1stSafSec: 1st Nicosia Safety and Security Forum EUC Cultural Center Nicosia, Cyprus, November 15, 2018 |
Conference website | http://cerides.euc.ac.cy |
Abstract registration deadline | October 1, 2018 |
Submission deadline | October 15, 2018 |
Symposium Aim
The Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES) is a focal point for Security and Safety related issues in South Eastern Europe. CERIDES has already attracted more than 1.4 million Euro in EU competitive funding, it employs a number of young researchers and it has taken part (currently takes part in 4) in 13 EU projects (Horizon 2020, Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, DG ECHO, DG HOME, DG JUSTICE, ERASMUS +). As a form of dissemination of its accumulated expertise, CERIDES plans for mid-November 2018 a number of activities, including an International Symposium.
CERIDES’ aim is to organize a Symposium that (a) will give the floor to local, state and industrial, partners in the areas of security and safety to communicate their research needs, (b) to provide a forum for high level international academic communication and dissemination and (c) a networking opportunity for the participants. The Symposium language is English.
Dr Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus will deliver the Keynote Speech of the Conference on the “Current Developments of the National Security Policy “.
Program Committee
Prof Kostas Gouliamos, Rector, European University Cyprus, Honorary Chair of the Program Committee
Dr Christos Dimopoulos, Co-Director, Centre for Risk and Decision Science (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Alex Altshuler, Founding Head of the Research and Development Department, National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Chair, National Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee of the National Knowledge and Research Center in Emergency Readiness, Israel
Prof. Deborah F. Shmueli, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
University of Haifa, PI, Minerva Center for the Rule of Law under Extreme Conditions
Head, National Knowledge and Research Center for Emergency Readiness, Israel
Professor Jean Sciare, Director of the Energy Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC), Cyprus Institute
Mr Yiannis Tafyllis, Director, Center for Security Studies, KEMEA, Greece
Professor Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis, Vice Rector, Cyprus Technological University
Professor Georgios Ellinas, KIOS Research and Innovation Center, University of Cyprus
Professor George Boustras, Professor in Risk Assessment, Director, Centre for Risk and Decision Science (CERIDES), European University, Cyprus
Organizing Committee
Dr Konstantinos Katzis, Associate Professor, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Demetris Hadjiloucas, Associate Professor, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Apostolos Zaravinos, Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences and Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Christodoulos Efstathiades, Lecturer, Center of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Pericles Leng Cheng, Senior Instructor, Center of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Yianna Danidou, Research Fellow, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr Yiannis Anyfantis, Research Fellow, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Dr George Kioumourtzis, Research Fellow, Center of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Mr Michalis Papamichael, Honorary Research Fellow, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus and Noble Energy
Louisa Marie Shakou, Research Associate, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Cleo Varianou Mikellidou, Research Associate, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Mr Michalis Georgiou, Research Associate, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Ms Olga Nicolaidou, PhD Candidate, Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Mr Paris Messios, PhD Candidate, Center of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES), European University Cyprus
Call for Papers
Practitioners, Researchers and Policy Makers are invited to submit papers related to one of the following themes:
o Risk Contexts (Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Communication)
o Critical Infrastructure Protection and Security
o Safety Management
o Emergency and Disaster Management
- Urban Resilience to Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change
- Smart Policing
- Decision Science in the context of Global Environmental Change
- Data Science Technology
- Genomic Data Science
Authors are invited to submit a 1-page abstract and, upon acceptance, a 20-minute presentation will be required.
Important note: the themes will be interpreted in a broad manner for the poster sessions, so authors are encouraged to submit their work, even if it does not fit perfectly into one of the 5 themes. ‘Work in progress’ submissions are particularly encouraged.
A special session on the dissemination of EU Funded projects will be organized.
Important Dates
Abstracts due: |
October 1st 2018 |
Notification of acceptance: |
October 15th 2018 |
Presentation submission due: |
October 30th 2018 |
1st NicRF Symposium: |
November 14th 2018 |
Abstract Submission
Please submit your abstract electronically in MS Word or PDF format at: https://easychair.org/cfp/1stSafSec no later than October 1st 2018.
Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged and decisions on acceptance will be provided no later than October 15th 2018.
Travel Information
For detailed information regarding traveling regulations to Cyprus from abroad please visit the relevant section of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/BCD9E71A8FBBA8DCC225720B001D9AFE?OpenDocument
Visa applications can be downloaded from: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/0CE76BCDF5CDCC48C225720C00225941?OpenDocument
Cyprus Airports
Cyprus has two International Airports. More information can be found at the official website of the Larnaca and Paphos airports: http://www.cyprusairports.com.cy/
Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation.
1. Europa Hotel, Nicosia ***
For bookings please visit: http://www.europahotel.com.cy/ or contact reception@europahotel.com.cy
Tel: +357-22 692 692 | Fax: +357-22 664 417
2. Hilton Park, Nicosia *****
For bookings please visit: http://www1.hilton.com or contact Tel: +357-22 695 210 | Fax: +357-22 695 013