Organizers
School of Production Engineering and Management,Technical University of Crete
The Technical University of Crete is a small, young, dynamic University with a clear mission: to expand knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. In this endeavour, the pursuit of excellence is the driving force. More than 70 laboratories with prime equipment, high technology infrastructure and eminently qualified personnel, as well as 120 faculty and staff members with international academic background attest to the level of excellence in education and research conducted at the University. The School of Production Engineering and Management, welcomed its first students in 1984 and the first graduate students in 1986. The curriculum of the school consists of modern technologies, production systems, management and decision making, finance, operational research as well as ergonomic design, control systems, materials, mechatronics and robotics (www.pem.tuc.gr).
Department of Environmental Engineering; Democritus University of Thrace
Democritus University of Thrace is currently operating eight Schools and nineteen Departments participating in several transnational and national projects. Research focuses in several scientific areas such as engineering, IT, environmental and agricultural sciences, medicine, molecular biology, law, economics, sociology, humanities, education, and physical education. The Department of Environmental Engineering is the first of its kind in Greece, established in 1993 to educate engineers for the environmental protection challenges of modern society (www.duth.gr)
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, Harokopio University of Athens
Harokopio University of Athens is a public university dedicated to promoting research and learning in a small, well focused set of intellectual areas. The University’s excellent campus facilities houses four academic departments, the central administration, the library, the IT centre and student advisory services. The Department of Economics and Sustainable Development aims to promote scientific knowledge and research on subjects related to the domestic economy, the organization and operation of the family, as well as the management of the natural and cultural environment (www.dhee.hua.gr).
INFER – International Network for Economic Research
INFER is a non-profit organisation supporting research in all areas of economics. It has been established in Germany and has members from all continents. Researchers and practitioners from all fields of economics are welcomed as INFER members. Universities or research centers can join INFER as institutional members. INFER also aims to become a dissemination partner for large research projects. (http://www.infer-research.eu/)
Sponsors
Frontiers in Sustainability aims to empower scientists to become far more involved in the sustainability discussion and ensure that their research results are openly and freely accessible to other researchers, industries and policy makers. This transdisciplinary journal brings various disciplines and sciences together to foster a holistic and integrated approach to a multidisciplinary discourse, addressing complex adaptive systems engineering, sustainable process design, practical production, environmental, resource use and sustainability challenges that cannot be tackled in isolation. The journal contributes in advancing Goal 8, 9 and 12 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Academic Partners
Hellenic Association for Energy Economics
The Hellenic Association for Energy Economics is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, research organization, dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of knowledge, information & experience among energy industry experts, academic, government and other professionals interested in energy economics. (https://www.haee.gr/)
Harper Business School
As the population grows, so do our demands on the planet. Managing this resource has never been so important. Since it was founded in 1901, Harper has been designed to meet this challenge. Set on a 550 hectare farm, is a leading specialist university tackling the future development of our planet's food production, processing, animal sciences, engineering, land management and sustainable business. HAU’S mission is to provide world leading higher education and research for the delivery of sustainable food chains and the protection of rural resources for future generations. Main Subject areas: Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Business and Agri-food, Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife, Engineering, Food Technology and Innovation, Rural Estate, Property and Land Management Veterinary Nursing and Physiotherapy, Zoology. (www.harper-adams.ac.uk)
Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre (SMSC)
The Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre (SMSC) at Cranfield University is a world-leading centre focusing on transforming manufacturing for a low-carbon economy. SMSC academic and research staff create new models of best practice to help businesses think green, smart and (c)lean. Fundamental science and thought leadership on the technological, economic and social context to identify ways forward for commercial success and sustainability are applied. Activities are tailored to industry partner needs and include applied research, technology transfer, teaching, consultancy and short courses. There are three strategic focus areas for our work: manufacturing processes, systems, modelling and simulation (https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/centres/sustainable-manufacturing-systems-centre).
Supporting Partners
Cooperation, development and cross-border transfer of Industrial Symbiosis among industry and stakeholders
LIAISE (Cooperation, Development and cross-border transfer of Industrial Symbiosis among industry and stakeholders) is an international COST Action fostering a collaborative network of researchers, industry stakeholders, policymakers and practitioners dedicated to advancing Industrial Symbiosis practices.
The network aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, sharing cutting-edge knowledge, and developing innovative tools and frameworks. LIAISE supports the transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient Europe by: 1) Harmonizing and integrating research efforts across Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy fields to avoid duplication and enhance synergy; 2) Facilitating the exchange of knowledge between academia, industry, and policymakers, ensuring practical implementation of research findings; 3) Accelerating innovation and technology transfer through targeted working groups and stakeholder engagement, driving the adoption of circular and symbiotic practices; 4) Building capacity and expertise among COST Action members, enhancing their scientific and professional impact across Europe; 5) Providing evidence-based recommendations to support industry leaders, governments, and communities in shaping effective policies and initiatives. (https://www.liaise-action.eu/)
The network aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, sharing cutting-edge knowledge, and developing innovative tools and frameworks. LIAISE supports the transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient Europe by: 1) Harmonizing and integrating research efforts across Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy fields to avoid duplication and enhance synergy; 2) Facilitating the exchange of knowledge between academia, industry, and policymakers, ensuring practical implementation of research findings; 3) Accelerating innovation and technology transfer through targeted working groups and stakeholder engagement, driving the adoption of circular and symbiotic practices; 4) Building capacity and expertise among COST Action members, enhancing their scientific and professional impact across Europe; 5) Providing evidence-based recommendations to support industry leaders, governments, and communities in shaping effective policies and initiatives. (https://www.liaise-action.eu/)
