Conferences

On November 16, 2016, at 6:00 PM, the opening conference for the project "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction - EFECON," POC/71/1/4, which is being implemented from 2016 to 2021 at the "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iași, took place at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services.

During the launch ceremony, Professor Dr. Eng. Carmen Loghin, Vice-Rector of the "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iași, mentioned that "this is an important moment for this higher education institution as we witness the opening of the first European-funded project, from a long series, I hope, in the new program. I would describe this project as ambitious, almost impossible in some respects, but I have great confidence that it will be successfully completed. It is commendable that the project creates an alliance between higher education and the business environment. Private companies will work in research alongside universities, which is a milestone for both parties involved."

Professor Dr. Eng. Dorina-Nicolina Isopescu, the project director, emphasized that "the theme may seem ambitious, but the academic environment needs such goals. We seek partnerships with the private sector because that's how we will develop. We haven't embarked on this project just because it's fashionable; we want to join forces and discover together how we can enhance energy efficiency in construction."

The project will foster collaboration between the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services, primarily, along with other research teams involved in meeting the requirements for implementing the concept of sustainable development within the "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iași. This collaboration aims to engage with the business sector present in the construction value chain.

The project's implementation facilitates the creation of knowledge transfer partnerships by financing businesses' access to extended expertise and the facilities provided in the laboratories of the involved faculties. The goal is to commercialize research results related to energy efficiency for the benefit of consumers in the construction industry, thereby promoting innovation in the reuse of materials, components, and products, as well as the creation of new business models.

The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020, under the PARTNERSHIPS FOR KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) call.

More details can be obtained by accessing this document.

On May 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM, the Conference of the project "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction - EFECON," POC/71/1/4, took place online via the Zoom platform.

At the opening of the conference, Professor Dr. Eng. Dorina-Nicolina Isopescu provided a brief presentation of the activities carried out within the project.

Furthermore, six coordinators of subsidiary contracts presented the main results achieved.

During the "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction EFECON" conference on May 29, 2019, there were interesting exchanges of ideas, both with the industrial partners present and with other participants who attended the conference. On this occasion, the project indicator proposed was also fulfilled.

You can consult the conference program by accessing this link.

Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași organized the thematic event "Research - a Source of Added Value for a Smart, Sustainable, and Competitive Economy" on May 11, 2023, at the Central University Library in Bucharest.

The event was organized within the framework of the project "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction (EFECON)," Contract No. 131/23.09.2016, ID P_40_295, SMIS Code 105524, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020, Axis 1 Research, Technological Development, and Innovation (RDI) in support of economic competitiveness and business development, Action 1.2.3 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. The project fosters collaboration between research teams at the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași and businesses in the construction value chain, facilitating the creation of knowledge transfer partnerships.

The event aimed to promote research activities conducted at both national and international levels within the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, which is one of the oldest and most renowned institutions of its kind in the country. It proudly upholds a significant tradition in engineering, scientific, and cultural education. The university possesses the intellectual and creative resources, as well as the necessary competence, to fulfill its complex mission in generating, disseminating, and implementing the results of scientific endeavors.

The presentations delivered by Prof. Dr. Eng. Neculai Seghedin, Vice-Rector, and Prof. Dr. Eng. Irina Lungu, Vice-Rector, highlighted national and European priorities in the fields of development, innovation, and technology transfer, with a primary focus on information and communication technology, environmental protection, green energy, transportation, aerospace sciences, nanotechnologies, and materials with special properties.

One of the research projects that is nearing completion is the project titled "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction (EFECON)," which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020. The project, presented by Prof. Dr. Eng. Dorina Nicolina Isopescu in her capacity as the Project Director, has fostered collaboration between the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services, primarily, along with other research teams within the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, and the business sector involved in the construction value chain.

The project's implementation supported the establishment of knowledge transfer partnerships by financing businesses' access to extended expertise and the facilities provided in the laboratories of the involved faculties.

Through the sustained efforts of the over 60 individuals in the project implementation team, along with partners such as Wing Computer Group, Procema Perlit, Furniture Vision, Indeco Grup, Bico Industries, Cronos Consulting, Next Studio, 3D Ecas Energy, Green Riv Project, Ecokit, Sibgal Impex, OMG Construct Proiect, Energy Logistic Park, and Lego Ecobrick, innovative structural solutions were successfully implemented. Eco-sustainable products were created, alternative energy production systems were developed by utilizing various types of waste, and new technologies for energy-efficient construction were invented. The workshops, seminars, and discussion groups organized within the project led to the creation of synergies between production and research, fostering a continuous search for innovation in the construction field. In Romania, a country with a high seismic risk and many variable parameters, from soil structure to significant temperature variations throughout the year, special attention must be given to the "imports" of construction products and technologies.

The main results can be found here.

The conference was attended by representatives from ministries, the business community, research institutes, colleagues, and other academic guests. This way, the scientific and technological results obtained in the project and beyond can be known and utilized by both parliamentary and governmental decision-makers, as well as by academic partners and business professionals in the construction industry.

The integrated approach to results will strengthen both national and EU efforts in promoting dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals. The outcomes of research and innovation will contribute to opening new directions in scientific development.

In the face of the challenges of our time, cooperation and creativity, especially in the fields of science and technology, are the cornerstones of peace and prosperity for all.

Certainly, here's the translation while preserving the HTML tags: On May 17, 2023, at 12⁰⁰ PM, the Final Conference for the implementation of the project "Eco-Innovative Products and Technologies for Energy Efficiency in Construction - EFECON", Contract No. 131/23.09.2016, ID P_40_295, SMIS Code 105524, covering the period from September 23, 2016, to May 22, 2023, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020, Axis 1 Research, Technological Development, and Innovation (RDI) in support of economic competitiveness and business development, Action 1.2.3 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, took place at the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University in Iași.

The overall objective of the project was to increase energy efficiency in civil, industrial, and agricultural buildings with multiple functions, through the development of eco-sustainable products and the establishment of alternative energy sources, as well as innovation in a circular and sustainable economy.

The project has enhanced the interaction between the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services, primarily, along with other research teams within the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, and the business environment involved in the construction industry's value chain. The project's implementation supported the establishment of partnerships for knowledge transfer by providing enterprises with funding for access to extended expertise and the facilities offered in the laboratories of the participating faculties.

The main results are available here.