Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Possible Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Measures

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis

The Cyprus University of Technology, and more specifically its Energy and Environmental Economics and Policy Research Group, will assess current policies and measures that are in place for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in the Republic of Cyprus; and will propose a draft Action Plan with detailed policies and measures to achieve a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Cyprus, including a specific timetable for implementation of these measures as well as cost-effectiveness calculations. The latter will involve assessing each measure in terms of Euros per tonne of reduction of CO2 equivalent emissions), which will enable choosing the most cost-effective policies.

CALL/ROLE: Coordinator

Duration: 2017-2018

Website:

Funding: European Commission – Structural Reform Support Service - 14.864,00 €

Optimization of decentralized domestic wastewater treatment and sanitation via constructed wetlands

Coordinator: Ioannis Vyrides

Duration: 2017-2019

Website:

Funding:  Interreg Balkan‐Mediterranean 2014‐2020 - 934.568,00 €

Biogas and digestate with controlled ammonia content by a virtuous biowaste cycle with integrated bio&chemical processes (LIFECAB)

Coordinator: Michalis Koutinas

LIFECAB is funded under the LIFE programme aiming to evaluate the application of a novel technology for the treatment of biowaste through anaerobic digestion, composting and chemical hydrolysis.

CALL/ROLE: LIFE 2016 / Project Partner
Duration: 2017-2020

Website:

Funding: LIFE - 2.462.957,00 €

ODYSSEE-MURE 2012 – Monitoring of EU and national energy efficiency targets

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis

This project gathered representatives from all EU Member States and other EU countries. It aimed at monitoring energy efficiency trends and measures in Europe, using on two complementary internet databases: ODYSSEE on energy efficiency / CO2 indicators, including detailed data on energy consumption, activities and related CO2-emissions and MURE on energy efficiency policy measures, including their impact. It provided an update of these databases up to the year 2013.

CALL/ROLE: Partner
Duration: 2013-2015

Website: http://www.odyssee-mure.eu/

Funding: European Commission – Intelligent Energy Europe programme - 1.928,00 €

Bioorganic novel approaches for food processing wastewater treatment and valorisation: Lupanine case study (BIOORG4WASTEWATERVAL+)

Coordinator: Michalis Koutinas

Duration: 2016-2019

Website:

Funding: WATERWORKS 2014 COFUNDED CALL - 835.355,00 €

Optimizing the penetration of renewable energy systems in buildings – Technical and economic assessment to improve energy efficiency of the buildings sector of Cyprus

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis

This project, resulting from a postdoctoral fellowship granted by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, has contributed to the development of a basic knowledge on different building types prevailing in Cyprus, and to the assessment of their energy performance for various locations of the island reflecting different climatic conditions.

CALL/ROLE: Coordinator
Duration: 2012-2013

Website:

Funding: Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Cyprus - 5.000,00 €

ODYSSEE-MURE, A Decision Support Tool for Energy Efficiency Policy Evaluation

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis

This project gathers representatives from all EU Member States and other EU countries. It aims at monitoring energy efficiency trends and measures in Europe, using on two complementary internet databases: ODYSSEE on energy efficiency / CO2 indicators, including detailed data on energy consumption, activities and related CO2-emissions and MURE on energy efficiency policy measures, including their impact. It provides an update of these databases up to the year 2016. Moreover, new facilities are added to the existing databases in order to provide more policy-relevant indicators.

CALL/ROLE: Partner
Duration: 2016-2018

Website: http://www.odyssee-mure.eu/

Funding: European Commission – Horizon 2020 programme - 1.795,00 €

Development of a Geo-spatial Environmental and Decision Support System for Incident Management and Impact Analysis

Coordinator: Alexandros Charalambides

http://enermap.eu/

Duration: 2012-2014

Website: www.ektimisis.com

Funding: EUREKA - 155.880,00 €

Algae Production

Coordinator: Alexandros Charalambides

http://enermap.eu/

Duration: 2010

Website:

Funding: UNESCO Fellowships Programme - 11.000,00 €

European Energy Efficient Buildings Map (ENERMAP)

Coordinator: Alexandros Charalambides

http://enermap.eu/

Duration: 2013-2015

Website: www.enermap.eu

Funding: Climate-KIC - 95.000,00 €

European Energy and Environmental Policy at a Crossroads

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis European Energy and Environmental Policy at a Crossroads

This project, funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Commission as a part of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), aimed at stimulating teaching, research and reflection in the field of European integration studies in the field of energy and environmental policy. In the frame of this project, specialised lectures were given to students about the decision-making process in the European Union and the evolution of the EU’s energy and environmental policy and the challenges ahead. Lectures were accompanied by teaching material that was specifically developed for this project. Moreover, public lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions were organised, aiming at high school students and the broader public.

CALL/ROLE: Coordinator
Duration: 2013-2016

Website: http://3ep.weebly.com/jean-monnet-module.html

Funding: European Commission – Lifelong Learning programme – Jean Monnet - 28.500,00 €

ODYSSEE-MURE 2010 – Monitoring of EU and national energy efficiency targets

Coordinator: Theodoros Zachariadis

This project gathered representatives from all EU Member States and other EU countries. It aimed at monitoring energy efficiency trends and measures in Europe, using on two complementary internet databases: ODYSSEE on energy efficiency / CO2 indicators, including detailed data on energy consumption, activities and related CO2-emissions and MURE on energy efficiency policy measures, including their impact.

CALL/ROLE: Partner
Duration: 2011-2012

Website: http://www.odyssee-mure.eu/

Funding: European Commission – Intelligent Energy Europe programme - 1.800,00 €

Sustainable Management of Biotic and Abiotic Parameters in Hydroponic Cultures

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2012-2015

Website: http://web.cut.ac.cy/hydroflies/

Funding: INTERREG-IV - 995.000,00 €

Development and Application of Integrated Coastal Management Plans in Rodos and Cyprus

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2012-2015

Website: http://www.greece-cyprus.eu/index.php? option=com_projects&view =item&id=56&Itemid=3

Funding: INTERREG-IV - 870.000,00 €

I.S.L.E Erasmus Network-Innovation in the teaching of Sustainable development in Life Sciences in Europe

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2010-2012

Website: www.isle-project.eu

Funding: ERASMUS-ENWA

From Treated Wastewater to Alternative Water Resources in Semi-Arid Regions

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2010-2013

Website: www.pure-hersonissos.gr

Funding: LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance - 2.100,00 €

Prevention and Combating of Marine Pollution in Ports and Marinas

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2011-2014

Website:

Funding: INTERREG-IV - 1.000,00 €

Demonstration of an integrated waste-to-energy system for energy generation from biodegradable organic waste and wastewater

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2010-2013

Website: www.interwaste.org

Funding: Demonstration of an integrated waste-to-energy system for energy generation from biodegradable organic waste and wastewater LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance - 1.472,00 €

Risk Assessment Analysis on Offshore Platforms in South East Mediterranean Area,(RAOP-MED)

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2013-2015

Website: www.raop.eu

Funding: Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI-CBCMED)

Sustainable management of livestock waste for the removal/recovery of nutrients

Coordinator: Costas N. Costa

Duration: 2013-2016

Website: www.livewaste.org

Funding: LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance

ASEMUNDUS Networking seminar in Korea. Erasmus Mundus programme to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic cooperation between Europe and the rest of the world. Seoul, Korea

Coordinator: Evangelos Daskalakis

ASEMUNDUS has been created to enhance the visibility and general awareness of Erasmus Mundus (as an example of good practice) in targeted Asian ASEM countries. The project promotes joint degrees by active participation in three higher education fairs in three different Asian  ASEM member states.
Duration: May 15-16, 2012

Website: http://www.interuv.eu/products/asemundus/

Funding: The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

2014-2016 Cy-Tera-LinkSCEEM, PRACE HPC Production Grants for projects: pro14b114s1, pro14b105s1 and pro15a113s1, pro15b104, pro16a105, and PRACE LHCFlex, as coordinator) 2012-2014 Cy-Tera & LinkSCEEM HPC Preparatory Access and Production Grants (860.000 total CPU-core hours, for projects: LinkSCEEM lsprob104s1, Ispro13a121s1, pro13b113s1, and pro14a120) as coordinator

Coordinator: Evangelos Daskalakis

The biophysics and biochemistry behind the functionality of heme proteins, with the interaction of myoglobin (Mb) and Cytochrome c Oxidase (CcO) with atmospheric gases (COx, NOx) to give insight into their in vivo behavior and possible environmental sensor capabilities. The studies on Photosystem II (PSII) are related to the mechanism of excess energy dissipation (Non Photochemical Quenching or NPQ) and the plant photoprotection process that is highly relevant to a changing climate in terms of the production of tolerant plants, the O2 evolution and CO2 fixation. On the other hand, one can consider Ice Nucleation (IN), New Particle Formation (NPF) and Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN) formation in the Atmosphere, viewed from the physical chemistry aspect.

CALL/ROLE: Coordinator
Duration: 2012-2016

Website: http://www.prace-ri.eu/ https://www.iucc.ac.il/

Funding: EU LinkSCEEM, Eastern Mediterrenean - CyTerra, PRACE