Ss.Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology

The Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) is a scientific-research, higher education institution, constitutional unit of the „Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje. It performs higher education activity related to the second and the third cycle of studies, scientific-research and applicative activities in the scientific-research fields of earthquake engineering and engineering seismology as well as in all other scientific fields related to the basic activities of the Institute. In accordance with the IZIIS’ Statute, the basic activity of the Institute is organized through 6 departments, 5 laboratories and 1 centre for international cooperation. The realization of the main activities is supported by the professional and administrative services of the Institute. The Institute is headed by a Director and two deputy Directors through the Institute’s bodies: the Scientific Council and the Institute’s Management. Since its establishment in 1965, the activities of the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) have been directed to disaster risk reduction, i.e., protection of population and material goods, reduction of physical and economic damages and protection of socio-economic systems against earthquakes and other natural disasters. All activities of IZIIS have been in the domain of system preparedness, preparation of a consistent legislation, creation of highly professional human resources and building capacities for a seismic resilient society.