Field of research
To address difficult challenges of both national and international importance, the „Constantin Angelescu” Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary study is conducting research at the interface between significant domains of knowledge. Researchers from the exact, natural, social, humanities, and technical fields are brought together in research units as part of our highly multidisciplinary approach.
The institute’s strategic directions are structured around six major areas:
- Life Sciences and Integrative Health – research in biology, medicine, psychology, public health and biotechnology, with a focus on human-environment-society interconnections.
- Global Change, Climate and Natural Resources – studies on the environment, agriculture, sustainable development and the socio-economic impact of ecological crises.
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Digital Transformation – development and analysis of responsible digital solutions in education, economy, health and administration.
- Education, Cognition and Cultural memory – research in the field of learning, the impact of technology on training and values.
- Advanced Technologies and Transdisciplinary Innovation – new materials, engineering, robotics, renewable energy and applied technological solutions.
- Public Policy, Ethics and Scientific Governance – interdisciplinary analysis of decisions, regulations, social equity and the ethics of innovation.
- Cultural and scientific diplomacy
Research units
UNIT 1. Life Sciences and Integrative Health
Research topics:
- Genomics, epigenetics and personalized health
- Computational biology
- Integrative neuroscience
- One Health (human – animal – environment)
- The impact of the environment and lifestyle on health
UNIT 2. Global Change, Climate and Natural Resources
Research topics:
- Climate change adaptation
- Sustainable technologies and renewable resources
- Food and energy security
- Disaster management and environmental policies
- Ecological economics and public policies
UNIT 3. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Society Unit
Research topics:
- Ethics and regulation of AI
- Algorithms and prediction in economics, health, education
- Digital governance
- Cybersecurity
- Social impact of technology
UNIT 4. Education, Cognition and Cultural Innovation
Research topics:
- Neuroeducation and digital learning
- Pedagogical innovation and educational policies
- Cultural memory and digital technologies
- Identity, values and cultural transformations
- Multilingualism and cultural intelligence
UNIT 5. Advanced Technologies and Transdisciplinary Innovation
Research topics:
- Smart materials and nanotechnologies
- Autonomous robots, sensors and control
- Green energy and new generation batteries
- Advanced manufacturing (additive manufacturing)
- Technological innovation and transfer to industry
UNIT 6. Public Policy, Ethics and Interdisciplinary Governance
Research topics:
- Ethical governance of innovation
- Science-based public policies
- Societal resilience strategies
- Social justice, equity and inclusion
- Institutional reform and digital transformation
- Corporate governance