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Marlowe Edgar C. Burce

Burce, Marlowe Edgar C.

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mecburce@usc.edu.ph

Degrees

B.S. Computer Engineering, University of San Carlos, 1994
M.S. Information Technology, University of San Carlos, 2005
M.S. Biosystems Sustainability, Hokkaido University, 2009
Ph.D. Biosystems Sustainability, Hokkaido University, 2012

Research Interests:

Field robotics, remote sensing, management information system, logic controllers, embedded systems, machine/deep learning (ML/DL)

List of publications:

  1. Maja, J.M.; Polak, M.; Burce, M.E.; Barnes, E.. CHAP: Cotton-Harvesting Autonomous Platform. Agriengineering. 2021, https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3020013.
  2. Japitana, M.V.; Demetillo, A.T.; Taboada, E.B.; Ye, C.S.; Burce, M.E.C.. A geoinformatics-based modeling and mapping techniques for an integrated surface water quality monitoring and assessment. 40th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing Acrs 2019 Progress of Remote Sensing Technology for Smart Future. 2020, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85105828809.
  3. Japitana, M.V.; Burce, M.E.C.; Ye, C.S.. A Geoinformatics-based Framework for Surface Water Quality Mapping and Monitoring. Engineering Technology and Applied Science Research. 2019, https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.2719.
  4. Japitana, M.V.; Burce, M.E.C.. A Satellite-based Remote Sensing Technique for Surface Water Quality Estimation. Engineering Technology and Applied Science Research. 2019, https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.2664.
  5. Japitana, M.V.; Demetillo, A.T.; Burce, M.E.C.; Taboada, E.B.. Catchment characterization to support water monitoring and management decisions using remote sensing. Sustainable Environment Research. 2019, https://doi.org/10.1186/s42834-019-0008-5.
  6. Japitana, M.V.; Ye, C.S.; Burce, M.E.C.. Combining water indices to detect water bodies using landsat 8 oli. Journal of Institute of Control Robotics and Systems. 2019, https://doi.org/10.5302/J.ICROS.2019.18.0220.
  7. Japitana, M.V.; Palconit, E.V.; Demetillo, A.T.; Burce, M.E.C.; Taboada, E.B.; Abundo, M.L.S.. Integrated technologies for low cost environmental monitoring in the water bodies of the Philippines: A review. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 2018, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85058151106.
  8. Vázquez-Arellano, M.; Reiser, D.; Paraforos, D.S.; Garrido-Izard, M.; Burce, M.E.C.; Griepentrog, H.W.. 3-D reconstruction of maize plants using a time-of-flight camera. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2018.01.002.
  9. Villareal, M.K.; Burce, M.E.C.. Mapping of sugar cane crops using light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data. 37th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing Acrs 2016. 2016, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85018447650.
  10. Japitana, M.V.; Palconit, E.V.; Demetillo, A.T.; Taboada, E.B.; Burce, M.E.C.. Potential technologies for monitoring the fate of heavy metals in the Philippines: A review. 37th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing Acrs 2016. 2016, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85018441474.
  11. Burce, M.E.C.; Kataoka, T.; Okamoto, H.. Seeding depth regulation controlled by independent furrow openers for zero tillage systems - Part 1: Appropriate furrow opener. Engineering in Agriculture Environment and Food. 2013, https://doi.org/10.1016/s1881-8366(13)80010-9.
  12. Burce, M.E.C.; Kataoka, T.; Okamoto, H.; Shibata, Y.. Seeding depth regulation controlled by independent furrow openers for zero tillage systems - Part 2: Control system of independent furrow openers. Engineering in Agriculture Environment and Food. 2013, https://doi.org/10.1016/s1881-8366(13)80012-2.
  13. Burce, M.E.; Kataoka, T.; Okamoto, H.; Shibata, Y.. Precise seed placement control system for various terrain surfaces. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2011 Asabe 2011. 2011, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/81255142489.
  14. Burce, M.E.C.; Kataoka, T.; Okamoto, H.; Shibata, Y.. Active seed depth control for no-tillage systems. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2009 Asabe 2009. 2009, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/76549097690.
  15. Tola, E.H.M.; Kataoka, T.; Burce, M.; Okamoto, H.. Soybean growth at different soil compactions for the adoption of zero tillage cultivation system. Acta Horticulturae. 2009, https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2009.824.19.
  16. Tola, E.; Kataoka, T.; Burce, M.; Okamoto, H.; Hata, S.. Granular fertiliser application rate control system with integrated output volume measurement. Biosystems Engineering. 2008, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2008.09.019.

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