About the Natural Sciences Doctoral Ecosystem

The INGENIUM Doctoral Ecosystem in Natural Sciences is a vibrant research network advancing fundamental and applied knowledge across physical, chemical, Earth, and life sciences.

It tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource use through interdisciplinary research. Supported by advanced infrastructures, it fosters impactful solutions in areas such as green chemistry, nanotechnology, marine ecology, and space exploration.

Core Research Areas

Biology

Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

Environmental Sciences

Materials & Photonics

Geosciences & Planetary Science

Space & Astronomy

Chemistry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
This area includes trustworthy and explainable AI, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, neural networks, deep learning, GANs, and reinforcement learning, with applications spanning healthcare, social sciences, robotics, and economic modeling.
Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
Research in this domain covers quantum networks, quantum-cybersecurity, IoT security, and bioinformatics, with a strong emphasis on cyber-resilience, cybersecurity standards, and data protection.
Human-Centered AI and Human-Robot Interaction
This area explores AI in human-robot interactions, social robotics, and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on user-centric designs for healthcare, education, and smart cities.
Digital Health and AI in Healthcare
This research focuses on developing AI-driven healthcare technologies, leveraging data analytics for disease prediction, personalized treatment, and healthcare management, alongside the exploration of ethical frameworks in digital health.
Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
Research here investigates smart cities, Industry 4.0, and sustainable mechatronics, focusing on the integration of IoT and robotics for industrial and environmental applications.
Sustainable Development and Engineering
This area focuses on integrating AI and digital transformation for sustainable systems, energy optimization, and industrial processes, aiming for innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges.

Disciplines Involved

Botany and Zoology

Ecology

Environmental Sciences

Materials Science

Physics & Photonics

Astronomy & Space Sciences

How you can become an INGENIUM PhD Student

With our INGENIUM Doctoral Ecosystems, we aim to offer a unique PhD training experience that combines the best elements of traditional PhD training models from partner universities to create an enriched and collaborative doctoral journey.

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Submit your request for Co-Supervision

If you are a current or prospective PhD student at an INGENIUM partner university.

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Apply for a Joint Doctoral Programme

If you want to apply for an INGENIUM Joint Doctoral Programme

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Apply for the INGENIUM Certificate

If you are a PhD student at an INGENIUM partner university or are registered in an INGENIUM Joint Doctoral program.

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Available Research Facilities and PhD Co-Supervisors

List of PhD Supervisors and co-supervisors

Constantin-Florin Caruntu

material characterisation Intelligent mobility Model predictive control Networked control systems V2X communication

Contact email: constantin-florin.caruntu@academic.tuiasi.ro

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Marian-Silviu POBORONIUC

material characterisation Artificial Intelligence Brain-Computer Interfaces Neuroprostheses Rehabilitation robotics

Contact email: marian-silviu.poboroniuc@academic.tuiasi.ro

TUIASI

Vasile MANTA

material characterisation Quantum Computing Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision

Contact email: vasile-ion.manta@academic.tuiasi.ro

TUIASI

Iulian Ciocoiu

material characterisation biomedical signal processing biometrics Computer Vision Deep Learning

Contact email: iciocoiu@etti.tuiasi.ro

TUIASI

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Research Infrastractures

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Natural Sciences Doctoral Board

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No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Eduardo Fernández Pascual	Organismal and Systems Biology	fernandezpeduardo@uniovi.es	Seeds, Plants, Biodiversity
2	Luis Valledor González	Organismal and Systems Biology	valledorluis@uniovi.es
3	Maria Luisa Sánchez Rodríguez		mlsr@uniovi.es

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Nikolay Petkov	Physical Sciences	Nikolay.Petkov@mtu.ie	Nanoscale devices, Sensors, Microfabriation
2	Eilish Broderick	Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences	eilish.broderick@mtu.ie	Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil
3	Niall Smith	MTU Research	niall.smith@mtu.ie

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Lucia Tonucci	Economics and Finance of Enterprises and Ecosystems	lucia.tonucci@unich.it	Green & sustainable chemistry, Metal nanoparticles, Catalyzed chemical reactions
2	Lucia Marinangeli	Science	lucia.marinangeli@unich.it	Remote sensing applications, Environmental geology, Planetary geology

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address
1	Arnaud Lehner	Biology	arnaud.lehner@univ-rouen.fr
2	Elena Zapolsky	Physics	Elena.zapolsky@univ-rouen.fr
3	Imen Turki	Geosciences and Environment	imen.turki@univ-rouen.fr

Goals of the Natural Sciences Doctoral Ecosystem

The Natural Sciences Doctoral Ecosystem promotes an innovative environment where interdisciplinary research flourishes across biological, geological and physical sciences.

Its mission is to foster scientific inquiry that not only deepens understanding but also tackles ongoing global change. This multidisciplinary ecosystem facilitates groundbreaking research that connects theory with real-world applications. It emphasizes the importance of ecological resilience, the exploration of new materials and technologies, and the study of planetary systems to enhance both environmental and societal well-being.

About the Natural Sciences Doctoral Ecosystem

Core Research Areas

Biology

Disciplines Involved

Botany and Zoology

Ecology

Environmental Sciences

Materials Science

Physics & Photonics

Astronomy & Space Sciences

How you can become an INGENIUM PhD Student

Submit your request for Co-Supervision

Apply for a Joint Doctoral Programme

Apply for the INGENIUM Certificate

Available Research Facilities and PhD Co-Supervisors

Natural Sciences Doctoral Board

Goals of the Natural Sciences Doctoral Ecosystem

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