The international scientific journal The European Physical Journal Plus (EPJ Plus) has officially launched a new permanent section entitled “Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science.” This initiative represents an important milestone for the global scientific community working in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) risk science, as it establishes a dedicated interdisciplinary platform where radiation physics and CBRNe science are equally represented as complementary and interdependent domains.
The creation of this section reflects the growing need for an integrated scientific approach capable of addressing the complex challenges posed by non-conventional threats, technological risks, and large-scale emergencies. In modern risk landscapes, the boundaries between physics, engineering, environmental sciences, medicine, and security studies are increasingly interconnected. The new EPJ Plus section therefore aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from multiple disciplines to foster innovation in risk assessment, emergency preparedness, detection technologies, modelling and simulation, and consequence management.
Within this framework, radiation physics plays a central role in understanding and mitigating the effects of radiological and nuclear phenomena across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. The section will host research addressing radiation-related processes in contexts ranging from routine applications in medicine, industry, energy production, and scientific research to accidental or intentional releases of radioactive materials, including complex emergency scenarios related to radiological dispersal devices, nuclear incidents, and hybrid security threats.
Beyond traditional research articles, the section welcomes a broad range of scientific contributions, including:
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progress reports and technology roadmaps
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white papers and policy-oriented scientific analyses
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technical protocols and operational methodologies
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validation and intercomparison studies
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tutorials and comprehensive review articles
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perspectives and position papers
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case studies and lessons-learned analyses from real events or exercises
By opening its pages to these diverse forms of scientific communication, the section seeks to strengthen the connection between fundamental research, applied technologies, and operational practice, supporting both the academic community and the professionals involved in emergency management, civil protection, homeland security, and international cooperation in CBRNe risk mitigation.
International Editorial Board
The permanent section “Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science” is coordinated by an international editorial board composed of leading experts in radiation physics, nuclear measurements, environmental monitoring, health physics, and CBRNe security science.
The editorial team includes:
• Dr. Gian Marco Contessa – Italian National Institute of Health (ISS), Italy
• Prof. Andrea Malizia – Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
• Prof. Mariagabriella Pugliese – Physics Department, University of Naples, Italy
• Dr. Daniele Franci – Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Italy
• Dr. Marco D’Arienzo – Italian Local Health Authority (ASL), Italy
• Prof. Susana de Souza Lalic – Physics Department, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Brazil
• Prof. Ana Brankovic – University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Serbia
• Prof. Pasquale Gaudio – Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
• Prof. Vasilis Vasiliou – Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, United States of America
• Dr. Frank Duschek – Institute of Technical Physics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
• Prof. Antony M. Hooker – The University of Adelaide, Australia
• Prof. Francesco d’Errico – School of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy
This internationally recognized group of scientists reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the section, bringing together expertise from physics, engineering, environmental sciences, health physics, public health, forensic investigation, and security studies.
Publication Opportunity for the SICC Series – CBRNe Conference 2026
In parallel with the launch of this permanent section, the organizers of the SICC Series – CBRNe Conference 2026 are pleased to announce that scientific papers presented during the conference will be published within this section of EPJ Plus.
This represents a particularly important opportunity for researchers and practitioners participating in the conference, as The European Physical Journal Plus is an internationally recognized scientific journal indexed in:
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SCOPUS
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ISI Web of Science
and currently holds an Impact Factor of 2.9.
Importantly, the publication of accepted papers is included in the conference registration fee, offering authors the opportunity to disseminate their research results within a high-impact international journal without additional publication costs.
The integration between the conference and the journal section is designed to promote the rapid dissemination of new scientific knowledge emerging from the global CBRNe research and operational community, including contributions related to:
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radiological and nuclear risk modelling
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CBRNe detection and monitoring technologies
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consequence management and emergency response
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environmental contamination and remediation
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medical and biological aspects of CBRN exposure
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forensic investigation of CBRN incidents
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resilience of critical infrastructures
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modelling and simulation of hazardous releases
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integrated risk governance and decision-support systems
A Dedicated Scientific Platform for the CBRNe Community
The launch of “Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science” marks a significant advancement in the development of a structured scientific ecosystem dedicated to non-conventional risk science. For the first time, the international research community working in CBRNe fields has access to a permanent scientific section within a major physics journal fully indexed in the principal international citation databases.
This initiative strengthens the bridge between fundamental scientific research and operational applications, supporting the development of new knowledge that can contribute to improving preparedness and resilience against complex technological and security threats.
Abstract Submission Now Open
Researchers, experts, decision-makers, and practitioners interested in contributing to this scientific initiative are invited to submit their abstracts for the 4th edition of the SICC Series – CBRNe Conference 2026.
Abstract submission is available at:
https://www.sicc-series.com/abstract-submission-1/
The conference will take place in Rome (Italy) from 28 September to 3 October 2026 and will gather leading experts from academia, government institutions, international organizations, industry, and emergency response agencies.
By combining high-level scientific discussion with the opportunity to publish in a permanent indexed journal section, the conference aims to further strengthen international cooperation and scientific advancement in the field of CBRNe risk science and security.
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