My secondment at the University of Granada (UGR), as a researcher from Afridat UG, was a rich tapestry of scientific inquiry, knowledge exchange, and cultural immersion. Hosted by Prof. Vanessa and in collaboration with experts like Prof. Rocio and Prof. Javier, I worked on the SUSTAINABLE project, focusing on AI-driven disease modelling and decision support systems (DSS) for precision agriculture. 

The experience enabled me to engage in collaborative research, contribute to academic events, and develop a specialized MOOC Module 9 on Integrated Precision Agriculture Systems, which explored the interplay between AI, DSS, remote sensing, and sustainability frameworks. I participated in workshops, conducted extensive literature reviews, and designed expert questionnaires targeting barriers to Agriculture 4.0, a collaborative effort aimed at publishing a research paper within the project framework. 

Equally enriching were the diverse field visits to the La Mayora CSIC greenhouse project in Malaga, the Centre for Artificial Intelligence at UGR, and olive tasting facilities, all of which deepened my contextual understanding of sustainable agricultural practices in the Mediterranean region. 

I also participated in seminars on geometry, differential equations, and sustainable agriculture, and successfully completed courses like CC4Forest and “Lorca Universe: La Vega,” gaining exposure to interdisciplinary applications in sustainability and data science. 

Beyond academics, living in Granada enriched my cultural lens from gastronomy to historical exploration making the secondment a transformative chapter in my personal and professional journey. I return to Afridat and the broader SUSTAINABLE project ecosystem with sharpened insights, expanded networks, and renewed vigor to drive change in sustainable agriculture through data-driven innovation.