ICPCDGR 2026 Conference Committee

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Government of Greece

  • Nikolaos Dendias — Minister of National Defence
  • Sofia Zacharaki — Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports
  • Spyridon–Adonis Georgiades — Minister of Health
  • Michael Chrysochoidis — Minister of Citizen Protection
  • Christos Dimas — Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Evangelos Tournas — Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

European Union

  • Apostolos Tzitzikostas — European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism
  • Hadja Lahbib — European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management

Regional and Local Authorities (Host Area)

  • Christodoulos Topsidis — Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  • Theodoros Mouriadis — Mayor of Kavala

Diplomatic Representation

  • Sonya Thissen — Ambassador of Canada to the Hellenic Republic

Senior Public Administration

  • Emmanouel Koutoulakis — Secretary General of Aegean and Island Policy

University Leadership and International Academic Partners

  • Fotios Maris — Rector, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Lisa Philipps — Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, York University
  • Jordan Gjorchev — President of the Board of Directors, International Slavic University

National Associations of Local Government

  • George Hatzimarkos — President, Association of Greek Regions (ENPE)
  • Lazaros Kyrizoglou — President, Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE)

Inter-Municipal Networks

  • Giannis Konstantatos — President, Hellenic Network of Resilient Cities (ELDAP); Mayor of Hellinikon–Argyroupoli
  • Andreas Stergiou — President, Network of Cities with Lakes; President, PINDOS Network; Mayor of Argithea Municipality

Public Utility / Strategic Infrastructure

  • George Stergiou — Chair of the Board of Directors, EYDAP S.A.

Scientific and Professional Bodies

  • Athanasios Papadopoulos — President, Association of Greek Chemists
  • Constantinos Kollias — President, Economic Chamber of Greece
  • Menelaos Gardikiotis — President, Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE)
  • Rena Bardani — Chair of the Board, Hellenic Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (EL.IN.Y.A.E.)

Bilateral and Business Chambers

  • Konstantinos E. Katsigiannis — President, Canada–Greece Chamber of Commerce
  • Anna Kalliani — President, British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (BHCC)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

  • Abrantes, Nelson — Biologist, Researcher at CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
  • Agrawal, Nirupama — Professor, School of Administrative Studies (Disaster & Emergency Management), York University
  • Ahmedi, Sulejman — Faculty of Law, University of Tetova
  • Alexandrakis, Othon — Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Anthropology, York University
  • Alonistioti, Nancy — Professor, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Aneziri, Olga — Senior Researcher (A’), Laboratory of Industrial Safety Systems Reliability, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”
  • Antoniou, Varvara — Laboratory Teaching Staff (EDIP), Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Apostolopoulos, Nikolaos — Associate Professor, Department of Management Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese
  • Asgary, Ali — Professor, School of Administrative Studies; Director, ADERSIM; Director, CIFAL York, York University
  • Athanasiou, Miltiadis — Researcher, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Athens, Greece
  • Badica, Costin — Professor, Department of Computers and Information Technology, University of Craiova
  • Bamiatzis, Spiros — Adjunct Professor, IvyTech Comm. College, Lake County/Valpo, Indiana
  • Barbe Stephan—Professor, Technische Hochschule Köln University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Besimi, Ardian — Professor, Project Manager (EU projects on crisis management), South East European University
  • Bogdan, Evalyna — Assistant Professor, School of Administrative Studies; Co-Director, Y-EMERGE, York University
  • Boti Vassiliki — Special Laboratory Teaching Staff, HRMS expert, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina
  • Bouras, Christos — Professor, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras
  • Chalaris, Michail — Associate Professor, Conference Chair, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Charalambidis, Georgios— Associate Researcher, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI) National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), Athens
  • Chionis, Dionysios — Professor, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Coutsolelos Athanassios — Professor (rtd), Department of Chemistry, University of Greece
  • Cwiak, Carol — Department of Emergency Management, North Dakota State University
  • Dandoulaki, Miranta — Risk and disaster management, Dipl.CEng. NTUA, MSc RDI, PhD NTUA. BoD IDRiM Society
  • de Costa, Ravi — Associate Dean (Research & Graduate Studies), Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University
  • Delias, Pavlos — Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Diakakis, Michalis — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironmental, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Dimitriou, Dimitrios — Professor & Head, Department of Economics; Director, MaGBISE Research Lab; Director, MSc in Supply Chain Management, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Dokas, Ioannis — Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Drosos, Dimitrios — Professor, Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica
  • Drimpetas, Evangelos — Professor, Department of Economics; Member, DUTH Governing Council, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Dujovski, Nikola — Professor, Head of Department for Police, Faculty of Security, Skopje, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Bitola
  • Efremovski, Ivan — Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Slavic University, Sveti Nikole
  • Efthimiadou, Eleni — Professor, Department of Chemistry, National Kapodistrian University
  • Etkin, David — Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, School of Administrative Studies, York University.
  • Fantidis, Jacob — Associate Professor, School of Physics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Favvas Evangelos– Research Director, Materials & Membranes for Environmental Separations Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”
  • Filippidis, Lazaros — Senior Lecturer (Evacuation Modelling), University of Greenwich
  • Fotakis, Dimitrios — Researcher, Spatial Planning of Forest Resources, Forest Research Institute (ELGO-DIMITRA), Vasilika–Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Fidanova Stoyanova, Stefka – Professor, Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (former Institute of Parallel Processing), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
  • Gekas, Sakis — Associate Professor; Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair; Department of History; Graduate Program Coordinator (European Studies), York University
  • Georgeou, Nichole — Professor, Humanitarian & Development Studies, Western Sydney University
  • Hela Dimitra — Professor, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina
  • Hopkins, Charles — Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability, York University
  • Jolakoski, Stevco — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Security, Skopje, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Bitola
  • Ivanov Aleksandar — Professor, Head of Research Center, Faculty of Security, Skopje, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Bitola
  • Kaiser, Evangelos Professor; Director, FMRI; Head, Dept. of Freight Transports, Florida Atlantic University (USA)
  • Kallogiannidis, Stavros — Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia
  • Karabelias, Gerasimos — Professor, Department of Sociology, Panteion University
  • Karagkouni, Aristi — Assistant Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Katopodis, Nikolaos — Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan
  • Kennedy, Eric — Associate Professor; Director, Y-EMERGE, York University
  • Kohl, Katrin — Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability, York University
  • Kokkinos, Nikolaos — Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Konstantinou, Ioannis — Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina
  • Kolaitis, Dionysios — Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
  • Konstantinidis, Myrto — Special Operating Scientist (B), Chemical Engineer, Laboratory of Industrial Safety Systems Reliability, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”
  • Kostoglou, Margaritis—Professor, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • Koudoumas, Manolis — Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University
  • Kouskouna-Tsimbidarou, Vasiliki — Emeritus Professor of Seismology, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Koutoupis, Andreas G. — Professor (Financial Accounting & Auditing), Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Thessaly
  • Kravari, Kalliopi — Assistant Professor, Department of Information and Electronic Systems Engineering, International Hellenic University (IHU)
  • Kriemadis, Athanasios — Professor; Head, Department of Management Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese
  • Kyzas, George — Professor, Head of the Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Ladomenou, Kalliopi — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Leka, Gjeraqina — Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Tetova
  • Maksuti, Bekim (Dr.) — Lecturer (Crisis Management); Director, Protection and Rescue Directorate, University of Tetova
  • Maliaris, George— Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mamuji, Aaida — Associate Professor; Graduate Program Director (MDEM), School of Administrative Studies, York University
  • Maragakis, Michail — Assistant Professor, School of Physics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Marcoulaki, Effie — Research Director / Principal Researcher, INRASTES, NCSR “Demokritos”
  • Markopoulos, Theodoros — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mavrikou, Sofia — Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens (AUA).
  • Metaxa, Zoi — Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mitas, Nikolaos — Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mitropoulos, Athanasios — Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mitrou, Lilian — Professor, Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean
  • Mocioi, Ionel-Alin — Lecturer; International Cooperation & ERASMUS+ Coordinator, Fire Officers Faculty (FOF), Police Academy “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”
  • Mojsovska Snezhna— Professor, Faculty of Security, Skopje, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Bitola
  • Nannou, Christina — Assistant Professor (Analytical Chemistry), Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Nastos, Panagiotis — Professor, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Naska, Androniki — Professor, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Nivolianitou, Zoe — Senior Researcher, NCSR “Demokritos” (INRASTES)
  • Nomikou, Paraskevi — Professor, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Pan, Chih-Long — Assistant Professor, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology (YunTech), Taiwan
  • Pagiatakis, Spiros — Professor, Geomatics Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
  • Papadakis Rafail — Associate Professor, Dept. of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology (SLU), Dev. Wood Science and Technology, Uppsala, Sweden.
  • Paschalidou, Anastasia — Professor, Department of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Paschalidou, Eirini Maria — Researcher (Corrosion & Hydrogen Embrittlement), Swerim AB, Sweden
  • Paz, Shlomit — Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Haifa
  • Pereira Joana Luísa — Biologist, Researcher at CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
  • Pistikou, Victoria — Associate Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Poposka Vesna — Associate Professor, Head of Department for Security, Crisis Management, Protection and Rescue, Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje, University „Goce Delcev“ – Stip
  • Rapaport, Carmit — Academic Coordinator of the MA programs in Coping with Emergencies and Fire Studies, Director of the Institute for Regulation of Emergency and Disaster, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa.
  • Rigopoulos, Constantinos — Assistant Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Roussi, Maria — Teaching Staff, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Saliu, Argtim — Professor, Faculty of Law, University “Mother Teresa” (Skopje)
  • Sartzetaki, Maria — Associate Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Sklias, George — Lecturer, Department of Economics and Business, Neapolis University Pafos
  • Shosholovski Ljupcho — Assistant Professor, Vice-Dean for Еducation, Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje, University „Goce Delcev“ – Stip.
  • Spinney, Jennifer — Assistant Professor; Undergraduate Area Coordinator, Disaster & Emergency Management, York University
  • Stamevski, Vasko — Professor, Rector of the International Slavic University, Sveti Nikole
  • Stavroulakis, George — Professor, School of Production Engineering and Management; Director, Laboratory of Computer Engineering and Optimization, Technical University of Crete
  • Stevens, Garry — Associate Professor, Humanitarian & Development Studies (HADS), Western Sydney University
  • Sulejman Ahmedi – Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Tetova
  • Tarchanidis, Konstantinos — Professor, Department of Chemistry / School of Sciences leadership role (Dean), Democritus University of Thrace
  • Tolkou, Athanasia — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Tourlakis, George — University Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
  • Tsoupras, Alexandros — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Thysiadou Anna — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Varras, Grigoris — Professor, Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina
  • Vordos, Nick — Professor & Head, Department of Physics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Wagner, Peter — German Fire Protection Association (GFPA); Fire Officer (Gold Level); Berlin Fire Brigade (Lt. Col.); CTIF (Head of Center of Fire Statistics)
  • Wen, Jet-Chau — Natural Disaster Prevention (SWAN), National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), Taiwan
  • Wu, Zong Ping — Associate Professor, Graduate School of Disaster Management, Central Police University, Taiwan
  • Xanthopoulou, Nikoletta — Director of Water and Wastewater Laboratories EYATH S.A., Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage Company / Eureau, EU1 DW Committee, Co-Chair
  • Xofis, Panteleimon — Associate Professor, Department of Forest and Natural Environment Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Conference Organizing Committee Chair

  • Chalaris, Michail — Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace

Members

  • Anastasiadis, Philippos — Mayor of Paggaio
  • Barbunis, Artemis — Corporate Affairs Manager (Greece), Energean
  • Beteniotis, Vasileios — Postdoctoral Researcher (Dr.), MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Charalampoloupos, Vasileios — Dr., MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Chouvardas, Konstantinos — Director of Civil Protection at Region of East Macedonia – Thrace
  • Dimitriou, Dimitrios — Professor, Director, MaGBISE Research Lab; Head, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Fantidis, Jacob — Associate Professor, School of Physics, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Fasoula, Stella — PhD CMC Specialist, PHAROS Pharmaceutical Services LTD
  • Halvatzoglou, Kleopatra — Cultural Historian; Deputy Head, Directorate of Culture and Music Education, klhalvatzoglou@yahoo.gr
  • Iatridis, Dimitrios — Dr., MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Iosifidis, Alexandros — Deputy Regional Governor for Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Economy
  • Kanakaris, Venetis — Special Teaching Staff, MaGBISE Research Lab, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Karageorgou Eftychia — Manager of North Certification Division NBIS P.C. – Cargo Inspections and ISO Certification, Research Associate, International Hellenic University
  • Karagkouni, Aristi — Assistant Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Kelgiorgis, Ioannis — President, Kavala Chamber of Commerce,
  • Kletnikov, Nikola— President of the Scientific-professional association for support of citizens and institutions for management of risks and hazards “PILLAR
  • Kokolakis, Konstantinos — distinguished Civil Engineer, Honorary Special Advisor on Civil Protection to the Mayor of Thermaikos
  • Kormas, Panagiotis — Dr., MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Kosheleva, Ramonna – Dr., Hephaestus Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Koumanidou, Katerina — Head, Department of Education, Lifelong Learning and Libraries
  • Kouvalakidou, Sofia — PhD c., MPhil Chemist, Hephaestus Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Ladomenou, Kalliopi — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Lagakou, Litsa — Psychologist (MSc), Concordia Canada; MaGBISE Research Lab, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Lekidis, Vassilios— Dr., Institute of Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (ITSAK), Research Director(rtd)
  • Metaxa, Zoi — Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mourelatou, Elena — President of Scientific Committee of Network of Cities with Lakes
  • Moutzouri, Antonia — Adjunct Lecturer (Dr.), MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Moutzouroglou, Agni — Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Mpoulieri, Aikaterini — MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Nannou, Christina — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Paschalidou, Eirini Maria — Researcher, Swerim AB (Sweden),
  • Pelli, Evangelia-Linda – Director of the European Centre on Prevention and Forecasting of Earthquakes (ECPFE), Director of the Earthquake Planning Division at the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (EPPO/OASP) in Greece
  • Pistikou, Victoria — Associate Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Rigopoulos, Constantinos — Assistant Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Roussi, Maria — Teaching Staff, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Samourkasidou, Elena — Adjunct Lecturer, Democritus University of Thrace,
  • Sartzetaki, Maria — Associate Professor, MaGBISE Research Lab / MSc in Supply Chain Management, Department of Economic Science, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Schoinaraki, Evangelia — Dr., MaGBISE Research Lab, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Stasinopoulos, Nikolaos — PhD c., Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Swain, Neil — Counselor (Commercial), Embassy of Canada in Greece and Cyprus
  • Tezari, Anastasia — Dr., Science Educator & Science Communicator, CERN
  • Thomoglou, Athanasia K.— Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (Xanthi, Greece)
  • Thysiadou, Anna — Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Tsiaousi, Eleni — Dr., MaGBISE Research Lab, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Tzampazli, Anastasia — President of Social Welfare of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace,

STUDENT CONFERENCE AMBASSADORS

  • Avagiannis Efstratios
  • Bantas Panagiotis
  • Bitsos Dimitrios-Rafail
  • Kapetanaki Afroditi-Eleni
  • Konstantoulis Alexios-Serafeim
  • Malerou Charikleia
  • Manita Eirini
  • Maziotis Ioannis-Chrysovalantis
  • Orologidi Nefeli
  • Palamida Eirini
  • Papadopoulou Athina
  • Pavlidis Konstantinos
  • Piperagkas Stefanos
  • Sarafoglou Maria
  • Sarika Argyro
  • Theodoropoulos Orestis
  • Tsamtzidou Christina-Konstantina