Atlantis Consulting, within the framework of the European TECTONIC project and in collaboration with the University of Calabria, had the honor of hosting researcher Luigi Russo since early September.
During his stay, meetings and seminars were held that provided an opportunity for meaningful exchange of experiences and skills, aiming at the promotion and management of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Within this context, Atlantis presented the activities and collaborations it has developed in recent years in the field for the protection and promotion of underwater natural and cultural assets.
The highlight of the visit was the seminar held on September 29, 2025, where company executives and guest researchers Luigi Russo and Christian Sollazzo exchanged best practices and presented initiatives that contribute to enhancing innovation and collaboration in the field of Underwater Cultural Heritage. As part of the seminar, the researchers also participated in the uBlueTec project’s Training Workshop on the topic of Remote Operated Vehicles.
The presentations on September 29, 2025, were as follows:
13:00 – Welcome & Introduction, Anastasia Fourkiotou, ATL
13:05 – Atlantis Projects relevant to Sustainable Blue Growth, Vicky Drouga, ATL
13:20 Training Workshop on Remote Operated Vehicles, their operations and applications – uBlueTec project
14:00 Design and Development of Smart Devices for Monitoring Marine Environment, Christian Sollazzo, UNICAL
14:20 A multidisciplinary characterization of the ancient mines in Calabria Region (South Italy), Luigi Russo, DIBEST, UNICAL
14:40 Q&A Discussion
15:00 End of Workshop
The TECTONIC project is implemented under the H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions & Support to Experts Programme, specifically within the thematic area “Research and Innovation Staff Exchange.” Its objective is to promote the exchange of knowledge and skills, as well as the implementation of training activities focusing on the development, improvement, and evaluation of innovative materials, techniques, tools, and methodologies. These actions aim to create solutions and commercially exploitable products for the conservation, restoration, and management of Underwater Cultural Heritage.
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