SUSBIOCROP Doctoral Training Network

Building Tomorrow’s Biocomposite Innovations

Challenges

Reducing reliance on chemical inputs

Developing innovative strategies and technologies to minimize the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides while maintaining crop productivity.

Mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses under changing environments

Addressing the increasing threats from pests, diseases, and climate-related stresses such as drought, heat, and salinity.

Assessing the impacts of new materials on plants, soil, and the environment

Evaluating the safety, efficacy, and long-term effects of novel agricultural materials, including bio-based or nanomaterials, on ecosystems.

Bridging academia and industry

Creating interdisciplinary doctoral programs that foster collaboration between research institutions and industry to translate innovations into practical solutions.

Our research goal

The project aims to build an interdisciplinary platform to address the major challenges of sustainable agriculture by developing innovative biocomposite materials and technologies to mitigate crop stresses.

This objective entails designing eco-friendly solutions to reduce dependence on chemical inputs, enhancing plant resilience against both biotic and abiotic stresses, and evaluating their impacts on plant health, soil quality, and the environment.

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Our network

The consortium unites eight leading beneficiaries, comprising scientists from seven universities and one research institution across six countries. The network is further reinforced by seven associated non-academic partners, including five companies, one foundation, and a project training organization.

This diverse and multidisciplinary team enables a comprehensive approach to sustainable agriculture challenges, integrating expertise in materials engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, agronomy, soil science, and environmental science.

This joint doctoral network offers a supportive and dynamic environment in which eight doctoral candidates can pursue a double doctorate through two universities in different countries. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and provides comprehensive training in both technical and professional skills, preparing candidates for impactful careers in academia and industry.

Get to know us

«Doctoral Network in Developing Sustainable Biocomposite Materials for Enhancing Crop Resilience and Yield” project, SUSBIOCROP (Ref. 101226772), has received funding from the HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01 call (Doctoral Networks – Joint Doctorates modality) of the research and innovation programme of Horizon Europe under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions.

Project coordinator

Dr. Danila Merino

University of the Basque Country, EHU

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT

Avenida de Tolosa 72

20018 Donostia-San Sebastian (Spain)