Roberto Mugavero

Biographical profile

Prof. Roberto Mugavero is the President of the European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC), a specialized center under the EUR-OPA Agreement of the Council of Europe. Graduated in Environmental Engineering, he is also Director and Professor at the CUFS – Center for Security Studies of the University of the Republic of San Marino. He holds positions at several institutions, including the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” the University of Rome “Sapienza,” the University of Padua, the NATO School in Oberammergau (Germany) and the NATO JCBRN CoE in Vyskov (Czech Republic).

Prof. Mugavero directs several masters and advanced programs, with a focus on international security studies, environmental risk management and CBRNe. A recognized expert in security and defense, he is the President of the Observatory on CBRNe Security and Defense (OSDIFE) in Italy. His expertise extends globally through conferences, publications and leadership activities at numerous international events.

In addition to his academic duties, Prof. Mugavero has 40 years of service as an Officer in the National Fire Brigade, under the Ministry of the Interior, where he continues to serve as a volunteer. He is actively involved in security and defense research programs at European and international level, demonstrating his commitment also through direct participation in emergency activities and exercises.

Main publications

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“Military Defense, Civil Defense, and Civil Protection in Multiscenario Crisis Events,” Homeland Security Threats, Countermeasures, and Privacy Issues, Artech House Publishers, June 2011.

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“Qualitative Model for Risk Evaluation in Urban Crisis: Case Study on Rome,” Defense S&T Technical Bulletin, April 2012.

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“Unconventional Weapons, New Security Scenarios, and CBRNe Intelligence,” GNOSIS Italian Intelligence Magazine, 2015.
“CBRNe Risk and WMD Proliferation: Science, Research, Innovation, and National Security,” GNOSIS Italian Intelligence Magazine, 2016.

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“Terrorism and New Technologies,” Giappichelli Editore, June 2016.

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“Scientific and Technical Intelligence for Countering New Threats,” GNOSIS Italian Intelligence Magazine, 2017.

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“Social Media, Terrorism, Crime, and Extremism: Risks and Opportunities during COVID-19,” Digital Media and Disinformation, Bologna University Press, February 2022.

R. Mugavero, V. Andronov, M. Kustov
“Mastering Civil Defense in Conflict,” AIEP Publisher, September 2023.

R. Mugavero, E. Marvelli
“Advancing International Cooperation in Disaster Response,” Journal of Criminology, Victimology and Safety, 2023.

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“Global Security, Civil Protection, Emerging Risks, and Public Health,” Public Health Journals, April 2024.

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“Safety Procedures for Healthcare Professionals in Conflict Zones,” AIEP Publisher.
August 2024.

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Military Defense, Civil Defense and Civil Protection Investigation in a Multiscenario Crisis Events
“Homeland Security Threats, Countermeasures, and Privacy Issues”
Artech House Publishers ISBN 978-1-60807-106-7 pages. 237-255
June 2011

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Application of a Qualitative Model for Evaluation of Expected Risk in an Urban Crisis: Case Study on Rome
Defense S&T Technical Bulletin – Science & Technology Research Institute for Defense (STRIDE)
Volume 5 Number 1/2012 pp. 46-56
April 2012

Mugavero R.
Unconventional Weapons, New Security Scenarios and CBRNe Intelligence
GNOSIS Italian Intelligence Magazine 2/2015
ISBN-10: 8888690425

Mugavero R.
CBRNe Risk and WMD Proliferation. Science, Research, Innovation and National Security
GNOSIS – Italian Intelligence Magazine 3/2016
ISBN-10: 8888690425

Razzante R., Mugavero R.
Terrorism and New Technologies
Giappichelli Publisher ISBN: 978-88-6995-052-0,
June 2016

Mugavero R.
The Value of Scientific and Technical Intelligence as Countermeasure for New Threats
GNOSIS – Italian Intelligence Magazine 2/2017
ISBN-10: 8888690425

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Social Media, Terrorism, Crime and Extremism: Risks and Opportunities of New Technologies at the Time of COVID-19
Book – Digital Media and Disinformation: Politics, Journalism, Social Networks and Armed Conflicts pp 85-93
Bologna University Press Foundation
ISSN 2284-4368
ISBN 979-12-5477-018-4
ISBN online 979-12-5477-019-1
February 2022

R. Mugavero, V. Andronov, M. Kustov
Mastering Civil Defense in Times of Conflict
ISBN: 978-88-6086-199-3
AIEP Publisher
September 2023

R. Mugavero, E. Marvelli
Advancing international cooperation in disaster response: the Center for Disaster, Forensic, and Biometric Sciences
Journal of Criminology, Victimology and Safety, pp 47-63
ISSN 1971-033X
Vol. XVII – Single Issue
January-December 2023

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Global Security, Civil Protection and Defense, Emerging Risk Scenarios and Public Health
Public Health Journals no. 11 pp 7-17
ISBN 979-12-81648-00-5
April 2024

R. Mugavero, M. Alkuhaly
Safety Procedures for Healthcare Professionals in Conflict Zones
ISBN: 978-88-6086-246-4
AIEP Publisher

Research interests

Prof. Roberto Mugavero focuses his research activity on a wide range of topics related to international security, risk management and emergency response. His main areas of interest include:
-CBRN Risk Management and Mitigation: Study of technologies and strategies for the detection, prevention and mitigation of risks related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents, with a focus on emerging threats.
-Environmental safety and national protection: Analysis of policies and technologies for environmental protection and management of territorial risks, including natural disasters and technological accidents.
-Strategies to counter WMD proliferation: Research on methods of prevention and control of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), with particular attention to the role of international institutions and control mechanisms.
-Emergency forecasting and response: Development of operational models for preparedness and response to complex crises, including CBRNe emergencies and natural disasters, in collaboration with international institutions and government agencies.
-International Security Policies: Exploration of global security strategies, including defense policies and counterterrorism measures, with a focus on international collaborations for collective security.
-Security and Defense Technologies: Study of technological innovations applied to security, with a particular interest in electronic systems and intelligence technologies for defense and protection of critical infrastructures.