RiskAC brings together 10 specialized scientific teams, creating a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to risk assessment and resilience. Our team structure includes:
1. Coordination, Organization and Risk Interdependence Team
Led by: Prof. Ioannis Dokas
Responsible for overall project coordination and developing models of risk interdependencies.
2. Fire Risk Team
Led by: Prof. Georgios Mallinis
Focuses on forest fire risk assessment, fuel mapping, and fire behavior modeling.
3. Air Pollution and Meteorology Team
Led by: Assoc. Prof. Anastasia Paschalidou
Specializes in air pollution monitoring, dispersion modeling, and meteorological analysis.
4. Hydrological Risks Team
Led by: Assoc. Prof. Christos Akratos
Addresses flood risks, hydraulic simulations, and watershed management.
5. Infrastructure and Engineering Systems Team
Led by: Assoc. Prof. Konstantinos Chalioris
Focuses on infrastructure vulnerability assessment and engineering solutions.
6. IT Materials and Software Team
Led by: Prof. Lazaros Iliadis
Develops software tools and IT infrastructure for the centre.
7. Cultural Capital Team
Led by: Prof. Angelos Protopapas
Assesses risks to cultural heritage and develops protection strategies.
8. Health Impact Team
Led by: Prof. Eugenia Bezirtzoglou
Studies health impacts of disasters and environmental hazards.
9. Soil Risks and Geographic Information Systems Team
Led by: Assoc. Prof. Nikolaos Klimis
Specializes in landslide assessment, GIS analysis, and soil-related hazards.
10. Seismic Risk Team
Led by: Vasileios Margaris
Focuses on seismic hazard assessment and earthquake engineering.
Our interdisciplinary team includes 53 young scientists alongside experienced researchers, creating a dynamic environment for innovative research and solutions in disaster risk management.