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BALTDER
Centre of Excellence for Baltic Development, Education and Research
There are about 40-60 original research papers published every year, predominantly in international journals. The scientists working in the Institute of Oceanography participate in national and international conferences, on average 35 and 20 a year, respectively. In the years 1997-2001 the Institute organized 8 national and 6 international conferences, including the symposium on “Functioning of Coastal Ecosystems in Various Geographical Regions”, which is held every three years.
Scientists of the Centre are active members of: Baltic Marine Biologists (BMB), Conference of Baltic Oceanographers (CBO), Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission HELCOM, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB), International Baltic Sea Fishery Commission (IBSFC), European Marine Biologists Symposium (EMBS), International Society for Biological Calorimetry (ISBC), European Crustacean Conference (ECC), International Conference on Animal Physiology, European Society Conference of Physiology and Biochemistry (ESCPB), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES), European Cetacean Society, ASCOBANS, European Marine Research Stations Network (MARS), Baltic Operational Oceanographic System (BOOS), Coast Watch European Network, Polish Hydrobiological Society, National Council of Environmental Protection, Scientific Committee of the Slovinski National Park, Committee of Environmental Protection in Pomorskie Province, Scientific Committee of
the Nadmorski Landscape Park.Additionally, the scientists from the Centre are members of editorial boards of national and international journals (Archive of Fishery and Marine Research, Oceanology, Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies - published by the Institute since 1996).
At present the Institute employs 78 persons, with 43 academic staff, including 9 full professors and 5 associate professors (at the age of 45-50 on average), 26 doctors (over 30 years old) and 3 assistants. They carry out research in the field of marine biology, ecology, chemistry, geology and physics. Additionally, 64 PhD students (at the age of 25-30 on average) participate in the research and teaching, while working towards their PhD degree.
One of the notable achievements of the Institute of Oceanography is the creation of the Marine Station at Hel Peninsula which is equipped with a constant-flow sea water aquarium system for the Baltic seals and other marine animals a unique one in the south-east part of the Baltic coast. Here, the research into the reproduction and reintroduction of the endangered marine mammals into their natural habitat is carried out. These experiments follow the recommendations of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) and the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic and the North Sea (ASCOBANS).
Marine science, which is the focus of BALTDER, is closely related to the issue of the Baltic environment protection. Studies in the following areas have been carried out to reach the main objective of the Centre, which is to confront the research and educational efforts of the Centre with the needs of the region:• water quality model, the pre-operational
forecasting system for Polish coastal waters, which will be elaborated and offered to the local authorities;
• nutrient and pollutant load in different compartments of the sea and by the application of bioindica-tors;
• risk assessment associated with the bloom
of toxic phytoplankton species (research into the causes of harmful phytoplankton blooms, which have a negative impact on the recreational and economic value of the region);
• creating a CCBA algal collection, where different algal strains will be available for educational, scien-tific and commercial purposes;
• adaptations and biomarkers, which will be used to determine a state of an ecosystem and a potential threat of stressors on functioning of ecosystem;
• socio-economic implications of the goods and services provided by the estuarine ecosystems. The degree and extent of changes in the benthic communities in these ecosystems may have a direct impact on fisheries, tourism, and may thus influence the economic development of European coasts;
• marine mammals belonging to the most endangered species in the Baltic Sea.
Promotional activities, ecological education, and dissemination of knowledge leading to the increased public environmental awareness on the functioning of the coastal ecosystem were provided through summer schools, workshops, seminars, and open lectures, web page and brochures. Activities of the Centre improve communication between researchers and managers at local, national and international levels. The co-operation was fruitful and resulted in a better management of the coastal region and improvement in its economic state.
BALTDER - Centre of Excellence for Baltic Development,Education and Research Prof. Anna SzaniawskaDr Adam Kr´˝elUniversity of Gdanskal. Marszałka Piłsudskiego 4681-378 Gdyniatel. +48 58 660 16 00fax +48 58 620 21 65e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]://www.ocean.univ.gda.pl/baltder/
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Oceanograf 2 - a research vessel of the Institute of Oceanography
BALTDER stand - Communication EuropeanResearch 2005 Conference, Brussels
A super fish - examining a swordfishfound on the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea
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Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Mammal Research
in European Terrestrial EcosystemsBIOTER
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Mammal Research Institute Polish Academy of Sciences (MRI PAS) has over 50 years of experience and international reputation in studies on all aspects of mammalian biology conducted in unique research area - world-famous Bialowieza National Park (Man and Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Site, Diploma of the Council of Europe). It combines basic research with applied aspects of nature conservation. MRI PAS employs 40 persons, including 19 researchers (5 professors, 9 postdocs, and 5 PhD students) and 21 highly qualified technical staff (technicians, library, editorial office, administration). Also an international scientific journal Acta Theriologica is edited and published by MRI PAS.
In 2002, MRI PAS received - under FP5 - a status of European Union’s Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Mammal Research in European Terrestrial Ecosystems (BIOTER). The main goals of the project were:• to organise one-week training courses
(Summer Schools) and long-term training (3-6 months) in mammalian ecology and biodiversity conservation for students and young researchers;
• to combine Institute’s scientific experience in population ecology of small and large mammals with complementary expertise available in other European countries, in order to build up a network of excellence and to better exploit the knowledge already produced and to achieve syntheses;
• to develop MRI’s scientific capacity by opening and developing new research areas: genetics, molecular biology and physiological ecology (genetic laboratory), large-scale habitat analysis (Geographic Information Systems), and mathematical modelling.
MRI’s research profile covers all aspects of mammalian biology, ecology of animal communities and forest ecosystems, conservation genetics, ecological physiology, biodiversity, and environmental history. The on-going and recent research projects include:• Space use and reproductive strategy
of European bison;• Genetic diversity in mammal populations;• Life habits and community ecology of
carnivores;• National census of wolf and lynx in Poland;• Population regulation of small (microtine)
and large (deer) herbivorous mammals in a gradient of habitat productivity and fragmentation;
• Long-term studies on population dynamics of small mammals;
• Genetics and evolution of shrews;• Experimental studies in animal behaviour;• Role of wolf and lynx predation in
regulation of ungulate populations;• Impact of ungulate browsing on forest
dynamics;• Ecology of forest bats;• Environmental history of Bialowieza
Primeval Forest.
MRI PAS offers education in biology and conservation of mammals and nature management:• High-level educational courses in
mammalogy and field training, where Polish and foreign students can learn research methods and practical aspects of mammal conservation;
• Opportunity to conduct research for Master theses, PhD, and post-doctoral training;
• Opportunity to participate in various research projects (mainly in animal ecology) for volunteers and students.
During the last 3 years, in the frames of BIOTER CoE MRI has organised (all in Bialowieza):• three editions of Summer Schools in
Ecology and Biodiversity, each for 80-95 students and 10-15 lecturers from over 20 countries;
• one international and one national conference in the field of biodiversity research;
• 3 international thematic workshops (small rodent ecology, European bison conservation, large predator – ungulate relationships);
• 3 courses for own staff and invited young researchers (on procedures of immobilising animals and collecting blood samples for research, on writing and publishing scientific papers in English, and on applications of GIS).
MRI has many years of experience in international scientific cooperation that has intensified in the recent years: Twinning Agreements have been signed between MRI and APERU (Aberdeen Population
Ecology Research Unit, Aberdeen, Scotland), and MRI and Leibnitz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin, Germany. Bilateral agreements of cooperation were signed between MRI and, respectively, the Norwegian Institute of Nature Research – NINA in Trondheim, Norway, University of Sassari, Italy, and University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Furthermore, MRI collaborates with scientists from Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Russia, Belarus).
During the last 5 years, MRI staff published 11 scientific books and 90 papers. According to the Web of Science databases, in 2000-2004, the publications of the MRI staff were cited over 800 times in biological literature.
BIOTER - Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservationand Mammal Research in European Terrestrial EcosystemsProf. PhD Włodzimierz J´drzejewski, Prof. PhD Jan M. WójcikTomasz SamojlikMammal Research Institute Polish Academy of SciencesWaszkiewicza 117-230 Białowie˝atel. +48 85 682 77 50fax +48 85 682 77 52e-mail: [email protected]@bison.zbs.bialowieza.plhttp://www.zbs.bialowieza.pl/bioter
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Most of the research by MRI staff isconducted in Białowie˝a NationalPark, famous for Europe’s bestpreserved temperate forests
Staff of the MRI is characterised by highprofessional qualifications, enthusiasm,friendly interpersonal relations,and hospitality
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CEEAM
Centre of Excellence in Environmental Analysisand Monitoring
Environmental analysis and monitoring presents a big challenge for analytical chemists, imposing extreme demands on analytical methods. The analytes of interest (pollutants) must be determined at extremely low concentrations and in complex matrices. CEEAM is carrying out research in the field of air-water-soil analysis, bioanalytics, and monitoring. Particularly, the centre’s research activities embrace: studying physico-chemical principles of ecoanalytical techniques; development and validation of effective, simple and cheap analytical methods, with a stress on the sample collection and preparation techniques (isolation and preconcentration of analytes); possible inclusion of biomonitoring into measuring systems and devices. Some aspects of the “green analytical chemistry”, i.e., measures aiming at reduction of environmental impact of analytical laboratories, are also included. The centre has also organized and stimulated contacts between the ERA and the NAS specialists (scientists and practitioners), leading to the identification new horizons and frontiers in the field of environmental analysis (or analytics, as it exceeds the scope of traditional analytical chemistry).
Professor Jacek NamieÊnik is the Director and Co-ordinator of CEEAM. He is an outstanding specialist in the field, holder
of honorary degrees, member of IUPAC and Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Seven other professors are involved in centre activities. Research personnel include 5 persons with PhD degree and 30 doctoral students. There is also technical staff of 7.
The CEEAM is capable to absorb 10 more PhD candidates and 2 post-docs. It organizes annually a number of postgraduate courses and studies in different techniques of environmental analysis for employees from industry and governmental institutions. These activities are already partially internationalized. Many classes at the Chemical Faculty (including all for the PhD students) are delivered in English. The Centre has published a number of books enjoying wide, even international interest. Individual chapters of “New Horizons and Challenges in Environmental Analytics and Monitoring”, (Gdansk, 2003) have been included in Chemical Abstracts. Another book: “Ocena i kontrola jakoÊci wyników analitycznych” (Gdansk 2004) will be published by a commercial publisher. All the books are still available (free of charge) on CDs.
CEEAM - Centre of Excellence in Environmental Analysisand Monitoring Prof. Dr Jacek NamieÊnikDr Wojciech ChrzanowskiGdansk University of Technology (GUT) Chemical FacultyNarutowicza 11/1280-952 Gdaƒsktel. +48 58 347 27 69fax +48 58 347 26 94e-mail: [email protected]://www.pg.gda.pl/chem/CEEAM/
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Daily activities of the centre- the PhD students in the lab and the professors in the office
The staff of the CEEAM at front of the “Old Chemistry” building
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Centre for EnvironmentalEngineering and MechanicsCEM
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The Centre was established at the Institute of Hydro-Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Gdansk (IBW PAN). The aim of the CEM was to create a centre dealing with inland, transitional and coastal waters, directed towards sustainable development and integrated water resources management. The main objectives included:
• contribution to the integration with ERA by organizing workshops, summer schools and study visits;
• knowledge transfer from research institutions to Polish organizations responsible for water resources management;
• re-establishing co-operation with institutions from NAS, Russia and the Ukraine;
• supporting the applications for new projects in collaboration with ERA;
• promoting the existing research facilities in IBW PAN (wave flume, Coastal Research Station at Lubiatowo) in the organization of research activities;
• transfer of ideas in sustainable water management, flood protection and upgrading water quality standards according to WFD and other EU directives.
CEM organized the following events:International Summer School Coastal Zone’03, August 2003, CRS Lubiatowo. The aim of the School was to present research potential of CRS and to discuss problems related with coastal engineering. There were 44 participants from EU countries, NAS and Poland. A one-day field trip was organized to visit the moving dunes on the sandbars of the Slowinski National Park. The proceedings were published in English.
Workshop: In situ measurements of water quality in the Pomeranian region in 2002, October 2003, Gdansk. The aim was to present and discuss water quality problems in the Pomeranian region. There were 36 Polish
participants. Abstracts of presented papers were published in Polish.
International School of Hydraulics: Hydraulic Problems in Environmental Engineering, September 2004, Jastrzebia Gora. 70 persons participated. 7 lectures, 12 papers and 13 communications were presented. A one-day study tour was organized to visit the pump-storage power-plant ˚arnowiec. Proceedings were published in English.
Workshop: New approach to flood protection, October 2004, Gdansk. The goal of the workshop was to inform participants about new approaches to flood protection in different countries. 5 lectures were presented in Polish and English. One day technical study excursion was organized. Proceedings were published in Polish and English.
Workshop: In situ measurements of water quality in the Pomeranian region in 2003, November 2004, Gdansk. It included 21 participants. The aim was to inform on the implementation of Water Framework Directive in Poland, current activities, discussion and plans for the year 2005.
Seminar: Sediment transport in rivers and transitional waters, May 2005, Sobieszewo near Gdansk. The aim of the seminar was to discuss sediment transport problems in rivers, from their sources to the marine environment. 30 scientists attended the seminar. 4 invited lectures and 15 papers were presented. A boat trip was organized to the old branches of Vistula River and the new - man made - river mouth called Vistula Przekop. The extended abstracts of the seminar were published.
Workshop: Modelling of water waves in harbours, September 2005, Sopot-Gdansk. 4 invited lectures and 6 papers covering all main steps applied in modelling of waves in harbours were presented. A boat trip was organized to visit harbours of Gdansk
Bay (Gdynia, Hel, Gdansk - Port Północny). 45 participants attended the seminar. Extended abstracts were published as bi-lingual Polish-English volume.
International School of Hydraulics: Hydraulic and environmental problems in open channel flows in view of WFD, September 2005, Gdansk and Debrzyno. It was the XXV jubilee of the School and the official opening was organized in Gdansk with numerous invited guests. There were 58 participants. 2 introductory papers, 5 lectures, 7 papers and 12 communications were presented. A study excursion to hydraulic power-plants on Radunia River was organized. Proceedings were published in English. The activities carried out by the CEM enabled: establishment of new and re-establishment of past contacts with scientific institutions in ERA and NAS (13 countries); initiation of bi-lateral co-operation and preparation of 5 new joint project applications; dissemination of scientific achievements of Polish scientists in other European Scientific institutions during exchange visits and international meetings (workshops, seminars, conferences). CEM also supported preparation of 4 new EU projects for subsequent years.
The operation of the CEM was conducted by the Executive Committee (7 staff members of IBW PAN) and support by the Advisory Board consisting (7 members representing
CEM - Centre for Environmental Engineering and MechanicsProf. PhD Eng. Wojciech Majewski, PhD Eng. Małgorzata RobakiewiczInstitute of Hydroengineering Polish Academy of SciencesKoÊcierska 780-328 Gdaƒsktel. +48 58 552 39 03fax +48 58 552 42 11e-mail: [email protected], [email protected],[email protected]://www.ibwpan.gda.pl/cem/
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Vistula river mouth (the courtesy of Dr T. Jarz´biƒska)
Coastal Research Station at Lubiatowo
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CeSSSCentre of Excellence for Shelf Seas Science
The biophysical studies concentrate on the optical and acoustic properties of the shelf sea environment. The main deliverables of these studies are mathematical models of solar radiation energy inflow to the sea, its transfer and distribution in sea water, the underwater light and sound fields and the influence of these fields on the marine biosphere. The main achievements in the field of marine biodiversity are related to the ecology of the European Arctic ecosystem and of sandy coasts in various climatic zones. Research into both ecologies has been carried on in close international cooperation. Chemical studies focus on the complex interactions between the abiotic components of the marine environment and marine organisms, and on the influence of organisms on component cycles in sea water. Beginning its activities on January 1, 2002, marine genetics and biotechnology department is a new one at the Institute. Nevertheless, the team of chemists and biologists which joined the Institute has extensive experience in genetic analysis and laboratory biotechnology, and specialises in the study of the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of species functioning in the marine environment.
The Institute’s activity is concentrated on basic theoretical and experimental marine research. Therefore, a substantial part of the Institute’s scientific achievements has been published in books and monographs or in prestigious international journals. The Institute’s staff have published 51 books and monographs in English, Polish and Russian, many of them through renowned publishing houses such as
Elsevier, Springer-Verlag and World Scientific Publications. Many of the Institute’s scientists have published their papers in top international journals, such as Applied Optics, Continental Shelf Research, Deep Sea Research, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, Journal of Marine Sciences, Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Journal of Marine Systems, Journal of Plankton Research, Limnology and Oceanography, Polar Biology and others. The Institute’s scientists are the members of many international scientific organisations, committees and boards (i.e. IOC-UNESCO, Marine Board of the European Science Foundation, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea - ICES, EuroGOOS, the Arctic Ocean Sciences Board and many others).
IOPAS is the largest oceanological Institute in Poland with a staff of 165, including 19 full professors and associate professors, and 34 scientists with a PhD degree (status on October 1, 2005). The qualification, experience and abilities of the members of staff are our most valuable asset, which includes the achievements of some young research scientists who have demonstrated very considerable potential.
CeSSS PhD centre offers a series of courses on marine physics, chemistry, ecology and biotechnology to both Polish and foreign students. CeSSS provides ship-time on the IOPAS’s research vessel Oceania for co-operative research and sharing the experience with EU ship operators.
CeSSS - Centre of Excellence for Shelf Seas Science Prof. Stanisław MasselInstitute of OceanologyPolish Academy of SciencesPowstaƒców Warszawy 5581-712 Sopottel. +48 58 551 72 81fax +48 58 551 21 30e-mail: [email protected]://www.iopan.gda.pl
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3rd CeSSS Advisory Board Meeting, June 2005
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Research equipment demonstration on boardof r-v Oceania within the 3rd Baltic Festivalof Science in Gdynia, 2005
3rd Baltic Festival of Science in Gdynia
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Environmental BiotechnologyResearch CentreDEMETER
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Environmental Biotechnology Research Centre DEMETER was created in 2002 at Environmental Biotechnology Department of Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland).
The objective of the project is to support a number of outstanding research centres to better put their capabilities at the service of the economic and social needs of Poland, in conformity with the interest of the Union as a whole.
The scientific objectives and approach can be summarized as follows: establishing of twinning mechanisms with two outstanding European centres in the field of environmental biotechnology, development and improvement of the links with Eastern and Western Europe centres, attracting of young researchers by organising PhD students exchange, establishing a platform in the field of groundwater and soil bioremediation and ecotoxicology for specialists by establishing of conference and workshop, improving of the links with regional institutions by organising of meetings with administrative officers and regional government, top managers of Water and Wastewater Management Companies (WWMC) and specialists from national research centres, widening of the capacity of the Centre by opening of the post-graduate studies in the field of ecotoxicology, support for economical and social development of the Region by organising trainings, increasing participation in FP6 and promotion and dissemination of the Centre activities.
research focus of the Centre:wastewater toxicity assessment, biodegradation and toxicity assessment of chemicals, measurement of metabolic activity of microorganisms, biological activity of contaminated soil, PAH influence on soil bioremediation process, petroleum hydrocarbons biodegradation by means of keratinolytic fungi, biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, monitoring of wastewater treatment plants, biological treatment of landfill leachates,
wastewater sludge stabilisation, biological and photochemical treatment of polluted groundwater, monitoring of microbiological pollution of air in the area of wastewater treatment plants and waste landfills, microbiological evaluation of the quality of water.
Quality:The researchers of the Centre publish annually in papers in recognized scientific journals. They own the rights of 4 patents. The scientists of the Department are also active in the international organizations: Working Group “East and Middle Europe Countries MOEL” of the ATV-DVWK (German Association of Water, Wastewater and Waste, Germany), Working Group of Environmental Biotechnology of the European Federation of Biotechnology, Working Group for Environmental Engineering of the European Society for Engineering Education. They were awarded by Ministry of Education for Achievements in Scientific Research Discipline (1981), Ministry of Environmental Protection (1999) and Ecological Foundation Silesia (1991 & 1998).
Scientific co-operation:Vienna University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Water Quality and Waste Management, Austria; University of Gent, Laboratory of Microbial Ecology and Technology LabMET, Faculty of Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, Belgium; Prague Institute of Chemical Technology, Department of Water Technology and Environmental Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic; Groupe Chimie de lEnvironnement, Laboratoire de Chemie et Applications, Universite de Metz, France; Institute of Thermal Process Technology, Technical University of Clausthal, Germany; Internationales Hochschulinstitut IHI Zittau, Chair for Environmental High Technology, Germany; University of Santiago de Compostela, Department of Chemical Engineering, Spain; Swiss Federal Institute for Environmental Science and Technology EAWAG, Environmental Engineering Division, Switzerland.
Co-operation with industrial partners:The Department has cooperated with numerous industrial plants for example estimating environmental influence of wastewater, resolving problems with municipal and industrial wastes, monitoring municipal waste landfills, evaluating the influence of cooling waters on aquatic biota. Since 1995 there have been performed research evaluating biodegradation of surface-active substances contained in washing and cleaning agents.
Human resources:There are 27 persons of permanent staff in the Environmental Biotechnology Department including 2 professors, 11 doctors, 8 PhD students, 5 technicians, and 1 administrative worker.
DEMETER - Environmental Biotechnology Research CentreProf. PhD Korneliusz MikschSilesian University of TechnologyEnvironmental Biotechnology DepartmentAkademicka 244-100 Gliwicetel. +48 32 237 29 15fax +48 32 237 29 46e-mail: [email protected]://kbs.ise.polsl.pl
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GADAM Centre
Gliwice AbsoluteDating Methods Centreof Excellence
Research focus of the Centre: Investigation of physical methods applicable to absolute chronology: • radiocarbon method (14C); • thermoluminescence (TL);• thermally stimulated exoelectron emission
(TSEE); • uranium-thorium disequilibrium method
(U/Th); • electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR); • optically stimulated luminescence (OSL).
Investigation of radioisotope methods applicable to earth sciences:• radiometry of natural environment; • 210Pb as research tool in sedimentological
studies; • 137Cs in researching changes in
contemporary environment;
• radioactive and stable isotope methods (13C and 14C, 18O, 3T) in investigations of local and global climate changes.
Applications of 14C, TL and OSL methods in archaeology and historical sciences:• chronologies for key historical and
archaeological sites and cultural monuments.
Applications of 14C, TL and OSL methods, and radioisotope methods in geology and other earth sciences:• radioisotope methods in investigating
changes in geological environment; • chronology of Quaternary for the detailed
geological map of Poland and other scientific projects.
Applications of radioisotopes and stable isotopes in environmental sciences investigation of human induced changes in environment.
Quality: At least two aspects of the GADAM Centre are very unique and distinguish it from other centres of that kind. First, it is a single institution where several different absolute dating methods are developed and applied in other fields. Second, while the specialists employed by the Centre have basic university education in physics, they also acquired knowledge and experience in other fields, proved by their publications, theses, dissertations and received degrees in physical sciences, technical sciences, and earth sciences. methods the Centre focuses its work on provide: • Chronological framework for geological
and environmental processes and for archaeological cultures in different time scale;
• Information about global carbon cycle;• Information about contemporary and past
soil erosion and sedimentation processes in different environments;
• Carbon and oxygen stable isotope ratios are used as palaeothermometers.
Human resources: • 2 full professors;• 1 faculty adjunct with a DSc degree;• 8 faculty adjuncts; • 4 PhD students; • 2 lecturers with PhD degree; • 4 technicians. training possibility: The scientific staff of the Centre read lectures for students of Environmental Physics (in Polish). Every year a few students carry out studies on MSc level in the Centre. There is a possibility, also for foreign MSc and PhD students, to take various-term trainings and to carry out the experimental part of their work.
Scientific co-operation: Radiometric methods of absolute dating and research into stable isotope and radioisotope methods, and their applications, are of the great importance for development of other sciences, namely geology and other earth sciences, environmental sciences, and archaeology. The Centre’s staff closely collaborates with representatives of earth sciences and archaeology in many joint research projects providing not only some basic measurement data but also helping their interpretation from the physical point of view. An increasing number of joint publications published in recent years and of research projects in which Centre staff took part is a clear evidence of these personal and institutional links.
Co-operation with industrial partners: The Centre carried out one particular project commissioned by the Polish private companies who produce vinegar. The projects objective was to develop a method based on 14C activity measurements to distinguish the source of raw material for production of acetic acid for consumption purposes. The basic aim was to counteract illegal production of vinegar from industrial alcohol (obtained as by-product in petroleum processing plants) and spoiling the market by introducing significant amounts of such vinegar.
other info: The has been organizing of a triennial conference “Methods of Absolute Chronology” and publishing a “Geochronometria”, Journal on Methods and Applications of Absolute Chronology, since 1983 (ISI Master List since 2005). The Centre has a radiocarbon dates database, for storing of the results and information about samples and making analyses for needs of reconstructing of past changes in natural environment.The information about Centre is available through internet: http://www.carbon14.pl and http://www.radiocarbon.gliwice.pl
GADAM Centre - Gliwice Absolute Dating Methods Centreof ExcellenceProf. PhD Anna PazdurSilesian University of TechnologyKrzywoustego 244-100 Gliwicetel. +48 32 237 22 54fax +48 32 237 22 54e-mail: [email protected]://www.carbon14.pl
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Gliwice Radiocarbon Laboratory.Gas Proportional Counters statementsfor radiocarbon measurements for datingand environmental research
Luminescence Dating Laboratory. Lauchan, China,the less platform dating by luminescence method
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Centre on Geophysical Methods and Observations for Sustainable DevelopmentGEODEV
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The Institute of Geophysics is engaged in research related to the problems of sustainable development of natural environment. The GEODEV Centre is composed of the following Institute’s departments: Geomagnetism, Physics of the Atmosphere, Seismology and Water Resources. The Centre contributes to the implementation of national policies in the field of environmental protection, mitigating the effects of floods and droughts, and rational use of natural resources, in compliance with national legislation, and European Union directives. The research efforts have also been focused on the role played by human activity on climate variations and in ozone layer depletion. The Institute carries out a variety of geophysical observations in 10 observatories, including the Polar Station Hornsund on Spitsbergen, as well as through field surveys, and provides data to respective world data bases. Much attention is paid to promote international co-operation and participation in various international research activities, as the EUROPROBE aimed at investigation of structure of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle, the Global Energy and Water Experiment, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and others. The wide range of problems related to the seismicity in mines has also been studied.The Centre has a good name among earth sciences institutions in Poland and abroad. Over hundred papers are yearly published in prestigious international journals, such as EOS, J. of Geophysical Research, J. of Atmospheric and Solar Terrestrial Physics, Geophysical Research Letters, Hydrological Sciences
Journal, J. of Hydrology, Tectonophysics, and others. The results of research were presented in a number of monographs, and at numerous international conferences. Some projects implemented at the Institute of Geophysics were part of world-wide or European research programmes, such as international seismic experiments in Central Europe: POLONAISE’97 and CELEBRATION 2000, European Union project on the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Europe, and the Baltic Sea Experiment. According to IAGA evaluation, the Polish geomagnetic observatories are among the best in the world. The method of revaluation of the Belsk Observatory ozone data was recommended by Ozone Commission of the World Meteorological Organisation as the best method of revision of the ozone data. The Polar Station in Hornsund is a valuable source of scientific information for Polish and foreign scientists involved in the Arctic research.
The employment structure of the Institute of Geophysics is related to two basic forms of its activity: scientific research and geophysical observations. The Institute employs 50 scientists - 22 professors and associate professors, 90 engineers and technicians, and 38 administration and service workers.
The Institute has the right to confer academic degrees of doctor and doctor habilitatus. The Centre offers an opportunity for Polish and foreign students to undertake PhD studies in various geophysical disciplines. Short-term study visits at the Centre are also possible.
GEODEV - Centre on Geophysical Methods and Observationsfor Sustainable DevelopmentProf. Zdzisław Kaczmarek, PhDMSc Eng. Jolanta ZawadzkaInstitute of GeophysicsPolish Academy of SciencesKsi´cia Janusza 6401-452 Warszawatel. +48 22 691 59 51fax +48 22 691 59 15e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]://geodev.igf.edu.pl
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IBAES
Integrating Basic and AppliedEnvironmental Sciencesfor the Benefit of Local Communities
The scope of research activities of the Centre (Institute of Environmental Sciences) covers wide spectrum of theoretical and applied sciences, including biodiversity, ecosystem studies, ecotoxicology, evolutionary ecology, and natural resources management. The institute employs 39 scientists and 38 of technical and administrative staff. Scientists publish annually almost 80 original publications (about 90% in English). The number of citations in world literature approaches 700 per year. Employees of the centre are involved in the editorial board of leading international journals. They are also invited members or chairmen of supervisory boards of various institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences and national parks. The Centre provides courses for students of Biology, Environmental Protection and Biology-Geography. Approximately 40 students annually complete their MSc theses, and further 40 obtain Bachelor’s degree at our Institute. A 4-year PhD programme is completed, on average, by 5 students annually. Currently about 25 research projects are carried out at the Institute, sponsored by Polish and foreign institutions.
The IBAES project dealt with application of science to various aspects of environmental protection and nature conservation, by developing new approaches and implementing new techniques used in environmental studies. Implementation of the results was based on co-operation with conservation practitioners and local decision-makers. The project was divided into following subjects:
molecular techniques in ecological researchMolecular techniques prove to be extremely useful research tools, but their potential is seldom fully utilized in ecology. We developed laboratory and procedures for applying genetic methods in studies of specific ecological issues (e.g. genetic diversity and metapopulation dynamics of endangered butterfly species, kinship and breeding systems in populations of song birds, genetic effects of exposure to industrial pollution).
environmental risk Assessment We developed a wide range of standard methods for environmental risk assessment, including soil contamination, air pollution and water quality. Environmental monitoring of Polish national parks and some urban areas was conducted. Results were summarized in manuals and reports.
Protection of urban biodiversity hot-spots Cracow is a city still rich in biodiversity which needs to be explored, monitored and protected. This creates an ideal possibility of cooperation between researchers, students, volunteers, non-governmental organizations and administration representatives. We launched a programme of urban biodiversity protection with the active support of local community. Guidebooks and leaflets promoting biodiversity in Cracow were produced.
more space for wildlifeWe aimed at improving habitat quality for the
large predators (brown bear, wolf, lynx) and ungulates (red deer, wild boar, roe deer) living in the Malopolska Province. This was achieved by designing landscape corridors, partly using radio-tracking methods, linking main forest complexes in the region and promotion of sustainable use of forest resources among foresters, hunters and wildlife managers. The corridors were presented in the manual.
micro-organisms in wastewater treatmentThe capabilities of activated sludge micro-organisms as indicators in wastewater treatment was popularised through organising workshops for plant operators. Manual on practical use of micro-organisms in wastewater treatment, accompanied by a CD, was published.
Constructed wetlands as natural wastewater recycling systemsWastewater gardens is a type of constructed wetlands that may serve as an alternative to industrial wastewater treatment in rural areas. To raise awareness of their potential applications an information campaign targeting local authorities was carried out, set of promotional materials were prepared, and promotional wastewater garden was built at the Jagiellonian University field station.
Promotion of rational waste management By adopting western approach to public education we developed and introduced educational programmes encouraging residents to segregate waste. This led to a significant increase in segregated waste tonnage in municipalities.
environmental education Based on extensive survey results on environmental knowledge and awareness among pupils and teachers we developed report and set of educational materials for schools and organized training sessions for teachers of all education levels.
IBAES - Integrating Basic and Applied Environmental Sciencesfor the Benefit of Local CommunitiesProf. Jan KozłowskiDr Dobrosława BiałoƒskaJagiellonian UniversityInstitute of Environmental SciencesGronostajowa 730-387 Krakówtel. +48 12 664 51 92fax +48 12 664 69 12e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]://www.eko.uj.edu.pl
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Management of Healthand Environmental HazardsMANHAZ
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the main areas of activity:1. Management of major accident hazards - advanced tools and information systems for supporting authorities in the management of risks and emergency situations due to technological hazards.2. Management of chemical hazards relating to: • emission of chemicals; • their transport and transformation in the
environment; • environmental and health risk assessment;• models, data bases, stand alone computer
programmes and systems for health and environmental risks assessment and decision making.
3. Risk assessment of fuel cycles of electrical power generation, including externalities.4. Tools for radiological risk assessment and decision making for close and distant accidents:• models of radiological pollutant transport
and food chains;• methods of necessary data collection and
distribution to decision making centres;• assessment of doses and hazard
evaluation for population due to internal contamination after radiological accidents;
• accident dosimetry of gamma and mixed radiation fields.
5. Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) of stationary chemical installations and critical infrastructure.6. Clearinghouse and information:• providing information not readily available
from other resources in the region, or identify sources that can fulfil the information or assistance need;
• promoting regional and international co-operation on information exchange;
• contact point for projects co-ordinated by Major Accident Hazard Bureau of JRC Ispra.
the main achievements of the Centre are:1. Development of methods, models, computer programmes and databases for assessing health and environmental risks related to major accidents of chemical processing installations and other facilities connected with the use of dangerous substances. Included are, in particular models and computer codes for:• calculating pollutant transport in the
atmosphere, water bodies, soil and food chains;
• estimating consequences for the environment and human health due to accidental releases of nuclear or chemical materials and as a result of continuous emissions of chemicals.
2. Development of stand alone computer codes and real-time computer-aided emergency decision support systems for complex technical facilities (nuclear power plants, chemical process installations etc.) including: • contribution to development and
customisation of the European Union decision support system RODOS for nuclear emergencies to the Polish conditions;
• computerised system for emergency planning and decision support in case of chemical accident (SWAR) of stationary chemical installation;
• emergency planning and rescue operation support system relating to chemical accidents and acts of terror in urban areas;
• Environmental Decision Support System SWD-Chem, including third generation air quality modeling and assessment tool designed to support air quality modeling applications ranging from regulatory issues to science inquiries on atmospheric science processes.
3. Development of a dedicated regional and local weather numerical prediction system with emphasis on application to the analysis of the behaviour of nuclear and chemical installations and to the assessment of the environmental impact major accidents. 4. Development of ensemble prediction system for weather prognosis, which can be utilised in long-range modelling of pollutant transport. 5. Guidelines on methodologies for major accident risk assessment of stationary industrial installations, pipelines and surface transport systems transferring dangerous materials.6. Guidelines for Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) of stationary chemical installations and critical infrastructure.7. WWW portal http://manhaz.cyf.gov.pl, dedicated to assessment and management of technological risks. The Centre staff: totals 21 persons including, 3 professors, 2 associate professors, 7 assistant professors, 5 young researchers and 4 persons of technical and administrative staff. The team is well-qualified with meaningful national and international experience. Scientific activities of the Centre are supervised by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Atomic Energy, which involves 40 persons, including 5 external specialists.
The Centre organised several training courses related to emergency preparedness and response. One of the activities of the Centre are: organisation of workshops and preparation of both educational and technical materials in form of textbooks, guidelines, software tools and dedicated WWW portal.
MANHAZ - Management of Health and Environmental HazardsDr Mieczysław BorysiewiczDr Sławomir PotempskiInstitute of Atomic Energy05-400 Otwock - Âwierktel. +48 22 718 01 32fax +48 22 779 38 88e-mail: [email protected]://www2.cyf.gov.pl
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PROFOREST
Protection of Forest Resourcesin Central Europe
On 17th July 2002 the European Commission officially approved a three year-long project focused on development of a ERA in the area of protection of forest resources in Central Europe (QLK1-CT-2002-30315/ PROFOREST) within the 5th Framework Programme: Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources. The PROFOREST Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the FRIW brings together a team of scientific personnel from selected Departments of the Institute to develop a network of international cooperation, integrative activity and education, to foster the development of forest science related to protection of forest resources in Europe, dividing the project into 9 Workpackages, with 38 project actions. The main aim of the PROFOREST CoE is to pursue and stimulate the process of integration of forest scientists working on the protection of forest resources in Central Europe. The location of PROFOREST at the FRIW is testimony to the Institute’s 75-year history and experience, and the knowledge of its researchers in the protection of forests and forest resources against insects, pathogens, fires, air pollution, game animals; protection of water catchments and soil, conservation of biodiversity and genetic resources, and nature conservation in general. The PROFOREST CoE serves to strengthen personal contacts and encourage closer Europe-wide cooperation and integration of researchers in formulating joint
grant proposals. It also fosters the development of forest sciences in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, towards the better management of forests for future generations. Thanks to the PROFOREST CoE, the Institute is open up to Europe, to a greater extent, becomes a continentally-ranked centre for protection of forest resources. The central location of Poland, familiarity with forest resources, a large scale of afforestation, occurrence of large-scale pest outbreaks and a wide diversity of insects, other pests and pathogenic fungi, well-prepared science and services, strong cooperation with the State Forests Holding in Poland that manages 8 mill. ha of forests are arguments suggesting strongly further substantive development of the Centre, and still closer international cooperation. The PROFOREST CoE is located in the middle of European forests and deals with many pure science and applied research problems in forest science; therefore it facilitates contacts between researchers throughout Europe, east to west and north to south. The network formed will enable the pooling of knowledge and the exchange of detailed methodologies and research techniques and to host meetings, workshops and seminars devoted to protection of forests and forest resources. The resulting contacts between distinguished scientists and young researchers and students will facilitate rapid development of the subject area. Numerous conferences, workshops, seminars, scientific fellowships and training sessions are organised with the participation of the Institute and PROFOREST CoE, in cooperation with the State Forests Holding and the National Park Offices. Researchers, practitioners, and students from local and
European areas have gathered in Poland to discuss and gain understanding of the problems of protection and silviculture in multifunctional forests, to collect materials for research and comparative assessments and to foster the development of new research networks. In the last four years alone, FRI employees have published ca 900 scientific and popular-science papers, of which many have been in international journals (Plant Phys., Appl. Soil Ecol., Ann. Zool. Fenn., Biocontr. Sci Tech., Acta Biologica, Can. J. Zool., Mycologia Cryptogamme, Eur. J. For. Pat., Forest Ecol. Man., Insect. Syst. Evol., J. Pest Sci., J. Zool., Mycorrhiza, Silv. Gen., m Trees S&F) and peer-reviewed Congress materials. In the same period they gave 170 papers at international conferences. In most cases, the research results are steadily being put into forestry practice in the State Forests, with which the FRI cooperates closely.
The FRI has also been the site of shorter or longer-term domestic and foreign internships for students, graduates and young postgraduates from west and east, including France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine. The Institute is also involved in bi- or tripartite contacts with the neighbouring states of Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and the countries around the Baltic. Two fellows from Ukraine are currently studying for doctorates at the FRI, while 3 others from Ukraine and Belarus have completed post-doctoral in-service training.
PROFOREST - Protection of Forest Resources in Central Eu-ropeProf. Dr Zbigniew SierotaMSc Marta TopczewskaForest Research Institute in WarsawBitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. 300-973 Warszawatel. +48 22 823 45 65fax +48 22 822 49 35e-mail: [email protected]://www.proforest.ibles.waw.pl
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The primary objective of the Centre is the enhancement of research support for successful transition of agriculture in NAS countries and integration with EU. Research activities includes two levels: information and implementation. The information and the database component of the project is aimed at enhancing the use of state-of-the-art technology for agroenvironmental data collection, handling, data analysis and modeling. This also includes research supplementing databases with new information and parameters needed for modeling and quantitative assessment of environmental quality of rural areas. The extension-implementation component of the project is aimed at introducing standards and management practices required to meet European Union environmental regulations including the reclamation and remediation of polluted areas.
During almost three years of the activity of the PROLAND 8 workshops were organized on the topics related to soil protection with particular interest in agroecosystems. All of them aroused great interest of scientists on international and national level; the workshops gathered over 400 participants including 100 foreign speakers from about 30 countries, who presented lecturers giving the perfect and comprehensive state of art review on each of the workshops’ topics. The abstract of all presentation were published in the form of Workshop Materials (h t tp : / /www.pro land. iung.pu lawy.p l ) . The activity of the PROLAND is directed also on practical actions including implementation of agro-environmental programmes and good agricultural practices through organisation of training courses for farmers and agricultural advisers as well as development of decision support system for sustainable nutrient management at farm and field levels. The exchange of scientists realized within the Centre activity enabled many researchers from the IUNG to participate in international conferences, to visit foreign research institutions and to complement their training in newest research methods. Scientists from
European countries visited IUNG giving lectures and share knowledge in common research fields. Apart from that, young foreign scientists from Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and Romania were employed in the IUNG for 6-24 months. The outcome of their work is published in the form of articles and – in two cases – as a PhD thesis completed in the IUNG. Participation of the researchers from the Centre in the seven EU programmes (5th and 6th FP) proves the high scientific level of the PROLAND team well recognised on international level.
The international support and high scientific opinion on the Centre activities were the very important factors which helped the Institute to receive in the year 2005 the status of the State Research Institute.
The permanent staff of the IUNG consist of 111 scientific employees (including 23 professors and 82 researchers with PhD degree) with over 50 % being directly involved in work of the Centre. The engineering and administrative staff of the Institute - including all experimental farms - is about 100 persons. 10 PhD students participate in realization of the Institute scientific programme.
The Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG) is located in a beautiful, surrounded by the picturesque park, historical palace that was built in the XVIII century by Czartoryski family. The Institute in Pulawy is the second oldest centre of agricultural sciences in Europe after the Rothamsted Experimental Station in the United Kingdom.
Present activities of the Institute are represented by the programme “Sustainable development of crop production and management of agricultural area of Poland”.
PROLAND - Protection of Land and Water Qualityand Sustainable Development of Rural AreasProf. PhD Barbara Maliszewska-KordybachDr Tomasz StuczyƒskiInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG)Czartoryskich 824-100 Puławytel. +48 81 886 34 21fax +48 81 886 45 47e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]://www.proland.iung.pulawy.pl
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WETHYDRO
Centre of Excellencein Wetland Hydrology
The main contributions of the Centre to the understanding of scientific problems are
related to the studies of water management of wetlands. The following seven main groups of subjects can be distinguished: impact of climatic changes on hydrological cycle, integrated water management in catchments of exceptional ecological values, wetland water management, subirrigation of peatlands and wetlands, “flood impulse” impact on wetland development estimation of plant water requirements of semi natural vegetation, physical properties of peat soils.
Two main subjects are of the scientific research interest of the Centre: hydrological modelling of wetlands and coupling the hydrological knowledge with ecological and management issues. The first research domain is done by collecting the hydro morphological data, data processing and hydrological modelling. The main objectives in this area were: • assessments of the measurements
technique for the riparian wetlands;• GIS and RS techniques for the land
use mapping in the waterlogged areas; evaluation of the hydrological models for their accuracy in modelling of water flow in natural river and floodplains.
From other side the Centre focused on reference sites and management of wetlands. The main objectives were: • deriving the nature protection goals
including the anthropogenic influence (e.g. extensive agriculture) and their impact on water management (in wetlands and in the catchment);
• defining terms of sustainability for wetland areas.
The project brings together existing knowledge and practical experience in a framework leading to the development of a Management Support System and a network of scientists, nature managers and local stakeholders. This leads to a better communication and cooperation between nature management, agriculture and tourist organizations in land use planning within the present socio-economic context. The MSS should enable the BNP to evaluate on forehand the ecological effects of changes in water regimes, nature management and land use. The MSS is a flexible tool in which models are connected in a GIS-environment. Amongst others the MSS contains a hydrological and an ecological module, consisting of geographical data and models.
The envisaged Management Support System is in fact a computer aided integration of these sources. This MSS enables the Biebrza National Park board to evaluate the spatial effects of nature management, land use changes and water control on ecosystems development and biodiversity. The MSS includes spatial data (GIS) of the entire Biebrza basin and its direct surroundings, and model (results) of predefined scenarios to be used for knowledge dissemination onto local and regional policy makers, water boards, farmers, land owners and NGO’s.
At present the Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Restoration employs 40 persons with 31 academic staff, including 7 full and associated professors, 12 assistant professors and 12 assistants.
WETHYDRO - Centre of Excellence in Wetland HydrologyProf. PhD Eng. Stefan IgnarMagdalena JareckaWarsaw Agricultural UniversityNowoursynowska 16602-787 Warszawatel. +48 22 59 35 270, +48 22 593 53 15fax +48 22 59 35 273, +48 22 593 53 20e-mail: [email protected]@levis.sggw.waw.plhttp://levis.sggw.waw.pl/wethydro/
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REA is focused on studies on sustainable management of groundwater resources, marine abiotic environment, human-induced and natural hazards, climatic and environmental changes. The main task of the Centre is to initiate and coordinate pro-environmental studies carried out by single specialists and/or groups active in different organisational units of PGI in order to develop modern tools for sustainable development of environment and hazard assessment as well as cost-effective rehabilitation methods for strongly polluted on- and off-shore sites. Other fields of activity of the Centre include a wide array of groundwater issues, global and regional climatic changes connected to changes in landscape and environment, and geological studies related to natural hazards, floods, landslides and others. REA coordinates abiotic environment research by: initiating and running specific projects as well as organising Polish and international research networks, conferences and workshops.The Centre draws on PGI’s previous scientific achievements and experience. REA promotes PGI’s endeavours also to strengthen contacts with neighbouring countries as well as with the EC Joint Research Centres. The scientific output of the REA Centre and PGI is illustrated by about 250 research projects completed annually within last years as well as more than 1,000 publications, including about 40 papers in international journals. The REA and PGI have long-established cooperative links with all sort of research centres all over the world, but particularly in Europe. These are bi- and multi-lateral research projects, laboratory tests, organisation of conferences, membership of editorial boards (e.g. Sedimentology, Geologica Carpathica, Baltica, Boreas, Geological Quarterly), training and many others. Over the last three years more than 150 oral contributions were presented on international scientific meetings. The scientists of the Centre are active members of more than 40 professional and scientific organisations such as e.g. International Union for Quaternary Research, European
Association of Organic Geochemists, European Environment Agency, European Union of Geosciences, International Association of Hydrogeologists, International Union of Geological Sciences - Cogeoenvironment, International Council for Exploration of the Sea, Helsinki Commission. The total number of scientists and supporting staff for the Centre is 96, out of which 71 have academic degrees, including 25 doctors, 5 full professors and DSc. The Centre’s Advisory Board includes 7 renown specialists from PGI and other national scientific centres, including the University of Warsaw, University of Mining and Metallurgy, Polish Academy of Sciences and University of Silesia, as well as 10 foreign scientists from EU countries.Scientists from the neighbouring as well as other European countries participate in conferences and workshops organised in Poland and benefit from training courses at the Centre and/or the Polish Geological Institute.
The Centre and PGI have been closely co-operating with mining industry. These co-operative activities included exploration, studies of mineral deposits, geological setting, mining operations and their impact on natural environment. Noteworthy is the co-operation with the copper mining-metallurgical concern Polska Miedz S.A. (KGHM), oil and gas enterprise “Petrobaltic”, Polish Oil and Gas and brown coal open-pit mines of the Konin area. Besides, great effort has been placed on cooperation with environment oriented industry. The feasibility study of waste management in the capital city of Warsaw realized with Socotec (France) is one of the most important projects ordered by municipal authorities in Poland.
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REA - Polish Geological Institute’s Centre of Excellence:Research on Abiotic EnvironmentProf. PhD Krzysztof JaworowskiPhD Katarzyna Jarmołowicz-SzulcPolish Geological InstituteRakowiecka 400-975 Warszawatel. +48 22 848 41 43fax +48 22 849 53 42e-mail: [email protected]@pgi.gov.pl, [email protected]://www.pgi.gov.pl
The PGI’s Central Chemical Laboratory equipment and instruments which are at the Centre’s disposal- WD-XRF - X-Ray fluorescence spectroscopy
The PGI’s Central Chemical Laboratory equipment and instruments which are at the Centre’s disposal- LEO -electron microscope
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