Following the election of the Board, we are proud to announce the launch of the first chapter of the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society in Poland!
The launch of the Polish GRSS chapter is a special moment for us. It marks the beginning of a new space for researchers, practitioners and students from all over Poland, where a passion for remote sensing and geospatial analysis meets the exchange of knowledge, inspiration and collaboration at the highest level.
This achievement would not have been possible without the commitment and cooperation of GRSS members in Poland and the support of the international community. Special thanks go to Silvia Liberata Ullo (Europe Liaison for GRSS), Francesco Mauro (GRSS Region 8 Coordinator), Tianlin Wang (GRSS Chapter Coordinator) and Subit Chakrabarti (Director of Global Activities, IEEE GRSS). Their invaluable help and support were the foundation of this success.
On October 25, 2024, the kick-off meeting of the Polish GRSS chapter was held, during which organizational matters were discussed and the chapter officers were elected. The Board began its term on November 1, 2024 and will serve until December 31, 2026. Paweł Netzel, DSc, Associate Professor at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, was elected Chair of the chapter. Prof. Krzysztof Kulpa, DSc, PhD, Eng. holds the position of Vice-Chair, Krystyna Michałowska, PhD, Eng. was elected Treasurer, and Igor Pawelec, MSc Eng. was entrusted with the role of Secretary.
The meeting was attended by 15 people. Thank you all for your support and commitment! We also extend our sincere thanks to the Election Committee, composed of Radosław Jeż, PhD, Eng. and Tomasz Berezowski, PhD, Eng., for the efficient conduct of the election.
This is only the beginning of our activities – we will soon be announcing planned events, workshops and initiatives that will bring together the scientific and technology communities from all over Poland! Please follow our official website and social media to stay up to date!