The University of Rome Tor Vergata has officially launched its participation in a new project funded by the European Defence Agency (EDA) entitled “Support to the Implementation of the EU Capability Development Priorities in the Land Domain and for Strategic Enablers – Service Framework Contract, Lot VI: CBRN Defence.”
The project officially commenced with a successful kick-off meeting, bringing together all consortium partners to define the technical roadmap, align the scientific objectives and establish the framework for the activities that will be carried out during the project.
The initiative represents an important contribution to strengthening European capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence, supporting the implementation of the European Union’s Capability Development Priorities through cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation.
The project is coordinated by PwC, which leads a multidisciplinary consortium bringing together academic institutions, research centres and industrial partners with extensive expertise in the CBRN domain.
The University of Rome Tor Vergata participates in the project under the scientific leadership of Prof. Pasquale Gaudio, Principal Investigator, while CBRN Protection is a consortium partner. ENEA and Aurora CBRNEOD Corporation AB contribute to the project as subcontractors, providing complementary scientific and technological expertise.
Within the University of Rome Tor Vergata, the project activities are carried out by an interdisciplinary team composed of:
- Prof. Pasquale Gaudio – Principal Investigator
- Prof. Andrea Malizia
- Dr. Luca Martellucci
- Dr. Alba Iannotti
- Dr. Colomba Russo
- Dr. Alessandro Puleio
The first Specific Contract of the framework focuses on an advanced analytical and technical study dedicated to the integration of active and passive chemical stand-off detection technologies into a unified sensing architecture.
The objective is to investigate innovative solutions capable of combining different remote chemical detection technologies within a single integrated system, improving detection performance, situational awareness and operational effectiveness in CBRN scenarios. The study will contribute to the development of next-generation technological capabilities supporting European defence and security, while providing valuable scientific recommendations for future capability development initiatives.
The kick-off meeting represented the official beginning of the collaboration among all partners and provided an opportunity to review the project’s technical objectives, define responsibilities, coordinate work packages and establish the roadmap for the forthcoming activities.
The participation of the University of Rome Tor Vergata in this prestigious European Defence Agency initiative further confirms the University’s growing role as a leading academic institution in the fields of CBRN risk management, defence technologies, sensor systems, emergency preparedness and security research. Through its multidisciplinary expertise, the University continues to actively contribute to European research programmes aimed at enhancing resilience, technological innovation and operational capabilities against emerging CBRN threats.
CBRNe Gate warmly congratulates all the partners involved in this important initiative and wishes the entire consortium every success in the implementation of the project. The collaboration between academia, research organizations, industry and European institutions represents a key element in developing innovative technologies capable of strengthening Europe’s preparedness and response capabilities against current and future CBRN challenges.
The University of Rome Tor Vergata remains committed to supporting European research and innovation initiatives that promote scientific excellence, technological advancement and international cooperation in the field of CBRN defence.
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