Agricultural Sciences & Engineering · EARTH University

Henry Mashen
Masanja

Agricultural Sciences professional specializing in precision & digital agriculture, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis. I build data-driven tools — from UAV imagery to machine learning models — to advance sustainable food systems and global agricultural resilience.

Open to opportunities — MSc · PhD · Industry / Work
✉ Contact Me 📄 Statement of Purpose 💼 LinkedIn 💻 GitHub 📄 All Documents
90/100Cumulative GPA
4Languages
A1/A3EU Drone License
3Countries worked
Henry Mashen Masanja
Henry Mashen Masanja BSc Agricultural Sciences & Engineering
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About

I am a highly motivated final-year Agricultural Sciences & Engineering student at EARTH University, Costa Rica, specializing in precision and digital agriculture, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis.

I am experienced in UAV data acquisition and processing using Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine, and proficient in Python and R for spatial modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning. My work focuses on developing data-driven tools for biomass estimation and precision farm management.

I am passionate about applying geospatial intelligence and AgriTech innovation to advance sustainable food systems and global agricultural resilience — bridging field-scale agronomy with modern data science.

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EARTH UniversityBSc Agricultural Sciences · GPA 90/100
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Based across continentsCosta Rica · Denmark · Uganda
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Licensed UAV PilotA1/A3 European Drone License
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FocusPrecision agriculture · Remote sensing · ML
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Statement of Purpose

My full Statement of Purpose — covering my research interests across data science, agricultural systems, and food quality, my technical background, and my long-term goals — is available as a PDF.

📄 Read my Statement of Purpose (PDF)
Open to Opportunities
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MSc Positions

Seeking funded MSc opportunities in data-driven agricultural and food systems, remote sensing, or food quality & nutrition.

Available
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PhD Positions

Open to PhD projects bridging machine learning, remote sensing, and crop/food systems for real-world impact.

Available
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Industry & Work

Available for AgriTech, precision-agriculture, UAV/remote-sensing, and data-science roles, plus research collaborations.

Available
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Working Toolkit

UAV & Geospatial
Pix4D
Agisoft Metashape
QGIS
Google Earth Engine
RTK (SingularXYZ)
Remote Sensing
Programming & Data Science
Python
R / RStudio
Google Colab
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Sensing & Hardware
Multispectral
RGB Imaging
LiDAR
Minirhizotron Camera
Arduino
Microsoft Office
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Work & Research Experience

2026 — Now

Drones & Topography Scenario Lead

EARTH University, Costa Rica● Current
  • Lead UAV training and geospatial mapping initiatives.
  • Supervise drone data collection, orthomosaic generation, and vegetation index analysis.
  • Guide surveys and generate contour maps using RTK (SingularXYZ) and QGIS with plugins like HCMGIS, OSM Place Search, and OpenTopography DEM Downloader.
  • Coordinate weekly field operations and mentor first- and second-year student teams in applied precision agriculture.
UAVRTKQGISLeadership
2025 — Now

Undergraduate Thesis — UAV-Based Biomass Estimation for Kernza

EARTH University● In ProgressExpected Nov 2026
  • Developing a UAV-based machine learning regression model to estimate aboveground biomass of Kernza using multispectral imagery and ground-truth data collected at Aarhus University, Denmark.
  • Generating orthomosaics and vegetation indices using Pix4D and QGIS.
  • Applying Python in Google Colab for data processing, feature engineering, and model training.
  • Preparing thesis manuscript documenting model development, validation, and biomass estimation results.
ThesisMultispectralPythonKernza
2025

Research Assistant Intern

Aarhus University, Denmark
  • Conducted drone flights (RGB, multispectral, LiDAR) and aided image processing using Pix4D and QGIS.
  • Conducted root imaging using multispectral and RGB minirhizotron cameras.
  • Assisted with transplanting, weeding, harvesting, seed cleaning, root washing, and greenhouse, field, and laboratory work.
LiDARRoot ImagingField Research
2023

Virtual Farm & e-Learning Platform Developer

EARTH University
  • Edited and tested app and website content for virtual farming platforms.
  • Generated analytical reports and managed content uploads for e-learning modules.
  • Supported the development of interactive agricultural training tools.
EdTechContentAnalytics
2023

Student Researcher

Renewable Energy Research Center — EARTH University
  • Designed renewable energy systems for agricultural applications using solar panels.
  • Implemented water-pumping solutions to support animal farming operations.
  • Explored innovative uses of renewable energy in agronomy.
SolarRenewable Energy
2020 — 2022

Technician

Security Group Africa, Uganda
  • Installed and maintained security systems, including CCTV, intrusion alarms, and automated gates.
  • Provided technical support to clients in the field and remotely.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues efficiently.
SystemsCCTVAutomation
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Education

2023 — Now

BSc Agricultural Sciences & Engineering

EARTH University, Costa RicaGPA 90 / 100
  • Statistical Analysis in Banana & Plantain Cultivation — assessed growth factors (height, circumference, leaf emission) of Musa acuminata 'Gran Enano'.
  • Integrated Pest Management — developed sustainable IPM strategies for controlling Tuta absoluta in tomatoes in Tanzania.
  • Coffee Fungicide Plan — designed a fungicide rotation plan to manage Colletotrichum kahawae in Tanzanian coffee plantations.
  • Ionization Smoke Detector Study — researched and presented on the chemistry inside fire alarm systems.
  • Coursework: Precision Agriculture, Agroforestry, GIS & Topography, Renewable Energy, Ecology, Statistics, Entomology, Chemistry.
2025

CLUVEX Climate University Virtual Exchange (ATM 398)

University of Helsinki, Finland1 ECTS
  • Analyzed the impact of climate change and explored mitigation and adaptation strategies for future resilience.
  • Studied planetary boundaries and developed frameworks for a sustainable future.
  • Integrated artistic, critical-thinking, and scientific data to produce comprehensive analytical reports and presentations.
2014 — 2016

Telecommunications Engineering Diploma

Uganda Institute of Information & Communications Technology
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering, ICT, and Business Skills.
  • Networking, security systems (CCTV, intrusion alarms), server management, automation, cabling & rack management.
  • Drones, GIS, Arduino, RStudio, and Microsoft Office.
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Featured Research

BSc Thesis · In Progress

Estimating Aboveground Biomass of Kernza Using UAV Multispectral Imagery & Machine Learning

EARTH University × Aarhus University · Expected November 2026

I design and execute UAV data-collection campaigns, preprocess high-resolution multispectral and RGB imagery, perform image segmentation and feature extraction, and develop machine learning regression models validated against ground-truth field measurements collected in Denmark.

The full pipeline runs in Python (Google Colab), with orthomosaics and vegetation indices generated in Pix4D and QGIS.

● In Progress  ·  2025 – 2026  ·  EARTH University × Aarhus University
KernzaUAV MultispectralRandom ForestSupport Vector Machine XGBoostVegetation IndicesFeature Engineering
💻 Analysis code
Henry presenting his Kernza thesis poster
Methodology
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Field Capture

UAV multispectral & RGB flights plus ground-truth biomass sampling (Aarhus, Denmark).

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Preprocessing

Orthomosaics & vegetation indices generated in Pix4D and QGIS.

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Feature Engineering

Spectral and index features extracted and prepared in Python (Google Colab).

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Model Training

Regression models — Random Forest, SVM, and XGBoost — trained on the feature set.

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Validation

Predictions validated against ground-truth field measurements; biomass mapped.

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Documents & Downloads

CV, statement of purpose, and certificates are free to download. 🔒 The academic transcript is private — request access by email and I'll share it directly.

📄Curriculum VitaeFull CV — PDF↗ 📝Statement of PurposePDF↗ 🔒Academic TranscriptPrivate — request access by email✉ 🎓Enrollment CertificationEARTH University Registrar↗ 🛩️A1/A3 Drone Pilot LicenceEuropean certificate↗ 🛰️NASA ARSETFundamentals of Remote Sensing↗ 🏅Erasmus+ CLUVEXClimate University certificate↗
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Certifications & Conferences

Certifications
2025A1/A3 European Drone License
2025NASA ARSET — Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
2025Erasmus Mundus + CLUVEX Climate University Virtual Exchange 3
Conferences
2025iClimate — Aarhus University Annual Conference
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Leadership & Languages

Leadership & Volunteering
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Student Government RepresentativeEARTH University, Costa Rica
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Community Outreach VolunteerClub de Paz, San José, Costa Rica
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VolunteerFreedom in Creation, Gulu, Uganda
Languages
EnglishAdvanced
SpanishAdvanced
LusogaNative
LugandaNative
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References

Internship Supervisor · Aarhus 2025
Eusun Han
Eusun Han, PhD
Associate Professor, Sustainable Perennial Cropping Systems
Aarhus University · Denmark
Supervised my 2025 research internship and hosted my Kernza dataset collection within his lab. Also an advisor and one of my three graduation-thesis assessors.
✉ eusun.han@agro.au.dk
Thesis Assessor · Aarhus
Yuma Ikeda
Yuma Ikeda, MSc
PhD Researcher — Plant Phenotyping, Phenomic Prediction, Crop Physiology
Aarhus University · Denmark
Research collaborator on the Kernza perennial-grain project at Aarhus and one of my three graduation-thesis assessors.
✉ yuik@agro.au.dk
Day-to-Day Internship Supervisor
Alexa Nicole Peterson
Alexa Nicole Peterson, MSc
PhD Researcher — Perennial Grains, Sustainable Agriculture, Plant Breeding
Aarhus University · Denmark
Supervised my day-to-day internship activities at Aarhus — overseeing field data collection and lab work on the Kernza perennial-grain trials.
✉ alexa.peterson@agro.au.dk
Graduation Thesis Supervisor
Víctor Hugo Morales Peña
Víctor Hugo Morales Peña, PhD
Professor of Tropical Forestry · Director, Geomatics & Remote Sensing Center
EARTH University · Costa Rica
Supervisor of my graduation thesis at EARTH University and one of my three thesis assessors. Mentors my work in remote sensing and geospatial analysis.
✉ vmorales@earth.ac.cr
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Contact

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mmashen@earth.ac.crmasanjahenry@yahoo.com
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+45 71 50 61 00Phone / WhatsApp
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LinkedInHenry Mashen Masanja
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GitHubgithub.com/masanjahenry22-cyber
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EARTH UniversityGuácimo, Limón, Costa Rica