The purpose of the Institute is to address contemporary needs in dealing with pressures and threats based on:
in the fact that the Ionian Sea is the most seismic region of the Mediterranean and Europe,
in the increasingly frequent occurrence of natural disasters of all types (landslides, floods, fires, etc.) in the country and especially in the area of the Ionian Islands,
in the fact that extreme meteorological phenomena such as Mediterranean hurricanes and tornadoes occur in this geographical area,
in the lack from the academic map of systematic research and development of instrumental infrastructures for the collection of systematic data on Natural Hazards in the Ionian region, from an existing research structure that operates exclusively and comprehensively with the subject of Natural Hazards, and
to the fact that the Ionian University has academic resources, both in human resources and in infrastructure, which can support the presence of such a research body and which resources are currently scattered in more than one Department of the University, therefore it is covered the aforementioned need for interdisciplinarity and interdepartmentalism.
The purpose of the Institute is to address contemporary needs in dealing with pressures and threats based on:
in the fact that the Ionian Sea is the most seismic region of the Mediterranean and Europe,
in the increasingly frequent occurrence of natural disasters of all types (landslides, floods, fires, etc.) in the country and especially in the area of the Ionian Islands,
in the fact that extreme meteorological phenomena such as Mediterranean hurricanes and tornadoes occur in this geographical area,
in the lack from the academic map of systematic research and development of instrumental infrastructures for the collection of systematic data on Natural Hazards in the Ionian region, from an existing research structure that operates exclusively and comprehensively with the subject of Natural Hazards, and
to the fact that the Ionian University has academic resources, both in human resources and in infrastructure, which can support the presence of such a research body and which resources are currently scattered in more than one Department of the University, therefore it is covered the aforementioned need for interdisciplinarity and interdepartmentalism.
The aims of the Institute are:
the realization of basic and applied research and the transfer of know-how and technology in the scientific subjects related to Natural Hazards
preparing studies and participating in the implementation of research projects and programs
the utilization of research results with the aim of benefiting society and the country, through the prevention of the consequences of a natural and/or technological disaster, which affect both the human body, as well as the sectors of the economy, development and the environment and in general in the quality of life
the contribution to the specialization of young scientists
the provision of services to the public and its bodies, but also to private bodies at their request (e.g. energy production and distribution companies, tourist companies, etc.)
the undertaking of advisory and development actions at local, regional and national level
the provision of product, service and process certification
the effective interaction of research and education, participating in the single area of higher education and research and the European research area, but also the training of social groups and professional branches in matters of prevention, protection and response to natural risks and/or technological disasters
the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of its scientific and technological achievements
attracting renowned scientists, reversing intellectual capital leakage and enhancing the flow of young researchers
regional development and employment
the contribution to the social, economic, energy and environmental policy of the country
