The visit brought together representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and the National Research Authority, alongside members of the Remote Sensing Department and the Centre of Excellence for Restoration by Optoelectronic Techniques (CERTO) of INOE 2000. The delegation was introduced to the infrastructure, equipment and research activities carried out at MARS, as well as to CERTO’s activities and expertise in optoelectronic techniques applied to cultural heritage restoration.

The visit provided the delegation with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the research capabilities and expertise developed within INOE 2000, in the context of discussions on the development of research and innovation in Romania and the strengthening of European collaboration.