Authorities & Staff

The scientific supervision and management structure of the Natural Disasters and Crisis Management Research Center.

Supervisor

Costas Synolakis

Costas Synolakis

Supervisor

Costas Synolakis is an internationally recognised specialist in tsunamis, coastal engineering and the effects of extreme natural hazards on coastlines. His research combines wave theory, numerical modelling and field investigations following major tsunamis and coastal disasters.

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Acting Director

Georgios Marios Karagiannis

George Karagiannis

Acting Director

Georgios Marios Karagiannis is a civil engineer and specialist in emergency management, disaster risk management and critical infrastructure resilience. His professional experience includes civil protection, national risk assessment, crisis planning and resilience policy.

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