which has the potential to bring about significant global change.

We warmly congratulate Adrian and wish him further success!