RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research projects – team member
IMPROVE High accuracy innovative approach for the robotic-assisted intra-operatory treatment of hepatic tumors based on imagistic-molecular diagnosis.
Acronym: IMPROVE
Duration: 01 May 2019 – 31 Dec 2020
Project type: CDI Uefiscdi project
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Project Topic: Differential logic hybrid control of the robotic system for the intra-operatory treatment of non-resettable hepatic tumors. The project aims to develop methods of intelligent control for the robotic system based on differential logic algorithms that will prevent the displacement of the minimally invasive instrument in critical areas to minimize the risks of the robotic-assisted intervention.
IMPROVE will exploit complementary competences from multiple domains aiming to develop innovative solutions with enhanced performances integrating concepts and characteristics from advanced robotics, image processing techniques and biomaterials in order to develop new solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of non-resecable hepatic tumors in order to improve the quality of life and enhance the life expectancy of patients with malignant hepatic tumors.
16RPT01 ChemMet-Cap- Development of scientific and technical capabilities in the field of chemical analysis
Acronym: 16RPT01 ChemMet-Cap (Reference Number: 16RPT01)
Duration: 01/06/2017 - 31/05/2020
Project type: EU project
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Project Topic: Detecting trace amounts of chemicals within larger samples has many important applications, including food standards, air quality, waste monitoring, and soil analysis. Chemical metrology is less developed than physical metrology and lacks the calibration infrastructure. Many emerging NMIs and DIs struggle to provide the level of uncertainty required by increasingly demanding food safety standards and environmental legislation.This project will improve chemical metrology capabilities and traceability for emerging NMIs/DIs. Specific outcomes will include calibration methods for trace element analysis based on the traceable isotope dilution mass spectrometry methodology, and pH measurement cells with low uncertainties for use in field laboratories. It will develop long term strategies to ensure the new capabilities and skills are embedded within emerging NMIs/DIs. This will give chemical analysis laboratories throughout Europe access to better quality chemical measurements, providing the infrastructure needed to support new environmental directives and food safety requirements.
ALCOREF - Certified forensic alcohol reference materials
Project Period: 01/09/2017 - 28/02/2021
Project type: EU project
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Project topic: ALCOREF is a European-wide joint research project that will build up long term capacity for the production and certification of ethanol/water reference materials suitable for the calibration and approval of evidential breath alcohol analysers as defined by the International Organization of Legal Metrology.