Faculty

CHRISTODOULOS PILINIS, Professor

Qualifications: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, NTUA (1983), M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) (1984), Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (1988).
Research interests: Measurements and modeling of air and particulate pollutants in the atmosphere, atmospheric chemistry, optical properties of atmospheric aerosols, the greenhouse effect.

Address: Office 209
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036233
E-mail: xpil@aegean.gr

THEMISTOKLES LEKKAS, Professor Emeritus

Qualifications: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)(1966) – M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London (1974) – Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London (1977).
Research Interests: Water resources and water supply treatment, chlorination by products, water filtration, effect of the coagulation – flocculation to filtration process, formulation of dynamic models for the operational control of the wastewater treatment plants, toxic metals inhibition in the biological treatment, PAH’s detection and removal during the biological treatment, agrochemicals in the potable water, VOCs, integrated solid wastes recycling systems.

MICHALIS ANGELIDIS, Professor

ATHANASIOS STASINAKIS, Associate Professor (Laboratory Director)

Qualifications: Environmental Science Degree, Department of Environment, University of Aegean, (1997). PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2002).
Research Interests: Biological and physicochemical methods for wastewater treatment. Reuse of treated wastewater and biosolids. Occurrence, fate and toxicity of organic micropollutants in sewage treatment plants and aquatic environment.

Address: Office 210
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036257
E-mail: astas@env.aegean.gr

PETROS GAGANIS, Associate Professor

Qualifications: Geology Degree, Department of Geology, University of Thessaloniki (1986), M.Sc. Hydrogeology, University of British Columbia, Dept. Earth and Ocean Sciences, Canada (1997), Ph.D., Stochastic Hydrogeology, University of British Columbia, Dept. Earth and Ocean Sciences, Canada (2000).
Research Interests: Process of the underground water in homogeneous and heterogeneous substrates. Simulation models for the Hydrological systems. Risk analysis for water and air pollution and water resources management.

Address: Office 204
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone.: +30 2251036293
E-mail: gaganis@aegean.gr

OLGA-IOANNA KALANTZI, Assistant Professor

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry, University of Brunel West London, UK (1998), MSc Environmental & Ecologic Sciences (with excellence), University of Lancaster, UK (1999), PhD in Environmental Chemistry, University of Lancaster, UK, (2004).
Research Interests: Human exposure to emerging organic pollutants. Occurrence, fate and effects of emerging contaminants in the environment. Investigation of biological effects of environmental pollutants. Human exposure to particulate matter air pollution. Engineered nanoparticle toxicity.

Address: Office 206
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036204
E-mail: kalantzi@aegean.gr

ΜΑRΙΑ KOSTOPOULOU-ΚARANTENELLI, Associate Professor – Department of Marine Sciences*

Qualifications: Biochemistry Degree, Department of Biochemistry, University of PARIS VII (1976), Chemistry Degree, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, (1981), PhD in National Foundation for Research (Centre of Organic Chemisry & Catalysis)(1987).
Research Interests: Organic chemical pollution in seawater and dynamic processes in the coast ecosystems.
Address: Department of Marine Sciences, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036233
E-mail: mkaran@aegean.gr

ANASTASIA NIKOLAOU, Assistant Professor – Department of Marine Sciences*

Qualifications: Environmental Science Degree, Department of Environment, University of Aegean, (1997). PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2001). Post doctorate Studies, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2001-2004).
Research Interests: Instrumental analysis of toxic organic compounds.

Address: Department of Marine Sciences, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone.: +30 2251036233
E-mail: nnikol@aegean.gr

* The Water & Air Quality Laboratory has signed a memorandum for co-operation with the Departments Economy & Management Engineering and Marine Sciences (University of the Aegean)

Laboratory Teaching Staff

Dr. MARIA ALOUPI

Qualifications: Chemistry Degree, University of Athens (1989), PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (1999).
Research Interests: Heavy metals in the environment: analysis, biogeochemistry, ecotixicology, pollution; Environmental Chemistry and pollution.

Address: Office 205
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036225
E-mail: malou@env.aegean.gr

Postdoctoral Researchers

Dr. GEORGIA GATIDOU

Qualifications: Environmental Science Degree, Department of Environment, University of Aegean, (1998). PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2004). Post doctorate Studies: Department of Chemistry, University of Aegean (2006).
Research Interests: Development of analytical methods for the determination of organic pollutants in environmental samples. Investigation of the fate and behavior of organic compounds in aquatic environment and during biological wastewater treatment processes. Investigation of toxicity of organic pollutants. Water and wastewater treatment. Gas and Liquid Chromatography. Use of biomarkers as a tool for pollution assessment

Address: Office 210
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone.: +30 2251036277
E-mail: ggatid@env.aegean.gr

Dr. OLGA ARVANITI

Qualifications: Chemistry Degree, University of Athens (2007), Msc in Chemical Analysis-Quality Control, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens (2009), PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2014).
Research Interests: Occurrence and fate of organic micropollutants during wastewater treatment. Gas and liquid chromatography.

Address: Office B4
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036226
E-mail: arvaniti@env.aegean.gr

Dr. MICHAEL KOULOUSARIS

Qualifications: Chemistry Degree, University of Ioannina. PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2009).
Research Interests: Heavy metals in the environment.

Address: Office G2
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036226
E-mail: mkoulous@env.aegean.gr

Dr. PANAGIOTIS HARALAMPIDIS

Qualifications: Physics Degree, University of Thessaloniki, (2000). PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2008). Postdoctorate Studies, Department of Environment, University of Aegean (2008-today).
Research Interests: Atmospheric Chromatometry, Models for the scatter of pollution in the Atmosphere, Models for the production of Sea Salt.

Address: Office G3
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone: +30 2251036248
E-mail: pharala@env.aegean.gr

PhD Students

• Evangelia Iatrou, Environmental Scientist, University of the Aegean. MSc Environmental and Ecological Engineering, University of the Aegean.
• Alexandros Kotzapetros, Mechanical Engineer, National Technical University of Athens. MSc Environmental and Ecological Engineering, University of the Aegean.
• Ioannis Nezis, Social Anthropologist, Panteion University. MSc Environment and Health, University of Athens.
• Maria Polatidou, Physical Scientist, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. MSc Environmental and Ecological Engineering, University of Aegean.
• Dimitris Siakavaras, Chemist, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. MSc Environmental and Ecological Engineering, University of the Aegean.
• Nikolaos Koutsikos, Icthyologist, AΤΕΙ Thesaaloniki, MSc in Sustainable Development, Harokopeion University
• Olga Koutsou, Physicist, University of Athens, MSc Environmental and Ecological Engineering, University of the Aegean

• ZeroPM – Zero pollution of Persistent, Mobile substances (2021-2026, H2020-LC-GD-2020/H2020-LC-GD-2020-3)
• HYDROUSA – Demonstration of water loops with innovative regenerative business models for the Mediterranean region (2019-2022, EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, Grant Agreement No 776643
• Microplastics in Sewage Treatment Plants: occurrence and fate (2019-2021, Ministry of Development) -Foodomics-GR – Research infrastructure for molecular food characterization (2019-2021, General Secretary of Research and Technology)
• RI-Food-Aegean – Research infrastructure for the development of novel olive and vine products in North Aegean Prefecture  (2018-2021, North Aegean Prefecture)
• Environmental assessment of the use of restored Solid Waste Dump (HADA) in Chios as shelter facility” (2016-2017, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
• Toxicity and readily biodegradability assessment of pesticides” (2015, VIORYL Industry, Greece)
• THALES – University of the Aegean – Sources and physicochemical properties of fine and ultrafine aerosol particles that affect the regional climate of Greece (2012-2015, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
• THALES – University of the Aegean – Investigation of organic micropollutants fate in wastewater treatment and study of their behaviour during wastewater disposal to the aquatic environment, WATERMICROPOL (2012-2015, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • THALES – University of the Aegean – Incorporating sustainability in participatory decision-making (2012-2015, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • THALES – University of the Aegean – Green Transportation in Insular Areas (2012-2015, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • Investigation of perfluorinated compounds fate during wastewater treatment – Heraclitus ΙΙ (2010-2013, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • Determination of the physicochemical properties of aerosol over the city of Salonika. – Heraclitus ΙΙ (2010-2013, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • Development of a new instrument to measure the hygroscopic properties of atmospheric particulate matter and measurements in urban and suburban environments – Heraclitus ΙΙ (2010-2013, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning)
  • Measurements of lead concentrations in tissues from wild waterfowl (2008-2009, ΕΘΙΑΓΕ)
  • HI-WATE – Health impacts of long-term exposure to disinfection by-products in drinking water (2006-2010, EU-FP6)
  • European Integrated project on Aerosol Cloud Climate and Air Quality interactions (EUCAARI) (2007 – 2010, EU-FP6)
  • Strengthening of the existing laboratory facilities of the Water and Air Quality Laboratory for providing environmental testing services and its accreditation (2004-2010, Greek Ministry of Development)
  • Occurrence of synthetic endocrine organic chemicals in wastewater treatment systems – PYTHAGORAS (2004-2006, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education)
  • Study of the distribution and speciation of as in aquatic systems developed in hydrothermal fields – PYTHAGORAS (2004 – 2006, European Social Fund – Greek Ministry of Education).
  • Monitoring Project: Marine monitoring along the coastal area of the island of Lesvos and of the Argolikos gulf (2004-2006, Greek Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works – FEDER/EEC)
  • Biogenic Aerosols and Air Quality in the Mediterranean Area (BOND) (2001-2005, EU-FP5)
  • Atmospheric deposition and impact of pollutants, key elements and nutrients on the open Mediterranean Sea (2001-2003, European Commission (FP5) – EVK3-2000-00604)

• Gatidou G., Chatzopoulos P., Chhetri R.K., Kokkoli A., Giannakopoulos A., Andersen H.R. & Stasinakis A.S. (2021) Ecotoxicity and biodegradation of the bacteriostatic 3,3′,4′,5-tetrachlorosalicylanilide (TSCA) compared to the structurally similar bactericide triclosan. Science of the Total Environment, 769, 144960.
• Zkeri E., Iliopoulou A., Katsara, A., Korda, A., Aloupi M., Gatidou, G., Fountoulakis M.S. & Stasinakis A.S. (2021) Comparing the use of a two-stage MBBR system with a methanogenic MBBR coupled with a microalgae reactor for medium-strength dairy wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology, 323, 124629.
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• Kotoula D., Iliopoulou Ath., Irakleous-Palaiologou E., Gatidou G., Aloupi M., Antonopoulou P., Fountoulakis M.S. & Stasinakis A.S. (2020) Municipal wastewater treatment by combining in series microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana and macrophyte Lemna minor: Preliminary results. Journal of Cleaner Production, 271, 122704
• Nika M.C., Ntaiou K., Elytis K., Thomaidi V.S., Gatidou G., Kalantzi O.I., Thomaidis N.S. & Stasinakis A.S. (2020) Wide-scope target analysis of emerging contaminants in landfill leachates and risk assessment using Risk Quotient methodology, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 394: 122493
• Kora E., Theodorelou D., Gatidou G., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2020) Removal of polar micropollutants from domestic wastewater using a methanogenic – aerobic Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor system. Chemical Engineering Journal, 382, 122983.
• Gatidou G., Vazaiou N., Thomaidis N.S. & Stasinakis A.S. (2020) Biodegradability assessment of food additives using OECD 301F respirometric test. Chemosphere, 20:125071
• Katsouli A., Stasinakis A.S. (2019) Production of municipal solid waste and sewage in European refugees’ camps: the case of Lesvos, Greece. Waste Management 86, 49-53.
• Gatidou G., Arvaniti O.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2019) Review on the occurrence and fate of microplastics in Sewage Treatment Plants. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 367, 504-512.
• Koutsou O.P., Gatidou G., Stasinakis A.S. (2018) Domestic wastewater management in Greece: greenhouse gas emissions estimation at country scale. Journal of Cleaner Production 188, 851-859.
• Thomaidi V.S., Matsoukas C., Stasinakis A.S. (2017) Risk assessment of triclosan released from sewage treatment plants in European rivers using a combination of risk quotient methodology and Monte Carlo simulation. Science of the Total Environment 603-604C, 487-494.
• Gatidou G., Oursouzidou M., Stefanatou A., Stasinakis A.S. (2017) Removal mechanisms of benzotriazoles in duckweed Lemna minor wastewater treatment systems. Science of the Total Environment 596-597, 12-17.
• Iatrou E.I., Gatidou G., Damalas D., Thomaidis N.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2017) Fate of antimicrobials in duckweed Lemna minor wastewater treatment systems. Journal of Hazardous Materials 330, 116-126.
• -Mazioti A.A., Stasinakis A.S., Psoma A.K., Thomaidis N.S., Andersen H.R. (2017) Hybrid Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor for the biodegradation of benzotriazoles and hydroxyl-benzothiazole in wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials 323, 299-310.