The main purpose of the laboratory will be to conduct basic and applied research n the subjects in which the founding research team is active, in order to support teaching in these subjects, develop expertise and enhance knowledge, both at a theoretical and experimental- applied level. In particular, the objectives of the laboratory and its purpose are detailed in Article 3 of its proposed rules of procedure.
The achievement of the stated objectives will be achieved through:
- Participation in national and international research experiences and interests with other research centers and scientific groups, both nationally and internationally. The implementation of this type of activities will be carried out with a view to the development of scientific knowledge and will be the main source of funding for the laboratory.
- The creation of an infrastructure for the better teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses relevant to the research areas in which it operates.
- The development of teaching of programs for postgraduate students in the context of the relevant research areas, with a view to provide access to specialized equipment, both for teaching of advanced subjects and for the preparation of theses and dissertations.
- Providing specialized consulting and advisory services to third parties, with priority to public sector bodies and sectors of public utility. The activities promote both the link between academia and production units and the benefits to society as a whole of development of research in higher education. At the same time, they will constitute an additional source of income to cover the operational needs and development of the laboratory.
- The association and any form of cooperation with educational institutions and research centers, laboratories and groups in Greece and abroad, as long as their scientific objectives coincide or complement those of the Laboratory.
- Organization and co- organization of seminars, workshops, symposia, conferences with expert scientists from Greece and abroad for the promotion of the objectives and the establishment of the Laboratory.
- Organization of Lifelong Learning Programs around Laboratory’s fields of knowledge.
- The creation of the necessary database and bibliographic infrastructure to support research.
- The connection of the laboratory with local community stakeholders in order to raise awareness on Sustainable Systems & Resilient Infrastructure issues as well as to promote its broader scientific objectives, interaction and responsiveness with society.
The subject of research is interdisciplinary, with strong research and teaching activity in the following areas:
- Early Warning Systems
- Safe and sustainable mobility
- Water resources management
- Materials and structural applications technology
- Cultural content management