The Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers participates in several European and national research programs. These projects focus on plasma physics, laser technologies and advanced scientific applications.
In addition, the institute collaborates with universities and research centers across Europe. Moreover, these research activities promote innovation and scientific progress.
Furthermore, the programs support the training of young researchers and strengthen international scientific collaboration.
European Research Projects
LaserFusion – Innovative Education & Training in Laser Inertial Fusion Energy
2024–2027, Funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.
EUROfusion WPTE Project – “W PFC damage induced by runaway electron incidence”
2025–present, Funded by the European Union through the DEMOKRITOS National Research Center for Natural Sciences within the framework of the Community Action EJP Co-Fund.
TECHNO-CLS – Emerging technologies for crystal-based gamma-ray light sources (using acoustical waves)
2022–2027, HORIZON-EIC-2021-PATHFINDEROPEN-01.
MARIE – My Awesome Research Is for Everyone!
2022–2023, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
EUROfusion WPENR Project – “Advancing shock ignition for direct-drive inertial fusion”
2021–2023, Funded by the European Union through the DEMOKRITOS National Research Center for Natural Sciences.
ELI – LASERLAB Europe Synergy, HiPER & IPERION-CH.gr
2017–2021, Funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
PowerLaps
2017–2019, Funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.
Multilateral Erasmus programmes (HIPOLIN, APPEPLA, OLA)
2006–2015, Funded through the Erasmus Lifelong Learning Programme.
HiPER – European High Power Laser Energy Research Facility (Preparatory Phase Study)
2010–2011, Funded by the European Union.
HiPER-GR – Hellenic Network for the European Research Infrastructure HiPER (MIS 303839)
2010–2011, Funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and national funds via the Operational Programme “Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship”.
DAIX – Development of an Innovative X-ray Source (FP6-014423)
2005–2009, Centre of Excellence funded through the European Union programme “Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge”.
National Research Projects
LaPla-CRA-US – Laser-plasma high intensity ultrasounds generation and control for cancer research applications
2025–2028, 3rd Call for H.F.R.I. Research Projects supporting Faculty Members and Researchers, co-funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (H.F.R.I.).
Subproject 1: Use of secondary plasma radiation sources produced by high-power laser–matter interaction for cutting-edge biomedical applications
2024–2026, Funded by the Region of Crete.
SSBs – ElectroChemoMechanical (ECM) Gradient Synergy in Solid State Batteries
2024–2026, “Science and Society – Always Strive for Excellence – Theodore Papazoglou”, co-funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and H.F.R.I.
PReSiUs – Pump-probe Reflectivity Studies of Ultrashort Laser-induced Acoustic Strains in Layered Materials
2021–2023, H.F.R.I. Research Projects supporting Postdoctoral Researchers.
XMMaS – Development of a coherent X-ray multispectral microscopy system
2020–present, Co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Greek national funds through the Operational Programme “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation”.
Strengthening the competitiveness of the Region of Crete in cutting-edge medical applications using secondary laser plasma sources
2017–2019, Funded by the Region of Crete.
National research infrastructure for HiPER
2012–2015, Funded through the European Regional Development Fund and Greek national funds.
Innovative optoacoustic arrangement for 3D micro-characterisation of composite materials using ultrafast laser pulses
2012–2015, Archimedes III Programme.
Design and development of a neutron source for the detection of explosive materials
2012–2015, Archimedes III Programme.
Building research infrastructure for CPPL – TEI of Crete
2009–2015, Funded through the Hellenic Structural Funds.
Acoustic Microscopy Using Ultra-High Frequency Laser-Generated Ultrasounds (Sub-action 4)
2005–2007, Archimedes II – Strengthening the Research Groups of the T.E.I. of Crete (MIS 99954).
Funded through the Operational Programme EPEAEK II.