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Policy Recommendations Workshop on Transport Emissions 2025
PAREMPI Final Conference
Brussels, 10 December 2025
About the Policy Recommendations Workshop
The PAREMPI and EASVOLEE projects will organise the Transport Emissions –
Policy Recommendations Workshop 2025, on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
Since 2023, these projects have investigated how transport emissions
contribute to air pollution, with a focus on secondary PM2.5 formation from
transport sources. Through measurement campaigns across Europe, modelling, and
toxicological studies, the projects have generated valuable insights, published
scientific articles, and developed tools to support emission reduction strategies.
This workshop will present key results and foster discussion on future actions for
cleaner urban air focusing on future policies regarding air quality. The workshop is a joint effort of sister projects PAREMPI and EASVOLEE, and marks the PAREMPI
project’s final conference, as the Transport Emissions Policy Workshop, on 10 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
Speakers
Päivi Aakko-Saksa
VTT Finland
PAREMPI Project Coordinator
Päivi Aakko-Saksa is a Principal Scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland,
specialising in exhaust emission science with a focus on gaseous emissions, semivolatiles
and particulate matter, especially under low ambient temperatures. Her research covers
different transport sectors, and emphasizes the prevention of emissions by clean fuels and
exhaust aftertreatment technologies. She has participated in research programs in
European and international levels, and has contributed to forums, such as the ICCT Black
Carbon Workshops and the Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme.
With over a hundred publications, she plays a key role in collaboration with research
organisations and industrial partners, advancing clean propulsion technologies, and
reducing the environmental impact of transport.
Spyros Pandis
University of Patras and FORTH
EASVOLEE Project Coordinator
Spyros N. Pandis is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Patras in Greece and a leading expert in atmospheric chemistry. With a PhD from Caltech and past work at Carnegie Mellon University, he specializes in air quality, photochemical smog, organic aerosol formation, and the interaction of particles with climate. He is co-author of the influential textbook Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change and has received numerous awards, including the Vilhelm Bjerknes Medal and the Ken Whitby Award. His work has significantly advanced understanding of air pollution and its impacts on health and climate.
Alexandru Ghiurca
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency - CINEA
PAREMPI Project Officer
Alexandru Ghiurca is a project adviser at the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency of the EU. He manages projects that focus on the impact of transport on health and the environment, sustainable mobility technologies, and life-cycle assessment in the transport sector. Alexandru is trained as an environmental scientist and has experience in environmental policy and programme management with EU institutions and NGOs.
Thanasis Megaritis
Concawe
Science Associate - Air Quality
Thanasis Megaritis joined Concawe in 2017. He is a Science Associate, leading the air quality technical program, which aims to better understand the impact of the fuel manufacturing industry through its operations and products on ambient air quality, as well as to identify and understand emerging air quality monitoring techniques and to develop best practices for better characterisation of source air emissions, and eventually to connect the dots between science and the development, monitoring, and implementation of air quality legislation. Thanasis has over 15 years of experience in research and industry, and holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD and Master's in Atmospheric Pollution and Climate Change from University of Patras in Greece.
Rick Miake-Lye
Aerodyne
Vice President and Director
Dr. Richard C. MiakeLye is a Vice President, Principal Scientist and Director at Aerodyne Research, Inc. He leads both theoretical numerical modeling and experimental measurement projects to understand the environmental impact of airplanes. He was recognized for contributions to IPCC 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and to the USEPA 2007 Climate Protection Award. He has been Chair of SAE’s E-31 committee on aviation emissions and has served in many roles in support of CAEP and continues to serve with both groups.
James J. Corbett
World Shipping Council
Environmental Director, Europe
James J. (Jim) Corbett joined the World Shipping Council in 2021 and brings 25 years of university expertise in technology-policy decision support to his WSC role as Environmental Director, Europe. Before joining the World Shipping Council, Dr. Corbett was a lead author of three IMO studies of Greenhouse Gases from ships (2000, 2009, 2014), served on IMO expert steering committees, and supported development of effective national environmental policy for shipping. During his university career, he authored pioneering studies evaluating international shipping’s role in use of technology to meet environmental and climate goals. Working with the liner sector, containerships and vehicle carriers, the World Shipping Council supports the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient and inclusive economy by shaping the future growth of a sustainable, safe, and secure shipping industry.
Georgios Tzamalis
Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)
Innovation and Research Unit
Georgios Tzamalis first joined the European Commission in 2009 after having worked for several
years as a researcher in Academia. During the last couple of years, he has been a member of the
Innovation and Research Unit at Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) where
he is responsible for several areas of Transport Research and Innovation as it is implemented
through the H2020 and currently the Horizon Europe Work Programmes. He holds a bachelor’s
degree in Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as a doctorate
from the University of Durham.
Registration
The event will bring together representatives from the European Commission, researchers, and project partners to present and discuss key findings on emissions and air quality across road, maritime, and aviation sectors. The event will take place in person only.
The participation is free, but registration is required. The registrations have closed on 5th December.
If you still wish you attend, please send an email to andrea.hrzic@magellancircle.eu.
Poster Exhibition
A dedicated poster exhibition on the theme Air Quality – Transport Emissions will complement the workshop discussions, offering participants an additional space for exploration and exchange.
Throughout the day and during coffee breaks, participants will be invited to visit a poster area showcasing ten posters that highlight key findings, research outcomes, and insights on transport emissions. This exhibition will provide an opportunity for in-depth consultation, networking, and reflection on the projects’ collective contributions to understanding and mitigating transport-related air pollution.
Venue information
The Workshop will take place in Brussels at the modern premises of the new co-working space Silversquare Baili.
Silversquare Bailli is a modern coworking and event venue on Avenue Louise in the Châtelain–Bailli district of Brussels, an area known for its elegant boutiques, cafés, and lively atmosphere. The venue offers flexible offices, meeting rooms, and event halls suited for gatherings large and small. A standout feature is its welcoming coffee and lounge area, which provides a comfortable setting for informal networking during breaks.
About PAREMPI
PAREMPI (“better” in Finnish), is the name of a European project that aims to help improve the environment, especially the air quality, and thus the population’s health.
In the three-year project PARticle EMission Prevention and Impact: from real-world emissions of traffic to secondary PM of urban air, international teams of researchers detail the study of the various components of emissions from traffic (e.g. car, heavy-duty, aviation and marine traffic) and their impact on human health. The PAREMPI consortium brings together eight partners from six countries—ranging from research institutions like VTT, Tampere University, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Lund University, ONERA, and IEM CAS, to industry players such as BOSMAL and the consultancy Magellan Circle—to collaborate on transport emissions, aerosol formation, health impacts, and policy recommendations.
The project’s primary goal is to gain new scientific evidence, knowledge and recommendations and develop modern digital tools in research and environmental protection. The research results will contribute to cleaner, safer and more efficient transport systems in Europe.
EASVOLEE project
EASVOLEE stands for Effects on Air quality of Semi-VOLatile Engine Emissions. The project combines state-of-the art measurement of the complete suite of emissions of transport engines under real driving conditions, investigations of the formation of secondary particulate matter (PM) during their atmospheric processing, and studies of the toxicity of both the fresh and aged PM.
These results will directly contribute to the improvement of chemical transport models, which are essential tools for understanding and predicting the atmospheric fate of engine emissions. By refining these models, EASVOLEE will enhance our ability to quantify the impact of vehicle emissions on air quality and public health, not only under present-day conditions, but also across a range of future scenarios shaped by evolving mobility patterns, fuel types, and regulatory frameworks.
