University Research Center

The structure detects the needs of D.U.Th.’s academic/research community and provides guidance to stakeholders in utilizing their research results to develop innovative products and services.

Agroecology and Digital Agriculture

The Institute of Agroecology and Digital Agriculture promotes research and innovation in agricultural production. As a center of research excellence, education, and technology application, it aims to enhance sustainable practices and competitiveness in the agri-food sector. Its mission is to develop interdisciplinary research, foster innovative technologies, and implement agricultural production systems in various crops. Research areas include integrated pest control, pharmacology and ecotoxicology, soil science, regenerative agriculture, molecular biology and biotechnology, applied microbiology, waste and water management, digital and precision agriculture, and the use of renewable energy sources in agricultural production.
Through research, training, and demonstration fields, it encourages farmers to adopt new technologies, supporting sustainability, digital transformation, and green transition in agricultural production.

Tourism and Hospitality

The Institute of Tourism and Hospitality is dedicated to becoming a center of excellence for the promotion of scientific research, innovation, and sustainable development in the tourism and hospitality sectors. By focusing on the unique cultural, historical, and natural advantages of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Institute aims to serve as a catalyst for regional economic development and cross-border cooperation. Its activities are organized into the following thematic areas: Cultural Tourism, Sustainable Tourism Development, Digital Tourism Innovation, Regional Tourism Economy, and Hospitality Management.
The Institute of Tourism and Hospitality will also function as a bridge between academic research and practical application, significantly contributing to the tourism development of the region while enhancing the University’s role as a driver of innovation and progress.

Petroleum Institute

The Petroleum Institute is a modern center for research, innovation, and education in the energy sector. Its mission is to advance fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research on energy-related issues, promote cross-disciplinary knowledge and innovative technologies, and provide training and certification of scientific personnel using immersive technologies. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly specialized research staff, the Petroleum Institute operates across the entire value chain of the oil and gas industry: from exploration and production (upstream), to transportation and storage (midstream), and refining and processing (downstream). It also actively expands into renewable energy and environmental protection, fostering sustainable development and the green energy evolution.

Institute of Bioarchaeological Research

The Institute of Bioarchaeological Research holds a leading position in the research of anthropological material, aiming to reconstruct aspects of ancient life, such as living conditions, diet, and demographic characteristics of populations. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary research in bioarchaeology, biological anthropology, human evolution, and cultural management, through the application of cutting-edge biochemical analyses, microscopy, and three-dimensional imaging. As part of its activities, the Institute carries out pioneering research projects and offers specialized services in the fields of culture, and the creative industries, enhancing public understanding of past human history.

Contact

  • U.R.C. - DUTH

    Director:

    George Broufas

    +30 25410 79165

    pakek@duth.gr

    12 Vasilissis Sofias Street, Building 2, 3rd Floor, School of Engineering, Xanthi, 67132 Xanthi, Greece

    https://pakek.duth.gr

  • Agroecology and Digital Agriculture

    Director:

    George Broufas

    +30 25410 79165

    https://iada.pakek.duth.gr

  • Tourism and Hospitality

    Director:

    -

    +30 25410 79165

    https://ith.pakek.duth.gr

  • Petroleum Institute

    Director:

    Nikolaos Kokkinos

    +30 25410 79165

    https://pi.pakek.duth.gr

  • Institute of Bioarchaeological Research

    Director:

    Christina Papageorgopoulou

    +30 25310 39996

    cpapage@he.duth.gr

    P. Tsaldari 1, Komotini, 69132

    https://ibar.pakek.duth.gr