The research in Astrophysics, Astronomy, and Mechanics covers a wide range of fields of global interest, such as plasma astrophysics, high-energy astrophysics, space physics, stellar and galactic physics, and gravitational waves. Members of the Section also actively participate in international research committees and scientific teams for future astronomical missions. Additionally, department members hold positions in prestigious national and international organizations, such as the Hellenic Astronomical Society, the Hellenic Space Center, the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravity, and Cosmology, and the International Astronomical Union.
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