Dr. Ioannis M. Dokas - Short CV
Dr. Ioannis M. Dokas is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in systems safety, risk management, and early warning systems. With a career spanning over two decades, he has made significant contributions to the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, and information systems for crisis response and management.
Key Qualifications:
- Expertise in systems safety, risk analysis, and early warning systems
- Extensive experience in research project management and coordination
- Proficient in applying advanced methodologies such as STAMP (Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes)
Academic Positions:
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, DUTH
Research Leadership:
Principal Investigator for multiple large-scale research projects, including:
- Risk and Resilience Assessment Center – Prefecture of East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece (2020-2023)
- Support for Cooperation and Development - SCD, Interreg V-A Greece Bulgaria (2021-2023)
- Supporting the Concept of Early Warning Analysis, Irish Environmental Protection Agency (2008-2012)
Editorial Roles:
- Editorial Board Member, Safety Science (Elsevier), since 2020
- Guest Editor for special issues in international journals
International Recognition:
- Invited speaker at numerous international conferences and workshops
- Organizer of major international conferences (ESWC 2024, ISCRAM 2023, ISCRAM-Med 2017)
- Member of IFIP WG5.15 - Work Group on IT in Disaster Risk Reduction (since 2024)
Awards and Distinctions:
- Distinguished Services Award from the ISCRAM Community (2019)
- Multiple research papers recognized for high impact and citations
- Recipient of EU Marie Curie grants and national research fellowships
Innovation:
Inventor of "A Web-Based Early Warning System For Water Treatment Plants" (2010)
Education:
- Ph.D. in Accident Prevention Utilising knowledge Based Systems Accescible via the Internet
- Civil Engineering degree from Democritus University of Thrace (top 10 graduate)
Dr. Dokas continues to be at the forefront of research in safety science and crisis management, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications in these critical fields.