| National Center for Scientific Research | The National Center for Scientific Research is an interdisciplinary public research organisation for fundamental and applied scientific research under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Education and Research. Founded in 1939, CNRS encourages collaborations between specialists from different disciplines in particular with the university, thus opening up new fields of enquiry to meet social and economic needs. The research will be carried out at LEMTA, that is a joint research unit of the University of Lorraine and of the CNRS (UMR 7563). It focuses its research activities on Mechanics and Energy. LEMTA contributes to create new knowledge in the field of engineering sciences. This research is carried out by nearly 75 academic staff, 30 administrative and technical staff and about 60 PhD students and post-doctoral fellows. |
| Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II | The University of Naples Federico II (Italian: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) is a university in Naples, Italy. Founded in 1224, it is the oldest public non-sectarian university in the world, and is now organized into 13 faculties. The Department of Earth Science, Environment and Resources (DiSTAR) accommodates offices for staff, PhD students, and research students in a recent building in the Science Campus of Monte Sant’Angelo of the University of Napoli Federico II. Seconded researchers/staff members will be provided with a bench space and laptop computer. |
| Lulea University of Technology | The Department of Civil, Environmental and natural resources has 350 people and 50 nationalities, including about 200 doctoral students and more than 50 professors. LTU (www.ltu.se) is a leading European mining university, hosting the Swedish excellence centre CAMM (Centre for Applied Mining and Metallurgy). The Division of Soil Mechanics has long experience working with frozen ground geotechnics, tailings storage facilities, earth embankments, environmental geotechnics. |
| University of Exeter | UNEXE combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction, from our campuses in the South West of England, in Exeter and Cornwall. UNEXE has over 25,000 students from 130 countries and over 125,000 alumni in 183 countries providing our academic community of staff, students and visiting researchers with a truly global experience and a diverse, inclusive environment. Our research is at the heart of what we do and is making a difference across the world. |
| Ege University | Ege University is a state university that acts as a focal point for education, research, cultural and social activities in the city of Izmir and the Aegean region. Ege University was established in 1955. Today, Ege University, which is aware of the responsibility of being the first university in the Region, pioneers the cooperation platforms of Izmir and Regional Universities in different areas. Established in 1994, Civil Engineering Department of Ege University is ranked as 9th among the universities that offer Civil Engineering undergraduate programs, according to the nation-wide student entrance exam in Turkey. |
| École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat | The École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (ENSMR), previously known as École Nationale de l’Industrie Minérale (ENIM), is a prestigious engineering school in Morocco. It offers a robust educational and research environment with a wide range of engineering options and a significant focus on doctoral programs. The Geological, Civil, and Mining Engineering team focuses on resource exploration, infrastructure sustainability, and managing environmental risks associated with extraction and construction. In parallel, the Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Systems team aims to develop advanced tools for understanding, analyzing, and optimizing complex systems, applicable in both industrial and environmental sector. |
| Norwegian Geotechnical Institute | The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) is an independent research centre in the field of geotechnical engineering and the engineering geosciences. NGI combines geotechnical knowledge and technology to develop smart and sustainable solutions in infrastructure on land and at sea, in environmental technology, contaminated soil, and natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches. NGI’s research provides knowledge that contributes to solving some of the most important challenges the world faces concerning climate, the environment, energy, and societal security. Research and consulting are combined hand-in-hand and NGI strives to be a bridge-builder between academia, industry, and the public sector. |
| Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute | ZAG is the leading Slovenian Institute in the field of building and civil engineering. Through high-quality work it successfully promotes the progress-orientated Slovenian applied science and technical expertise on a global scale. The organization is widely recognized both in Slovenia and in other countries by means of its experts, top-class equipment and multi-disciplinary work, including life cycle analyses of different construction materials. |
| Greenland Institute of Natural Resources | The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) conducts research into Arctic ecosystems, monitors the living resources and the environment in Greenland and advises the Government of Greenland and other authorities on sustainable exploitation of living resources and safeguarding the environment and biodiversity. GINR was established on 1 January 1995. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources at GINR led by Mr. Karl Zinglersen is newly established (spring 2014). The Institute provides advice to the Government of Greenland and undertakes research on environmental issues related to minerals resources, including exploration and exploitation of minerals, closure of mines and reclamation related environmental issues, environmental impact assessment (EIA), etc. |
| Ginger CEBTP | CEBTP is a group specialising in the engineering of soil, material and structures. It operates as an engineering and design department to all the players involved in construction, assisting with the simplest to the most complex projects. The Group offers global support for expert appraisal assignments through a unique value chain throughout the life cycle of all types of structures: COLLECT – ANALYSE – DIAGNOSE – RECOMMEND From the raw material (such as soils, aggregates, wood, etc.) to the processed (such as concrete, cement, steel, etc.) to the construction product (external structure, scaffolding, etc.) CEBTP possesses the skills to collect and analyse the matter as well as the knowhow to analyse the structure and works. The group has developed methods and experimental techniques in order to tailor studies to bespoke requirements. Its independence gives it full autonomy in the management of missions and genuine responsiveness in the provision of services. |
| ARUP | Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. We aim to help our clients meet their business needs by adding value through technical excellence, efficient organisation and personal service. We provide the engineering and related consultancy services necessary to every stage of the project, from inception to completion and after. Throughout the world we aim to provide a consistently excellent multi-disciplinary service, which also incorporates our concern for the environment. Arup is committed to sustainable design, to its increasing incorporation in our projects and to industry-wide sustainability initiatives. |
| GEDIK TEK | Serving geotechnical and geological needs for more than 25 years, Gedik Tek is one of the most respected boring companies in Izmir, Türkiye. Our company closely follows all innovations and technological developments in the sector and reflects them to the application areas. Thanks to innovations and developments, we see that the service and quality we provide increases day by day and this development differentiates us from other companies. We will work non-stop to keep our quality at the level you want. |
| Tyréns | Tyréns is one of Sweden’s leading community development consultancies. Together with our customerszand partners, we create sustainable solutions in the fields of urban development and infrastructure. We have 3 000 employees across our operations in Sweden, the UK, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland. Tyréns is owned by a private foundation and this makes it possible to commit ourselves to research and development within the urban and rural development sector. We are driven by a thirst for knowledge and work closely with universities and other research institutes. Tyréns works in several fields that are relevant for the Upgrade network, e.g. waste management and utilization in construction and management of polluted soil. Reducing the volumes of waste produced and the hazard posed by that waste saves money, resources and the environment. Tyréns’ investigators are working to ensure that issues relating to contaminated land arise early on in projects so as to keep costs to a minimum and avoiding unexpected problems later on. Upgrading of construction wastes, soil and industrial wastes as construction materials is one of the key field of interest of Tyrens engineers. Tyrens has experience of participating to R&D projects related to the fields mentioned above. |
| Terre Leggere | Terre Leggere (TL) was born in 2015 as a Spin-off Company promoted by the DICEA – Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering of University of Napoli Federico II and the PIGI s.r.l.. Costruzioni e Fondazioni, a company specialized in the construction of geotechnical works. TL provides products and advanced services in the field of civil construction that interact with subsoil coupled with technical and scientific skills essential to their proper and productive use. |
| Adama Science and Technology University | Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) was first established in 1993 as Nazaret Technical College, offering degree and diploma level education programs in technology field. Following the opening of new programs in business and science education, ASTU has fully-fledged as Adama University in 2006. Considering ASTU’s dynamic achievements in science and technology fields, the Federal Government, Council of Ministers has designated ASTU as the second University in the country to fully engage in science and Technology. The laboratory facilities are categorized in eight centers of excellence with the aim to serve as a national hub for science and technology researches. ASTU is one of the two Science and Technology University in Ethiopia mandated to select and admit high caliber students with entrance exam |
| University of the Andes | The University of the Andes is the first higher education institution in Colombia; it has been categorised for several consecutive years among the top Latin American Universities and for numerous rankings as the best university in the country: 6 QS LatAm University Rankings (2023) and 12 in Latin America according to the Best Global Universities ranking of US News & World Report (2022). It has laboratories and specialised services that, together with the research and creation workshops and laboratories of the different faculties, are available to academia and national and international industry. |
| Institute of Technology of Cambodia | The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), established in 1954, is a leading higher education institution in Cambodia dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of engineering and technology. The campus, located in the heart of Phnom Penh, is equipped with modern facilities and laboratories to support hands-on learning and research activities for students and faculty members alike. The curriculum at ITC emphasizes a balance of theoretical and practical education to prepare graduates for successful careers in their respective fields or further studies at the doctoral level. ITC also places a strong emphasis on community engagement and collaboration with industry partners to provide students with real-world experiences and opportunities for professional development. |
| University of Science and Technology of Iran | The School of Civil Engineering at IUST has a distinguished reputation in relaying up to date information and research in the field of civil engineering. Currently, there are 44 full time faculty members. The Geotechnical Research Center is known as one of the important research centers in IUST. This research center has many facilities for conducting advanced geotechnical tests and has many devices for physical modeling of all types of geotechnical structures. Furthermore, the environmental section of this center has many facilities to carry out different environmental geotechnics projects. |
| Université Ain Shams | The Faculty of Engineering, ASU-FE, founded in 1839, is an interdisciplinary public research organization responsible to the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. With approximately 12,000 undergraduate students, 5,000 postgraduate students, and 687 staff members, ASU-FE offers 13 research tracks. Ain Shams University ranks among the world’s top universities, with its scientists recognized in Stanford University’s list of « the best 2% of the world’s scientists. » |
| Hokkaido University | Hokkaido University, or Hokudai, is a Japanese national university in Sapporo. Hokkaido University is considered one of the top universities in Japan and was ranked 5th in the Japan University Rankings. It was also selected as a « Top Type » university by the Japanese government’s Top Global University Project. Hokkaido University’s 12 undergraduate and 21 graduate schools cover almost all areas of the humanities and natural sciences. The faculty of over 3900 staff offer the students highly specialized knowledge from researchers in diverse fields. The Faculty of Engineering, which serves as a research organization, comprises nine divisions, five research and education centers, and joint-use facilities. The School of Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering aim to become a world-leading research and education center in engineering with diverse members full of frontier spirit, contributing to establishing a sustainable and prosperous future society. |
| Université de Lorraine | Université de Lorraine is a large multidisciplinary university, open to international collaboration: with more than 3,700 teaching and research faculty and approximately 53,000 students, including nearly 7,000 foreign students, the Université de Lorraine (UL) is one of France’s largest multidisciplinary universities. Its location in the heart of Europe offers to UL a privileged position for strong international partnerships. UL is committed to numerous European and international collaborations and exchanges, including multi-partnership projects. On the 10th of February 2017, the Université de Lorraine received the HRS4R award. |