MULTIPART - ARIS PROJECT

The MultiPart project, funded by ARIS, focuses on exploring environmental impacts on humans through active engagement of the public and project partners in the entire research process. Using participatory methods, the project aims to involve the local community to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. The guiding principle is: we do not research people, we research with them.

Project vision: To create a healthy and just living environment for communities affected by industrial activity. MultiPart aims to become a leading example of collaboration among residents, the scientific community, industry, and policymakers in addressing environmental and health challenges. The project aims to build trust, reduce inequalities, and improve the quality of life in human-impacted environments.

Project mission: To develop and implement an innovative multi-stakeholder research platform that fosters collaboration and co-creation of knowledge between researchers and the local community. Special focus is on the Anhovo area, which has been affected by past asbestos production and cement plant activities.

Main project objectives:

• Develop an interdisciplinary approach (natural sciences, technology, medicine, psychology, social sciences) to improve health and well-being in environmentally burdened areas;
• Promote the transition to healthier living environments, environmental justice, and residents’ well-being;
• Actively engage all stakeholders – local communities, researchers, industry, and policymakers – in the research process.
  

Key methods and technologies:

• Advanced techniques for identifying air pollution sources;
• Non-contact screening using high-resolution mass spectrometry;
• Development of photonic nanosensors and passive samplers;
• Testing emission reduction technologies;
• Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning for pollution prediction;
• Expansion of biomonitoring and modelling of internal exposure;
• Investigating the impact of environmental stressors on mental and physical well-being;
• Development of an integrated big data ecosystem and interactive decision-support tools.
  

The project involves numerous partners across natural sciences, medicine, psychology, social sciences, technology, and education, including IJS, MEIS d.o.o., Aerosol Magee Scientific, IOS d.o.o., Alpacem Cement, University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Arts, ZRC SAZU, and MPŠ.

More information: https://multipart.si/

MultiPart: A Novel Approach for Improving Health and Well-being in Anthropogenically Perturbed Environments Based on Multi-Participatory Research