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Operates the only Experimental Nuclear
Reactor in Greece (5MW) (with applications in neutron
scattering techniques, nuclear analytical techniques,
new materials and in biological tissue sterilization)
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Operates an integrated radiation
protection centre in Greece
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Possesses expertise and facilities for
radioactive waste treatment
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Maintains an integrated laboratory of
Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring in Greece, with
an extensive network of sampling/measuring/monitoring
stations covering the entire country
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It operates a state-of the art
atmospheric fine and ultrafine aerosol characterization
monitoring site
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Is active in the field on nuclear fusion
with emphasis on technology. It is the coordinator of
the Greek Programme of Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion
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It has expertise in the evaluation and
estimation of the implications of overexposure to
ionising radiation using biological dosimetry methods.
It has been selected by the IAEA as a laboratory for the
standardization of these methods
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It has developed knowhow for the
integrated risk assessment of complex technological
systems of new technologies, as well as the assessment
of occupational risk along with the associated
uncertainties. This know-how has been used on behalf of
the Greek Ministries of Environment and Development, in
the safety evaluation of Greek chemical companies
according to the SEVESO Directive as well as in the risk
assessment of several industrial installations
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Applies an integrated R&D approach to
environmental problems combining diagnosis, prognosis,
impact and pollution-mitigation technology as well as
software development (ISO 9001) and measurements (ISO
17025). Provides a broad range of services to Public and
Private Organizations in Greece and abroad
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Operates two accredited laboratories ERL
and EREL in PM10 aerosol measurements in the atmospheric
environment
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Develops and applies advanced software
tools for hydrogen safety as well as materials for
improved hydrogen storage
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Pursues an integrated approach on R&D in
the area of thermal solar energy utilization, by means
of high-performance solar collectors combined with
thermal storage for both low and high temperature
applications
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Operates the only accredited Laboratory
for the evaluation of the performance of solar energy
systems and the development of methods for qualification
and characterization of energy products (ISO, EN)
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Develops state-of-the-art scientific
software for micro-nano-particle dynamics and biofluid
flow applications
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Possesses an advanced computer cluster
capable of more than 150 parallel processes and
integrated in the world GRID system
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It has expertise in molecular and
cytogenetic evaluation of hematological neoplasias. It
includes the ‘‘Cytogenetic reference lab’’ for the
Hellenic Society of Hematology, providing centralized
cytogenetic services to all Greek hospitals