3.7 million euros for research projects | Faculty of Chemistry at the Gdańsk University of Technology

Scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology, including the Faculty of Chemistry, will lead three international research projects for which funding of 3.7 million euros was awarded under the Interreg South Baltic 2021-2027 programme. The funding agreements were signed on 21 October, and the ceremony was led by prof. Krzysztof Wilde, rector of Gdańsk University of Technology. The event was attended by Konrad Wojnarowski, deputy minister of funds and regional policy, and deputy minister Jacek Karnowski. The research will be carried out in cooperation with partners from Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Lithuania.

During the opening ceremony, Konrad Wojnarowski emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the South Baltic area, which leads to the implementation of innovative solutions, such as those concerning the cleanliness of our sea. In turn, Deputy Minister Jacek Karnowski drew attention to the important role of Pomeranian enterprises and local governments in obtaining EU funds and in environmental protection, especially in the context of threats related to pollution in wrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

The contribution of the Faculty of Chemistry to the implementation of key research projects

The Faculty of Chemistry of Gdańsk University of Technology plays an important role in two of the three projects being implemented, which directly concern issues related to green energy and effective resource management:

1. The use of low-calorie gas to generate green energy (LoCaGas). This is a project led by Robert Aranowski, PhD, Eng., professor at the Faculty of Chemistry. Its aim is to develop technologies that will allow the use of low-calorie gas to produce electricity and heat. The innovative approach of scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology involves the development and testing of three different technologies, one of which – based on a reactor with rotating fluids – was developed at Gdańsk Tech. This project, in addition to its direct impact on reducing methane and greenhouse gas emissions, will contribute to increased energy security.

2. New systems for managing paper packaging waste (BePacMan). Iwona Cichowska-Kopczyńska, PhD, Eng., from the Faculty of Chemistry leads the project, which aims to develop new solutions and business models that will allow the transformation of the paper packaging market from linear to circular. An innovative approach to recycling and reusing materials will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and to more efficient waste management.

About the Interreg South Baltic Programme

The Interreg South Baltic Programme supports cross-border projects in the South Baltic area, including cooperation between Poland, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden. The aim of the programme is to support sustainable development, innovation and environmental protection. In the current programming period, over 55 million euros have already been allocated for 40 projects, including three implemented by Gdańsk University of Technology.

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