Department of Planning and Regional Development

School of Engineering
University of Thessaly

Research – Unit of Infrastructure, Technology Policy and Development

Profile

The Research Unit of Infrastructure, Technology Policy and Development (RUITEPOD) was established in 1996 (P.D. 286/ 96, Government Gazette Α/200/ 27-8-96) in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece. RUITEPOD, concentrates mainly on research and education in the fields of analysis, planning, management and evaluation of technical, economic and social infrastructure, with emphasis in technology policy, innovation and entrepreneurship. More specifically, its fields of interest include (but are not limited to):

Urban & Regional Planning and Development
• Transport Systems
• Telecommunications – ICTs
• Technology Infrastructure
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At the international level, the unit’s research activity includes, among others, ongoing international cooperation with Universities and Institutes, such as the OMEGA Centre for Mega Projects in Transport and Development (UCL, London) and the Varna University of Management. In the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, RUITEPOD has carried out consulting and research projects and has also created and supports the Unit for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IEU) which is responsible for the entrepreneurship education and promotion across the University of Thessaly.

Activity

The main activity of the Research Unit, concerns issues of local and regional development, infrastructure planning and development (with emphasis on transport), technological policy and innovation / entrepreneurship and is structured in three main areas: research activities, educational activities at the University of Thessaly and other educational activities.

RUITEPOD’s research activity concerns, to a large extent, the participation of the Research Unit and its members in local, national and international / European research programs. At European level, the Laboratory participates in Erasmus +, BalkanMed, SMART, EQUAL, RECITE (ECOSERT), RIS, INNOREGIO, INEVAL / Leonardo etc., partnering up with Educational Institutions and other bodies / agencies all over Europe and Asia.

At local / national level, RUITEPOD participated in the implementation of research projects such as the Study for the Connection of Higher Education with the Labor Market through the Promotion of Entrepreneurship (Ministry of Education), studies for the ports of Katakolo and Thessaloniki, the Strategic Management of Airport Infrastructure of the Regions of Western Greece and Peloponnese, the Transport Network of the Prefecture of Magnesia (LIFE) and others, while at the local level, RUITEPOD has implemented a significant number of development, operational and other Programs (Municipalities of Skiathos, Skopelos, Karla, Iolkos, Southern Pelion, Municipality of Volos, Prefecture of Magnesia, etc.).

Regarding the educational activity of RUITEPOD, the members of the Research Unit cover the teaching needs of a significant number of courses of the curriculum of the Department of Planning and regional Development, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. RUITEPOD also supports the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit of the University of Thessaly. In addition to teaching, the members of the Laboratory provide substantial support to the Department by supporting doctoral dissertations and postgraduate and undergraduate theses, as well as providing data and making the Laboratory equipment available to undergraduate and postgraduate students for their projects.

Finally, the Research Unit has organized or implemented other educational activities in the field of Research Programs or collaborations with other Educational institutions or bodies.

Training and seminars / workshops

INNOTAL Erasmus+ Programme, supporting entrepreneurial teams: mentoring coaching, and team management, entrepreneurship in the context of regional development and growth, teaching entrepreneurship in Talent Co-Creation Labs
BEEHIVE, Erasmus+ Programme, mentoring and coaching, team building and crisis management
Re-streaming the City, international Workshop: “Re- streaming the city: reformative policies and landscape infrastructures to adapt to climate change (4th – 9th June 2018)”.
HELIX, Interreg Balkan-Mediterranean 2014-2020, three (3) Blended Mobility Courses (26 hours each) on Sustainable Tourism & Entrepreneurial Skills for Sustainable Hospitality Enterprises.

In addition to these, on an individual basis, members of RUITEPOD have given numerous international seminars and training sessions across the world either as part of international research projects, or in their individual academic capacity.

Recent publications from RUITEPOD members (5 years)

Editing of collective volumes

Δέφνερ,Α., Σκάγιαννης,Π., Ροδακινιάς,Π. και Ψαθά,Ε. (επιμ.) (2019) Σύγχρονοι Προβληματισμοί για την Πολεοδομία, τη Χωροταξία και την Ανάπτυξη. Συλλογή Κειμένων από το 5ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Πολεοδομίας, Χωροταξίας και Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης, Βόλος: Εκδόσεις ΤΜΧΠΠΑ (ISBN 978-960-99226-6-1, σελ. 1781).

Editing of special Issues (Journals)

Σκάγιαννης,Π. (επιμ.) (2020) “Ειδικό Τεύχος-Αφιέρωμα για τα 30 χρόνια του ΤΜΧΠΠΑ-ΠΘ”. Επιστημονικό Περιοδικό Αειχώρος, τομ. 31, Βόλος.

Journals articles with reviews (international journals)

Skayannis,P., and Zafeiriou, E. (2021 forthcoming) “Risk – Uncertainty – Complexity and Foresight as alternative planning tools for natural disasters: The Medicane ‘Ianos’ in Greece”. Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, vo. 3.

Skayannis,P., Goudas, M., και Rodakinias,P. (2017) “Sustainable Mobility and Physical Activity: a meaningful marriage”. Transportation Research Procedia 24C, σελ. 81-88. https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2352146517303538

Anastasiadou, K., Gavanas, N., Pyrgidis, Ch., Pitsiava-Latinopoulou, M. (2021) “Identifying and prioritizing sustainable urban mobility barriers through a modified Delphi-AHP approach”. Sustainability, 13(18), 10386; https://doi.org/10.3390/su131810386

Anastasiadou, K., Gavanas, N., Pitsiava-Latinopoulou, M., Bekiaris, E. (2021) “Infrastructure planning for autonomous electric vehicles, integrating safety and sustainability aspects: A multi-criteria analysis approach”. Energies, 2021, 14(17), 5269; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14175269

Gavanas, N. (2019) “Autonomous road vehicles: Challenges for urban planning in European cities”. Urban Science, 2019, 3(2), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci3020061

Ward,J.-E. and Skayannis,P. (2019) “Mega Transport Projects and Sustainable Development: Lessons from a multi case study evaluation of international practice”. Journal of Mega Infrastructure & Sustainable Development (Taylor and Francis). τχ. 1.1. σελ. 27-53. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24724718.2019.1623646

Gavanas, N., Moutsiakis, E., Tasopoulou, A., Verani, E., Fourkas, V. (2018) “The territorial impact assessment of transport: The case of the Egnatia motorway system in the cohesion potential of South-East Europe”. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 36, https://doi.org/10.1080/14615517.2018.1445181

Gavanas, N., Tsakalidis, A. (2017) “Forming the framework for sustainable commuting to higher education: The case of the Technological Educational Institution of Thessaly, Greece”. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 26, Parlar Scientific Publications, pp. 5622-5635.

Pozoukidou, G., Gavanas, N., Verani, E. (2016) “Land use models and sustainable urban mobility plans: An integrative approach for strategic planning”. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 12(5), https://doi.org/10.2495/sdp-v12-n5-867-882

Gavanas, N., Pozoukidou, G., Verani, E. (2016) “Integration of LUTI models into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP)”. European Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.14712/23361964.2016.3

Sdoukopoulos, A., Verani, E., Nikolaidou, A., Tsakalidis, A., Gavanas, N., Pitsiava-Latinopoulou, M., Mikiki, F., Mademli, E., Pallas, Ch. (2016) “Development and implementation of walkability audits in Greek medium-sized cities: the case of the Serres’ city centre”. Procedia-Transportation Research, 24, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2017.05.102.

Gavanas, N., Tsakalidis, A., Pitsiava-Latinopoulou, M. (2016) “Assessment of the marginal social cost due to congestion using the speed flow function”. Procedia-Transportation Research, 24, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2017.05.115

Journals articles with reviews (Greek journals)

Σκάγιαννης,Π. (2021 επικείμενο) “Τα Μεγάλα Έργα Υποδομών στην Ελλάδα”. Περιφέρεια: επιθεώρηση περιφερειακής οικονομίας και πολιτικής. Τχ. 12.

Σκάγιαννης,Π. και Καναρέλης,Θ. (2020) “Οι Πλατείες της Αθήνας: μια διαδρομή προκλήσεων και ανατροπών”. Αειχώρος, τομ. 31, σελ. 206-235.

Chapters in collective volumes

Skayannis,P. and Duquenne,M.-N. (2022) “Production Modes, Urban-Rural Relations, and Rural Transport: North Pelion vis-à-vis Volos, Greece”. Κεφ. 9 στο Vitale Brovarone,E., Cotella,G., and Staricco,L. (eds) Rural Accessibility in European Regions. London: Routledge, σελ. 159-179.

Skayannis,P., Goudas,M., Crone,D., Cavill,N., Kahlmeier,S., και Mitsiadi,V. (2018) “Health Related Benefits of Non-motorised Transport: An Application of the Health Economic Assessment Tool of the World Health Organisation to the Case of Trikala, Greece”. Στο Nathanail,E. και Karakikes,I. (επιμ.) Data Analytics: Paving the Way to Sustainable Urban Mobility. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, σελ. 789-796.

Σκάγιαννης,Π. (2020) Εισαγωγή στο “Ειδικό Τεύχος-Αφιέρωμα για τα 30 χρόνια του ΤΜΧΠΠΑ-ΠΘ”. Επιστημονικό Περιοδικό Αειχώρος, τομ. 31, σελ. 4-9.

Research

The members of the Research Unit have acted as principal investigators or have participated in more than 80 research projects in the fields of infrastructure, technology policy, spatial development, tourism, innovation and entrepreneurship and innovation, tourism and other.

These projects include:

Transport – Mobility

Dec 1996 – May 1997: “Study of Expected Traffic Flows of the Egnatia Highway”, commissioned to the University by Eratosthenis Ltd /Egnatia.
Jan 1997 – 1999: “Leonardo da Vinci” European Programme: “Training Modules in the Road Transport”, commissioned to the University by Eurotexniki KEK.
June 1998 – Nov. 2002: “Research for the strategic Planning and Management of the Airport Infrastructure of the Regions of Western Greece and Peloponnese”, commissioned to the University by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
Jan. 1998 – 1999: “Transport Network of the Prefecture of Magnesia” (Life Programme), commissioned to the University by the Prefectural Administration of Magnesia.
April 2000 – March 2001: “Viability of a cable car system in Pelion”, Thessaly, commissioned to the University by the Magnesia Development Agency SA.
Oct. 2000 – Dec. 2000: “Regional Dimensions of Transport Policy in the Southern Balkans, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, New Yugoslavia, FYROM, Romania”, commissioned by the Ministry of Planning Public Works and the Environment to Panteion University (Principal Investigator A.Papadaskalopoulos).
June – July 2001: “Traffic Solutions for the Agria Town” commissioned to the University by the Agria Municipality.
June 2004 – Sept. 2004: “Traffic Solutions for the Nea Anchialos Town” commissioned to the University by the Nea Anchialos Municipality.
Oct. 2004 – May 2006: Research study for the “City Development Plan of Volos” (Principal Investigator G.Petrakos).
June 2005 – May 2006: “Comprehensive Development Plan of the Municipality of Karla” commissioned to the University by the Karla Municipality.
2007-2010: Principal Investigator for Greece in the “Global Centre of Excellence in Mega Transport Project Studies” (OMEGA CENTRE), University College London, Bartlett School of Planning (General Scientific Principal Investigator of the overall project: Prof. Harry Dimitriou, UCL). http://www.omegacentre.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/publications/reports/mega – project-executive-summary/, http://www.omegacentre.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/publications/reports/six- volume-final-report/
March 2010: “Redesign of the Land Zone of the Katakolon Port (Ilia, Greece)” (heading the town planning division of the research team) in collaboration with the department of Architecture (Principal Investigator L.Papadopoulos).
January 2015 – today: Participation in the research project “SPAcE – Supporting Policy and Action for Active Environments”, focusing on sustainable mobility, in collaboration with a large number of international Universities (Principal Investigator University of Gloucestershire, UK) [EU Erasmus+].
June 2016 – November 2016: “The Role and Prospects of the Thessaloniki Port in the Context of a Comprehensive Approach for the Contribution of the Port’s Projects to the Economy of the Region”, commissioned by the Thessaloniki Port Authority SA.

Local Authorities Consultation and Support

Feb. 1998 – May 1998: “Progress of the First and Second Community Support Frameworks of the Prefecture of Magnesia”, commissioned to the University by the Prefectural Administration of Magnesia.
April 1998 – June 1998: Participation in “The Programme of the Magnesia Prefecture for the 21st Century”, commissioned to the University by the Prefectural Administration of Magnesia (Principal Investigator G.Petrakos).
July 2001 – Nov. 2002: “Development Plan of Skiathos” commissioned to the University by the Skiathos Municipality.
June 2002 – Nov. 2002: “Development Plan of Skopelos” commissioned to the University by the Skopelos Municipality.
Oct. 2002 – Dec. 2004: “Investigation for the Siting of the Shipbuilding industry in Magnesia” commissioned to the University by The Magnesia Development Agency.
March 2003 – April 2005: “Update of the Development Plan of Iolkos” commissioned to the University by the Iolkos Municipality.
Oct. 2004 – May 2006: Participation in the research study for the “Prefectural Development Plan of Magnesia” (Principal Investigator G.Petrakos).
Nov. 2005 – June 2006: “Comprehensive Development Operational Plan of the Prefecture of Athens” commissioned to the University of Thessaly and to the National Technical University of Athens by the Prefecture of Athens (parallel Principal Investigator Prof. M.Agelidis).
Nov. 2006 – Apr. 2007: “Socio-economic Impacts Assessment of the Standard Gauge Systems of the Metropolitan Area of Volos-N.Ionia”, commissioned to the University by the Municipality of N.Ionia (INTERREG III C – TranSUrban).
August 2011- October 2011: “Development and Operational Plan of the Municipality of Southern Pelion”, commissioned by the Municipality of Southern Pelion.
January- February 2012: Co-principal Investigator (along with D.Economou [Principal Investigator] and G.Giannakourou) in the research project for the “Regeneration of the Inner City of Athens”, commissioned by the Municipality of Athens.
June 2012 – 2016: “Local Actions for Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Social Groups in the Municipalities of Magnesia”. Operational Programme of Human Resources Development. Ministry of Employment and Social Security.
July 2012 – Nov. 2015: “Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship in Volos ‘TOPEKO VOLOS’”. Operational Programme of Human Resources Development. Ministry of Employment and Social Security.
March 2013 – May 2014: “Strategies for Integrated Urban Interventions”, commissioned by the Municipality of Athens to the University of Thessaly (Principal Investigator D.Economou).
July 2013 – Nov. 2015: “Co-operation – Local Initiatives for New Employment Opportunities in Volos”. Operational Programme of Human Resources Development. Region of Thessaly.

International Cooperation

Nov. 2001- March 2003: External Evaluation of the ECOSERT project (Part of the RECITE project, Magnesia-Chester-Avellino).
Sept. 2005 – May 2006: “Identification of Spatially Relevant Aspects of the Information Society” (ESPON 1.2.3). Partners: University of Warsaw (leaders) Rome “Tor Vergata”, Joensuu, Finland, Charles University Czech Rep., and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
2006-2008: EQUAL project (measure 2, activity 2.2) Programme on Social Economy entitled “Social Amphictyony” (Main Co-ordinator: KEKANAM S.A.).
October 2012 – October 2015: TEPMUS IV Programme “Leading and Managing Change in Higher Education – LA MANCHE”, in collaboration with a large number of international Universities (Principal Investigator International University College, Bulgaria).
October 2014 – today: “Business Education for Sustainability: Teaching Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Local and Regional Development (BEST)” programme, in collaboration with a large number of international Universities (Principal Investigator International University College, Bulgaria) [EU Erasmus+].
Dec 2016 – today: “BEEHIVE: Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems to Enhance Higher Education Value-Added for Better Graduate Employability” programme, in collaboration with a large number of international Universities (Principal Investigator Varna University of Management, Bulgaria) [EU Erasmus+].
May 2017 – today: “HELIX: Entrepreneurial Learning Exchange Initiative for Sustainable Hospitality SMEs in the Balkan- Mediterranean Region” programme, in collaboration with a large number of international Universities (Principal Investigator Varna University of Management, Bulgaria) [EU Interreg IV Balkan Med].
Dec. 2017 – today: “INNOTAL: Integrating Talent Development into Challenge-Driven Innovation Ecosystems in Higher Education” programme in collaboration with a large number of international Universities and Organizations (Principal Investigator University of National & World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria) [EU Erasmus+].

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Nov 2000 – Sept 2001: Responsible for the WP3 of the RIS+ Programme, i.e. for the organisation of the “Innovation Week in Thessaly” (Principal Investigator G.Bakouros).
Nov 2000 – Sept 2001: Responsible for the creation of the “Innovation Observatory in Thessaly” (ΙΝΝΟREGIO: Principal Investigators N. Komninos, G.Bakouros).
2003-2005: University Programme for the “Encouragement of students’ entrepreneurial activity, innovative applications and related elective courses”, Phase I, commissioned by the CSF [Ministry of Education].
May 2004 – 2006: “Local Employment Initiatives” in the part undertaken by the University of Thessaly, commissioned to the University by the Region of Thessaly.
May 2004 – May 2005: “Network for the Research and Problem Solving of the Internationalisation of the Thessalian Enterprises”, commissioned to the University by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technological Development of Thessaly.
2005-2008: University Programme for the “Encouragement of students’ entrepreneurial activity, innovative applications and related elective courses”, Phase II, commissioned by the CSF [Ministry of Education].
Nov. 2006 – Dec. 2008: “Strategic Plan for Innovation Development in Thessaly” (creation of regional innovation poles) (Development Operational Programme, mes.4.6. act. 4.6.1) (Principal Investigator G.Petrakos).
46. March.- Sept. 2008: “Study for the Connection of Tertiary Education with the Labour Market via the Promotion of Entrepreneurship”, commissioned by the Special Agency for the Management of the Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (O.P. “Education”) of the Ministry of Education. http://repository.edulll.gr/edulll/handle/10795/95.
2009 – today: “Unit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, funded by the CSF Operational Programme of Education and Life Long Learning of the Ministry of Education.
December 2012- Dec. 2016: “Support for the Selection of New Prospective Entrepreneurs” commissioned by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises.

Other projects

Ian. 1996 – Dec. 1997: “Strategic Management Actions Relating to Tourism (SMART)”, commissioned by DG XXIII to the University of Thessaly (Greece, Italy, Spain).
Jan. 1996 – Dec. 1997: Participation in “Design of Innovative Training Material on Local Development Planning” (INEVAL-Leonardo) commissioned by the EC to the Karditsa Development Agency (Principal Investigator E.Karnavou).
Apr. 1996 – Apr. 1997: Participation in the project “Research on Land Policy in Greece”, commissioned by the Ministry of Regional Planning and the Environment, to the University of Thessaly (Principal Investigator Y. Pyrgiotis).
May 1996 – June 1997: Participation in “Study of Spatial Impacts of the EU Policies in the Region of Central Macedonia”, commissioned by the Ministry of Regional Planning and the Environment, Greece, to OMEP/ Interplan SA (Principal Investigator A.Papadakis).
Jan. 1998 – Dec. 1999: “Establishment of Criteria for the provision of Awards for Best Practice and Design in City and Regional Planning”, commissioned by the University of Thessaly.
September 1998: Evaluator (national) of the implementation of the Programme “Regional Innovation Strategy” in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece (DG XIII/Ecotec, Principal Investigator Matt Staton).
December 1998: Participation in the “RIS Programme for the Region of Thessaly” (DG XIII) (Principal Investigator G.Bakouros).
December 1998 – 1999: Participation in the “Strategic Planning for the Development of the Balkans”, commissioned to the University by the Min. National Economy (Principal Investigator G.Petrakos).

Outcomes

Published Research/Studies

Gavanas, N. (2018) “Transport R&I Achievements Report 2017”. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg. https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d6cb7ffe-2739-11e8-ac73-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
SkayannisP., Triantafyllopoulos,N., Kessopoulou,S., Zygoura,A., Rodakinias,P.(2017) “Green Skills and Green Technologies and their Role in Business Strategies, Corporate Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship”. In Training Modules on Business and Sustainable Development. Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in the frame of Erasmus+ project: Business Education for Sustainability (BEST), pp.72-82.
Skayannis, P., Triantafyllopoulos, N., Kessopoulou, S., Zygoura, A., Rodakinias, P. (2017) “Climate Change, Green Skills and Technologies”. In Training Modules on Business and Sustainable Development. Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in the frame of Erasmus+ project: Business Education for Sustainability (BEST), pp.61-71.
Skayannis,P., Triantafyllopoulos,N., Kessopoulou,S., Zygoura,A., Rodakinias,P.(2017) “Business and Sustainable Social and Environmental Development”. In Training Modules on Business and Sustainable Development. Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in the frame of Erasmus+ project: Business Education for Sustainability (BEST), pp.48-61.
Skayannis, P., Kessopoulou,S., Zygoura,A., Rodakinias,P. (2017) “Report on Greece”. In Model procedures for recognition of skills and competences Acquired in internships and volunteering through Participation in corporate responsibility and social Entrepreneurship Initiatives. Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the frame of Erasmus+ project: Business Education for Sustainability (BEST): Teaching Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Local and Regional Development, pp.26-33.
Skayannis,P., Rodakinias,P. (2017) “Greece: Thessaloniki Waterfront Development”(pp. 27-29) and “Greece: Unification of Athens Archaeological Sites” (pp. 30-32). In Cavill, N. (ed) Environments for Physical Activity in Europe: a review of evidence & examples of practice. In the frame of EU Erasmus+ project: Supporting Policy and Action for Active Environments (SPAcE)
Skayannis P., (2014) “The Creation of New Structures for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: 12 Years of Experience”. Στο Handbook of European Governance. Practices in Higher Education. TEMPUS IV. Leading and Managing Change in Higher Education (La Manche), EU, σελ. 97-111. http://lamanche-tempus.eu/frontend/files/pdf/Handbook_of_European_Governance_Practices_in_HE.pdf
Skayannis P., Stamboulis G., Rodakinias P., Zygoura, A. and Kaparos G. (2010) ‘Patterns in Student Business Ideas: Experience at the University of Thessaly’. In European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Athens. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/53491856/patterns-student-business-ideas-experience-university-thessaly

Skayannis P., Stamboulis G., Rodakinias P., Zygoura, A. and Kaparos G. (2010) ‘Policy Shifts in Labour Market Liaising and Entrepreneurship in Greek Higher Education’. In European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Athens.
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/53491857/policy-shifts-labour-market-liaising-entrepreneurship-greek-higher-education
Skayannis, P., Rodakinias P., Zygoura A., Stamboulis Y., Kaparos Y., Kessopoulou S., et al (2008) “Study for the Connection of Tertiary Education with the Labour Market via the Promotion of Entrepreneurship”. Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Petrakos,G. and Skayannis,P.(1998) “The Development Plan of Magnesia for the 21^st Century”. Volos: University of Thessaly Press / Prefecture of Magnesia (in Greek).

Services

Development studies, local development programs, strategic development plans (master plans) and other studies with emphasis on infrastructure, transport, new technologies, innovation, etc.
Provision of specialized advice and specialized support to local, national or European bodies on issues related to planning and development of infrastructure at local, regional and national level.
Analysis of statistical data and forecasts / projections over time at local, national and international level.
Analysis of the European space at national and regional level and monitoring and evaluation of the impact of EU policies on infrastructure issues.
Consulting services in program evaluation processes
Strengthening and supporting the educational process and research activity of the Department of Spatial Planning and Regional Development.

Partners

HELIX Network – Transnational Exchange Network in Sustainable Hospitality

The network has 1 central unit and 5 contact points – on the premises of each partner institution. It concerns the cooperation between 4 University Institutions and business Organizations from Greece, Albania, Northern Macedonia and Bulgaria. RUITEPOD is one of the 5 contact points of the Network (http://www.helix-balkanmed.eu/organization-and-structure/).

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit of the University of Thessaly (MOKE UTh)

The members of the Research Unit have contributed significantly, both in the design and in the implementation and operation of MOKE UTh, while RUITEPOD maintains systematic cooperation with MOKE through joint activities, but also through the participation of its members in the teaching activities of MOKE UTh (https://moke.uth.gr/).

Equipment

The Research Unit has the necessary hardware, software and other equipment that are necessary for the implementation of its research, teaching and other activities. In more detail, RUITEPOD has:

Hardware that meets modern research and educational needs (PCs, laptops, scanners, printers, audiovisual media, digitizers, projection media, etc.).
Software that meets modern research and educational needs (statistical processing, word processing, cartography, etc.).
Access to data and information that are necessary for its activities (articles and magazines, databases, other knowledge bases, etc.).

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Staff

Director

Nikolaos Gavanas

Assistant Professor