Director:
Balázs Madas
E-mail: madas.balazs@ek.hun-ren.hu
The Institute for Energy Security and Environmental Safety (IESES) advances scientific knowledge and develops technological solutions to support environmental protection, energy efficiency, and the safe use of nuclear and alternative energy sources.
As part of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, the institute brings together multidisciplinary expertise to address complex societal and technological challenges linked to energy systems and environmental impacts.
Through active participation in European research programmes and collaboration with academic and industrial partners, IESES contributes to the safe, sustainable, and science-based development of future energy technologies and environmental solutions.
Since 1 January 2025, the institute has been under the leadership of Dr Balázs Madas. His appointment supports the institute’s ongoing engagement in multidisciplinary research and its active participation in international scientific projects in the fields of energy security and environmental safety.
Departments:
- Environmental Physics Department
- Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Department
- Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC)