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The Academy's Network Of Research Institutes
THE ACADEMY'S NETWORK OF RESEARCH INSTITUTES Main fields of research: Basic research in high-energy nuclear and particle physics, plasma physics, space physics, theoretical investigations; applied research and development in the field of laser techniques, nuclear analysis, space electronics, fast data processing, and optical and X-ray spectroscopy. PLANT PROTECTION INSTITUTE Address: H-1022 Budapest, Herman Ottó út 15 Mail: H-1525 Budapest, RO.Box 102 Phone: (36-1) 355-8722 Fax: (36-1) 356-3698 Internet: www.nki.hu E-mail: tkom@nki.hu Director: TAMÁS KŐMÍVES, D.SC. Main fields of research: Basic research in the fields of plant patho-physiology, physiological and molecular aspects of plant disease resistance, biotechnology, taxonomy of insects, insect physiology, insect ecology and ecotoxicology, chemical aspects of pest control. Research teams are also involved in applied research and innovation projects as well as in teaching in graduate schools. "RÉNYI ALFRÉD" MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE Address: H-1053 Budapest, Reáltanoda u. 13/15 Mail: H-1364 Budapest, RO.Box 127 Phone: (36-1) 483-8300 Fax: (36-1) 483-8333 Internet: www.renyi.hu E-mail: ohkatona@renyi.hu Director: GYULA KATONA, O.M. Main fields of research: Algebra, algebraic logic, approximation theory, differential equations, functional analysis, combinatorics, theoretical computing, cryptography, information theory, probability theory, mathematical statistics, number theory, geometry. RESEARCH CENTRE FOR EARTH SCIENCES (RCES) Address: H-l 112 Budapest, Budaörsi út 45 Mail: H-l 502 Budapest, RO.Box 132 Phone: (36-1) 319-3119 Fax: (36-1) 319-3145 E-mail: panto@sparc.core.hu General Director: GYÖRGY PANTÓ, O.M. RCES GEODETICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Address: H-9400 Sopron, Csatkai E. u. 6/8 Mail: H-9401 Sopron, RO.Box 5 Phone: (36-99) 508-340 Fax: (36-99) 508-355 Internet: www.ggki.hu E-mail: zavoti@ggki.hu Director: JÓZSEF ZÁVOTI, C.Sc. Main fields of research: Geodynamics; GPS; gravitation modelling; linear and non-linear geodetical problems; DIN and GIS; development of geodetic and geophysical methods and instruments and their standardisation; magnetosphere; ionosphere; the Schuman resonance, Sun-Earth physical relations; geomagnetic pulsations; space meteorology, electromagnetic investigation of the Carpathian-Pannonian region; seismology of deep layers; earthquake risks. The Institute has a database of earthquakes. RCES GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Address: H-l 112 Budapest, Budaörsi út 45 Mail: H-l 388 Budapest, RO.Box 64 Phone: (36-1) 309-2628 Fax: (36-1) 309-2690 Internet: www.miwo.hu/partner/mtafki/ E-mail: schweitf@helka.iif.hu Director: FERENC SCHWEITZER, D.Sc. Main fields of research: Geomorphological and natural geographical investigations underlying the safe storing of materials of low and medium radiation; complex geomorphological investigation of surface development of the Hungarian Danube Valley; exploration of the palaeogeographic relations of the Carpathian Basin; development of Integrated Space Informatics Systems and their applications to sample areas; development of models for forecasting soil erosion and surface development; socio-geographic study of the Carpathian Basin; comparative geographical investigation of urban development in Central Europe; examination of the changes 61
