Symposiums

The cultural and island center, MESONISOS, envisions itself as a beacon of inspiration, fostering a deep appreciation for Mediterranean culture and the unique identities of its islands.

Presidents of International Interdisciplinary Symposiums

1st International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Kaldera” Fira, 2014

Evi Nomikou

  • Geologist – Oceanographer
  • Assistant Professor in Geological Oceanography and Natural Geography at the Faculty of Geology and Geo-Environment of the University of Athens
  • Scientific Collaborator of the Institute of Oceanography at the Hellenic Center for Marine Research

2nd International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Sigri”, Mytilene, 2015

Nikos Zouros

  • Professor of Physical Geography at the Department of Geography of the University of the Aegean
  • Unpaid director of the Natural History Museum of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos since its establishment in 1995
  • Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of the Aegean in June 2021

3rd International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Samaria”, Chania, 2016

Dimitris Papanikolaou

  • Professor Emeritus of Dynamic and Tectonic Geology at the University of Athens
  • Former Director of the interdisciplinary postgraduate program “Prevention and Management of Natural Disasters”
  • Former Director of the interdepartmental postgraduate program “Oceanography and Management of Marine Environment”

4th International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Syra”, Ermoupolis, 2017

Grigoris Tsaltas

  • Former Rector of Panteion University
  • Professor Emeritus of International Law of the Sea, International Environmental Law, and International Development Law
  • Founding Director of the European Centre for Environmental Research and Training (ECESET)

5th International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Poiessa”, Rhodes, 2018

Christos Zerefos

  • General Secretary of the Academy of Athens
  • National Representative for Climate Change
  • Supervisor of the Centre for Atmospheric Physics and Climatology of the Academy of Athens

6th International Interdisciplinary Symposium “Mykines”, Nafplio, 2019

Spyros Mavrakos

  • Former Chairman of the Board and Director of Hellenic Center of Marine Research
  • Professor Emeritus of Floating Structures at the School of Naval Mechanical Engineering, NTUA
  • Former Vice Rector at the National Technical University of Athens