Consortium
The mixed composition of the partnership ensures that the project results benefit from different fields of expertise (Architecture, Virtual reality and 3D Modelling, ICTs, Educational Sciences, Inclusive Education): the consortium includes 3 Higher Education Institutions (Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Italy; Yedetepe University Vakif, Turkey; Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna w Łodzi, Poland), 1 international research institution (Information Technologies Institute of Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece), 1 public entity for the blind (Center for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind, Greece), 1 public museum for blind people (Museo Tattile Statale Omero, Italy).
The University of Bologna was founded in 1088. It is one of the most renowned and prestigious universities across Europe and the most populated university community in Italy, with 86.000 enrolled students, 32 departments, 219 Degree Programmes, 45 PhD programmes, 52 specialisation schools, 74 professional courses. The Department of Architecture and the Department of Education Studies are involved in the project.
UNIBO team is composed of: Micaela Antonucci (Project Coordinator and Team Leader), Valeria Friso (Project Co-coordinator and Team Leader), Matteo Agnoletto, Stefano Ascari, Matteo Cassani Simonetti, Federico Fallavollita, Davide Giaffreda, Danila Longo, Marika Mangano, Sara Marchesani, Leila Signorelli, Tommaso Rovinelli, Beatrice Turillazzi.
Having been founded in 1996, Yeditepe University aims to raise young people that are modern, inquisitive, equipped with all the qualifications that are needed in business world and all the technological skills necessary, well-versed in different cultures and personally well developed. Yeditepe University carries out its academic activities in 13 faculties, 77 Bachelor's Degree programs, 83 Master's Degree programs and 43 PhD Degree programs. The Department of Architecture and the Department of Computer Engineering are involved in the project.
YU project’s team is composed of: Ece Ceylan Baba (Team Leader), Dionysis Goularas (Team Leader), Cavide Balkı Gemirter, Erdal Kondakçı, Aras Kahraman, Cem Topçu.
Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna w Lodzi
The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz (Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna w Łodzi - AHE) is an accredited higher education institution providing BA, MA, MSc, PhD programmes, postgraduate studies and courses for various target groups (entrepreneurs, unemployed, youth, students, disabled, seniors, teachers, trainers, people of various professions, migrants, children, disadvantaged youth). The Faculty of Computer Science and International Cooperation Department are involved in the project.
AHE project’s team is composed of: Aneta Poniszewska-Marańda (Team Leader), Agata Matys-Malczewska.
Information Technologies Institute of Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
The Information Technologies Institute (ITI) was founded in 1998 as a non-profit organization under the auspices of the General Secretarial of Research and Technology of Greece, with its head office located in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since 10.3.2000 it is a founding member of the Centre of Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), also supervised by the Greek Secretariat of Research and Technology. ITI is one of the leading Institutions of Greece in the fields of Informatics, Telematics and Telecommunications (a list of all of ITI’s research activities can be found here).
ITI-CERTH project’s team is composed of: Ioannis Kompatsiaris (Team Leader), Kostas Georgiadis, Fotis Kalaganis, Spiros Nikolopoulos.
Center for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind
The Center for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind (CERB), with two Units in Athens and in Thessaloniki, provides services to visually impaired people of all ages, concerning education and rehabilitation, on a national level. The main objective of the Center is the complete independence of the visually impaired person and his / her integration into society. With the appropriate training and support of our staff, and in an environment of mutual respect, the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students, is aimed and promoted.
CERB project’s team is composed by: Katerina Athanasiadou (Team Leader), Konstantina Prapa, Maria Plastira, Sofianna Balaska, Pinelopi Stoumpou, Nikolaos Panteleos, Georgios Prantalos, Panagiotis Markostamos, Christina Sakorafa, Ioanna Zaharou, Katerina Lorentzou.
The Museo Omero was founded in 1993 by Ancona City Council in collaboration with the Marche Regional Council, and in 1999 it was recognized by the Italian Parliament as a State public museum. The aim of the museum is to promote the cultural growth and integration of the visually impaired and blind people, and to widen their knowledge of reality. However, the Museo Omero wishes to be a pleasant and stimulating cultural space for everyone.
MO project’s team is composed by: Andrea Sòcrati (Team Leader), Francesca Santi, Annalisa Trasatti.