ERAdiate team member Dr. Giuseppe Lugano has been recently nominated as the Slovak representative in the Management Committee of two COST Actions, namely COST TU1305 on “Social Networks and Travel Behaviour” (ending in March 2018) and COST CA15212 on “Citizen Science to promote creativity, scientific literacy, and innovation throughout Europe” (ending in September 2020).

Although not strictly focused on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), the involvement in these Actions represents a unique opportunity to enhance interdisciplinary approach to ITS activities at the University of Žilina, for instance by highlighting the added value that researchers from social sciences and humanities could bring. For TU1305, Dr. Lugano will work with another colleague from the University of Žilina, Dr. Peter Holečko, who was already involved in the Action as Slovak representative. In CA15212, Dr. Lugano will investigate the role of Citizen Science in Transport/Mobility initiatives by joining the activities of this large network chaired by Dr. Katrin Vohland from the European Citizen Science Association and involving participants from 32 different countries.

The ERAdiate participation in COST, the longest-running European framework supporting trans-national cooperation in science and technology, provides an excellent opportunity to enhance the visibility and impact of the activities related to the field of ITS that are carried out at the University of Žilina and in the Žilina region. Additionally, local researchers, public authorities, and SMEs, among others, should profit from the opportunity to gain access to the knowledge generated within the Action and to be connected to experts in the field.

The ERAdiate team, via Dr. Lugano, has expressed availability to host Action meetings in Žilina and to activate short-term scientific visits with other institutions participating in the Actions.

For inquiries on the COST Actions, please contact Dr. Giuseppe Lugano.

Further information on the COST Actions:
COST TU1305 on “Social Networks and Travel Behaviour”
COST CA15212 on “Citizen Science to promote creativity, scientific literacy, and innovation throughout Europe”