Nature inspires, science builds: Fungi and the future of sustainable construction
Month: September 2025
Dr. Wojciech Pajerski, InnoRenew CoE researcher, is attending the 50th World Chemistry Congress (50WCC), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He is presenting the InnoRenew CoE’s sustainable research vision and bioinspired approach to materials science. Specifically, Dr. Pajerski is showcasing the institute’s efforts in developing Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) through the following projects:
- REMEDY (Archibiome Tattoo for Resistant, Responsive, and Resilient Cities) – funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC)
- ARCHI-SKIN (Bioinspired living skin for architecture) – funded by the European Research Council (ERC)
- Biolumicoat (Bioluminescent microbial coating for architectural surfaces) – MSCA Seal of Excellence project supported by ARIS
This international event offers a valuable platform to highlight contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to strengthen collaboration with scientists from across the globe.
Dr. Anna Sandak, InnoRenew CoE Deputy director and head of research department for materials, attended the second meeting of the Technology Council for Advanced Materials, which was held on 25 June 2025.
High-level representatives from Member States, academia & industry, discussed how to join forces to advance EU industrial leadership. Additionally, reports on “uptake and deployment of advanced materials” and “advanced materials for medical devices” were endorsed by the members of the council.
The Technology Council has been announced in the Communication on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership and established by the relevant Commission Decision.