Project description
Sustainable nanosensors for water pollution detection in Albania
Water pollution is detrimental not only to human health but also environmental sustainability. Recently, the focus has turned towards nanotechnological applications to address the complex issue of water pollution detection. The aim of the EU-funded SUSNANO project is to support the University of Tirana (UT) in Albania in increasing its innovation capacity in the development of sustainable nanosensors for fast and efficient water pollution detection. Through twinning actions with reputable partners in the nanotechnology field, which include knowledge transfer and short-term staff exchanges, the UT will increase its scientific excellence in nanodetection technology. The novel sensors will be employed for the assessment of pollution levels in rivers and lakes in Albania.
Objective
SUSNANO's overall aim is to boost the scientific excellence and innovation capacity in sustainable nanosensors for water pollution detection of Universiteti i Tiranes (UT) and its high-quality Twinning partners: Fundació Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci and Intelligentsia Consultants Sàrl. To achieve this aim, SUSNANO will implement a research and innovation strategy over 3 years based upon 5 objectives implemented via 5 corresponding WPs:
Objective 1: Conduct exploratory research on sustainable nanosensors to detect water pollution in Albania
The goal is to develop innovative sustainable nanosensors to detect heavy metals, pesticides and antiobiotics. The validated sensors will be used in field tests to provide an environmental assessment of rivers and lakes in Albania.
Objective 2: Transfer knowledge between experienced researchers (ERs) of UT and the Twinning partners
The goal is to organise short term staff exchanges, trainings and seminars for UT’s ER’s and the Twinning partners’ ERs to complement the preparatory research undertaken in Objective 1.
Objective 3: Enhance career prospects of early-stage researchers (ESRs) of UT and the Twinning partners
The goal is to enhance the career prospects of UT’s ESRs and the Twinning partners’ ESRs by organising short- and medium-term exchanges, training workshops/seminars, summer schools & joint PhD programme.
Objective 4: Improve UT’s management and administrative capacity for European R&D programmes
The goal is to improve the skills of UT’s Directorate of Scientific Research, Projects and Foreign Relations in proposal preparation, project management and innovation management for European R&D funding programmes.
Objective 5: Raise the research profile of UT and the Twinning partners
The goal is to raise the research profile and scientific reputation of UT and the Twinning partners through a comprehensive range of dissemination, exploitation, communication & outreach activities.
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.4.1 - Widening participation and spreading excellence
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HORIZON.4.1.2 - Twinning
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HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
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Call for proposal
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1000 Tirana
Albania
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