Name:
Department of Environmental Engineering – International Hellenic University
Address:
P.O. Box 141, 574 00 Sindos
e-Mail address:
info@env.ihu.gr
Website:
http://env.webt.iee.ihu.gr/en/
Brief description of the organization’s activities:
The mission of the Department of Environmental Engineering is to produce talented and creative Environmental Engineers, to provide research that promotes the science of Environmental Engineering and to offer know-how that serves society. In particular, it contributes:
1) training scientists capable of contributing to the measurement, monitoring, evaluation and treatment of problems caused by human activity, when they create alterations and changes in the environment.
2) creating an interdisciplinary research environment for the development of innovative and effective technologies addressing the current major environmental challenges.
3) the provision of environmental services to society, the state and industries for sustainable development.
4) research and innovation that will respond to critical national and global environmental problems and contribute to the United Nations action to highlight the rising Nature-Based Solutions, Green Infrastructure and Ecological Engineering in the context of a sustainable and circular economy.
Sector(s) of involvement:
Aquaculture and fisheries technologies; Waste valorization; Food and feed; Agriculture; Bio-inspired materials; Energy; Bioremediation, ecosystem restoration, climate change mitigation and other environmental biotechnology; Biorefinery; Circular economyYes
Role of the organization in the development and/or application of Blue Biotechnologies:
The Department of Environmental Engineering at IHU, through its comprehensive research activities, promotes the sector of biotechnology by developing sustainable materials, enhancing environmental protection methods, advancing knowledge on the impacts of climate change and hydrodynamic processes and supporting practical applications in environmental and biotechnological engineering.
1) Offers high quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate level in order to offer strong scientific background, know-how and skills to its graduates.
2) Prepares well trained Environmental Engineers, who will be able to evaluate, take and implement decisions, and constantly evolve into a wide range of activities to become competitive in the challenges of the era in a rapidly technologically and scientifically developing society.
3) It promotes research and innovation with the aim of transferring knowledge to cutting-edge areas, the evolution of the science of the Mechanical Environment and the expansion of its fields of application.
4) Seeks to recognize excellence by encouraging, strengthening and rewarding the achievements of the members of the university community in teaching and research.
5) Enhances outward orientation by promoting partnerships and actions publicizing the achievements of the Department of Environmental Engineers at local, national and international level.
Skills and services provided:
Theme areas:
Research on Advanced Materials and Environmental Applications.
Sustainability and Climate Change.
Marine and Aquatic Studies.
Hydrodynamics and Water Resources.
Innovations in Construction Materials.
Risk Assessment and Management.
The Department of Environmental Engineering at the International Hellenic University plays a pivotal role in advancing the sector of biotechnology through its comprehensive mission to produce skilled and innovative Environmental Engineers. This mission is realized through several key initiatives:
Training and Education: The department focuses on educating scientists who are equipped to tackle environmental challenges. This includes the measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and treatment of problems arising from human activities that alter the environment. By training professionals capable of addressing these issues, the department ensures that the next generation of Environmental Engineers is well-versed in the principles and practices of biotechnology as they apply to environmental management.
Interdisciplinary Research: The creation of an interdisciplinary research environment is central to the department’s approach. This environment fosters the development of innovative and effective biotechnological solutions to major environmental challenges. By bringing together experts from various fields, the department encourages the cross-pollination of ideas and technologies, leading to groundbreaking advancements in environmental biotechnology.
Environmental Services: The department offers a wide range of environmental services to society, the state, and industries, all aimed at promoting sustainable development. These services include the application of biotechnological methods to solve real-world environmental problems, thus demonstrating the practical value and impact of biotechnology in achieving sustainability goals.
Research and Innovation: The department is committed to conducting research that addresses critical national and global environmental issues. This research supports the United Nations’ initiatives to highlight Nature-Based Solutions, Green Infrastructure, and Ecological Engineering within the framework of a sustainable and circular economy. By focusing on these areas, the department contributes to the global discourse on sustainable development and positions itself as a leader in the field of environmental biotechnology.
Through these efforts, the Department of Environmental Engineering at the International Hellenic University not only enhances the sector of biotechnology but also provides essential knowledge and services that benefit society at large.
Needs in terms of research, innovation, development, and/or application of blue biotechnologies:
Funding/Networking/Collaboration