About Europäische Akademie zur Erforschung von Folgen wissenschaftlich-technischer Entwicklungen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler GmbH
The Europäische Akademie deals with the scientific study of the consequences of scientific and technological advances for individuals and society, as well as for the natural environment. The main focus is on the examination of foreseeable mid- and long-term processes that are especially influenced by the natural and engineering sciences and the medical disciplines. As an independent scientific institution, the Europäische Akademie pursues a dialogue with the world of politics and society at large.
Topics
The Europäische Akademie deals with interdisciplinary topics from the fields of technology, health/life sciences, environment, and society, relevant to both individuals and society at large. Additionally, it offers an ongoing discussion on the further development of methods in the ethics of science and technology assessment.
Topics of current projects:
Energy Storages and Virtual Power Plants
Clinical Research on Vulnerable Populations
Nanoparticles in Rheuma Research
Nanoparticles for medical purposes. Technical, medical, and ethical aspects
Overview of all topics of the Europäische Akademie:
Technology: Information Society, Nanotechnology, New Materials, Aerospace, Spatial Planning, Robotics, Traffic
Health: Anthropology, Pharmaceuticals, Functional Foods, Gene Technology, Health Care, Brain Research/Neuroscience, Human Genetics, Medical Ethics/Bio-Ethics, Nanotechnology, Neuroenhancement, Organ Donation, Pharming, Deep Brain Stimulation, Animal Protection, Xenotransplantation
Environment: Biodiversity, Soil/Landscape Protection, Energy, Climate Change, Noise, Sustainability, Environmental Standards/Pollutants
Methods: (Applied) Ethics, Interdisciplinarity/Transdisciplinarity, (Practical, Applied) Philosophy, Technology Assessment, Technology Assessment in Eastern Europe, Ethics of Science, Theory of Science