BuckAI Observatory
The Ohio State University's interdisciplinary center for applied AI in the College of Arts and Sciences — with an initial focus on Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
Our Mission
Earth observation satellites now generate ~100 TB of data per day — spanning, among others, optical, radar, gravity, magnetic, thermal, LiDAR, and microwave sensors. Traditional analyses cannot scale to these volumes or fully exploit multi-modal inputs. Across the natural and mathematical sciences, AI is the frontier technology for turning massive observational archives into discovery.
The BuckAI Observatory catalyzes AI-driven research across the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) at The Ohio State University. While Earth observation is our primary focus, the Observatory welcomes researchers across the natural and mathematical sciences — from astronomy and mathematics to ecology and geography — who are pushing the frontier of AI applied to large scientific datasets. We provide shared GPU infrastructure, professional data engineering support, and a vibrant interdisciplinary community, lowering the barriers for faculty and students to harness modern machine learning in their research.
Research Themes
Six interconnected themes anchor BuckAI's applied AI research program.