Institutes
Institute of Energy Development and Transition in the Post-Lignite Era
Institute’s objectives:
- The development of basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research in the fields of energy development, just transition policies, governance, and climate neutrality.
- The promotion of knowledge, the publication and promotion of research activities, and scientific and technological achievements in the fields of energy development and transition.
- The utilization of energy development and transition research findings for the benefit of the scientific community and local society.
- The young scientists’ expertise in the fields of the green economy, climate change, and energy transition.
- The provision of services of documented scientific support and advisory actions in matters of energy development and transition to bodies in Western Macedonia, Greece, and abroad.
- The development of collaborations with relevant research organizations both nationally and internationally, as well as the promotion of cross border cooperation in the fields of energy management and just transition.
- Support for the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan (ESEK) and the Just Transition Program (PDAM) concerning Western Macedonia.
- Networks and synergies development at local, national and European level with bodies, institutions and organizations of Civil Society, in matters of energy development and transition.
- Organization of conferences, symposiums, workshops and meetings, related to issues of energy, environment and just transition.
- The undertaking of joint actions and initiatives with institutes, bodies, and centers of the same or related scientific field in Greece or abroad.
Scientific Director
Associate Professor ΤΧΜ UOWM
Scientific Committee
Georgios Panaras
Assistant Professor ΤΜΜ UOWM
Nikolaos Ploskas
Associate Professor ΤΗΜΜΥ
Raphaela Sotiropoulou
Assistant Professor ΤΜΜ UOWM
Dionisis Giannakopoulos
Researcher Β’ ΕΚΕΤΑ ΙΔΕΠ