Cities face unprecedented challenges in terms of economic, social and environmental resilience, governance and management. At\u00a0the same time, they are hubs of innovation and wealth creation, currently housing 72% of the European population.<\/p>\n
The URBAN\u00a0thematic line undertakes multidisciplinary research to promote the sustainable management of urban systems at multiple scales\u00a0(from buildings through the neighborhood, city to the hinterland) across multiple domains (energy, transport, water, resources, waste)\u00a0using threefold approach:<\/p>\n
As the modelling tools based on static datasets (census, input-output\u00a0tables, etc.) are becoming mature, research on urban metabolism<\/strong> focuses on the integration of machine learning algorithms to automatically update and evolve the urban data sets that\u00a0support the models and improve their capabilities (together with the introduction of exergy analysis as a unifying framework for mass\u00a0and energy flows and to connect the urban metabolism to the creation of economic value). This requires a closer integration with urban informatics<\/strong> to identify new relevant data streams and also in urban systems<\/strong>, to develop new solutions and\u00a0algorithms for data acquisition and processing.<\/p>\n A critical area for the next period is the life quality and sustainability in urban environment. The development of\u00a0sustainable energy systems with the increasing integration of renewables, smart grids and the increasing participation of endusers\u00a0and citizens will continue to be developed by the groups IES Lab, LTCES and MITI.<\/p>\n The optimization of other natural resources as\u00a0water and food, in particular looking to the hinterland dynamics will be further developed and integrated (IES Lab and MARETEC)\u00a0with the energy models. Regarding urban mobility new developments are expected for the analysis of mobility data (SIPg, IES Lab)\u00a0and for the development of new combustion technologies for appliances and vehicles (LTCES). Additionally, new technologies to\u00a0assist citizens to improve their life quality in urban environments will evolve in close tandem with the LIFE thematic line. Furthermore,\u00a0research will continue looking into new business models and societal impacts in an effort lead by IN+ LTPM and with a strong focus\u00a0on the Socio Technical Systems perspective.<\/p>\n Computer\u00a0and Robot Vision Group (VisLabISR)<\/a> Cities face unprecedented challenges in terms of economic, social and environmental resilience, governance and management. At\u00a0the same time, they are hubs of innovation and wealth creation, currently housing 72% of<\/p>\nResearch Groups that contribute to the Thematic Line:<\/h4>\n
\nSignal\u00a0and Image Processing Group (SIPgISR)<\/a>
\nLaboratory\u00a0of Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems (LTCESIN+)<\/a>
\nIndustrial\u00a0Ecology and Sustainability Laboratory (IES LabIN+)<\/a>
\nLaboratory\u00a0of Technology Policy and Management (LTPMIN+)<\/a>
\nInteractive Technologies Institute (ITI)<\/a>
\nMARETEC-Marine,\u00a0Environment & Technology Center<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"