DEPARTMENTS > RESILIENT SOCIETY

The research cluster of Resilient Society, with an impact on the public sector and the industry, focuses on research and services tailored to ensure society’s wellbeing, make economy sectors resilient, efficiently exploit the available resources, and protect civilians and businesses from natural threats and illegal actions in respect to smuggling/refugees trafficking in the surrounding sea. The research cluster includes a portfolio of several research fields, but the emphasis is on Disaster Risk Reduction and Access to Energy.  The Resilient Society research cluster consists of the following sectors:

• Disaster Risk Reduction (Landslides/Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Health/Epidemics)
• Cultural Heritage
• Marine Safety & Security
• Energy

The Resilient Society research cluster is the most populated cluster of the Centre, consisting of a several researchers (Postdoctoral and PhD students) and is coordinated by Dr. Haris Kontoes from NOA, one of the EXCELSIOR project’s advance partners.