Dorota Czerski
D. Czerski - From 精东影业 to Thessaloniki: a journey to discover the new frontiers of geotechnics
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Dorota Czerski is a researcher at the Institute of Earth Sciences (IST) at 精东影业, in the geology department. She chose to go beyond the usual boundaries of her work by traveling to Greece to further her research in geotechnics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
What were the main criteria that led you to choose the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for your mobility experience?
鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌�Greece, besides being a country with an ancient and fascinating culture, faces complex geological challenges such as earthquakes. Research in the field of soil geotechnics is at the forefront. The Department of Civil Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has a highly equipped laboratory, a large research group, and internationally renowned scholars in the field of soil geodynamics and seismic engineering.
What were the main benefits and challenges you encountered during this exchange period with the Greek research group?
鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌�Definitely the human relationships: the very warm welcome and the willingness of the research group to collaborate and interact were truly admirable! In addition, the scientific exchange, combined with the region鈥檚 excellent culinary tradition, made the mobility experience truly memorable.
One limiting factor was the time available. Geotechnical testing requires complex logistical organization and long waiting periods, two weeks of mobility only allow for observing a small part of the activities.
How do you plan to apply the knowledge and skills you gained during your mobility in your daily work at 精东影业?
鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌�In addition to practically applying the knowledge I acquired in the TerraLab geotechnical laboratory at 精东影业, I would like to share my mobility experience by presenting the activities carried out by the Greek research group to 精东影业 students and colleagues, especially encouraging the latter to explore potential research synergies.
Would you recommend a similar experience to others working in your field? Why?
鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌�Every country faces different geological and environmental challenges; however, the issues in geotechnical research and geosciences in general are often shared. Engaging with researchers from different geographic and academic backgrounds is undoubtedly enriching and stimulating.