WP1: Project management
Silvia Uribe Mayoral, project coordinator from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, explains the strengths of UPM in leading large research projects. She reflects on the importance of strong coordination and the potential complexities of managing an ambitious Horizon Europe initiative like EARTHONE.
WP2: Co-creation, identification and analysis of needs and specifications
Tomasz Braun, PhD, from Lazarski University, leads Work Package 2. He discusses how co-creation and the identification of needs will shape EARTHONE’s direction, ensuring that local contexts and stakeholder perspectives guide the project.
WP3: Data lifecycle, information factory, and integration
Miguel Ángel López Peña and Juan Sebastián Ochoa Zambrano from SATEC head Work Package 3. They share what excites them about EARTHONE, outlining the role of technology in creating impact for both the sector and society.
WP4: Pilots definition, execution and validation
Professor Vasilis Antoniadis (University of Thessaly) shares his perspective on leading WP4 in the project. He explains why this is an ambitious initiative, the challenges of unifying pilots across Europe, and the impact it aims to bring for science, industry, and society.
WP5: Climate and environmental analysis
Mihalis Vrekoussis from the University of Bremen, leader of Work Package 5, discusses how EARTHONE will advance understanding of climate and environmental change. He highlights the challenges and opportunities for research and its broader contribution to society.
WP6: Ecosystem building, communication, exploitation, and impact analysis
Giovanni Quaranta from MEDES leads Work Package 6. In his interview, he reflects on EARTHONE’s role in addressing climate change and the importance of building strong ecosystems. He also points to communication and impact assessment as areas requiring careful attention.
Interview-WP6-EARTHONE
These interviews highlight the collaborative spirit of EARTHONE and the shared commitment of its partners to deliver research with real impact. Together, the work package leaders bring knowledge in project management, co-creation, technological solutions, environmental analysis, and ecosystem building to achieve the project’s goals.