Month: May 2025

Dr. Anna Sandak at INL Colloquia Series 2025

Dr. Anna Sandak, InnoRenew CoE Deputy director, was a featured speaker for the May edition of the INL Colloquia Series 2025, held in Braga, Portugal.

In her talk »Designing with life: engineering the next generation of building materials« she shared her visionary work on Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) — a new class of bio-integrated materials that bring adaptability, self-regeneration, and environmental responsiveness into the built environment.

She highlighted the groundbreaking research from two major EU-funded projects: ARCHI-SKIN, which develops living coating systems for buildings using fungal biofilms, and REMEDY, a new initiative exploring bespoke, living layers for architecture — so-called archibiome tattoos — that blend aesthetics with functionality.

The INL Colloquia Series 2025 is an inspiring monthly event that delves into cutting-edge science and engineering. It brings together high-level, visionary researchers who are pushing the boundaries of their fields. Each month explores a new theme, sparking fresh perspectives and lively discussions.

Watch the video of Dr. Anna Sandak’s presentation bellow.

Dr. Anna Sandak at the Advanced Innovative Materials for Health workshop

Dr. Anna Sandak, REMEDY project coordinator, attended the Advanced Innovative Materials for Health workshop, held in Braga, Portugal. The event brought together researchers and innovators to explore the future of healthcare technologies, emphasizing the crucial role of new innovative materials such as Engineered Living Materials (ELMs).
REMEDY project was presented as part of the EIC ELMs portfolio, highlighting its contribution to shaping the future of healthcare, which lies in smart, safe, and sustainable innovation.
The workshop was organized by the European Commission’s Technology Council for Advanced Materials and INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, and was a great opportunity to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.