Dr. Sándor Attila Pabar
Researcher • Data Scientist

Dr. Sándor Attila Pabar

Soil Science Researcher transitioning to Data Science. Combining environmental expertise with modern analytics, ML, and AI-driven workflows.

Budapest, Hungary

From Soil Science to Data Science

Currently a Soil Science Researcher at HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, analyzing organic matter content using statistical methods in Python and R. Experienced in creating comprehensive reports and presentations, and handling large datasets with precision.

Holding a PhD from MATE in Agroecology, my doctoral research investigated how soil regeneration methods impact microbial communities and carbon forms — building deep expertise in regenerative agriculture, soil biology, and inoculant development.

With a background in plant biology, genetics, and biotechnology — including hands-on tissue culture and enzyme kinetics experience — I bring a rigorous scientific mindset to every challenge. Now seeking Junior Data Scientist roles that combine environmental expertise with ML, SQL, and modern analytics. Open to Hungary-based and remote opportunities.

4+
Years Research
PhD
Agroecology
27+
Skills & Tools

Professional Journey

2022 — Present · 4+ years
Researcher
HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research · Full-time
  • TOC analysis and organic matter quantification using instrumental analytics on large datasets
  • Statistical data analysis, interpretation, and visualization using R and Python
  • AI/ML applications exposure through HUN-REN AI4Science initiative
  • Building AI automation workflows with n8n and KNIME platforms
  • Programming and scripting solutions for research data pipelines

Academic Background

Doctor of Philosophy — PhD
Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem (MATE)
2017 – 2021 · Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Conducted doctoral research on biofertilizers in regenerative agriculture within ecological farming systems. Gained hands-on experience in microbiology, strain isolation, and biofertilizer R&D. Performed measurements of soil biological and chemical properties, soil enzyme activities, and soil organic carbon. Strengthened skills in statistics, data analysis, and data visualization using SPSS and R.
Thesis: “The Impact of Soil-Isolated Inoculants in Ecological Farming with Various Soil Management Technologies.”
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Borbála Biró & Dr. Zsolt Kotroczó
MSc Biology
University of Budapest
Plant Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology
Built a strong foundation in biological sciences with specialization in plant biology, genetics, and biotechnology. Developed hands-on laboratory skills including tissue culture techniques and enzyme kinetics assays.

Technical Toolkit

Programming & Data

Python R SQL SPSS

AI & Automation

Machine Learning AI/ML Applications n8n KNIME

Analytics

Statistics Data Analysis Data Visualization TOC Analysis Instrumental Analytics

Domain & Tools

Soil Science Microbiology Regenerative Agriculture MS Office Research Skills

Featured Projects

10 progressive projects from EDA to production ML — bridging soil science with data science.

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Let’s Connect

Open to Junior Data Scientist roles combining environmental expertise with ML, SQL, and modern analytics. Available for Hungary-based and remote opportunities.