Introduction
Founded in July 1961, the national centre for scientific research Demokritos (NCSR Demokritos) is the largest multidisciplinary research centre in Greece. It has expertise in nanotechnology, biosciences, energy and environment, particle and nuclear sciences, and informatics and telecommunications. NCSR Demokritos conducts world-class basic and applied research to promote scientific knowledge and technological development in selected areas of national socio-economic interest. The centre also plays a key role in graduate education and professional training, and its unique infrastructure is used for high-tech services in industry and society.
