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Welcome to CESAR – Centre of Excellence for Safety Research

The Centre of Excellence for Safety Research (CESAR) is a groundbreaking initiative of the Faculty of Safety Engineering at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. As a flagship project under the Horizon Europe programme within the ERA Chairs scheme, CESAR is dedicated to strengthening excellence in safety research.

This international project focuses particularly on hydrogen technologies and alternative energy sources. Its core mission is to enhance scientific excellence, foster international collaboration, and develop innovative methodologies to address the complex safety challenges of the 21st century.

Launched in February 2025, CESAR will establish a cutting-edge research centre that brings together global expertise and a strong commitment to advancing the field of safety science.

The project is led by Prof. Ernesto Salzano from the University of Bologna, whose leadership will ensure that CESAR becomes a European leader in safety research and innovation.

 Key Goals

  • Enhance research capacity and international competitiveness in safety research
  • Support systemic changes by fostering internationalization and a strong research culture
  • Connect with European research networks and projects to strengthen collaborations and innovations
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Objectives

CESAR aims to achieve excellence in both research and management by focusing on:

  • Building top-tier research in hydrogen safety and alternative energy sources.
  • Strengthening international collaborations with academic and industrial partners.
  • Improving research management processes at the faculty.
  • Establishing support systems for young researchers, including training and career development.
  • Promoting a culture of openness and internationalization.
Activities

 CESAR’s work is divided into key activities and work packages:

  • Recruitment of five top-tier scientists in 2025, with plans to expand the team further.
  • Conducting large-scale laboratory experiments, mathematical modeling, and risk analysis.
  • Training in research management for administrative staff and project support for researchers.
  • Establishing an attractive research environment with community activities for international scientists.
  • Effective project management, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Dissemination and exploitation activities, including publications, conferences, and public relations efforts.
Research Areas

CESAR focuses on research in:

  • Hydrogen Safety: Developing innovative solutions to ensure the safe use and storage of hydrogen
  • Alternative Energy Sources: Exploring the safety challenges of emerging energy technologies
  • Risk Analysis and Management: Creating advanced methodologies for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Outputs

 The CESAR project will deliver:

  • World-class safety research findings and methodologies.
  • Training programs and resources for researchers and industry professionals.
  • Increased visibility and impact through publications, conferences, and PR campaigns.
  • Enhanced international collaboration and network-building in the safety field.

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THE JOURNEY BEGINS: CESAR KICK-OFF

EN-Funded by the EU-PANTONEThis project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe (project No. 101186946).

NEWS

CESAR Project Presentation to Partners 

CESAR Project Presentation to Partners 

Centre of Excellence for Safety Research introduced at the Occupational Safety and Health 2025 Conference.

25. 6. 2025 News 025 - Centre of Excellence for Safety Research

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