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During the parallel break-out sessions of the conference representatives from Academia, Industry and Government were invited to give presentations of their ideas, work and research. You can review the full break-out session programme below.
EASC09 held four main themes for the break-out sessions. Each allowed presentations and discussions on innovative ideas, technologies and services that can support societal/homeland security efforts. The four themes for the presentations and discussions were:
1. Chemical/Biological Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery
Chemical and Biological substances may be a risk factor in society and can cause harm to humans and animals. Antagonistic threats involving chemical or biological components have long been a topic of concern to societal security.
2. Explosives/Human Factors
The ambition is to discuss the threat of explosives to societies. The theme also includes behavioural, societal and technical aspects on these threats and on security issues in general. How technology, behavioural and social efforts can be used to eliminate explosives as a tool for terrorists and suicide bombers may also be discussed.
3. Protecting and Securing Critical Infrastructure
Our societies rely on functioning and resilient critical infrastructures, such as water systems, power plants, electricity grids, airports, and harbors. The demand for constant availability is high from the political level to the individual citizen. How can technology and new knowledge be used to secure and enhance the resiliency of critical infrastructures.
4. Maritime Domain Awareness: A Challenging Application in the Command, Control & Interoperability arena
The Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) theme is open for topics about the development of interoperable communications, standards and protocols for decision makers and emergency responders, cyber-security tools for protecting the integrity of the Internet, and automated capabilities to recognize, identify and analyze potential threats.Break-out session program
Legal Issues in International Security Science Cooperation, A DHS Perspective
Room: 357
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Ms. Allison Jetton, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, DHS
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Forensics 1
Room: 351
Moderator:
Dr Birgitta Rasmusson, Statens kriminaltekniska laboratorium (SKL)
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Dr Birgitta Rasmusson, Statens kriminaltekniska laboratorium (SKL)
Developing Forensic Genetics and Unambiguous Detection for the Tularemia Pathogen Francisella tularensis, a Potent Biothreat Agent, Dr Pär Larsson, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Francisella tularensis whole genome collaboration, Dr Pete Pesenti, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Microbial population genetics and forensic analysis, Dr Pete Pesenti, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Explosive threats
Room: 353
Moderator:
Dr James Tuttle, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Explosive Threats to the Civilian Society, Dr Henric Östmark, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Detection Programs and Priorities for Explosive Threats in Civilian Environments, Dr Mike Shepard, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Security solutions in practice
Room: 361
Moderator:
Mr Lars Jernbäcker, Saab Security
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The Berlin Brandenburg International Modern-Airport Project - A Model Case for Security Technology Transfer, Dr Wolfgang Rehak, eascSchönhagen e.V.
Determination of the risk inside of the land mass transport systems, Dr Martin Larcher, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
Shared Global Threat - Safety & Security on Transit Systems; One Solution achieved through collaboration, Mr Michael Godfrey, Visual Defence Inc |
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Surveillance networks and detection
Room: 451
Moderator:
Dr Svante Ödman, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
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Intelligent Surveillance Network - Dynamic integration of sensors, functions and services, Dr Martin Smedberg, Saab Microwave Systems Saab AB
High Resolution Radar for Enhanced Protection of Critical Infrastructures, Mr Mikael Hämäläinen, Saab Microwave systems
Seeking for the hidden, Dr Hans Hellsten, Mikael Seyfarth, SAAB Microwave Systems
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Situation awareness
Moderator:
Mr Mikael Hällström, Saab Security
Room: 453 |
It is all about knowing: Common situation awareness among autonomous actors in complex scenarios, Dr Klas Wallenius, Saab AB
Socio-Technical Interoperability in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) for Crisis Prevention and Mitigation, Ms Lindy Newlove-Eriksson, Swedish National Defence College, National Center for Crisis Management Research and Training, CRISMART
Visual Strategy, Peter Kimber and Martin Vendel, Visualstrategy, Andreas Norman and Johan Carlstedt, Utrikespolitiska Institutet
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Electromagnetic Threats Against Critical Infrastructures (EMP)
Room: 253
Moderator:
Introduction: Ms Lena Jönsson, Director General The Swedish Fortifications Agency (SFA)
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Nuclear Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) - A Reborn threat?, Dr. Ann-Christine Langselius, The Swedish Fortifications Agency (SFA)
Vulnerability of Critical Wireless Communications for Safety & Security, Dr Peter Stenumgaard, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Deliberate Jamming of Critical Wireless Communications, Mr Magnus Karlsson, BAE Systems
Infrastructure & EMP Prevention, Milagros Kennett-Reston, Department of Homeland Security
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International Medical RN Preparedness -
role of the Swedish Centre of Research and Development for Radiation Emergency Medicine (KcRN)
Room: 254
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Dr Leif Stenke, Centre of Research and Development for Radiation Emergency Medicine (KcRN) |
Possibilities for cooperation within EU perspective: Procedures for grants, cooperative projects, priorities, EU 7th Framework Program
Room: 357
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Ms. Kristien Van Goey Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General, EU Commission
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Spreading of infections and bioterrorism
Room: 351
Moderator:
Dr Elisabeth George, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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International Biological Preparedness: The development and stockpiling of medical countermeasures, Mr Allen M. Shofe, Chairman, International Security & Biopolicy Institute (ISBI)
The commercial sector as early warning actor confronting health threats, Ms Kerstin Castenfors, CastenforsCMConsulting
A method to estimate contact probabilities, Dr Uno Wennergren, Linköping University
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Radicalization
Room: 353
Moderator:
Dr Bengt Sundelius, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
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Preventing and Responding to Radicalisation Leading to Terrorism in Europe: Approaches and the Next Wave of Research, Dr Magnus Ranstorp, National Defence Collage
DHS S&T Research Initiatives Related to Studying Violent Extremism, Dr Sharla Rausch, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Technology for critical infrastructure protection
Room: 359
Moderator:
Mr Ulf Dahlberg, Flir system
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Stakeholder-Directed Research Since 1962: Key 2009 Infrastructure Protection Products from Cooperative Research Programs Research, Mr Stephan A. Parker, Transportation Research Board of The National Academies
A Novel Security Hologram General Purpose Optical Scanner, Mr Mikael Lindstrand, GonioLabs AB, Linköping University
Establishing Secure time in Critical Infrastructure, Mr Per Olof Hedekvist, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden
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Securing power and water supply
Room: 361
Moderator:
Mr Christopher Doyle, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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EVENT - a drinking water network surveillance project, Dr Mats Eriksson, Linköping University
Smart Grids and Security of Power Supply, Mr Sture Larsson, Svenska Kraftnät
Smart Grids and Security of Power Supply, Dr Magnus Olofsson, Swedish National Electrical Safety Board
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Surveillance, anomality detection and emergency response
Room: 451
Moderator:
Dr Lena Klasén, Saab AB
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Development of a European Border Surveillance System, Mr Erik Berglund, Frontex
Emergency response is more complex than simply following the procedures, Mr Johan Bergström, Lund University
A practical approach to increase resource efficiency by automatically detecting deviating activities in information, Mr Mikael Fredin, Saab Microwave Systems, Saab AB
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Cross organizational exercises for improved security
Room: 453
Moderator:
Dr Eric Stern, Swedish National Defence College
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Building Societal Security through Multi-Agency Exercises (MAE), Mr Finn Wallman, 4C Strategies
Cross organisations simulation based training, a tool to enhance coordination and efficiency, Mr Claes Erik Frölund, BAE Systems AB Security & Resilience
SWE/NATO NEC Live experiment, Mr Krister Arnell, Centric Labs
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Electromagnetic Terrorism against Critical Infrastructures
Room: 253
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Electromagnetic Threats against Important Societal Systems, Dr. Mats Bäckström
The threat from Intentional Electromagnetic Interference against the Power grid, Dr. Daniel Månsson
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Major Bus Crashes - a Challenge for the Rescue- and Ambulance services
Room: 254
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Professor Ulf Björnstig, Department of Surgery, Umeå University |
How to successfully design University based Centers of Excellence - the DHS experience
Room: 357
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Dr. Matthew Clark, Director of University Programs, DHS S&T
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Forensics 2
Room: 351
Moderator:
Dr Elisabeth George, DHS Science and Technology Directorate |
CBRE-Forensic analysis program in Sweden and co-operation with DHS, USA. Overview and some results from ongoing Ricin research, Dr Calle Nilsson, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) |
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Stand-off detection of explosives
Room: 353
Moderator:
Dr Mike Shepard, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Real-time passive stand-off terahertz imager demonstrator for concealed explosives detection, Dr Arttu Luukanen, M. Leivo, A. Rautiainen, P. , C.R. Dietlein, E.N. Grossman , MilliLab, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S.A.
Standoff Detection of Explosives with Raman Spectroscopy, Dr Sara Wallin, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
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Experimental security and resilience factors in critical infrastructure
Room: 359
Moderator:
Dr Torbjörn Thedéen, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
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European Reference Network for Critical Infrastructure Protection - The need for experimental security in support of policymaking in Europe, Ms Malin Fylkner, JRC, European Commission
Identifying Resilience Factors in a Coastal City: A Case Study, Ms Leigh McCook, Georgia Tech Research Institute
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Support systems for disaster management
Room: 361
Moderator:
Mr Ivar Rönnbäck, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
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Mass Cassualty Evacuation Capability, Mr Håkan Österhed, SAS Tech AB / Micus AB
The Dews Demonstrator - From Tsunami Early Warning to a Multi Hazard Approach, Mr Martin Hammitzsch, Mr Andreas Küppers, Dr Mario Wipki,
GFZ Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, German Research Centre for Geosciences
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Border security and public private partnerships
Room: 451
Moderator:
Dr Anh Duong, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Protecting the Coast - Need for Increased Interoperability, Mr Dan Thorell, Swedish Coast Guard
Creating Maritime Domain Awareness through Public Private Partnerships, Mr Nils Kjellgren, 4C Strategies
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Information infrastructure in crises
Room: 453
Moderator:
Mr Carl-Johan Koivisto, Saab
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Emerging information infrastructures: Cooperation in Disasters, Dr Simin Nadjm-Tehrani, Linköping University
Hastily Formed Networks with Heterogeneous Users, Dr Simin Nadjm-Tehrani, University of Linköping
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Sharing of information in crisis management
Room: 461
Moderator:
Dr Anders Eriksson, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
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Societal Security 2.0 : Using mobile consumer terminals and Social Media applications on secure and robust mobile broadband networks on a mass scale, Dr Jonas Landgren, Viktoria Institute & University of Gothenburg
New world, new paradigms: Introducing Complexity Management for National Security, Mr Dan Nordell, Saab Security
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Disaster medicine
Room: 254 |
Best available knowledge regarding early psychological interventions following disasters, Dr Per-Olof Michel
Successful coping with a suicide airplane hijacker, Dr Lars Weisaeth
Iraqi police officers: stress, roll conflict and posttraumatic stress reactions, Dr Lars Weisaeth
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Break-out sessions
