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Their core work

Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), based in Heraklion, Crete, is a Greek university with strong applied research capabilities in advanced materials — particularly graphene and 2D materials — as well as IoT systems, cybersecurity, and health informatics. They contribute experimental and engineering expertise to large EU consortia, working on topics from printed electronics pilot lines to smart healthcare platforms and drone-based safety systems. Their research bridges fundamental materials science with real-world applications in electronics, sensors, biomedical devices, and manufacturing automation.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early period (2015–2018), HMU focused heavily on graphene materials research, IoT applications for environmental and health monitoring (mosquito traps, beehive sensors), and cybersecurity for embedded systems. From 2019 onward, their work shifted toward applied pilot lines for graphene and printed electronics, healthcare-oriented digital platforms (cybersecurity for hospitals, smart ageing, cardio-oncology), and science outreach. The trajectory shows a clear move from fundamental materials research and scattered IoT projects toward translational technology (pilot lines, manufacturing integration) and health sector applications.

HMU is transitioning from lab-scale graphene research toward industrial pilot lines and healthcare technology platforms, making them increasingly relevant for applied electronics and health-tech consortia.

How they like to work

HMU operates exclusively as a consortium participant — they have never coordinated an H2020 project. They work comfortably in large consortia, having collaborated with 419 unique partners across 29 countries, which indicates broad network reach rather than deep repeat partnerships. This makes them a reliable, low-friction partner who integrates well into existing project structures without demanding a leadership role.

HMU has built an extensive European network of 419 unique partners across 29 countries, primarily through large flagship-scale projects like the Graphene Flagship. Their geographic connections span most of the EU, with particularly strong ties through multi-country consortia in materials science and digital health.

What sets them apart

HMU's standout asset is their continuous involvement in the Graphene Flagship across all three core phases plus the pilot line — this gives them deep, sustained expertise in 2D materials that few Greek universities can match. Their combination of graphene/printed electronics know-how with cybersecurity and health informatics capabilities makes them unusually versatile for interdisciplinary projects. For consortium builders, they offer a Crete-based partner with genuine materials science depth and a proven track record of reliable participation in large-scale EU projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GrapheneCore3
  Their largest single project (EUR 1.15M) and the culmination of continuous participation across all three phases of the EU's Graphene Flagship — a rare level of sustained commitment.
• SPHINX
  Combined AI, blockchain, honeypots, and homomorphic encryption for healthcare cybersecurity — an unusual and high-demand intersection of skills.
• EMERGE
  Infrastructure project building a printed electronics research facility, signaling HMU's shift from pure research toward translational manufacturing capabilities.