
UCV Conference
Posters
A methodology for creating a coastal digital twin
Sinéad 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 Mierluș-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 Université, LRUniv
Beyond traditional performance indicators: how do we measure what truly matters?
La Rochelle Université, 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 O’Driscoll – 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 Katažytė, Tatjana Paulauskienė
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, UNIZD
Is the future of teaching hidden in a prompt?
Christiana Tartios, Nikleia Eteokleous, Rita Panoura, Nansia Kyriacou
Frederick University, FredU
Methodological approach of developing Dynamic Material Passport framework
Ioannis Markou, Dr Derek Sinnott, Dr Ken Thomas
South East Technological University, SETU
Modelling of hybrid renewable energy integration pathways for given industrial heating requirements
Krishna Reddy Kandula, Cathal Nolan, Martin Farrell, Peter Wall, Ashish Vashishtha
South East Technological University, SETU
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 – 3
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
2Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
3University of Zadar, UNIZD
Predicting the plastic rotational capacity of R.C. elements using machine learning
Andrei-Odey Kadhim, Iolanda-Gabriela Craifaleanu
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Rethinking governance in the blue economy through integrating sustainability, social cohesion and social acceptance
Ioannis Katsounis – 1, Ana Slišković – 2, Dimitris Gavalas –1
1National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2University of Zadar, UNIZD
Smarter together: energy-aware task sharing for collaborative robots
Rahul Mhapsekar, Indrakshi Dey, Lizy Abraham
South East Technological University, SETU
Student engagement and interaction enhanced via simulated and AI-supported learning environments in special and inclusive education
Raphaela Neophytou, Dr Nikleia Eteokleous, Dr Olga Lyra
Frederick University, FredU
Sustainable IoT: How much is your bet?
Nirmal D. Wickramasinghe – 1, John Dooley – 1, Dirk Pesch – 2, Indrakshi Dey – 3
1Maynooth University
2University of College Cork
3Walton Institute of Information & Communication Science
Turning crack data into decisions: quantifying safety and guiding strategic management of aging concrete infrastructure
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Modelling of hybrid renewable
A new microbial innovation to fight cancer
Émile Bonnenfant, Jennifer Saliba, Béatrice Colin, Pierre-Édouard Bodet, Benjamin Musnier, Valérie Sopena, Marina Denimal, Margot Garrabos, Sophie Sablé, Isabelle Lanneluc-Aimani and Ingrid Fruitier-Arnaudin
La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
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 – 1
1Rostock University, UROS
2University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis
3Thünen Institute of Fisheries Ecology, Bremerhaven, Germany
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
¹Frederick University, FredU
²German Medical Institute
DART project: Enhancing equitable access to diabetes education through augmented reality training
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
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 –1
1Frederick University, FredU
2University of Cyprus
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 Dimitriadis
Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
Digital twin-driven optimization of far-UVC disinfection for resilient health systems
Mindaugas Kurmis, Nerijus Pocevičius, Žydrūnas Lukošius, Darius Drungilas
Klaipeda University, KU
DNA barcoding complementing morphological identification of mosquito species in Ireland
Raysa Martins Hetherington, Elsie Isiye, Angela Valcarcel Olmeda, Anthony Murphy, Annetta Zintl & Denise O’Meara
South East Technological University, SETU
Do cities make us couch potatoes? Physical activity and urban analysis of four neighbourhoods of Valencia
Alonso Sánchez, Pablo Vidal-Gonzalez
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
Endometriosis and the environment: Is urban coastal living a hidden risk?
Marijana Matek Sarić – 1, Tamara Sorić – 2, Ana Sarić – 3, Snježaa Herceg Romanić – 4
1University of Zadar, UNIZD
2Psychiatric Hospital Ugljan, Croatia
3Catholic University of Croatia
4Institute of Medical Research and Occupational Health
Educating change-makers: merging exercise medicine and sports science for healthier coastal futures
Anthi Xenofondo, Nikleia Eteokleous, Rafaella Neofytou
Frederick University, FredU
Harnessing marine microbial enzymes to tackle bioplastic accumulation
Alba Moreno Bordería, Jing Huang, Ivan P. Tualla, Tanja Rahn, Jutta Wiese, Erik Borchert
La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
Innovative non-invasive approaches to diagnosing and enhancing mental well-being in Ireland’s ageing population
Malik Faizan, PJ. White, Indrakshi Dey
South East Technological University, SETU
Key determinants of a healthy shipping company: perspectives from seafarers and management
Ana Slišković, Ioannis Katsounis
1University of Zadar, UNIZD
2National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Next-generation technologies for advanced infection control and prevention
Alba Cano-Vicent, Raquel Rubio-Soria, Tatiana Ramírez-Valencia, Manuel José Sánchez-Rumí, Sandra Orero-Gil, Nerea Salvador-Amores, Zaquiel Oliver López-Reyes, Mercedes Cervera-Alamar, Maricarmen Fuentes Albero, Beatriz Salesa, Miguel Martí, Ángel Serrano-Aroca
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
Plant, algal and marine bacterial molecules against human infectious diseases
Pitard Axel1, Sablé Sophie – 1, Parizadeh Leila – 1, Achour Oussama – 1,2, Lanneluc Isabelle – 1, Le Joubioux Florian – 1,3, Sirvent Pascal – 3, Maugard Thierry – 1
1La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
2Plateforme OpenCampusInnov BioAqtiv
3Valbiotis
Portable thylakoid-based biosensor for environmental monitoring of herbicides in water
Ioanna Amaslidou, Sofia Mavrikou, Vasileios Tsekouras
Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
From Reactive Care to Proactive Prevention: Transforming Post-Stroke Brain Resilience Management
Cristina Giménez-Paños, Olga Forero-Rincón, Esther Navarro-Illana, Diana Tarruella-Hernández, José Ignacio Tembl-Ferrairó
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, Sören Möller, Johanna Schmidt, Harry W. Palm
Rostock University, UROS
Structural characterization of the 3’ untranslated region of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome
Sergio López-Núñez – 1, Ángel Cantero-Camacho – 1, Álvaro Simba-Lahuasi – 1, Lixin Fan – 2, Yun-Xing Wang – 3, José Gallego – 1
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
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, USA
3Protein-Nucleic Acid Interaction Section, Center for Structural Biology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Frederick, MD 21702, USA
The equity promise of digital health for people with disabilities health care
Rita Vaičekauskaitė, Reda Dzingelevičienė, Jurgita Andruškienė
Klaipeda University, KU
Too much animal source food diet changes your brain and behavior
Alicia Saelices-Lillo1, David Alburquerque-Bravo1, Irene López-Fabuel2, Belén Frígols1, Jordi Roig-Rubio2 , Salvador Gil2 and Ana Perez-Villalba1
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
2Universidad de Valencia
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, Greece
2National School of Public Administration
3Frederick University, FredU
4National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Wakame digestion against advanced glycated products formation
Stéphanie Bordenave, Maradene Anaelle
Anaelle Maradene Gabrielle-Laeticia Normand – 1, Stéphanie Bordenave-Juchereau – 2
1Service de Naphrologies, Groupe Hospitalier Littoral Atlantique, La Rochelle
2La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
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-Günter Eckel
Rostock University, UROS
Advancements in offshore wind turbines for sustainable energy
Mohammad Hassan Badiheh Aghdam – 1,2, Pedram Khaneh Masjedi – 3, Sinead O’Halloran – 1, Edmond Tobin – 1,2
1South East Technological University, SETU
2The Center for Research and Enterprise in Engineering
3University of Galway
Advancing coastal risk mapping: a high-resolution physical vulnerability index for the Istrian peninsula
Nina Lončar – 1, Zaviša Šimac – 2, Sanja Faivre – 3
1University of Zadar, UNIZD
2University of Applied Science Velika Gorica
3University of Zagreb
Bidirectional seismic fragility functions for RC structures. State-of-the-art: a closeness to reality
Gabriel Gerogian Hojda, Radu Vărăreanu
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Estimating seismic repair costs and recovery time for residential buildings in Bucharest: supporting risk transfer decisions
Bogdan Gheorghe, Radu Vacareanu
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Evaluation of marine bacteria for the consolidation of built heritage
Justine Tavernier – 1,2, Patricia Vazquez – 2, Thomas Junique – 2, Béatrice Colin – 1, Philippe Turcry – 1, Ameur Hamami – 1, Marc Jeannin – 1, Philippe Refait – 1, Isabelle Lanneluc – 1, Sophie Sablé – 1
1La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
2University of Reims
Laboratory research on self-healing concrete
Elena Felicia Alboiu, Fănica Panait
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Mathematical tools for quality control in shallow water environments
Abderrazzak El Ammari – 1,2, Catherine Choquet – 1, Souad Bezzaoucha Rebai – 1,2
1La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
2EIGSI Research, La Rochelle
Staying on the grid: connecting Zadar’s roman landscape with 21st century urban futures
Josipa Baraka Perica – 1, Gregory Zaro – 2, Filipa Jurković Pešić – 1
1University of Zadar, UNIZD
2University of Maine, USA
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 Sandu
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Understanding the anticipated emotions and risk perceptions of autonomous shuttles on intention to use
Ulysse Soulat, Jeanne Lallement, Sarah Machat, Florence de Ferran
La Rochelle Université, LRUniv
An empirical study on donation behavior in a German non-profit organization
PosterCan literature help science to engage the community in sustainable attitudes?
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
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 Schrade
Rostock University, UROS
Casting the education net in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Higher Diploma in Business in fisheries and aquaculture
Janette Davies, Amy Allen
South East Technological University, SETU
From classrooms to coastlines: advancing sustainability through gender-inclusive STEM
Irene Angastinioti, Anastasia Frederickou, Natalie Christofidou
Frederick University, FredU
How can network engagement facilitate farmer innovation capability?
Patricia Mhekwa, Arthur Kearney, Denis Harrington, Grainne Dilleen
South East Technological University, SETU
Inclusive hiking in coastal natural environments: an educational strategy for social sustainability in school contexts
Héctor Esteve-Ibáñez, Clara Climent-Oltra, Lidia Ramos-López, Laura Jiménez-Monteagudo
Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
Leveraging creativity for collaborative innovation: insights from the seashore
Michelle Clancy, Thomas O’Toole
South East Technological University, SETU
Long-term effect of phosphorus management on soil fertility and soil P pools
Vasileios Kanellopoulos – 1, Yue Hu – 2, Bettina Eichler-Löbermann – 2
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
2Rostock University, UROS
Social sustainability at the coast
Martina Flavin, Susan Flynn
South East Technological University, SETU
Soil phosphorus dynamics across time and depth in a long-term field study
Maria-Georgia Gkika – 1, Yue Hu – 2, Bettina Eichler-Löbermann – 2
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
2University of Rostock, UROS
Virtual exchange: building global skills and competence beyond physical borders
South East Technological University, SETU
Assessing levels of readiness of construction companies for circular economy
Ramona-Camelia Silvestru, Mădălina Stoian, Valentin-Marian Popescu , Alexandru-Ionel Ionita
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Bilge Dumping. The worst pollution you’ve never heard of (part II)
Josephine Schaumburg, Henrik Stache, Zoé Frey
Rostock University, UROS
Circular economy in Lithuanian maritime industry. A real possibility or just a plan?
Klaipeda University, KU
Decoding sustainability signals: how financial institutions navigate the EUR 500 billion sustainable bond revolution?
Martina Maté, Dijana Čičin-Šain, Josipa Perkov
University of Zadar, UNIZD
Electrochemical gold recovery from E-Waste in urban circular economies
Cornelia Diac, Cristina Radu, Giulia Francesca Guarneri, Gabriela Manolache, Matei-Tom Iacob
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Harnessing hermetia illucens pupae extracts for sustainable large-scale protein synthesis
Isaias Salvador Sanmartín Santos – 1, Alexander Neef – 1, Celia Almela Camañas – 1, Shikha Ojha – 2
1Catholic University of Valencia, UCV
2South East Technological University, SETU
Implementing circular economy principles in municipal services: the Lithuanian case
Rasa Žiliene, Henrika Rugine, Jelena Skarbale
Klaipeda University, KU
Logistics–ESG performance, economic capacity and consumer behavior: determinants of circular economy strategies
Panagiotis Karountzos, Damianos P. Sakas
Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
Protein products: a curse or a blessing for sustainability?
Panagiota Mallouchou – 1, Athanasia Elli Stefanaki – 1, Indre Razbadauskaite – 2, Ligita Simanskiene – 2,
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
2Klaipeda University, KU
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 – 1
1Agricultural University of Athens, AUA
2University of Ioannina
Research on energy dissipation using artificial roughness
Nicolae Ioan Alboiu, Daniel Cornea, Georgiana Daniela Vulpe
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Simulation-based STEM learning integrates mathematics and construction management in civil engineering education
Raluca Ioana Grasu, Ion Mierluș-Mazilu, Valentina Iuliana Manea, Ramona Silvestru
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Sustainable air travel strategies in practice: Waterford Airport’s contribution to regional resilience, heritage, and sustainability in Ireland 2040
Amy Whelan – 1, Simona Elena Șerban – 2, Paul Morrissey – 1, Tiberiu Catalina – 2
1South East Technological University, SETU
2Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Sustainable on-farm modular system for pig slurry management
Cinthya Solange Lara Verdezoto – 1, Jan Sprafke – 1, Michael Nelles – 1,2
1Rostock University, UROS
2DFBZ, the German Centre for Biomass Research
Teaching sustainability through mathematical optimization with a case-based learning approach for engineering students
Ion Mierlus-Mazilu, Valentina Iuliana Manea, Raluca Ioana Grasu, Ramona Silvestru
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, UTCB
Transforming food supply routines through digital access: analysis of the role of the smartphone in changing practices
Leidy Natalia Suarez Moya, Aurélia Michaud-Trevinal
La Rochelle Université, LRUniv