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We’re proud to showcase the impactful contribution of our Athena Research Center team—led by Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, with team members Dr. Ebun Akinsete (PhD) and Lydia Papadaki—to the recent events of the Developing Optimal and Open Research Support for the Black Sea (DOORS) project in Bucharest, Romania, this May. On May 6, …

Spotlight on DOORS Black Sea: Shaping the Future of the Black Sea Read More »

On May 8–9, the ERC Water Futures consortium met at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to push forward the frontier of smart, equitable, and resilient urban drinking water systems. Led by a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, water science, economics, behavioral research, and sustainability, the meeting featured sessions on reinforcement learning, urban water …

European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant Meeting – waterfutures.eu Project at DTU – Technical University of Denmark Read More »

The Hydrogen Conference began with a high-level, interdisciplinary dialogue that set the stage for visionary thinking around the role of hydrogen in the global energy transition. Prof. Vassilis Vasdekis, Rector of AUEB, opened the conference by emphasizing the university’s strategic role in advancing research and innovation in green energy. Prof. Ioannis Emiris, President of the …

Hydrogen at the Crossroads: Opening Keynotes Highlight Strategic Vision for a Green Energy Future Read More »

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was invited by AkademyClub.com London to deliver a keynote address on 7 May 2025 at the historic Savile Club, as part of Akademy’s distinguished series of high-impact talks that convene leading thinkers from across disciplines. Akademy is a dynamic platform designed to ignite bold, cross-sector conversations at the intersection of science, society, …

Prof. Koundouri Speaks at AkademyClub London on Sustainability and Systems Change Read More »

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, a Fellow of Academia Europaea and co-lead of the Academia Europaea Task Force on Environment, Sustainability and Climate (TFESC), was honored to participate in the Academia Europaea – HUN-REN Headquarters Interdisciplinary Workshop on Earth, Environment and Healthy Living, held in Budapest on 24–25 April 2025. This high-level event, jointly organized by HUN-REN …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Presents Systems Approach to Food System Transformation at Academia Europaea – HUN-REN Interdisciplinary Workshop Read More »

AE4RIA team at the AMEF 2025 Conference, hosted by the University of Macedonia!The 9th International Conference on Applied Theory, Macro and Empirical Finance, organized by the Department of Economics, brought together leading researchers and professionals to address key economic challenges—this year focusing on climate policy, sustainability, and economic resilience. We were proud to highlight the …

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On Thursday, 27th of March 2025, at the European Parliament in Brussels, we gathered policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to showcase the achievements of the H2020 DOORS Project—a pivotal initiative shaping the future of the Black Sea region. Hosted by MEP Victor Negrescu and MEP Ștefan Mușoiu, this high-level event brought together leading voices from research, …

Opening DOORS to the Black Sea: A Milestone for Sustainability & Innovation Read More »

On April 11, Dr. Konstantinos Dellis, Senior Researcher at AE4RIA (Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB and Sustainable Development Unit – Athena RC), delivered a inspiring keynote speech at the Skillskamp in Communicating Sustainability and Green Transition in Kozani, organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). During his speech, he highlighted the pioneering work of the …

Dr. Konstantinos Dellis Delivers Keynote Speech on Communicating Sustainability and Green Transition at Skillskamp in Kozani Read More »