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PACT Working Groups

PACT’s working groups bring together interdisciplinary teams to address the key dimensions of port city transitions. Each group focuses on specific objectives, from mapping and co-creation to envisioning inclusive futures, fostering collaboration and innovation, as well as establishing a common port city territory glossary. Together, they form the backbone of PACT’s research and action framework.

WG1. PACT Framework

The PACT Framework working group develops adaptable methodologies for promoting inclusive energy transitions in port city territories. By integrating diverse spatial, social, and cultural contexts, the group facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, fostering shared engagement and generating new scenarios for sustainable transitions.

Leader: Prof Athanasios Pallis | apallis@unipi.gr

Co-Leader: Ms Silvia Sivo | ssivo@iuav.it

Members: Prof Athanasios Pallis, Prof Jörg Knieling, Dr Amira Ghennaï, Dr Francesca Savoldi, Dr José M Pagés Sánchez, Mr Martin Valinger Sluga, Ms Arba Bekteshi, Prof Karolina Krośnicka, Ms Maëlle Salzinger, Dr Marcello Graziano, Prof Michael Locher, Ms Silvia Sivo, Ms Ana Mata Galindez, Dr Leonardo Ramondetti, Dr Luisa Batista, Ms Paula Vale de Paula, Prof Theo Notteboom, Dr Annette Skovsted Hansen, Prof Flamur Salihu, Mr Kristian Holst Kristiansen, Prof Anastasia Christodoulou, Prof George Vaggelas, Dr Mafalda Silva, Dr Magdalena Szmytkowska, Mr Musannif Shah, Dr Natasa Vaidianu, Dr Paulina Budrytė, Prof Rahman Nurkovic, Prof Sofia Morgado, Dr Nancy Abdel-Moneim, Prof Gordon Wilmsmeier, Dr Malgorzata Bielenia

WG2. Knowledge Discovery in Data

This group focuses on mapping and analyzing data to uncover patterns that inform energy transitions in port city territories. By integrating data from various disciplines and stakeholders, it builds a holistic understanding of spatial and socio-economic dynamics, supporting evidence-based decision-making and planning.

Leader: Dr Michael Rodrigues | m.r.rodrigues@tudelft.nl

Co-Leader: Prof Angelos Menelaou | bus.ma@frederick.ac.cy

Members: Prof Athanasios Pallis, Dr Amira Ghennaï, Ms Arba Bekteshi, Prof Karolina Krośnicka, Dr Marcello Graziano, Ms Silvia Sivo, Dr Leonardo Ramondetti, Prof Flamur Salihu, Mr Kristian Holst Kristiansen, Prof George Vaggelas, Dr Mafalda Silva, Mr Musannif Shah, Dr Natasa Vaidianu, Dr Paulina Budrytė, Prof Rahman Nurkovic, Prof Sofia Morgado, Dr Nancy Abdel-Moneim, Prof Gordon Wilmsmeier, Dr Malgorzata Bielenia, Prof Angelos Menelaou, Ms Eliane Schmid, Prof Ivana Katurić, Prof Said Madani, Dr Barry Hayes, Mr Michele Tenzon, Ms Yvonne van Mil, Dr Odeta Manahasa, Prof Aida Spahiu, Dr Edmond Manahasa, Dr Therese Bajada, Dr Buzdugan Adriana, Prof Evelina Budilovica, Mr Ilmian Sujatmiko, Mr Leonidas Sotiropoulos, Ms Manjola Zeneli, Mr Miguel Delso, Prof Miranda Harizaj, Mr Nicolás Santelices Artaza, Dr Veneta Zlatinova-Pavlova, Dr Ourania Tzoraki, Dr Jagan Gorle

WG3. Theoretical Knowledge

The Theoretical Knowledge group creates a shared glossary and taxonomy to unify diverse perspectives on energy transitions in port city territories. By bridging academic, professional, and civic knowledge, it ensures inclusivity and provides a conceptual foundation for collaborative frameworks and practices.

Leader: Dr Francesca Savoldi | fsavoldi@gmail.com

Co-Leader: Ms Eliane Schmid | eliane.schmid@uni.lu

Members: Prof Athanasios Pallis, Prof Jörg Knieling, Dr Amira Ghennaï, Dr Francesca Savoldi, Ms Arba Bekteshi, Prof Karolina Krośnicka, Dr Marcello Graziano, Prof Michael Locher, Ms Silvia Sivo, Dr Leonardo Ramondetti, Dr Luisa Batista, Ms Paula Vale de Paula, Prof Flamur Salihu, Mr Kristian Holst Kristiansen, Prof Anastasia Christodoulou, Prof George Vaggelas, Dr Mafalda Silva, Dr Magdalena Szmytkowska, Mr Musannif Shah, Dr Natasa Vaidianu, Dr Paulina Budrytė, Prof Rahman Nurkovic, Prof Sofia Morgado, Dr Nancy Abdel-Moneim, Prof Gordon Wilmsmeier, Dr Malgorzata Bielenia, Ms Eliane Schmid, Dr Odeta Manahasa, Prof Aida Spahiu, Dr Edmond Manahasa, Dr Therese Bajada, Dr Buzdugan Adriana, Prof Evelina Budilovica, Mr Leonidas Sotiropoulos, Ms Manjola Zeneli, Dr Jagan Gorle, Dr Evan Boyle, Dr Enrico Tommarchi, Dr Jasna Mariotti, Dr Robert Bartłomiejski, Prof Timo von Wirth, Dr Justyna Breś, Ms Yi Kwan Chan, Prof Alessio Tei, Dr Ziya İnce, Prof Luka Martin Tomazic, Prof Petros Pallis

WG4. Pilots

The Pilots working group applies the PACT Framework to real-world case studies in Dubrovnik, Le Havre, Limassol, Lisbon, Livorno, and Rotterdam. By working with local stakeholders, it tests and refines collaborative tools and methods, generating actionable solutions for socially just and green energy transitions.

Leader: Prof Ivana Katurić | ikaturic.neb@gmail.com

Co-Leader: Prof Pedro Ressano Garcia | pedro@ressanogarcia.com

Co-Leader: Prof Jesper Raakjær | jr@plan.aau.dk

Co-Leader: Ms Nataša Miric | nmiric@dura.hr

Co-Leader: Dr Barbara Bonciani | barbara.bonciani@sp.unipi.it

Members: Prof Athanasios Pallis, Prof Jörg Knieling, Dr Francesca Savoldi, Dr José M Pagés Sánchez, Mr Martin Valinger Sluga, Ms Arba Bekteshi, Prof Karolina Krośnicka, Ms Maëlle Salzinger, Dr Marcello Graziano, Prof Michael Locher, Ms Silvia Sivo, Dr Leonardo Ramondetti, Ms Paula Vale de Paula, Prof Theo Notteboom, Dr Annette Skovsted Hansen, Prof Flamur Salihu, Mr Kristian Holst Kristiansen, Prof George Vaggelas, Dr Mafalda Silva, Mr Musannif Shah, Dr Natasa Vaidianu, Prof Rahman Nurkovic, Prof Sofia Morgado, Dr Nancy Abdel-Moneim, Dr Malgorzata Bielenia, Prof Angelos Menelaou, Ms Eliane Schmid, Prof Ivana Katurić, Prof Said Madani, Dr Barry Hayes, Mr Michele Tenzon, Dr Therese Bajada, Mr Ilmian Sujatmiko, Mr Miguel Delso, Dr Ourania Tzoraki, Dr Jagan Gorle, Dr Evan Boyle, Dr Jasna Mariotti, Prof Timo von Wirth, Dr Ziya İnce, Prof Jesper Raakjær, Dr Husam Husain, Dr Juan A. García-Esparza, Dr Olga Usachova, Prof Bojan Srdjevic, Prof Dimitris Gavalas

WG5. Transmitting

This group ensures the dissemination of PACT’s findings through public events, publications, and open-access resources. By leveraging social media, conferences, and editorial support, it amplifies the project's impact and promotes open science practices to make outcomes accessible to both the academic community and the public.

Leader: Prof Karolina Krośnicka | karkrosn@pg.edu.pl

Co-Leader: Ms Carol Bailey | res.bc@frederick.ac.cy