Science for Peace and Security (SPS) cooperation brings together NATO & partners to address common security concerns reflected in the so-called SPS Key Priorities. These include emerging security challenges such as terrorism, cyber defense or energy security, as well as human and social aspects of security, support to NATO-led mission and operation, advanced technologies with security applications, and early warning. The SPS project “Advanced Civil Emergency Coordination Pilot in the Western Balkans” addresses several of these areas. As a key regional SPS flagship project, it helps to build capacity in response to a concrete security challenge. The Western Balkans is a region frequently affected by natural disasters and the pilot project provides emergency responders in the region with an incident command system that allows sharing information about disasters in a fast and easy way, enhancing situational awareness and building capacity in the area of civil emergency coordination.
Mr. Filip Hostiuc has been working for NATO since 2006 in various positions. He currently serves as the service delivery manager for NATO’s Operations Planning Capability at the NATO Communications and Information Agency, The Hague, the Netherlands. Before joining NATO, he lived in Canada where worked as a software architect for various companies and multiple domains (healthcare, telecom, finance). Mr. Filip Hostiuc has been involved in NATO Science for Peace and Security programs since 2013. He has been involved in the implementation of ARCECP program in the Western Balkans region, working closely with the national co-directors, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and SPS colleagues. Mr. Hostiuc holds an MSc in technology management from The Open University, UK, and a BSc in computer science – software engineering.
Eyüp Kuntay Turmuş is currently Advisor and Programme Manager at the NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division. He oversees implementation of scientific research and capacity-building activities for practical cooperation with NATO’s partners, under the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme. These activities address key priorities including counter terrorism, explosives management and defence against CBRN agents. He joined NATO following a 12-year career in the defence industry sector. In this capacity, he managed major national and international armaments programmes, involving industry, universities and research organizations. Mr. Eyup Turmus holds a BSc in management and organization and a PhD in technology management.
