About the Sustainable Development Doctoral Ecosystem

The Doctoral Ecosystem in Sustainable Development unites leading universities to advance interdisciplinary research in sustainability, environmental management, clean technologies, and social innovation.

Integrating expertise from sciences, engineering, social sciences, and design, it promotes open innovation and future-focused solutions. Supported by advanced facilities and strong academic-industry-government partnerships, the ecosystem drives research addressing global sustainability challenges and supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Core Research Areas

Sustainable Materials, Nanotechnology & Biotechnology

Sustainable Technology and Materials, Nanotechnology & Biotechnology

Developing sustainable technology and materials, eco-efficient biochemistry processes, nanotechnology applications, nature-based solutions for architectural and environmental challenges along with promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Environmental Pollution & Conservation

Sustainable Development & Circular Economy

Social Impact & Governance

Clean Energy & Technologies

Urban Sustainability & Occupational Health

Design Studies and Engineering

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

Environmental Sciences & Geosciences

Clean Technologies & Circular Economy

Social Sciences & Public Policy

Occupational & Environmental Health

Materials Science & Chemistry

Biotechnology

Sustainability Accounting and Management

Design & Engineering

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Architecture and Urban Design

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

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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

TUIASI

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

Research CentreTUIASI

CECIM + ESIM

https://eertis.eu/erlb-2400-001n-0985 https://esimsim.ro/

Contact person: Cimpoesu Nicanor

Email: nicanor.cimpoesu@academic.tuiasi.ro

Research CentreTUIASI

Research Center “Environmental Engineering and Impact Assessment” (IMEI)

https://eertis.eu/erlb-2300-000t-6221

Contact person: Maria Gavrilescu

Email: maria.gavrilescu@academic.tuiasi.ro

Research CentreTUIASI

Fluid Mechanics and Theoretical Mechanics Research Center

https://eeris.eu/ERIF-2000-000P-0631

Contact person: Prof. dr. ing. Daniela Popescu

Email: daniela.popescu@academic.tuiasi.ro

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Search the provided lists of Research Infrastructures and PhD Supervisors for guidance if:

you are a PhD Supervisor or academic involved in PhD programmes in one of our partner universities looking to grow your network and create new partnerships;
you are a PhD Candidate looking for the best research resources or possible INGENIUM co-supervisors for your interdisciplinary PhD studies.

Sustainable Development Doctoral Board

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Georghe Grigoras		gheorghe.grigoras@academic.tuiasi.ro
2	Laura Bulgariu	Department of Environmental Engineering and Management	laura.bulgariu@academic.tuiasi.ro	Waste valorization, Heavy metals decontamination, Green chemistry method
3	Nicanor Cimpoiesu		nicanor.cimpoesu@academic.tuiasi.ro

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Aisling Ward		aisling.ward@mtu.ie	Regenerative tourism, Circular Economy, Sustainability, Pro-environmental Tourist Behavioural Change
2	Alan McGibney		alan.mcgibney@mtu.ie	Internet of things, Digital twins, Trusted Digital Ecosystems, Data Spaces, Distributed Software
3	Michael Murphy	Process, Energy & Transport Engineering	michaeld.murphy@mtu.ie	Renewable energy systems, Demand response, Sustainable agricultural

No	Supervisor	Email address
1	Karolina Lubomirova	k.lybomirova@foz.mu-sofia.bg
2	Lidia Hristova	l.hristova@foz.mu-sofia.bg
3	Anjelika Velkova – Monova	a.velkova@foz.mu-sofia.bg

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Luis Angel Sañudo Fontaneda	Construction and Manufacturing Engineering	sanudoluis@uniovi.es	Blue green infrastructures, Climate change adaptation, Sustainable urban drainage systems
2	Asunción Cámara Obregon	Biology of Organisms and Systems	camara@uniovi.es	Sylviculture, Carbon farming, Biomass
3	Carlos Cabo Gómez		carloscabo@uniovi.es

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address	Research Interests
1	Massimo Angrilli	Architecture	m.angrilli@unich.it	Urban and architectural regeneration, Urban design, Heritage and landscape
2	Emilio Rossi	Architecture	emilio.rossi@unich.it	Product-service systems (PSS), Inclusive design, 3D printing

No	Supervisor	Department	Email address
1	Lucie Vincenot	Biology	lucie.vincenot@univ-rouen.fr
2	Julien Legros	Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Reactivity	julien.legros@univ-rouen.fr
3	Karine Chapelle	Economics and polticial science	karine.chapelle@univ-rouen.fr
4	Julien Vieillard	Measurements in physics	Julien.vieillard@univ-rouen.fr

Goals of the Sustainable Development Doctoral Ecosystem

The doctoral ecosystem in sustainable development is designed to promote interdisciplinary research that tackles the complex challenges of sustainability.

Its primary focus is on finding innovative solutions in areas such as environmental management, clean technologies, and social sustainability. By combining data-driven research with public engagement, it aims to shape sustainable policies that are both practical and inclusive.

The ecosystem also encourages global collaboration through joint PhD programs, double degrees, and international mobility, fostering the exchange of knowledge across borders.

Ultimately, it equips doctoral candidates with the skills and insights necessary to influence sustainable development practices in academia, industry, and government, shaping a more sustainable future.

About the Sustainable Development Doctoral Ecosystem

Core Research Areas

Sustainable Technology and Materials, Nanotechnology & Biotechnology

Disciplines Involved

Environmental Sciences & Geosciences

Clean Technologies & Circular Economy

Social Sciences & Public Policy

Occupational & Environmental Health

Materials Science & Chemistry

Biotechnology

Sustainability Accounting and Management

Design & Engineering

Architecture and Urban Design

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

CECIM + ESIM

Research Center “Environmental Engineering and Impact Assessment” (IMEI)

Fluid Mechanics and Theoretical Mechanics Research Center

Sustainable Development Doctoral Board

Goals of the Sustainable Development Doctoral Ecosystem

Read more about our other Doctoral Ecosystems