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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAbout<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRole<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTeam<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfrastructure<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAlexandru Ioan Cuza University of Ia\u0219i (UAIC) contributes with expertise in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring and aquaculture. Within CERSUS, it leads water management research for recirculating aquaculture systems and contributes to innovative materials, by-product-derived fish feed supplements, and sustainability and risk assessment. Its activities connect circular bioeconomy solutions with water quality, aquatic ecosystem protection and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCERSUS Project Contribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nReseach profile and expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The UAIC team contributes with research in:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- Aquatic ecology and biodiversity<\/strong>, including the assessment of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands and the conservation of endangered species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Environmental monitoring<\/strong>, investigating priority and emerging contaminants, including toxic metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and microplastics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aquatic ecotoxicology and neuroecotoxicology<\/strong>, using fish models to assess pollutant effects on physiology, behaviour and health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Combined pollutant toxicity<\/strong>, examining cumulative, synergistic and antagonistic effects of contaminant mixtures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Biochemical and behavioural assessment<\/strong>, including oxidative stress indicators and automated tracking of fish behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Recirculating aquaculture<\/strong>, integrating water treatment, feeding strategies and biological assessment to improve fish production and resource efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC’s role in the consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WP1 \u2014 Project management and coordination<\/strong>
UAIC participates in consortium governance, scientific coordination, progress monitoring and reporting. It works with the coordinator and the other partners to support project implementation and interdisciplinary cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWP2 \u2014 Innovative materials for environmental applications<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to developing natural polymer-based materials with controlled properties for aquaculture applications. These include materials designed to support microbiological filtration and the removal of nitrogen compounds from recirculating aquaculture waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWP3 \u2014 Advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to developing and evaluating integrated advanced processes for the degradation of priority and emerging pollutants. Its expertise in biological effects and ecotoxicology supports the assessment of treatment safety and the suitability of treated water for reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university also participates in the consortium\u2019s research on metal recovery and sustainable industrial water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP4 \u2014 Water resources management for recirculating aquaculture<\/strong>
UAIC leads the work package dedicated to water management and the application of innovative materials in recirculating aquaculture systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe team leads investigations into the neurotoxic potential of selected pollutants using fish models, examining biochemical, physiological and behavioural responses to exposure. It also contributes to environmental monitoring, laboratory toxicity testing and the assessment of innovative materials under real aquaculture conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC leads the development of improved technologies for rearing valuable fish species in recirculating systems, bringing together water quality management, innovative filtration materials and feeding strategies to support fish health, growth and production quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP5 \u2014 By-product and waste valorisation<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to recovering, characterising and purifying bioactive compounds from agricultural and food-processing residues.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university leads the task on developing plant-based supplements for fish feed from by-products. This work combines nutrient-rich fractions recovered from wine lees with antioxidant-rich extracts, optimises formulations and evaluates their biological properties and potential toxicity. Selected formulations are subsequently tested in aquaculture systems within WP4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP6 \u2014 Sustainability and risk assessment<\/strong>
UAIC leads the task on risk assessment and the refinement of life cycle impact assessment methodologies. Toxicity data generated within WP4 support the development and testing of a risk assessment methodology and the calculation of new or updated characterisation factors for innovative materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUAIC also contributes to prospective and experimental-data-based sustainability assessments of by-product and waste valorisation pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP7 \u2014 Technology transfer, dissemination and training<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to scientific dissemination, stakeholder engagement, technology transfer and researcher exchanges. Its training activities include the assessment of aquatic environmental quality, in collaboration with consortium partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university also organises a summer school on the water\u2013energy\u2013materials nexus in the circular bioeconomy, supporting interdisciplinary learning and the development of young researchers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe UAIC team is led by Professor Mircea Nicu\u0219or Nicoar\u0103<\/strong>, whose expertise spans hydrobiology, aquatic biodiversity and ecotoxicology. His research investigates the occurrence and effects of priority and emerging pollutants in aquatic environments, including the combined toxicity of contaminant mixtures and the effects of microplastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe team brings together complementary expertise in animal physiology, oxidative stress, neuroecotoxicology, environmental contaminant analysis and materials-related toxicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through its leadership in aquatic environmental assessment and aquaculture research, UAIC helps CERSUS connect circular bioeconomy innovation with ecosystem protection, biological safety and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading research members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\nProf.dr.habil. Mircea Nicusor Nicoara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Partner Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCS I dr. Alin Stelian Ciobica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nLect.dr. Gabriel-Ionut Plavan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nCS III dr. Roxana Strungaru-Jijie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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more about this partner’s research team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UAIC provides complementary laboratory and aquaculture facilities for environmental analysis, biological testing and validation under realistic operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laboratory capabilities include optical and fluorescence microscopy, stereomicroscopy, automated biochemical analysis, UV\u2013visible spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography with UV\u2013visible and fluorescence detection. Sample preparation facilities include solid-phase extraction equipment and a nitrogen concentrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noldus EthoVision and Track3D systems<\/strong> support automated behavioural analysis and tracking of fish models, enabling investigations into pollutant exposure and neurotoxic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Ez\u0103reni Aquaculture Research Station<\/strong> provides eight earthen ponds covering 5.9 hectares, two recirculating aquaculture systems and one flow-through system. Its facilities include feed production equipment, feed and fish composition analysis, and instruments for monitoring water quality, dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTogether, these facilities connect laboratory findings with aquaculture testing and technology development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Team<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInfrastructure<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAlexandru Ioan Cuza University of Ia\u0219i (UAIC) contributes with expertise in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring and aquaculture. Within CERSUS, it leads water management research for recirculating aquaculture systems and contributes to innovative materials, by-product-derived fish feed supplements, and sustainability and risk assessment. Its activities connect circular bioeconomy solutions with water quality, aquatic ecosystem protection and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCERSUS Project Contribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nReseach profile and expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The UAIC team contributes with research in:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- Aquatic ecology and biodiversity<\/strong>, including the assessment of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands and the conservation of endangered species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Environmental monitoring<\/strong>, investigating priority and emerging contaminants, including toxic metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and microplastics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aquatic ecotoxicology and neuroecotoxicology<\/strong>, using fish models to assess pollutant effects on physiology, behaviour and health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Combined pollutant toxicity<\/strong>, examining cumulative, synergistic and antagonistic effects of contaminant mixtures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Biochemical and behavioural assessment<\/strong>, including oxidative stress indicators and automated tracking of fish behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Recirculating aquaculture<\/strong>, integrating water treatment, feeding strategies and biological assessment to improve fish production and resource efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC’s role in the consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WP1 \u2014 Project management and coordination<\/strong>
UAIC participates in consortium governance, scientific coordination, progress monitoring and reporting. It works with the coordinator and the other partners to support project implementation and interdisciplinary cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWP2 \u2014 Innovative materials for environmental applications<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to developing natural polymer-based materials with controlled properties for aquaculture applications. These include materials designed to support microbiological filtration and the removal of nitrogen compounds from recirculating aquaculture waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWP3 \u2014 Advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to developing and evaluating integrated advanced processes for the degradation of priority and emerging pollutants. Its expertise in biological effects and ecotoxicology supports the assessment of treatment safety and the suitability of treated water for reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university also participates in the consortium\u2019s research on metal recovery and sustainable industrial water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP4 \u2014 Water resources management for recirculating aquaculture<\/strong>
UAIC leads the work package dedicated to water management and the application of innovative materials in recirculating aquaculture systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe team leads investigations into the neurotoxic potential of selected pollutants using fish models, examining biochemical, physiological and behavioural responses to exposure. It also contributes to environmental monitoring, laboratory toxicity testing and the assessment of innovative materials under real aquaculture conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC leads the development of improved technologies for rearing valuable fish species in recirculating systems, bringing together water quality management, innovative filtration materials and feeding strategies to support fish health, growth and production quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP5 \u2014 By-product and waste valorisation<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to recovering, characterising and purifying bioactive compounds from agricultural and food-processing residues.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university leads the task on developing plant-based supplements for fish feed from by-products. This work combines nutrient-rich fractions recovered from wine lees with antioxidant-rich extracts, optimises formulations and evaluates their biological properties and potential toxicity. Selected formulations are subsequently tested in aquaculture systems within WP4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP6 \u2014 Sustainability and risk assessment<\/strong>
UAIC leads the task on risk assessment and the refinement of life cycle impact assessment methodologies. Toxicity data generated within WP4 support the development and testing of a risk assessment methodology and the calculation of new or updated characterisation factors for innovative materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUAIC also contributes to prospective and experimental-data-based sustainability assessments of by-product and waste valorisation pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WP7 \u2014 Technology transfer, dissemination and training<\/strong>
UAIC contributes to scientific dissemination, stakeholder engagement, technology transfer and researcher exchanges. Its training activities include the assessment of aquatic environmental quality, in collaboration with consortium partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe university also organises a summer school on the water\u2013energy\u2013materials nexus in the circular bioeconomy, supporting interdisciplinary learning and the development of young researchers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe UAIC team is led by Professor Mircea Nicu\u0219or Nicoar\u0103<\/strong>, whose expertise spans hydrobiology, aquatic biodiversity and ecotoxicology. His research investigates the occurrence and effects of priority and emerging pollutants in aquatic environments, including the combined toxicity of contaminant mixtures and the effects of microplastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe team brings together complementary expertise in animal physiology, oxidative stress, neuroecotoxicology, environmental contaminant analysis and materials-related toxicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through its leadership in aquatic environmental assessment and aquaculture research, UAIC helps CERSUS connect circular bioeconomy innovation with ecosystem protection, biological safety and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading research members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\nProf.dr.habil. Mircea Nicusor Nicoara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Partner Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCS I dr. Alin Stelian Ciobica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nLect.dr. Gabriel-Ionut Plavan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nCS III dr. Roxana Strungaru-Jijie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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more about this partner’s research team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUAIC Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UAIC provides complementary laboratory and aquaculture facilities for environmental analysis, biological testing and validation under realistic operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laboratory capabilities include optical and fluorescence microscopy, stereomicroscopy, automated biochemical analysis, UV\u2013visible spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography with UV\u2013visible and fluorescence detection. Sample preparation facilities include solid-phase extraction equipment and a nitrogen concentrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noldus EthoVision and Track3D systems<\/strong> support automated behavioural analysis and tracking of fish models, enabling investigations into pollutant exposure and neurotoxic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Ez\u0103reni Aquaculture Research Station<\/strong> provides eight earthen ponds covering 5.9 hectares, two recirculating aquaculture systems and one flow-through system. Its facilities include feed production equipment, feed and fish composition analysis, and instruments for monitoring water quality, dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTogether, these facilities connect laboratory findings with aquaculture testing and technology development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Ia\u0219i (UAIC) contributes with expertise in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring and aquaculture. Within CERSUS, it leads water management research for recirculating aquaculture systems and contributes to innovative materials, by-product-derived fish feed supplements, and sustainability and risk assessment. Its activities connect circular bioeconomy solutions with water quality, aquatic ecosystem protection and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
CERSUS Project Contribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAIC team contributes with research in:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WP1 \u2014 Project management and coordination<\/strong> WP2 \u2014 Innovative materials for environmental applications<\/strong> WP3 \u2014 Advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery<\/strong> The university also participates in the consortium\u2019s research on metal recovery and sustainable industrial water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WP4 \u2014 Water resources management for recirculating aquaculture<\/strong> The team leads investigations into the neurotoxic potential of selected pollutants using fish models, examining biochemical, physiological and behavioural responses to exposure. It also contributes to environmental monitoring, laboratory toxicity testing and the assessment of innovative materials under real aquaculture conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UAIC leads the development of improved technologies for rearing valuable fish species in recirculating systems, bringing together water quality management, innovative filtration materials and feeding strategies to support fish health, growth and production quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WP5 \u2014 By-product and waste valorisation<\/strong> The university leads the task on developing plant-based supplements for fish feed from by-products. This work combines nutrient-rich fractions recovered from wine lees with antioxidant-rich extracts, optimises formulations and evaluates their biological properties and potential toxicity. Selected formulations are subsequently tested in aquaculture systems within WP4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WP6 \u2014 Sustainability and risk assessment<\/strong> UAIC also contributes to prospective and experimental-data-based sustainability assessments of by-product and waste valorisation pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WP7 \u2014 Technology transfer, dissemination and training<\/strong> The university also organises a summer school on the water\u2013energy\u2013materials nexus in the circular bioeconomy, supporting interdisciplinary learning and the development of young researchers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAIC team is led by Professor Mircea Nicu\u0219or Nicoar\u0103<\/strong>, whose expertise spans hydrobiology, aquatic biodiversity and ecotoxicology. His research investigates the occurrence and effects of priority and emerging pollutants in aquatic environments, including the combined toxicity of contaminant mixtures and the effects of microplastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team brings together complementary expertise in animal physiology, oxidative stress, neuroecotoxicology, environmental contaminant analysis and materials-related toxicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through its leadership in aquatic environmental assessment and aquaculture research, UAIC helps CERSUS connect circular bioeconomy innovation with ecosystem protection, biological safety and sustainable fish production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partner Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n more about this partner’s research team<\/p>\n\n\n\n <top><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n UAIC provides complementary laboratory and aquaculture facilities for environmental analysis, biological testing and validation under realistic operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laboratory capabilities include optical and fluorescence microscopy, stereomicroscopy, automated biochemical analysis, UV\u2013visible spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography with UV\u2013visible and fluorescence detection. Sample preparation facilities include solid-phase extraction equipment and a nitrogen concentrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noldus EthoVision and Track3D systems<\/strong> support automated behavioural analysis and tracking of fish models, enabling investigations into pollutant exposure and neurotoxic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ez\u0103reni Aquaculture Research Station<\/strong> provides eight earthen ponds covering 5.9 hectares, two recirculating aquaculture systems and one flow-through system. Its facilities include feed production equipment, feed and fish composition analysis, and instruments for monitoring water quality, dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, these facilities connect laboratory findings with aquaculture testing and technology development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <top><\/a><back to consortium<\/a>><back to infrastructure<\/a>><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" About Role Team Infrastructure Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Ia\u0219i (UAIC) contributes with expertise in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring and aquaculture. Within CERSUS, it leads water management research for recirculating aquaculture systems and contributes to innovative materials, by-product-derived fish feed supplements, and sustainability and risk assessment. Its activities connect circular bioeconomy solutions with water […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":84,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-774","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=774"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1299,"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions\/1299"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Reseach profile and expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UAIC’s role in the consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UAIC participates in consortium governance, scientific coordination, progress monitoring and reporting. It works with the coordinator and the other partners to support project implementation and interdisciplinary cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC contributes to developing natural polymer-based materials with controlled properties for aquaculture applications. These include materials designed to support microbiological filtration and the removal of nitrogen compounds from recirculating aquaculture waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC contributes to developing and evaluating integrated advanced processes for the degradation of priority and emerging pollutants. Its expertise in biological effects and ecotoxicology supports the assessment of treatment safety and the suitability of treated water for reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC leads the work package dedicated to water management and the application of innovative materials in recirculating aquaculture systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC contributes to recovering, characterising and purifying bioactive compounds from agricultural and food-processing residues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC leads the task on risk assessment and the refinement of life cycle impact assessment methodologies. Toxicity data generated within WP4 support the development and testing of a risk assessment methodology and the calculation of new or updated characterisation factors for innovative materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UAIC contributes to scientific dissemination, stakeholder engagement, technology transfer and researcher exchanges. Its training activities include the assessment of aquatic environmental quality, in collaboration with consortium partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUAIC Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leading research members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prof.dr.habil. Mircea Nicusor Nicoara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CS I dr. Alin Stelian Ciobica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lect.dr. Gabriel-Ionut Plavan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CS III dr. Roxana Strungaru-Jijie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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UAIC Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n