The Institute of Geoenergy (IG/FORTH) participated in Researchers’ Night at FORTH 2026, organized by the Foundation for Research and Technology and held in Heraklion, Greece, with the aim of informing and raising public awareness about the Institutes’ research activities, while also encouraging young people to discover the world of research and science.
With research activities spanning the fields of Fossil Fuels and Carbon Management, Green Energy, Environment, and Circular Economy, the Institute participated in the event with three scientific topics presented in poster format. Through the presentations and discussions with visitors, both young and older members of the public had the opportunity to learn more about the Institute’s research activities and engage directly with its researchers.
The three scientific topics presented were:
- Blue Carbon – A Powerful Ally for Climate and Sustainable Development, presented by the BLUEQ Project team, as part of the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme. E. Gontikaki, S. Bellas, E. Efraimiadou, K. Triantafillidi, E. Fragou, G. Charalampous.
- Diatoms and Diatomites in Greece – Identification, Uses and Applications
S. Bellas, D. Telemenis, I. Yentekakis. - Advanced Hydrogen Technologies for the Green Energy Transition: Collaborative Research on FORTH/IG - NCSRD/INRASTES - TUC/CHENVENG
A.P. Damiri, N. Kostoglou, A.-M. Gouziou, L. Tavernaraki, C.K. Mytafidis, K. Drosou, E. Stamatakis, A. Stoumbos, D. Gournis, I. Yentekakis.
Participation in Researchers’ Night provided another valuable opportunity for the Institute of Geoenergy to bring research closer to society, highlighting the importance of scientific knowledge and innovative research solutions in addressing the environmental and energy challenges of the future.
