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METSOVION INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTER
M.I.R.C. of the N.T.U.A.

for the protection and development of mountainous environment
and local European cultures


N.T.U.A. Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.)

- A short history
- Aim
- Mission
- Activities
- M.I.R.C. Scientific and Administrative Bodies
- N.T.U.A. Headquarters of M.I.R.C.
- Other arrangements
- New Scientific Committee Members
- Contact

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A short history
The Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.) of the National Technical University of Athens (N.T.U.A.) for the Protection and Development of Mountainous Environment and Local European Cultures was founded in 1993 by decision of the National Technical University of Athens Senate, following the proposal of the then Rector Professor N. Markatos. It was set up in 1998, following the Proposal of N.T.U.A. Rector Professor Th. Xanthopoulos, by decision of the 22nd N.T.U.A. Senate on December 23, 1998. 

Construction of N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. main branch in Metsovon: N.T.U.A. Rector Professor N. Markatos appointed Professor D. Rokos as his proxy and representative (Special Proxy 4036, December 30, 1993, Metsovon Notary Glykeria Platari – Sougle), whom he asked, according to Senate Decision, to accept, on behalf of  N.T.U.A., the donation of a 4,276 m2 plot in Metsovon by the Municipality of Metsovon, toward the establishment of the N.T.U.A. Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.) for the Protection and Development of Mountainous Environment and Local European Cultures. 

Accordingly, Contract 4078 (March 19, 1994, Metsovon Notary Glykeria Platari – Sougle) for the donation of urban real estate property to N.T.U.A. by the Municipality of Metsovon, toward the establishment of the N.T.U.A. Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.) for the Protection and Development of Mountainous Environment and Local European Cultures, was signed. 

The architectural study for the construction of N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. premises in Metsovon has been conducted by Architect S. Karakostas and her associates, who won the 1st prize in the architectural competition held by N.T.U.A.. The building permit has been issued by the Urban Planning and Environment Directorate of the Prefecture of Ioannina. 

A Technical Proposal for the construction of N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. premises in Metsovon in the framework of the Regional Development Plan of Epirus 2000-2006, has been submitted to the Regional Administration of Epirus by Professor D. Rokos. Relevant contacts and discussions with the Secretary General of Epirus Region D. Kaloudiotis and his advisors have been realized. A counterpart Technical Proposal has been submitted by Metsovon Mayor A. Kachrimanis.

Following appropriate lawful procedures, funding (700,000,000 GRD) for the construction of M.I.R.C. premises in Metsovon, through European Community Support Framework III, has been approved and signed by the Secretary General of Epirus Region D. Kaloudiotis and his successor, E. Liakopoulos. Additional funding (600,000,000 GRD) for the same project and the provision of scientific and other equipment has been approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.

The construction project has been assigned to HEPHAESTUS S.A., through a relevant contest and following lawful procedures. Works are currently in progress (May 2001).  

N.T.U.A. and N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. Interdisciplinary Interuniversity Conference series "N.T.U.A. for Metsovon: Paying Back a Part of the Debt to the Homeland of its Founders and Great Benefactors”: The 1st Interdisciplinary Interuniversity Conference of N.T.U.A. and N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C., on the subject "N.T.U.A. for Metsovon. Paying Back A Part of the Debt.", was organized (with support from the N.T.U.A. Laboratory of Remote Sensing) and held at Metsovon Conference Center on May 5-7, 1995. The Conference Proceedings, edited by Professor D. Rokos, were published by N.T.U.A. Press (752 pages).

The 2nd Interdisciplinary Interuniversity Conference of N.T.U.A. and N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C., on the subject "Technology, Culture and Decentralization", was organized (with support from the N.T.U.A. Laboratory of Remote Sensing) and held at Metsovon Conference Center on June 3-6, 1998. The Conference Proceedings have been published (757 pages).

The 3rd Interdisciplinary Interuniversity Conference of N.T.U.A. and N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C., on the subject "Integrated Development Of Mountainous Regions. Theory And Practice.", was organized (with support from the N.T.U.A. Laboratory of Remote Sensing) and held at Metsovon Conference Center on June 7-10, 2001. The Conference Proceedings are in the process of being published.

Since December 2005, the branch of N.T.U.A MIRC in Metsovon is working with basic equipment and staff. The provision with equipment will be completed by May 2006.

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Aim
According to the decision of the N.T.U.A. Senate, the aim of M.I.R.C. is to substantially support N.T.U.A. in the management of its real estate property in Metsovon, which consists of a building plot in Aghia Triada, the infrastructure which is associated with or results from the above property, as well as third party donations, bequests and allowances, with the objective of substantially connecting N.T.U.A. with the homeland of its Founders and promoting the effective contribution of N.T.U.A. to Metsovon Province's Integrated Development. In this direction, M.I.R.C. is closely cooperating with the local educational, research and cultural organizations of Epirus and especially with the Municipality of Metsovon, the University of Ioannina, the Embellishing Association of Metsovon, the Epirus Egnatia Foundation etc.

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Mission
The mission of M.I.R.C. indicatively includes:

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Activities
For the achievement of its aim, M.I.R.C. has pursued and will continue to pursue a series of activities, including:

In connection with the above, N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. is responsible for:

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M.I.R.C. Scientific and Administrative Bodies
According to the decision of the N.T.U.A. Senate, the instruments of M.I.R.C. are its Scientific and Administrative Responsible and its Scientific Committee, which is presided over by the Scientific and Administrative Responsible.

By the same decision, N.T.U.A. Professor D. Rokos has been appointed M.I.R.C. Scientific and Administrative Responsible and N.T.U.A. Professors E. Galanis (then N.T.U.A. Vice-Rector), D.-D. Balodimos, D. Marinos-Kouris, N. Markatos and D. Rokos have been appointed members of M.I.R.C. Scientific Committee.

The Scientific Committe is supported in its mission by Dr. E. Stournas-Triantis, Architect, University of Ioannina (detached to N.T.U.A.) and Dr. Eng. E. Dimopoulou, Rural and Surveying Engineer, N.T.U.A..

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N.T.U.A. Headquarters of M.I.R.C.
According to the decision of the N.T.U.A. Senate, appropriate facilities should be provided to N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. at the building of the Technical Service of the N.T.U.A., Patission 42, Athens, Greece. These facilities also meet research needs of the N.T.U.A. Interdisciplinary Interdepartmental Programme of Postgraduate Studies “Environment and Development”, because of the necessity for the Postgraduate Programme’ s cooperation with M.I.R.C. toward the protection and development of mountainous environment and local European cultures, in the framework of the Postgraduate Programme’ s broader, activities. According to the decision of the Rectors Council of the N.T.U.A. the Development Foundation of M.I.R.C. uses the same facilities.

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Other arrangements

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New Scientific Committee Members

On May 4th 2007, the N.T.U.A. Senate decided to appoint three additional Members to the M.I.R.C. Scientific Committee, which now consists of Professors: 1) E. Galanis, 2) D.-D. Balodimos, 3) D. Marinos-Kouris, 4) N. Markatos 5) D. Rokos, Scientific and Administrative Responsible. New Committee Members, Professors: 6) A. Andreopoulos, 7) I. Koumantakis and Associate Professor 8) D. Kaliampakos, have considerable research experience in scientific fields relevant to the N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C. mission and have been actively participating in the center's activities.

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Contact

The postal address of the M.I.R.C. of the N.T.U.A. is:

In Athens:

N.T.U.A. Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center
(attn. Professor D. Rokos)
National Technical University of Athens
Building of Technical Service
Patission 42
Athens 10682, Greece

Tel: +30-210-7722593, +30-210-7722596, +30-210-7723944
Fax: +30-210-7722594
, +30-210-7723945

In Metsovo:

N.T.U.A. Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center
National Technical University of Athens
Metsovon 44200, Greece

Tel: +30-26560-29040, +30-26560-29047
Fax: +30-26560-29046

Email:   mirc@central.ntua.gr  and   drdrok@central.ntua.gr
WWW:  
http://old.ntua.gr/MIRC/

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