Greeting

The Department of Physics in Kavala is relatively new, but it has a long history. As a result of the transformation of the Department of Electrical Engineering of the former TEI-AMTH, with important distinctions and successes such as its active connection with the International European Center for Particulate Research (CERN), the funding it has received from Europe, national and private bodies, and the number of social partners and companies supporting its research. The scientific journal Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review ( www.jestr.org ) with Academician D. Nanopoulos and Professor Emeritus Ε. Gazi, as a co-publisher, is indicative of the work done—one of the few scientific journals published in Greece and covered by the world-renowned scientific database SCOPUS.

Our Department serves all areas of Physics, including quantum and astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter, as well as their applications in telecommunications, computers, biomedicine, microelectronics, and nanotechnology.

Our logo embodies the Maxwell equations for electromagnetism, thus recalling its historical continuity from Engineering to Physics. Let us not forget that Paul Dirac and Richard Feynman (Nobel Prize in Physics 1933 and 1965, respectively) were Electrical Engineers.

Today, the subject of Physics is much broader and extremely more complex. We diligently adhere to the basic pedagogical core of the science we serve, but we also go further. The Complexity and Chaos lab is one of them. The cycle of systems from the simple to the complex and from the complex to chaos and the post-chaos order is the new emerging scientific field on an international scale.

In Kavala, our students will find an exceptionally high level of academic studies, combined with research and a deep commitment to scientific excellence. With a teaching and research staff willing to solve questions and open to discussing new ideas. A challenging and demanding Department, but it will reward their efforts to contribute to a leading field like Physics.

Our laboratories have high-tech research equipment, with the help of which our students acquire and produce knowledge (research-driven education ). This is, after all, our fundamental pedagogical choice for all levels of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral. Moreover, it is consistent with the example that the Geiger-Marsden-Rutherford experiment taught us.

With these thoughts, I welcome you all to the new Department of Physics in the beautiful city of Kavala.

Nikolaos Vordos

Head of Department

Testimonials

“In terms of courses, I am happy with their content and interest. The teachers are interested and listen to us students, and an effort is made to cover our questions and wishes. In general, the school, although it is new, is worth it, and it shows the will and the effort to improve it. Except for the pandemic, everything is better, but it is worth our patience to make the department better.”

Argyro Tsekezi

“The Department of Physics, DUTH, is the key that will help me make my dreams come true. Our teachers are companions on this journey, which makes the whole experience unforgettable. Now there are multiple paths open in front of me, and my choices are even more.”

Raphaelia Papagianni

“This is a department with professors who are very enthusiastic and passionate about their subject, and this is very positive for the students. I never expected to reach higher education and have so much encouragement for participation from the professors, and such good and friendly cooperation.”

Papadouli Anthi