EUROPEAN
Integrating Climate Resilience in EU Higher Education – InCLIMATE. Funding Agency: ERASMUS+ 2020 – KA2 Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practises, KA203 Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education (1/2/2021 – today). Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Scientific Responsible: Associate Professor Marios Trigkas
Advanced Training On Sustainable Management Of Pastoral Systems (TranSuMan)” (code EE-ΠI/Θ: 7750) Funding Agency: European Commission (Agreement No 2021-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000032227) Duration: 03/01/2022 – 02/01/2024, Budget: 64.306,00€ Scientific Supervisor: Professor Michael Vrachnakis
Smart Pharmaceutical Manufacturing- SpuMoNI”, CHIST-ERA 2017. ACTION OF NATIONAL SCOPE: «European E&T Cooperation – Grant Act for Greek entities that successfully participated in Joint Calls for Proposals of the European Networks ERA-NETS 2019». Duration 36 months, total project estimate 1.100.000€. Budget Univ. Thessaly 185.000€. Scientific Team Leader Univ. Thessaly: Professor Anton. Karageorgos.
URBACT lll RURBAN FOOD – FOOD CORRIDORS. Duration: 03/2021 – 05/2022. Budget: 20.000 €. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos
Conducting research on the quality of composite welded products in Greece and abroad, according to modern requirements and modern standards. Duration: 11/2017 – 11/2022. Budget: €5,714.60. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.
Green and recyclable and/or compostable composite products with improved properties from industrial hemp waste in the context of the circular economy. Duration: 06/2020 – 12/2022. Budget: €200,000. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.
ESPA
Saving traditional wooden boats through their digital mapping, development of integrated navigation platform and AR/VR applications (SaveWoodenBoats). Funding body: “RESEARCH-INNOVATE” Program (2020-2023). FWSD Budget: €204,300. Scientific supervisor: Professor M. Skarvelis.
GREEN FUND
Investigation of possibilities and proposals for the implementation of Reg. (EU) 995/2010. Funding body: GREEN FUND OF THE HYPEKA (2013-15). Budget. : €43,665, Scientific supervisor: Professor M. Skarvelis.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Biological durability tests of wood Juniperus sp. in brown & white rot fungi. Collaborating institutions: UTH, University of Sopron (Dr. Miklos Bak), AUTH (Dr. Har. Lykidis), 2021-2023. Scientific supervisor: Professor G. Mantanis
Fire resistance tests on fiberboard and particle board products. Collaborating institutions: UTH, University TUZNO, Slovakia (Dr. Jozef Martinka), AUTH (Dr. Har. Lykidis), 2022-2024. Scientific supervisor: Professor G. Mantanis
Protection of solid wood with a new fire retardant encapsulation system, BA/GUP. Collaborating institutions: Lulea University of Technology, Skelleftea (Dr. Olov Karlsson), UTH. – PhD research: Chia-feng Lin (2018-2022). Scientific manager: Prof. Dick Sandberg (Sweden), in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.
Technology of chemical modification of wood with maleic anhydride. Collaborating institutions: Lulea University of Technology, Skelleftea (Dr. Dennis Jones), UTH – PhD research: Injeong Kim (2019-2023). Scientific manager: Prof. Dick Sandberg, in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.
Chemical modification of tropical wood species – low resistance – of forest plantation origin, with acetylation and furfurylation. Collaborating bodies: Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, P.Th. (2018-2023). Scientific manager: Prof. Roger Moya, in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.
GREEK BODIES
Training and technical support of audit crews of article 6 of the KYA for the implementation needs of Regulation (EU) 995/2010. Funding Agency: YPEKA. Duration: 09/11/2021-08/08/2022. Budget: €8,024.19. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Creating a guide to financing, implementing and certifying forestry projects for carbon sequestration. Funding Agency: National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development (E.K.P.A.A.). (20/12/2017 – 30/11/2018, 10/12/2020 – 30/12/2020 and 20/4/2021-30/4/2021) – Research Committee of A.P.Th. Budget €24,180 Scientific Officer: Associate Professor Marios Trigkas.
Intelligent Risk Assessment System for Conducting Non-Compliance Controls with European Regulation ΕΘ 995/2010. Ministry of Environment and Energy, project budget €10,000. Duration 2018-2019 Scientific Supervisor: Professor Anton. Karageorgos.
PRIVATE ENTITIES
Creation of small flexible enterprises in the research program with the Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus “Vital Importance Program of Cypriot Enterprises”. Scientific Responsible: Glykeria Karagkouni. (3/18/2019 to 7/31/2019 Project code 6229 )
Determination of Grazing Load and Grazing Capacity and Drafting of a Sustainable Grazing Action Plan in Helmos – Vouraikos National Park. Project budget: €25,000. Employer: YLI-Environmental Management and Protection (Athens). Project duration: 06/07/2021 – 06/11/2022 (17 months). Scientific Supervisor: Associate Prof. Io. Kazoglou.
Program for the protection and management of critical habitats in the protected areas of Samothrace from overgrazing. Project budget: €43,400. Employer: OICOM Environment Research Ltd. Project duration: 26/10/2021 – 26/01/2023 (15 months). ). Scientific Supervisor: Associate Prof. Io. Kazoglou.
Elaboration of EPM and SD for the Natura 2000 areas of the Regions of Western Macedonia (parts) and Central Macedonia (parts)” (code EE-PTH: 6182). Funding Agency: PLAS A.E. / YETOS A.E. Duration: 24/07/2019 – 21/04/2021, Budget: €69,000. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Michael Vrachnakis.
Training Programs of Vital Importance 2022. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410.02 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 1/2/2022-31/8/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Training Programs of Vital Importance 2021. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410.01 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 12/4/2021-28/2/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Training Programs of Vital Importance 2020. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 3/3/2020-31/12/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Master’s Degree Program: Advanced Design, Technology & Management of Wooden Products of the Department of Forestry, Wood Science & Design. (Implementation: 1/9/2020-31/8/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Internship of MIEK Students in CNC Machine Tools and CAD-CAM Systems. (Code 6208 – ELKE UTH) (1/9-31/10/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Improvement of the organization and costing system of My Furniture Ltd (Code 6133 – ELKE UTH) (1/7/2019 – 31/12/2020). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Training Programs of Vital Importance 1st semester 2019. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6059 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 1/3/2019-31/7/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Succession plan and development of the company Achilleas Yagou & Sons Ltd. (Implementation 2/19/2018-2/18/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.
Special Ecological Assessment Study of the wind farm installation area at the “Round Mountain” – “Mount Panachaikos” location. April 2021 – December 2022. Funding body: “ROUND MOUNTAIN SA”. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Special four-month ecological evaluation of the 18MW ASPIE installation area in the “Tourles” – Zaraka Lakonia location. March 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: NIATA AIOLOS MONOPROSSOPI S.A. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Four-month Special Ecological Assessment of the installation area of photovoltaic stations in the wider area of “Gidovouni”, DE Meliti and Amyntaio, PE Florina April 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: HELIOAEOLIS E.E. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Recording of wild fauna species with an emphasis on bird species in the Enipeas River. April 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: ENVECO AE. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Special ecological evaluation of the area of the ASPIE installed in the “Perganti” location in the Akarnanika Mountains. December 2020 – May 2022. Funding body: Perganti Akarnanikon S.A. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Provision of advisory services to the Board of Directors of the 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia and Thrace. January 2020 – December 2024. Funding body: Hunting Federation of Macedonia and Thrace. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Special ornithological study of the wind farm installation area at the “Perganti” site. December 2019 – August 2020. Funding body: “Perganti Akarnanikon SA”. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Assessment of the effect of the installation and operation of wind farms on bird species and ecological assessment of areas in the Region of Crete. June 2014 – December 2021. Funding body: Aegean Wind. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Assessment of the effect of the installation and operation of wind farms on bird species and ecological assessment of areas on the islands of Kos, Pserimos, Kalymnos and Leros in the South Aegean Region. July 2014 – December 2021. Funding body: Nisiotikos Anemos SA. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Elaboration of monitoring the effects on the avifauna from the operation of Wind Farms in the locations “Lefkes” Kynourias Arkadia and “Beleheri” Evrotas Laconia as well as the preparation of interim and final reports for each of the above ASPIE. March 2015 – December 2020. Funding body: Aeolitic Belleheri SA. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Contribution to the preparation of a special ecological assessment/study for the expansion of a quarry in the Municipality of Volakas – Prefecture of Drama. May 2019 – December 2020. Funding body: Hyloriki E.E. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.
Pellet classification project Funding Agency: Galaxy bag The-Ari Recycling Industre SH.P.K. Duration: 07/06/2022 – 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Wooden toy certification. Funding Agency: KRINIS EY. SPANOS (MONTESSORI THINKS). Duration: 07/06/2022 – 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of formaldehyde solders. Funding Body: WOODSHAPE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of desk-bearing furniture. Funding Agency: SYSTEMA E.P.E. Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of furniture three-seater and one-seater sofa Funding Agency: TITAN OFFICE FURNITURE LTD. Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Office furniture quality control. Funding Agency: T. Charalambous & Co. Ltd. Duration: 24/05/2022- 24/11/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Impregnation of decorative paper with resins. Funding Agency: MENISCO SOLUTIONS LDA Duration: 24/05/2022 – 24/11/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of welded Wood products (Melamine coated particleboards) based on EN 14323 and CE Marking on parquet. Funding Agency: ALFA WOOD GROUP A.E.B.E Duration: 10/05/2022 – 10/05/2023. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Development of presentations and accompanying material on materials-Labeling. Funding Agency: CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT THINKING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Duration: 08/02/2022 – 04/10/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
System installation and staff training for CE and FSC quality assurance system. Funding Agency: RUSSETOS MON LTD. PRODUCTION & TRADE OF FURNITURE – WOOD. Duration: 08/02/2022- 07/10/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
HPL quality control according to EN 438-3. Funding Agency: DROMEAS A.V.E.A. Duration: 25/01/2022-25/07/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality Control of CPL Blockboard Composite Welded Products. Funding Agency: DROMEAS A.V.E.A. Duration: 07/12/2021-06/06/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality controls of wood products in Greece and Europe. Funding Agency: SELF-FINANCED Duration: 21/01/2021 – 21/12/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Study-expertise on the condition of the doors of the Hotel Castro Syros. Funding Agency: POSEIDON SA. Duration: 05/10/2021 – 04/04/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Office furniture quality control-II. Funding Agency: KATMETAL AFOI HATZIADAMIDI O.O. Duration: 09/11/2021 25/04/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Supervision of maintenance work on the wooden parts of the FASHION CITY OUTLET beams. Funding Agency: LARISA DEVELOPMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS SA Duration: 09/11/2021-30/11/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Research on biomass residues in northern Greece Funding Body: AFRY Managemant Consulting Oy Duration: 05/10/2021 04/04/2022. Budget: €12,000.00. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality Control of CAMELLINO Products (Phase 3). Funding Agency: TEKTERIDIS SA Duration: 07/02/2019 12/21/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
FSC development and installation. Funding Agency: COMPANIA MADEIRA SYSTEMS A.E Duration: 07/09/2021-06/09/2022. Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.
Webinar organization and circular economy information for furniture businesses Funding Agency: CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT THINKING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Duration: 27/07/2021 – 26/01/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality Control of Office Furniture and Melamine Surfaces”. Funding Agency: SYSTEMA E.P.E” Office Furniture – Equipment Duration: 19/04/2021 – 18/10/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of Baby Furniture. Funding Agency: NIKOPOULOS D. CHRISTOS FURNITURE MANUFACTURING & TRADING Duration: 04/19/2021 – 10/18/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of baby furniture Funding Agency: C. MONOPAVLIDIS-A. SYRGIANNIS OE. Duration: 25/05/2021-24/11/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality control of wood products for the manufacture of wall coverings based on EN 205:1991. Funding Agency: VARAGKIS” ANONYMOUS INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURING COMPANY AVEPE Duration: 25/08/2020-31/12/2020 . Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.
Quality Control of the curved beams of the FASHION CITY OUTLET building Funding Agency: LARISA DEVELOPMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS SA Duration: 29/09/2020-31/05/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.