
UCV Conference
Posters
A methodology for creating a coastal digital twin
Sinรฉad Barnett, Emily Shakespeare, Robin Stubbs
South East Technological University, SETU
An evaluation of global sustainability rankings in higher education
South East Technological University, SETU
A STEM-based method bridging mathematics and mechanics in civil engineering education
Valentina Iuliana Manea, Ion Mierluศ-Mazilu, Raluca Ioana Grasu, Ramona Silvestru
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Are we personalizing learning? A collaborative inquiry across the EU-CONEXUS alliance
Noura Joudieh, Nikleia Eteokleous, Ronan Champagnat
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUniv
Beyond traditional performance indicators: how do we measure what truly matters?
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUniv
Can we trust drone delivery in smart cities? Identifying GPS spoofing vulnerabilities in urban air mobility
Muhammad Iftikhar Umrani – 1, Bernard Butler – 1, Aisling OโDriscoll – 2, Steven Davy – 3
1South East Technological University, SETU
2UCC
3TU Dublin
CFD simulation of automotive and marine engines injection systems for the development of digital-twins for sustainable sea, coastal and urban areas
Frederick University, FredU
Data analysis in physical oceanography: analysis of the Gulf of Lions
Alexios Kavvouras – 1, Georgios Kaltsis – 1, Amanda Sancho Garcia – 2
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
2Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
Genome-guided selection of hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms for oil spill bioremediation in coastal environments
Nojus Mukauskas, Marija Kataลพytฤ, Tatjana Paulauskienฤ
Klaipeda University, KU
Identifying greenwashing in corporate-social responsibility reports using natural-language processing
Nina Gorovaia, Michalis Makrominas
Frederick University, FredU
Integrated methodological workflow for modelling pluvial flood susceptibility and risk perception in urban environments
University of Zadar, UNIZDย
Is the future of teaching hidden in a prompt?โฏ
Christiana Tartios, Nikleia Eteokleous, Rita Panoura, Nansia Kyriacouย
Frederick University, FredUย ย
Methodological approach of developing Dynamic Material Passport framework
Ioannis Markou, Dr Derek Sinnott, Dr Ken Thomasย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Modelling of hybrid renewable energy integration pathways for given industrial heating requirements
Krishna Reddy Kandula, Cathal Nolan, Martin Farrell, Peter Wall, Ashish Vashishthaย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Oral microparticle delivery in zebrafish: formulation and proof of ingestion
Pablo J. Sanchis-Benlloch – 1, Isaias Sanmartin Santos – 1, Pau Navarro Verdet – 1, Emmanouil Malandrakis – 2, Tomislav Saric – 3, Ivan Zupan – 3ย
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
2Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
3University of Zadar, UNIZDย
Predicting the plastic rotational capacity of R.C. elements using machine learning
Andrei-Odey Kadhim, Iolanda-Gabriela Craifaleanuย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Rethinking governance in the blue economy through integrating sustainability, social cohesion and social acceptance
Ioannis Katsounis – 1, Ana Sliลกkoviฤ – 2, Dimitris Gavalas –1ย
1National and Kapodistrian University of Athensย
2University of Zadar, UNIZDย
Smarter together: energy-aware task sharing for collaborative robots
Rahul Mhapsekar, Indrakshi Dey, Lizy Abrahamย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Student engagement and interaction enhanced via simulated and AI-supported learning environments in special and inclusive education
Raphaela Neophytou, Dr Nikleia Eteokleous, Dr Olga Lyraย
Frederick University, FredUย
Sustainable IoT: How much is your bet?
Nirmal D. Wickramasinghe – 1, John Dooley – 1, Dirk Pesch – 2, Indrakshi Dey – 3ย
1Maynooth Universityย
2University of College Corkย
3Walton Institute of Information & Communication Scienceย
Turning crack data into decisions: quantifying safety and guiding strategic management of aging concrete infrastructure
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Modelling of hybrid renewable
A new microbial innovation to fight cancer
รmile Bonnenfant, Jennifer Saliba, Bรฉatrice Colin, Pierre-รdouard Bodet, Benjamin Musnier, Valรฉrie Sopena, Marina Denimal, Margot Garrabos, Sophie Sablรฉ, Isabelle Lanneluc-Aimani and Ingrid Fruitier-Arnaudinย
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
Aliens in the Mediterranean? Parasite and host dispersal: natural migrations from the Atlantic vs. Lessepsian migration via Suez Canal?
Xaver Neitemeier-Duventester – 1, Khouloud Maghraoui – 2, Michael Gabel – 1,3 and Patrick Unger – 1ย
1Rostock University, UROSย
2University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisย
3Thรผnen Institute of Fisheries Ecology, Bremerhaven, Germanyย
Cardiotoxicity induced by doxorubicin and trastuzumab sequential treatment: a systematic literature review
Christina Georgiou, Alexandra Skitsou – 1, Constantina Cloconi – 2, Konstantinos Ferentinos – 2, Georgios Charalambous – 1
ยนFrederick University, FredUย
ยฒGerman Medical Instituteย
DART project: Enhancing equitable access to diabetes education through augmented reality training
Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
Development of targeted polymeric nanocarriers for improved melanoma therapy: a novel approach for emerging cancer treatment
Elina Kitiri – 1, Melina Christou – 2, Andrie koutsoulidou – 2, Costas S. Patrickios – 3, Maria Pantelidou – 1 , Maria Rikkou-Kalourkoti –1ย
1Frederick University, FredUย
2University of Cyprusย
Diagnosis of fish diseases in Greek aquaculture and identification of pathogens
Vasiliki Maria Asimogiorgou, Ioulia Georgiadi, Alexandra Hatzigianni, Dimitra Kriela, Archilleas Koumpouris, Varvara Koutsimpela, Alberto Matsi, Olympiada Sachariadi, Eleni Spanou, Konstantina Bitchava, Evanthia Chatzoglou, Theodosios Dimitriadisย
Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
Digital twin-driven optimization of far-UVC disinfection for resilient health systems
Mindaugas Kurmis, Nerijus Poceviฤius, ลฝydrลซnas Lukoลกius, Darius Drungilasย
Klaipeda University, KUย
DNA barcoding complementing morphological identification of mosquito species in Ireland
Raysa Martins Hetherington, Elsie Isiye, Angela Valcarcel Olmeda, Anthony Murphy, Annetta Zintl & Denise OโMearaย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Do cities make us couch potatoes? Physical activity and urban analysis of four neighbourhoods of Valencia
Alonso Sรกnchez, Pablo Vidal-Gonzalezย
Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
Endometriosis and the environment: Is urban coastal living a hidden risk?
Marijana Matek Sariฤ – 1, Tamara Soriฤ – 2, Ana Sariฤ – 3, Snjeลพaa Herceg Romaniฤ – 4ย
1University of Zadar, UNIZDย
2Psychiatric Hospital Ugljan, Croatiaย
3Catholic University of Croatiaย
4Institute of Medical Research and Occupational Healthย
Educating change-makers: merging exercise medicine and sports science for healthier coastal futures
Anthi Xenofondo, Nikleia Eteokleous, Rafaella Neofytouย
Frederick University, FredUย
Harnessing marine microbial enzymes to tackle bioplastic accumulation
Alba Moreno Borderรญa, Jing Huang, Ivan P. Tualla, Tanja Rahn, Jutta Wiese, Erik Borchertย ย ย
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
Innovative non-invasive approaches to diagnosing and enhancing mental well-being in Irelandโs ageing population
Malik Faizan, PJ. White, Indrakshi Deyย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Key determinants of a healthy shipping company: perspectives from seafarers and management
Ana Sliลกkoviฤ, Ioannis Katsounisย
1University of Zadar, UNIZDย
2Nationalโฏand Kapodistrian Universityโฏof Athensย
Next-generation technologies for advanced infection control and prevention
Alba Cano-Vicent, Raquel Rubio-Soria, Tatiana Ramรญrez-Valencia, Manuel Josรฉ Sรกnchez-Rumรญ, Sandra Orero-Gil, Nerea Salvador-Amores, Zaquiel Oliver Lรณpez-Reyes, Mercedes Cervera-Alamar, Maricarmen Fuentes Albero, Beatriz Salesa, Miguel Martรญ, รngel Serrano-Arocaย
Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
Plant, algal and marine bacterial molecules against human infectious diseases
Pitard Axel1, Sablรฉ Sophie – 1, Parizadeh Leila – 1, Achour Oussama – 1,2, Lanneluc Isabelle – 1, Le Joubioux Florian – 1,3, Sirvent Pascal – 3, Maugard Thierry – 1ย
1La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
2Plateforme OpenCampusInnov BioAqtivย
3Valbiotisย
Portable thylakoid-based biosensor for environmental monitoring of herbicides in water
Ioanna Amaslidou, Sofia Mavrikou, Vasileios Tsekourasย
Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
From Reactive Care to Proactive Prevention: Transforming Post-Stroke Brain Resilience Management
Cristina Gimรฉnez-Paรฑos, Olga Forero-Rincรณn, Esther Navarro-Illana, Diana Tarruella-Hernรกndez, Josรฉ Ignacio Tembl-Ferrairรณ
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
Reaching the steady state: over 30 years of Anguillicola crassus Kuwahara, Niimi & Hagaki, 1974 infection of European eel, Anguilla anguilla L., in Northern Germany
Patrick Unger, Xaver Neitemeier-Duventester, Malte Dorow, Sรถren Mรถller, Johanna Schmidt, Harry W. Palmย
Rostock University, UROSย
Structural characterization of the 3โ untranslated region of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome
Sergio Lรณpez-Nรบรฑez – 1, รngel Cantero-Camacho – 1, รlvaro Simba-Lahuasi – 1, Lixin Fan – 2, Yun-Xing Wang – 3, Josรฉ Gallego – 1ย
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
2Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Small Angle X-ray Scattering Core Facility of National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Frederick, MD21702, USAย
3Protein-Nucleic Acid Interaction Section, Center for Structural Biology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Frederick, MD 21702, USAย
The equity promise of digital health for people with disabilities health care
Rita Vaiฤekauskaitฤ, Reda Dzingeleviฤienฤ, Jurgita Andruลกkienฤย
Klaipeda University, KUย
Too much animal source food diet changes your brain and behavior
Alicia Saelices-Lillo1, David Alburquerque-Bravo1, Irene Lรณpez-Fabuel2, Belรฉn Frรญgols1, Jordi Roig-Rubio2 , Salvador Gil2 and Ana Perez-Villalba1ย
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
2Universidad de Valenciaย
Vitamin D receptor gene variants and clinical features of multiple sclerosis in a Greek population
Siokas – 1 , A.E.P. Raptis – 2 , D. Komodromou – 3 , MS. Katsarou – 4 , A. Tsolakou – 4 , I. Liampas – 1, C. Marogianni – 1 , N. Drakoulis – 4 , E. Dardiotis – 3 , Maria Papasavva – 3,4
1University of Thessaly, Greeceย
2National School of Public Administrationย ย
3Frederick University, FredUย
4National and Kapodistrian University of Athensย
Wakame digestion against advanced glycated products formation
Stรฉphanie Bordenave, Maradene Anaelleย
Anaelle Maradene Gabrielle-Laeticia Normand – 1, Stรฉphanie Bordenave-Juchereau – 2
1Service de Naphrologies, Groupe Hospitalier Littoral Atlantique, La Rochelleย
2La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
Portable thylakoid-based biosensor for environmental monitoring of herbicides in water
Ioanna Amaslidou, Sofia Mavrikou, Vasileios Tsekouras
Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
Addressing inertia loss in modern electrical grids: impact of grid-forming converter controls
Andres Paez, Hans-Gรผnter Eckelย
Rostock University, UROSย
Advancements in offshore wind turbines for sustainable energy
Mohammad Hassan Badiheh Aghdam – 1,2, Pedram Khaneh Masjedi – 3, Sinead O’Halloran – 1, Edmond Tobin – 1,2ย
1South East Technological University, SETUย
2The Center for Research and Enterprise in Engineeringย
3University of Galwayย
Advancing coastal risk mapping: a high-resolution physical vulnerability index for the Istrian peninsula
Nina Lonฤar – 1, Zaviลกa ล imac – 2, Sanja Faivre – 3ย
1University of Zadar, UNIZDย
2University of Applied Science Velika Goricaย
3University of Zagrebย
Bidirectional seismic fragility functions for RC structures. State-of-the-art: a closeness to reality
GabrielโฏGerogianโฏHojda,โฏRadu Vฤrฤreanuย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Estimating seismic repair costs and recovery time for residential buildings in Bucharest: supporting risk transfer decisions
Bogdan Gheorghe, Radu Vacareanuย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Evaluation of marine bacteria for the consolidation of built heritage
Justine Tavernier – 1,2, Patricia Vazquez – 2, Thomas Junique – 2, Bรฉatrice Colin – 1, Philippe Turcry – 1, Ameur Hamami – 1, Marc Jeannin – 1, Philippe Refait – 1, Isabelle Lanneluc – 1, Sophie Sablรฉ – 1ย
1La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
2University of Reimsย
Laboratory research on self-healing concrete
Elena Felicia Alboiu,โฏFฤnicaโฏPanaitโฏย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Mathematical tools for quality control in shallow water environments
Abderrazzak El Ammari – 1,2, Catherine Choquet – 1, Souad Bezzaoucha Rebai – 1,2ย
1La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
2EIGSI Research, La Rochelleย
Staying on the grid: connecting Zadarโs roman landscape with 21st century urban futures
Josipa Baraka Perica – 1, Gregory Zaro – 2, Filipa Jurkoviฤ Peลกiฤ – 1ย
1University of Zadar, UNIZDย
2University of Maine, USAย
Thermal manikin applications for enhancing indoor comfort and energy efficiency in coastal cities
Paul Alexandru Danca, Ilinca Nastase, Florin Bode, Cristiana Croitoru, Matei Georgescu and Mihnea Sanduย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Understanding the anticipated emotions and risk perceptions of autonomous shuttles on intention to use
Ulysse Soulat, Jeanne Lallement, Sarah Machat, Florence de Ferranย
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย
An empirical study on donation behavior in a German non-profit organization
Nico Wille – 1, Sabrina Bindrich – 2ย
1Rostock University, UROSย
2Tommy Nicht Allein Deutschland e.V.ย
Can literature help science to engage the community in sustainable attitudes?
Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
Can social sustainability be achieved within developer-led waterfront regeneration projects? The right to the city and of the city in the case of Wirral Waters project of Birkenhead, England
Mohamed ElGamal, Nepo Schradeย
Rostock University, UROSย
Casting the education net in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Higher Diploma in Business in fisheries and aquaculture
Janette Davies, Amy Allenย
South East Technological University, SETUย
From classrooms to coastlines: advancing sustainability through gender-inclusive STEM
Irene Angastinioti, Anastasia Frederickou, Natalie Christofidouย
Frederick University, FredUย
How can network engagement facilitate farmer innovation capability?
Patricia Mhekwa, Arthur Kearney, Denis Harrington, Grainne Dilleenย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Inclusive hiking in coastal natural environments: an educational strategy for social sustainability in school contexts
Hรฉctor Esteve-Ibรกรฑez, Clara Climent-Oltra, Lidia Ramos-Lรณpez, Laura Jimรฉnez-Monteagudoย
Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
Leveraging creativity for collaborative innovation: insights from the seashore
Michelle Clancy, Thomas O’Tooleย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Long-term effect of phosphorus management on soil fertility and soil P pools
Vasileios Kanellopoulos – 1, Yue Hu – 2, Bettina Eichler-Lรถbermann – 2ย
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
2Rostock University, UROSย
Social sustainability at the coast
Martina Flavin, Susan Flynnย
South East Technological University, SETUย
Soil phosphorus dynamics across time and depth in a long-term field study
Maria-Georgia Gkika – 1, Yue Hu – 2, Bettina Eichler-Lรถbermann – 2
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
2University of Rostock, UROSย
Virtual exchange: building global skills and competence beyond physical borders
South East Technological University, SETUย
Assessing levels of readiness of construction companies for circular economy
Ramona-Camelia Silvestru, Mฤdฤlina Stoian,ย Valentin-Marian Popescu , Alexandru-Ionel Ionitaย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Bilge Dumping. The worst pollution youโve never heard of (part II)
Josephine Schaumburg, Henrik Stache, Zoรฉ Freyย
Rostock University, UROSย
Circular economy in Lithuanian maritime industry. A real possibility or just a plan?
Klaipeda University, KUย
Decoding sustainability signals: how financial institutions navigate the EUR 500 billion sustainable bond revolution?
Martina Matรฉ, Dijana ฤiฤin-ล ain, Josipa Perkovย
University of Zadar, UNIZDย
Electrochemical gold recovery from E-Waste in urban circular economies
Cornelia Diac, Cristina Radu, Giulia Francesca Guarneri, Gabriela Manolache, Matei-Tom Iacobย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Harnessing hermetia illucens pupae extracts for sustainable large-scale protein synthesis
Isaias Salvador Sanmartรญn Santos – 1, Alexander Neef – 1, Celia Almela Camaรฑas – 1, Shikha Ojha – 2
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCVย
2South East Technological University, SETUย
Implementing circular economy principles in municipal services: the Lithuanian case
Rasa ลฝiliene, Henrika Rugine, Jelena Skarbaleย
Klaipeda University, KUย
LogisticsโESG performance, economic capacity and consumer behavior: determinants of circular economy strategies
Panagiotis Karountzos, Damianos P. Sakasย
Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
Protein products: a curse or a blessing for sustainability?
Panagiota Mallouchou – 1, Athanasia Elli Stefanaki – 1, Indre Razbadauskaite – 2, Ligita Simanskiene – 2,ย
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
2Klaipeda University, KUย ย
Purine uptake contributes to efficient nitrogen fixation in legume-rhizobia symbiosis
Aikaterini Kalliampakou – 1, Maria Botou, Chrysanthi Kalloniati – 1, George Karalias – 1, Fotios Komaitis – 1, Dimitrios Skliros – 1, Eleni Psychari – 1, Stathis Frillingos – 2, Emmanouil Flemetakis – 1ย
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUAย
2University of Ioanninaย
Research on energy dissipation using artificial roughness
Nicolae Ioan Alboiu, Daniel Cornea, Georgiana Daniela Vulpeย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Simulation-based STEM learning integrates mathematics and construction management in civil engineering education
Raluca Ioana Grasu, Ion Mierluศ-Mazilu, Valentina Iuliana Manea, Ramona Silvestruย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Sustainable air travel strategies in practice: Waterford Airportโs contribution to regional resilience, heritage, and sustainability in Ireland 2040
Amy Whelan – 1, Simona Elena ศerban – 2, Paul Morrissey – 1, Tiberiu Catalina – 2ย
1South East Technological University, SETUย ย
2Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Sustainable on-farm modular system for pig slurry management
Cinthya Solange Lara Verdezoto – 1, Jan Sprafke – 1, Michael Nelles – 1,2ย
1Rostock University, UROSย
2DFBZ, the German Centre for Biomass Researchย
Teaching sustainability through mathematical optimization with a case-based learning approach for engineering students
Ion Mierlus-Mazilu, Valentina Iuliana Manea, Raluca Ioana Grasu, Ramona Silvestruย
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCBย
Transforming food supply routines through digital access: analysis of the role of the smartphone in changing practices
Leidy Natalia Suarez Moya, Aurรฉlia Michaud-Trevinalย
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, LRUnivย