ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE
FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Leading research in marine sciences, renewable energy, and digital technologies with over 150 active projects.
Our Focus
RESEARCH AREAS
Marine Sciences
Aegean Sea Research Excellence
Our marine research program, in partnership with FORTH Institute, focuses on Mediterranean biodiversity, climate change impacts, and sustainable fisheries management.
Key Research Projects:
Aegean Biodiversity Mapping (2023-2026)
€2.5M EU Horizon funding
Marine Plastic Pollution Solutions
Collaboration with 8 EU institutions
Sustainable Aquaculture in Crete
Industry partnership program
Renewable Energy
Green Technology Innovation
Leading research in solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems with a focus on Mediterranean climate conditions and island energy independence.
Key Research Projects:
Crete Energy Independence 2030
€3.8M Greek government funding
Smart Grid Integration for Islands
EU Innovation Award 2024
Solar Thermal Storage Systems
Industry partnership with 5 companies
Digital Technologies
AI & Cybersecurity
Cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity with applications in healthcare, maritime security, and smart cities.
Key Research Projects:
AI for Maritime Safety
€1.5M NATO funding
Blockchain for Supply Chain
Collaboration with Greek shipping industry
Smart City Heraklion Initiative
Municipal partnership
Facilities
RESEARCH CENTERS
Marine Research Station
State-of-the-art facility on the Cretan coast with direct sea access, research vessels, and wet labs. Partnership with FORTH Institute.
Green Energy Lab
Advanced testing facilities for solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems. Includes pilot installations and simulation equipment.
AI & Robotics Hub
High-performance computing cluster, AI training infrastructure, and robotics prototyping workshop for next-generation computing research.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
Business incubator supporting student and faculty startups. Provides mentorship, funding connections, and prototype development resources.
Academic Output
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity under Climate Stress
Papadakis, M., et al. • Nature Climate Change • 2024
Impact Factor: 29.3Hybrid Solar-Wind Systems for Greek Islands: A Feasibility Study
Alexiou, N., et al. • Renewable Energy • 2024
Impact Factor: 8.7Deep Learning for Maritime Vessel Detection and Classification
Dimitriou, E., et al. • IEEE Transactions on Geoscience • 2024
Impact Factor: 7.5Partnerships
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
CUC maintains strong research partnerships with leading institutions and industry partners worldwide.
Greece
USA
Netherlands
Australia
Switzerland
France
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