ODAE – “Open Dialog in Applied Engineering 2025” in Ölüdeniz, Turkey

Held from 1 to 8 September 2025, in Ölüdeniz, Turkey, ODAE 2025 brought together researchers, scientists, and engineers from around the world to discuss the latest developments and applications in engineering and their relevance to social, environmental, and medical needs. Organised by Lusófona University / DeepTechLab, this annual international event hosted the PhytoAPP Project Conference, promoted project workshops such as INNMEDSCAN, DETMED, E-NOSE, EWALD, and CATCHER, and marked the launch of the HSAFE Project.

PhytoAPP Project Conference

One of the key highlights of ODAE 2025 was the PhytoAPP Project Conference (101007642), which is approaching its conclusion in February 2026. Funded by the European Union and coordinated by Lusófona University, PhytoAPP addresses the challenge of the low water solubility of phytochemicals by using fullerene-based nanotechnology to develop water-soluble phytocomplexes with potential applications in the prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

The consortium, comprising experts in nanomaterials, physics, engineering, green chemistry, and medical sciences, presented advances in sustainable neuroprotection solutions. The partners include organisations from Portugal (Lusófona University and CascataChuva), Ukraine (NanoTechCenter), the United Kingdom (University of Oxford), Slovakia (Institute of Experimental Physics), Azerbaijan (National Nuclear Research Centre), and Kazakhstan (Korky Ata Kyzylorda University).

PhytoAPP Project Website

Highlights and Workshops

ODAE 2025 featured presentations and meetings involving leading research organisations, universities, and companies from Europe and other regions. Thematic workshops (including lectures and round tables) enabled the various consortia to present results, strengthen collaborations, and align future perspectives across the following EU-funded projects: INNMEDSCAN (101086178), DETMED (101129879), E-NOSE (101182748), EWALD (101086250), and CATCHER (101046307).

The integration of these projects within the framework of ODAE 2025 represented a valuable opportunity to disseminate results to an international and multidisciplinary audience.

Launch of the HSAFE Project

ODAE 2025 also hosted the kick-off meeting of the HSAFE Project (101232577), a new European Union-funded initiative developing ultra-sensitive biosensors based on avalanche field-effect transistor (FET) arrays and 2D materials, designed for the early detection of lung cancers and lymphomas.

Led by Uludağ University of Bursa (Turkey), HSAFE brings together partners from Turkey, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Portugal, Poland, and Azerbaijan — with DeepTechLab representing Portugal within the consortium. During the meeting, consortium members presented their institutions and roles within the project and discussed its initial steps.

A Successful Meeting

Through lectures, workshops, and networking sessions, ODAE 2025 created a vibrant environment of open exchange and multidisciplinary dialogue, set against the stunning backdrop of Ölüdeniz. The event reinforced the importance of uniting academia, research institutions, and industry to address global challenges through applied engineering.

The event concluded with a closing dinner, during which participants celebrated not only the scientific milestones presented but also the lasting partnerships that will continue to shape the future of engineering, medicine, and sustainability.

Official ODAE 2025 Website Agenda