Matthew Chappell

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Matthew Chappell is a leading researcher in precision agriculture and horticultural technology, with a focus on automating plant inventory and nursery management. His work addresses critical labor shortages and rising costs in the nursery industry by integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and radio-frequency identification (RFID) into traditional farming practices. His most cited paper, "RFID and Drones: The Next Generation of Plant Inventory" (2021, 25 citations), demonstrates how combining drone-based imaging with RFID tags can revolutionize data collection for plant count, grade, size, and yield—replacing slow, costly, and error-prone manual methods. This research has laid the groundwork for scalable, automated inventory systems that benefit both small and large growers. Chappell’s contributions are pivotal in advancing smart agriculture, making him a key figure in the transition toward data-driven, labor-efficient horticulture. His work continues to influence industry adoption of emerging technologies, with ongoing studies exploring sensor fusion and real-time crop monitoring.