‘     Within NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme carried out are following activities:

• ASI Advanced Studies Institute
• ATC Advanced Training Course
• ARW Advanced Research Workshop
• MYP Multi-Year Project

     The NATO SPS Annual Reports with an overview on activities are available HERE.

     The list of SPS activities approved and/or completed in recent years is provided below:

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• INSTEAD – INtegrated System for Threats EArly De-tection (MYP)
• Detection, Diagnosis and Health Concerns of Toxic Chemical and Biological Agents (ASI)
• Light-Matter Interactions Towards the Nanoscale (ASI)
• Advanced Nanomaterials for Detection of CBRN (ARW)
• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection against CBRN Threats (ASI)
• Advanced Electro-Optical Chemical Sensors (MYP)
• Valorization of Biomass Waste into High Efficient Materials for CBRN Protection (MYP)
• Nerve Agent Detection using a Compact Infrared Sensor (MYP)
• Determination of Exposed Dose and Radioactive Source Identity in Radiological Emergency (MYP)
• CBRN Exposure Assessment and Medical Countermeasures (ARW)
• Emerging Technologies and Countermeasures to CBRN Agents Response to Conflict and Security Challenges in East Ukraine (ATC)
• BioPhyMeTRE – Novel Biological and Physical Methods for Triage in Radiological and Nuclear (R/N) Emergencies (MYP)
• Novel Compounds to Limit Mosquito-borne Pathogens and associated Infections (MYP)

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• EXTRAS – Explosive Trace Detection for Standex (MYP)
• Standoff Coherent Detection of Warfare Chemicals via Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (MYP)
• Development of New Chemical Sensors and Optical Technologies for Fast and Sensitive Detection of Improvised Explosives (MYP)
• Gas Sensors for Preventing Terrorist Attacks (MYP)
• Early Detection and Diagnosis of Emerging Biological Threats (MYP)
• Countering Trafficking of WMD and CBRN Materials in a Maritime Environment – Challenges and Solutions (ARW)
• DEFIR – Designing First Responders Versatile Detection and Decontamination Methods (MYP)
• Selective Quantum Sensor for the Detection of CBRN Agents in Gas and Liquid Media (MYP)
• Security and Resilience for Emerging Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology Threats (ARW)
• DIMLAB-Deployable CB Analytical Laboratory – Application of Nano-Bio Technology (MYP)
• Terahertz (THz), Mid InfraRed (MIR) and Near InfraRed (NIR) technologies for protection of Critical Infrastructures against Explosives and CBRN (ARW)

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• Technology of High-Selective Imprinted Nanoantenna for Explosives Detection (MYP)
• Portable Sensors for Unmanned Explosive Detection (MYP)
• A Novel Method for the Detection of Biohazards (MYP)
• Advanced Nanotechnologies for Detection and Defence Against CBRN Agents (AS)
• Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (ARW)
• CBRN Exposure Assessment and Medical Countermeasures (ARW)
• Improved Security through Safer Cementation of Hazardous Wastes (MYP)
• NATO-ICI Regional Centre Kuwait – Comprehensive CBRN Incident Commanders Course (ATC)
• NATO-ICI Regional Centre Kuwait – CBRN Awareness for First Responders Course (ATC)
• New Laser Technology – Explosives Detection (MYP)
• Nanocomposites Based Photonic Crystal Sensors of Biological and Chemical Agents (MYP)
• Upgrade and Improvements of the hand-held gamma Detector based on HPXe Gas (MYP)
• Biological Method (Bees) for Explosive Detection (MYP)
• Comprehensive Package for Strengthening Jordanian Counter-IED Capabilities (MYP)
• Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Counter IED (CIED) Assessment and Training (ATC)

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• Ultra-Sensitive opto-electrochemical detection liquid explosives fabrication (MYP)
• Nano Smart Gloves Based on Hybrid CNT/Graphene Films for Chemical & Bio Threats (MYP)
• Portable low-cost Raman Probe for chemical contaminant IDentification (RaPID) (MYP)
• A Field Detector for Genotoxicity from CBRN and Explosive Devices (MYP)
• Engineering Silicon Carbide for Enhanced Borders and Ports Security (E-SiCure) (MYP)
• Nano Scale Materials for Warfare Agent Detection: Nanoscience for Security (ARW)
• Defence Against Bioterrorism: Methods for Prevention and Control (ARW)
• BRITE (Biomarkers of Radiation In the Environment): Robust tools for risk assessment (ARW)
• CBRN First Responders Live Agent Training (ATC)
• The Risk of Skilled Scientist Radicalization and Emerging Biological Warfare Threats (ARW)
• Detection of CBRN – Nanostructured Materials (ARW)

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• A Mechanistic Approach to Fight against Chemical Warfare Agents (MYP)
• New Sensor Materials and Detectors for Ionizing Radiation Detection (MYP)
• RAWINTS – RApid Skin Wound healing by Integrated Tissue engineering and Sensing (MYP)
• Cell Biosensors for Detection of Chemical and Biological Threats (MYP)
• Multi-Sensor System for Rapid Detection of Hazardous Agents (MYP)
• Reliable Nuclear Materials Identification Technology From Spectrometry Data (MYP)
• THz for CBRN and Explosives Detection and Diagnosis (ARW)
• Molecular Technologies for Detection of Chemical and Biological Agents (ASI)
• Improvements in radiation protection procedures: Implementation of best practices (ATC)
• CBRN Risks in Land and Maritime Container Transport (ARW)
• High-Pressure Crystallography: status artis and emerging opportunities in CBRN Defence (ASI)

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• A Highly Sensitive Hand-Held Pathogen Detection System (MYP)
• Developing Capabilities to Mitigate the Risk of Biological Agents in Moldova (MYP)
• Energy-Efficient Decontamination by UV & Cold Plasma using Metamaterials (MYP)
• A Panel of Biomarkers as Novel Tool for early Detection of Radiation Exposure (MYP)
• The Anthrax MNTABC Transporter: Structure and Functional Dynamics for Effective Inhibitors (MYP)
• SENERA – A Sensor Network for the Localization and Identification of Radiation Sources (MYP)
• Development of Optical Bio-Sensors for Detection of Bio-Toxins (MYP)
• Metal Nanocrystals for Highly Sensitive Detection of Biochemical Agents (MYP)
• Redefined Chernobyl Confinement Model (MYP)
• MIP as a Therapeutic Target to Treat Bio-Warfare Threat Agents (MYP)
• Supporting the Response of NATO and its Partners to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Threat (ARW)
• Consequence Management after Chemical Biological and Nuclear (CBRN) Incident Course (ATC)
• Regional Cooperation in CBRN Response and Preparedness (ATC)

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• Development of Biosensors Using Carbon Nanotubes (MYP)
• MODUM – Towards the Monitoring of Dumped Munitions Threat (MYP)
• MPWAD – Multisensing Platform for Warfare Agent Detection (MYP)
• Towards Radiation Hard AIGaN/ GaN HEMTs for Homeland Security New Title: Radiation Resistant High-Speed Transistors for Security Applications (MYP)
• NanoContraChem – Nanostructured Materials for the Catalytic Abatement of Chemical Warfare Agents (MYP)
• A New Fast Neutron Detector to Counter Nuclear Terrorism (MYP)
• Hand-Held Gamma Detector Based on High-Pressure Xenon Gas (MYP)
• Nuclear Radiation Nanosensors and Nanosensory Systems (ARW)
• Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Threats (ARW)
• Nanotechnology to Aid Chemical and Biological Defence (ARW)
• CBRN Defence and Border Security Capability Building in the Western Balkans (ARW)
• CBRN Security Culture: Concept, Assessment and Enhancement (ASI)
• Crystallography in Drug Discovery: A Tool against CBRN Agents (ASI)
• Nanoscience Advances in CBRN Agents Detection, Information and Energy Security (ASI)
• Identification and Neutralization of Chemical Improvised Explosive Devices (ATC)
• CBRN First Responders Trainers Course (ATC)
• Non-Proliferation from an International Perspective (ATC)
• Train the Trainers Course on Countering the Threat of Home-Made Explosives (ATC)

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• Self-Decontaminating Smart Textiles for Chemical Warfare Agents Degradation
• Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet for Neutralisation of CBW (Chemical Biological Weapons)
• Solid State Gas Sensors Against Security and Military Threats
• Nanocomposites for Enhanced Decontamination of Toxic Chemicals
• A New Method of Detection of Fast Neutrons to Control Illegal Transport of Nuclear Materials
• Development of a Superselective Adsorbent against CBRN Agents
• New Dosimetry for the Triage of Radiation Exposure
• CBRN Resilience in NATO and Partner nations
• Developing Capability to Mitigate the Risk of Biological Agents in the Republic of Moldova
• THz QCL-Based Spectrometer for Rapid Detection of Chemical Agents and Explosives
• A Multi-Task Investigation on the Human Immune Response to Anthrax aimed at Developing more Efficient Vaccines
• Technical Advances to Detect and Remove Contaminants in Water for Safety and Security
• Esterase Status for Diagnostics and Prognosis of OPC Intoxication
• Removal of Heavy Metals and Radionuclides from Water using Ceramic Membranes
• Ultrasensitive and Highly Miniaturized Electrochemical Aptasensors for Biological Warfare Agents Detection
• Artificial Receptors for Bacillus Anthracis Specific Anthrose Detection
• Highly Sensitive Standoff Detection of Explosives in Condensed and Gas Phase
• NATO STANDEX (Stand-off Detection of Explosives) Programme (IS Funds)
• Nanoparticle-based Sensors for Detection of Chemical and Biological Threats
• Highly Sensitive NQR/NMR Technique for Explosive Detection