Lab visit-Ghent University

October 16, 2025 1 min read

Lab visit-Ghent University

This  was a great experience visiting the Soete Laboratory at Ghent University (UGent) and discussing their research and testing facilities. The visit included insightful presentations on the coastal and ocean basin testing facilities, as well as UGent’s expertise in microplastics, ocean pollution, and marine environmental studies (25.09.2025).

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Engineering Sustainable Ocean Systems Through Tribological Innovation

Connecting European expertise to develop reliable, energy-efficient solutions for offshore wind, wave energy, and marine technologies.

COST

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation. www.cost.eu

COST Action CA23155

The main aim of this Ocean Tribology Center (OTC) COST Action is to create a pan-European-wide network of countries with a strong offshore affiliation for promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing towards the development of sustainable, reliable and energy efficient ocean systems.

Action Detail
  • MoU - 068/24
  • CSO Approval date - 17/05/2024
  • Start date - 04/10/2024
  • End date - 03/10/2028