Dr Katerina Koletti is carrying out a 12-month postdoctoral research within the EU-CONEXUS Enables project, bringing together the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and the Catholic University of Valencia (UCV). Her research focuses on the optimisation of tocopherol production from microalgae, contributing to the exchange of scientific expertise and closer collaboration between the two partner universities. 

As part of the project, Dr Koletti undertook several research mobility visits to UCV, totalling three months within the 12-month project period. The mobility provided an opportunity to work in a different research environment, exchange knowledge and expertise with colleagues, and explore new research perspectives and methodological approaches. During her time at UCV, Dr Koletti became familiar with the university’s research facilities and laboratory environment, met and worked alongside researchers, and exchanged ideas related to the ongoing research. Her research is supervised by Prof. Emmanouil Flemetakis from AUA and Prof. Jeronimo Chirivella Martorell from UCV. 

“The research mobilities at UCV were a highly valuable experience, providing an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise, explore new research perspectives, and strengthen our existing collaboration,” says Dr Katerina Koletti.

Beyond its contribution to the ongoing research, the mobility has helped strengthen the connection between AUA and UCV and build bridges for future joint research activities. By bringing researchers and expertise from different institutions together, the initiative contributes to stronger international research networks within the EU-CONEXUS Alliance. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity provided by EU-CONEXUS Enables and look forward to further developing the collaborations and ideas that emerged during my time at UCV,” Dr Koletti adds. 

All activities are organised under the EU-funded project EU-CONEXUS ENABLES (Project number: 101136822), titled Promoting Excellence Through Innovative Eco-systems. 

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