The National Technical University of Athens and Columbia Engineering successfully co-organised the first scientific workshop of the current year, entitled «Infrastructure and Energy Sustainability in a Changing Climate». The event brought together distinguished Professors from both universities, many of whom are NTUA alumni. The workshop was held at the Zografou Polytechnic Campus, attracting students, researchers, and Professors, and was also available via live stream, which was watched in real time by more than 700 viewers.

The presentations and discussions focused on critical challenges of the energy and environmental transition, covering topics such as:

• Decarbonisation of the building stock through advanced analytical tools
• The use of trustworthy artificial intelligence to address climate change
• The challenges and limits of smart cities
• The application of artificial intelligence in autonomous mobility

The presentations covered, among other topics:

• The sustainable electrification of Europe’s first «Renewable Energy Valley»
• Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint
• Technological solutions for fire prevention and suppression
• Innovative approaches to infrastructure monitoring using IoT and non-destructive testing methods
• Measures to enhance infrastructure resilience and adaptation to climate change

This workshop is the first in a series of events to follow within the framework of the collaboration between NTUA and Columbia University.

Watch the recorded event

View the detailed programme here