Encontro de Outono24 - 25 Nov 2011Viana do Castelo

University of Porto & Leixões harbourA successful cooperation

João Coimbra Full Professor at ICBAS-UPPresident of CIIMARVice-President of OCEANOS XXI

University “center” and “suburbs”

Source: Mallow, W. 2004. New directions for Higher Education, no. 127.

University of Porto

Consolidated report of Univ. Porto, 2009.

Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory

Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research

Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management

Main R&D Units and Interface Institutions

Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering

Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto

CIIMAR

MISSIONDevelop high-quality research, promote technological development and support public policies in the area of Marine and Environmental Sciences

Numbers in 2010:

• Researchers and technicians: 276 (124 with PhD)

• International publications: 228

• PhD and MSc theses: 60

• Budget: 4.27 M EUR

Sustainable extensive and semi-intensive coastal aquaculture in southern Europe 2.7 M EUR

Oceanic Observatory of the Iberian Margin 3.6 M EUR

Prevention and response to coastal pollution in the Atlantic Regions3.1 M EUR

Managing effects of global climate on estuarine biodiversity and productivity1.0 M EUR

Sharing life science infrastructures and skills to benefit the European Atlantic Area biotechnology sector 2.7 M EUR

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European Doctoral Programme on Marine Ecosystem Health and Conservation

Doctoral Programme on Marine and Environmental Sciences

PROMARPost-graduation studies

Integration of European marine research networks of excellenceThematic networks

Support to public policies

Technology transfer

LSTS

Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory

• Autonomous and operator-assisted vehicles and sensor networks

• Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for the inspection of underwater structures.

• Low cost AUV for coastal oceanography. • Low cost sensor modules for remote and/or

networked environmental data collection. • Acoustic navigation technology for multiple

AUVs.• Operational concepts for the coordinated

operation of multiple AUVs. • Control architecture for the coordination and

control of multiple vehicles.

INESC-Porto

• Optical fiber sensors• Integrated optics and microfabrication

... (Environment: Research and development of novel concepts for

environmental sensing)

• Optoelectronics and Electronic Systems Unit

• Software engineering• Advanced information systems engineering

... (Telecommunications: Development of services and innovative

software applications, platform development for service creation)

• Information and Communication Systems Unit

Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering

• Ocean Systems Group •Development and advanced systems for the automatic collection and

processing of data in aquatic environments

INEGI

• New Technologies and Advanced Processes

• Experimental Mechanics and New Materials

Development of a hyperbaric chamber for organism exposure made of composite materials(CIIMAR and INEGI)

UPTEC

MISSION

To foster the creation of technology based companies and attract research and innovation centers of large national and international companies, through a strong economical model, supported by knowledge and technology transfer.

UPTEC MAR supports projects related to the Sciences and Technologies of the Sea, benefiting from the proximity to structures and facilities of the Leixões’ Port and the advanced research in these fields developed at the University of Porto.

• Agency for the promotion of scientific knowledge

• Agency for the valorization of research and technology service agreements

• Agency for the promotion of entrepreneurship

IDCEM acts as:

IDCEM

Institute for the Development of Marine and Maritime Knowledge and Economy

Signature of statutes (Day of the sea - 16th Nov. 2006)

CICLO DE WORKSHOPSPlanos de Acção 2008-2010: Prioridades, Ideias & Projectos

Agenda regional para o MAR

30:Novembro.2007CCDR-N (Porto)

CICLO DE WORKSHOPSPlanos de Acção 2008-2010: Prioridades, Ideias & Projectos

Agenda regional para o MAR

30:Novembro.2007CCDR-N (Porto)

IDCEM: Actions taken

OCEAN AGENDA OF THE NORTH REGION

CCDR-N

IDCEM

Xunta da Galicia

CETMAR

Areas of cooperation: Quality of the marine environment Marine resources Food sector Biotechnology and new products Shipping and naval repair, recreational boating Culture & turism

+ envolvement of 120 portuguese and spanish partners

IDCEM: Actions taken TERRITORIAL COOPERATION FOR THE SEAGALICIA - NORTH PORTUGAL

IDCEM: Actions taken TERRITORIAL COOPERATION FOR THE SEAGALICIA - NORTH PORTUGAL

Oceanic Observatory of the Iberian Margin 3.6 M EUR

www.observatorioraia.org

To consolidate an extended grid of oceano-meteorological observations on the continental shelf in the trans-frontier region of Northern Portugal and Galicia.

OCEANOS XXI

Headquarters in Leixões harbour since 2009

Overall total an investment estimation of almost 81 million euros

PCT Mar UP (R & D, technology transfer, business incubation, training, science communication)

Promoter: UPTEC- University of PortoInvestment: 4.394.774 EURFunding: PO Norte

ANCHOR PROJECTS

Cruise Terminal of Leixões , APDL

Promoter: APDLInvestment: 49.753.671,00 EUR

• R&D• Outreach activities

• Technology Business Centre• Enterprise Incubator• Education and Training

Examples of coolaboration:

University of Porto and APDL (Leixões harbour)

• Study of ocean currents on the continental shelf, sea level changes, and impact assessment of dredging (CIIMAR)

• Underwater robotics for port and ship inspection, and bathymetry studies (ISR-Porto / LSTS)

• Information management systems (INESC-Porto)

• Operations and port facilities (INEGI-Porto)

• Project monitoring, maritime and port engineering works (IHRH-Porto)

• Transport management and communication routes (Fac. Engineering, UP)

• Architectural design of buildings (Fac. Architecture, UP)

Friendly technologies and some impediments

ISR-Porto

joao.coimbra@ciimar.up.pt

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION