Dr. Bahadır Ödevci

Researcher & Project Partner - College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

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Dr. Bahadır Ödevci is a researcher and project partner at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. His academic work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, IoT-based monitoring, and data analytics into animal production systems, with particular emphasis on improving reproductive efficiency, animal welfare, and farm sustainability.

At UAEU, Dr. Ödevci contributes to the Flock Forward project, applying AI-driven image analysis for enhanced reproductive and welfare outcomes in sheep, as well as initiatives that use gamification to increase farmer engagement in positive animal welfare. Through his interdisciplinary expertise, combining computer science and agricultural sciences, he helps advance innovative, academically grounded solutions that bridge smart technologies with the practical challenges of livestock farming in arid and semi-arid environments.