Martin Mokros
@mokros.bsky.social
Transforming trees into point clouds.
Lecturer in Earth Observation at UCL, specializing in remote sensing, 3D forestry, python and spatial data science.
Chair of 3Dforecotech.
UCL Profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/94679-martin-mokros
Lecturer in Earth Observation at UCL, specializing in remote sensing, 3D forestry, python and spatial data science.
Chair of 3Dforecotech.
UCL Profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/94679-martin-mokros
Reposted by Martin Mokros
Nice contribution! - we used the livox for change detection in another environmental setting and found them to be similarly useful agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
An Evaluation of Low‐Cost Terrestrial Lidar Sensors for Assessing Hydrogeomorphic Change
Fixed monitoring platforms using small form lidar sensors offer insight into hydrogeomorphic processes at user defined temporal resolution Change detection products are within 2–4 cm of those pro...
agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Nice contribution! - we used the livox for change detection in another environmental setting and found them to be similarly useful agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Terrestrial laser scanning is too expensive? Not any more. @mokros.bsky.social and team have built one for €2k and all the specifications are all open-source papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... @3dforecotech.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Terrestrial laser scanning is too expensive? Not any more. @mokros.bsky.social and team have built one for €2k and all the specifications are all open-source papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... @3dforecotech.bsky.social
🌲 What if a terrestrial laser scanner cost ~€2k, and still delivered reliable forest data?
We built one. And it works.
→ DBH accuracy ~1.5 cm
→ Tree height ~1 m
→ Open hardware + open software
Accessible 3D forest monitoring
Wherever you are, get in touch 🌍
Preprint: bit.ly/3HneatY
#LiDAR
We built one. And it works.
→ DBH accuracy ~1.5 cm
→ Tree height ~1 m
→ Open hardware + open software
Accessible 3D forest monitoring
Wherever you are, get in touch 🌍
Preprint: bit.ly/3HneatY
#LiDAR
August 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🌲 What if a terrestrial laser scanner cost ~€2k, and still delivered reliable forest data?
We built one. And it works.
→ DBH accuracy ~1.5 cm
→ Tree height ~1 m
→ Open hardware + open software
Accessible 3D forest monitoring
Wherever you are, get in touch 🌍
Preprint: bit.ly/3HneatY
#LiDAR
We built one. And it works.
→ DBH accuracy ~1.5 cm
→ Tree height ~1 m
→ Open hardware + open software
Accessible 3D forest monitoring
Wherever you are, get in touch 🌍
Preprint: bit.ly/3HneatY
#LiDAR
The Final Conference of 3DForEcoTech COST Action has come to an end.
We shared cutting-edge work in ground-based LiDAR, formed lasting collaborations, and, above all, created a truly open and friendly environment.
Reflection & what’s next: www.linkedin.com/posts/martin...
#3DForEcoTech #LiDAR
We shared cutting-edge work in ground-based LiDAR, formed lasting collaborations, and, above all, created a truly open and friendly environment.
Reflection & what’s next: www.linkedin.com/posts/martin...
#3DForEcoTech #LiDAR
🎉 The Final Conference of 3DForEcoTech COST Action is now behind us — and what an inspiring journey it has been! | Martin Mokros
🎉 The Final Conference of 3DForEcoTech COST Action is now behind us — and what an inspiring journey it has been!
Over three days, we witnessed exceptional talks from colleagues working ground-based L...
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July 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Final Conference of 3DForEcoTech COST Action has come to an end.
We shared cutting-edge work in ground-based LiDAR, formed lasting collaborations, and, above all, created a truly open and friendly environment.
Reflection & what’s next: www.linkedin.com/posts/martin...
#3DForEcoTech #LiDAR
We shared cutting-edge work in ground-based LiDAR, formed lasting collaborations, and, above all, created a truly open and friendly environment.
Reflection & what’s next: www.linkedin.com/posts/martin...
#3DForEcoTech #LiDAR
🥳 Second day of 3DForEcoTech Final Conference!
@emilyrlines.bsky.social will have her Keynote on AI-enabled forest ecology in 3D - progress and challenges.
@kimcalders.bsky.social will have his Keynote on Virtual forests for understanding forest disturbances and recovery from space.
And more👇
@emilyrlines.bsky.social will have her Keynote on AI-enabled forest ecology in 3D - progress and challenges.
@kimcalders.bsky.social will have his Keynote on Virtual forests for understanding forest disturbances and recovery from space.
And more👇
📢 Join us virtually for the 3DForEcoTech Final Conference!
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
Final detailed program - 3DForEcoTech Final Meeting
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July 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🥳 Second day of 3DForEcoTech Final Conference!
@emilyrlines.bsky.social will have her Keynote on AI-enabled forest ecology in 3D - progress and challenges.
@kimcalders.bsky.social will have his Keynote on Virtual forests for understanding forest disturbances and recovery from space.
And more👇
@emilyrlines.bsky.social will have her Keynote on AI-enabled forest ecology in 3D - progress and challenges.
@kimcalders.bsky.social will have his Keynote on Virtual forests for understanding forest disturbances and recovery from space.
And more👇
We are on!
@daniel-kuken.bsky.social is kicking it off with his keynote on Ground-Based Laser Scanning in National Forest Inventories!
You can still join us virtually 👇
@daniel-kuken.bsky.social is kicking it off with his keynote on Ground-Based Laser Scanning in National Forest Inventories!
You can still join us virtually 👇
July 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We are on!
@daniel-kuken.bsky.social is kicking it off with his keynote on Ground-Based Laser Scanning in National Forest Inventories!
You can still join us virtually 👇
@daniel-kuken.bsky.social is kicking it off with his keynote on Ground-Based Laser Scanning in National Forest Inventories!
You can still join us virtually 👇
📢 Join us virtually for the 3DForEcoTech Final Conference!
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
Final detailed program - 3DForEcoTech Final Meeting
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 Join us virtually for the 3DForEcoTech Final Conference!
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
🗓️ July 2–4, 2025
🌲 Proximal sensing in forestry & ecology
🖥️ Open online – everyone welcome!
📄 Program: bit.ly/3TMTOfZ
📝 Register: forms.gle/HfR7rfstt7W6...
💬 Feel free to share and join us!
#3DForEcoTech #Forestry #RemoteSensing #COSTAction
Heading to #EGU25?
Join our Townhall Meeting (TM16) on forest ecosystem related COST Actions!
Discover how to connect, collaborate, or leverage research results.
Monday, 19:00, Room G2, Vienna. Programme: bit.ly/3En3n1o
More info: bit.ly/3GkeKro
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
#Forest #COSTActions
Join our Townhall Meeting (TM16) on forest ecosystem related COST Actions!
Discover how to connect, collaborate, or leverage research results.
Monday, 19:00, Room G2, Vienna. Programme: bit.ly/3En3n1o
More info: bit.ly/3GkeKro
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
#Forest #COSTActions
Townhall meeting (TM16): Forest ecosystem-related international networks under COST Actions
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April 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Heading to #EGU25?
Join our Townhall Meeting (TM16) on forest ecosystem related COST Actions!
Discover how to connect, collaborate, or leverage research results.
Monday, 19:00, Room G2, Vienna. Programme: bit.ly/3En3n1o
More info: bit.ly/3GkeKro
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
#Forest #COSTActions
Join our Townhall Meeting (TM16) on forest ecosystem related COST Actions!
Discover how to connect, collaborate, or leverage research results.
Monday, 19:00, Room G2, Vienna. Programme: bit.ly/3En3n1o
More info: bit.ly/3GkeKro
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
#Forest #COSTActions
Reposted by Martin Mokros
Only a week left to apply for our Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems in Oxford from 4-8 August. All costs of EU-based participants will be fully covered.
Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems 2025 – 3DForEcoTech – COST Action CA20118
3dforecotech.eu
April 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Only a week left to apply for our Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems in Oxford from 4-8 August. All costs of EU-based participants will be fully covered.
Reposted by Martin Mokros
📢 Call for Participants!
3rd Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems
💰 No registration fee + full expenses covered!
Organized by four COST Actions
📍 Where: Oxford University & Wytham Woods
📅 When: 4–8 August 2025
📝 More here: bit.ly/3FWRvDp
#SummerSchool #Forest #COSTActions
3rd Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems
💰 No registration fee + full expenses covered!
Organized by four COST Actions
📍 Where: Oxford University & Wytham Woods
📅 When: 4–8 August 2025
📝 More here: bit.ly/3FWRvDp
#SummerSchool #Forest #COSTActions
March 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
📢 Call for Participants!
3rd Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems
💰 No registration fee + full expenses covered!
Organized by four COST Actions
📍 Where: Oxford University & Wytham Woods
📅 When: 4–8 August 2025
📝 More here: bit.ly/3FWRvDp
#SummerSchool #Forest #COSTActions
3rd Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forest Ecosystems
💰 No registration fee + full expenses covered!
Organized by four COST Actions
📍 Where: Oxford University & Wytham Woods
📅 When: 4–8 August 2025
📝 More here: bit.ly/3FWRvDp
#SummerSchool #Forest #COSTActions
Reposted by Martin Mokros
📖Published📖
Addressing the need for improved tree species classification, Puliti et al. present the FOR-species20K dataset, a large, diverse, individual tree point cloud DL-ready benchmark dataset for platform and sensor agnostic tree species classification tasks 🌳 🌎 🧪
https://buff.ly/4hI7P8F
Addressing the need for improved tree species classification, Puliti et al. present the FOR-species20K dataset, a large, diverse, individual tree point cloud DL-ready benchmark dataset for platform and sensor agnostic tree species classification tasks 🌳 🌎 🧪
https://buff.ly/4hI7P8F
February 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
📖Published📖
Addressing the need for improved tree species classification, Puliti et al. present the FOR-species20K dataset, a large, diverse, individual tree point cloud DL-ready benchmark dataset for platform and sensor agnostic tree species classification tasks 🌳 🌎 🧪
https://buff.ly/4hI7P8F
Addressing the need for improved tree species classification, Puliti et al. present the FOR-species20K dataset, a large, diverse, individual tree point cloud DL-ready benchmark dataset for platform and sensor agnostic tree species classification tasks 🌳 🌎 🧪
https://buff.ly/4hI7P8F
PhD opportunity!
We are seeking a candidate who will focus on tree species diversity mapping through proximal sensing and multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks.
More in for about the project is here: bit.ly/42hWJ5T
Myself and Peter Bentley as supervisors. Profiles
bit.ly/4g11VhY
bit.ly/3E8ThjW
We are seeking a candidate who will focus on tree species diversity mapping through proximal sensing and multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks.
More in for about the project is here: bit.ly/42hWJ5T
Myself and Peter Bentley as supervisors. Profiles
bit.ly/4g11VhY
bit.ly/3E8ThjW
Tree Species Diversity Mapping through Proximal Sensing and Multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Tree Species Diversity Mapping through Proximal Sensing and Multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
PhD opportunity!
We are seeking a candidate who will focus on tree species diversity mapping through proximal sensing and multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks.
More in for about the project is here: bit.ly/42hWJ5T
Myself and Peter Bentley as supervisors. Profiles
bit.ly/4g11VhY
bit.ly/3E8ThjW
We are seeking a candidate who will focus on tree species diversity mapping through proximal sensing and multi-view Convolutional Neural Networks.
More in for about the project is here: bit.ly/42hWJ5T
Myself and Peter Bentley as supervisors. Profiles
bit.ly/4g11VhY
bit.ly/3E8ThjW
Reposted by Martin Mokros
🚨Our new review paper "Better, not just more: Data-centric ML for Earth Observation" 🌐🤖🛰️🔍 is out in GRSM. Shifting the focus from models to data offers new possibilities to improve accuracy, generalization, and real-world impact: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/107...
Arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2312.05327
Arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2312.05327
November 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
🚨Our new review paper "Better, not just more: Data-centric ML for Earth Observation" 🌐🤖🛰️🔍 is out in GRSM. Shifting the focus from models to data offers new possibilities to improve accuracy, generalization, and real-world impact: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/107...
Arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2312.05327
Arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2312.05327
Reposted by Martin Mokros
A 3-month position is available through @3dforecotech.bsky.social to prepare aerial RGB imagery for deep-learning approaches to tree detection and identification. Would suit someone looking for a bridge between MSc/PhD/PD positions. 3dforecotech.eu/activities/s...
STSM Position | WG2 and WP5 – 3DForEcoTech – COST Action CA20118
3dforecotech.eu
December 20, 2024 at 11:12 AM
A 3-month position is available through @3dforecotech.bsky.social to prepare aerial RGB imagery for deep-learning approaches to tree detection and identification. Would suit someone looking for a bridge between MSc/PhD/PD positions. 3dforecotech.eu/activities/s...
Reposted by Martin Mokros
🚨We are recruiting one or more new Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Biological Sciences (broadly defined, including ecology & global change) here in Bristol @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
Apply and spread the word - Bristol is a wonderful place to live and work! Feel free to get in touch with questions.
Apply and spread the word - Bristol is a wonderful place to live and work! Feel free to get in touch with questions.
December 17, 2024 at 2:25 PM
🚨We are recruiting one or more new Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Biological Sciences (broadly defined, including ecology & global change) here in Bristol @bristolbiosci.bsky.social
Apply and spread the word - Bristol is a wonderful place to live and work! Feel free to get in touch with questions.
Apply and spread the word - Bristol is a wonderful place to live and work! Feel free to get in touch with questions.
Reposted by Martin Mokros
🚨 PhD Opportunity
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
December 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM
🚨 PhD Opportunity
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
🚨 PhD Opportunity
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
December 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM
🚨 PhD Opportunity
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
Shape the future of precision forestry!
Join an exciting project integrating mobile laser scanning & AI to revolutionise forest management.
@UCL + @qmul.ac.uk + @Forest_Research
Within
@treesdla.bsky.social
Apply now! 🌳👉 bit.ly/41rmoc6
#lidar #Forestry #AI
For those unaware, the 3DForEcoTech COST Action is on @bsky.app.
Many exciting things are coming regarding summer schools, short-term scientific missions, data calls and many other thrilling stuff.
Follow us here:
bsky.app/profile/3dfo...
#lidar #forest #proximalsensing
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
Many exciting things are coming regarding summer schools, short-term scientific missions, data calls and many other thrilling stuff.
Follow us here:
bsky.app/profile/3dfo...
#lidar #forest #proximalsensing
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
bsky.app
December 3, 2024 at 7:53 AM
For those unaware, the 3DForEcoTech COST Action is on @bsky.app.
Many exciting things are coming regarding summer schools, short-term scientific missions, data calls and many other thrilling stuff.
Follow us here:
bsky.app/profile/3dfo...
#lidar #forest #proximalsensing
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
Many exciting things are coming regarding summer schools, short-term scientific missions, data calls and many other thrilling stuff.
Follow us here:
bsky.app/profile/3dfo...
#lidar #forest #proximalsensing
@3dforecotech.bsky.social
Reposted by Martin Mokros
Just spotted this seminar tomorrow (3 Dec) by the awesome Paloma Ruiz Benito on "Forest dynamics under global change: temporal perspectives with observational approaches". Register here zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Just spotted this seminar tomorrow (3 Dec) by the awesome Paloma Ruiz Benito on "Forest dynamics under global change: temporal perspectives with observational approaches". Register here zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It’s December 1st, and we’re giving kids advent calendars, plus a board game each Sunday until Christmas. My 10-year-old daughter wrote me a letter as Santa. We moved to the UK last year—it’s been tough, and I struggle at times. I’ll use her letter as my mantra in hard times.
Not crying, you are!
Not crying, you are!
December 1, 2024 at 3:16 PM
It’s December 1st, and we’re giving kids advent calendars, plus a board game each Sunday until Christmas. My 10-year-old daughter wrote me a letter as Santa. We moved to the UK last year—it’s been tough, and I struggle at times. I’ll use her letter as my mantra in hard times.
Not crying, you are!
Not crying, you are!
Reposted by Martin Mokros
I created this stater pack with women in ecology and evolution.
If you want to be added you can comment or DM me, but also please suggest the names of those I am missing 🧪🌎🌐
go.bsky.app/8jFH7cS
If you want to be added you can comment or DM me, but also please suggest the names of those I am missing 🧪🌎🌐
go.bsky.app/8jFH7cS
November 30, 2024 at 10:51 PM
I created this stater pack with women in ecology and evolution.
If you want to be added you can comment or DM me, but also please suggest the names of those I am missing 🧪🌎🌐
go.bsky.app/8jFH7cS
If you want to be added you can comment or DM me, but also please suggest the names of those I am missing 🧪🌎🌐
go.bsky.app/8jFH7cS
Reposted by Martin Mokros
Hurricanes cause tremendous damage to forests, whether natural or plantations, but we know very little about what actually happens to trees during high winds (for obvious reasons). In our latest work we have the answer... 🧵👇🧪🌏 1/12
November 29, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Hurricanes cause tremendous damage to forests, whether natural or plantations, but we know very little about what actually happens to trees during high winds (for obvious reasons). In our latest work we have the answer... 🧵👇🧪🌏 1/12
Starter pack for proximal forest sensing scientists!
Goal: a diverse list of scientists using close-range tech in forests for whatever scientific reasons (:
Seeking balance in gender, geography, seniority and application.
Please come forward or share it with your colleagues.
go.bsky.app/SvNVBfb
Goal: a diverse list of scientists using close-range tech in forests for whatever scientific reasons (:
Seeking balance in gender, geography, seniority and application.
Please come forward or share it with your colleagues.
go.bsky.app/SvNVBfb
November 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Starter pack for proximal forest sensing scientists!
Goal: a diverse list of scientists using close-range tech in forests for whatever scientific reasons (:
Seeking balance in gender, geography, seniority and application.
Please come forward or share it with your colleagues.
go.bsky.app/SvNVBfb
Goal: a diverse list of scientists using close-range tech in forests for whatever scientific reasons (:
Seeking balance in gender, geography, seniority and application.
Please come forward or share it with your colleagues.
go.bsky.app/SvNVBfb