Faculty

ATHANASIOS STASINAKIS, 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. Agro-waste utilization technologies.

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

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

PETROS GAGANIS, 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

CHRISTOS MATSOUKAS, Associate Professor

Qualification: B.Sc in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1994). Ph.D  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati (2000)

Research Interests: Radiation transfer modeling in the atmosphere. Spatiotemporal characteristics of precipitation. Oceanic energy budget, ocean/atmosphere interactions. Athropogenic effects on the planetary energy budget and climate change

Address: Office 212
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece

Phone: +30 2251036289
E-mail: matsoukas@aegean.gr

OLGA-IOANNA KALANTZI, Associate 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. Impact of urban green and blue spaces on human health.

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

Research & Teaching Staff

Dr. MARIA ALOUPI, Laboratory Teaching Staff

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

Dr. GEORGIA GATIDOU, Laboratory Teaching Staff

Studies: B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean, (1998). PhD Marie Curie Fellow, Department of Biology and Environmental Studies, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, 2003 – 2004. PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2005). Postdoctoral Studies, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2005-2006), Water and Air Quality Laboratory, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2009-2010), Marie Curie Individual Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology (2020-2022).

Research interests:

• Development of analytical methods for the determination of organic pollutants (e.g. PFAS, pharmaceuticals, benzotriazoles, endocrine disrupting chemicals) in environmental samples
• Investigation of the fate and behavior of organic pollutants in aquatic environment and during biological wastewater treatment processes
• Use of biomarkers as a tool for pollution assessment
• Sewage based Epidemiology
• Ecotoxicology

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

Dr. AIMILIA STEFANATOU, Academic scholarship

Degrees: Undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2018)

Masters degree in Research in Environmental Sciences, Department of Environment, University of the Agean (2020)

Ph.D. degree in Environmental Sciences, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2024)

Research interests: Nature Based Solutions, Constructed Wetlands, Wastewater treatment, Ecological Engineering.

Address:  Office A4
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone.: +30 2251036226
E-mail:      estefanatou@env.aegean.gr

Postdoctoral Researchers

Dr. EIRINI ZKERI

Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2009). Master’s Degree in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Theofrastis Graduate Program, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean. PhD in Environmental Science, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean (2016).

Research interests: Groundwater and surface water pollution by heavy metals and metalloids with emphasis on arsenic. Study of the effect of heavy metals and metalloids on the protein and lipid profile of unicellular photosynthetic algae and cyanobacteria by novel mass spectrometry methods. Use of micro-algae and macrophyte for the treatment, decontamination and utilization of agro-industrial wastewater and the production of high added value products.

Address:  Office Γ2
Department of Environment, University of Aegean
University Hill
Mytilene, 81100, Greece
Phone.: +30 2251036207
E-mail:  e.zkeri@geo.aegean.gr

PhD Students

• Argyri Xenakis, Environmentalist, University of the Aegean, MSc. Public Health and Health Policy, AUTH.
• Athanasia Iliopoulou, Environmentalist, Department of Environment, MSc. Environmental Engineering Energy and Climate Change, University of the Aegean.
• Asimina Koukura, Environmentalist, University of the Aegean, MSc. Water Resources Science and Technology, National Technical University of Athens.
• Dimitra Kotsia, Environmentalist, MSc Ecological Engineering, Energy and Climate Change, University of the Aegean.
• Petros Mastoras, Environmentalist, University of the Aegean, MSc. Ecological Engineering and Climate Change, University of the Aegean.
• Evdokia Galipidou, Environmental Engineer, FTN (Faculty of Technical Sciences, Novi Sad, Serbia), MSc. Environmental Engineering, FTN.
• Nausika Bakopoulos BA(Hons), MDes , FHEA, PhD Candidate Department of Environment, University of the Aegean.
• Argyro Anna Kanelli, International, European and Regional Studies, Pantheon University, MSc. Environmental Governance and Sustainable Development, Pantheon University, MSc. Ecological Engineering, Energy and Climate Change, University of the Aegean.
• Karen Gebrael, University of Balamand, Institute of Environment, MS. in Environmental technology – AUB

• “Production of Olive oil and Olive oil by-products with high added value by previous depitting the olive fruit – ΚΟΤΙΝΟΣ”, “Μ16ΣΥΝ2-00287”, Τhematic area: Implementation of the operational plan of the Action Groups of the SEK for the productivity and sustainability of agriculture.
• “Equipment for the Water and Air Quality Laboratory and its application to the hot springs of Lesbos in order to upgrade the services and the radiological protection of employees and visitors” Operational Program of the North Aegean Region, 2019-2021
• “Targeted research for the promotion of olive oil and olive products of the North Aegean through emphazis on the oil’s bioactive content and special quality characteristics”, North Aegean Region,2018-19.
• ” A Holistic Approach to On-Site Treatment of Hospital Wastewater”” “LIFE22-ENV-EL-HIPPOCRATES” Thematic area: LIFE-2022-SAP-ENV-ENVIRONMENT, Circular economy and quality of life.
• 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)

• P Kalkavouras, A Bougiatioti, G Grivas, I Stavroulas, N Kalivitis, E Liakakou, E Gerasopoulos, Ch Pilinis, N Mihalopoulos, (2020) On the regional aspects of new particle formation in the Eastern Mediterranean: A comparative study between a background and an urban site based on long term observations, Atmospheric research 239, 104911.
• MA Tsiflikiotou, E Kostenidou, DK Papanastasiou, D Patoulias, P Zarmpas, D. Paraskevopoulou, E. Diapouli, C. Kaltsonoudis, K. Florou, A. Bougiatioti, I. Stavroulas, C. Theodosi, G. Kouvarakis, V. Vasilatou, D. Siakavaras, G. Biskos, C. Pilinis, K. Eleftheriadis, E. Gerasopoulos, N. Mihalopoulos, S.N. Pandis, (2019) Summertime particulate matter and its composition in Greece, Atmospheric environment 213, 597-607.
• S Vratolis, MI Gini, S Bezantakos, I Stavroulas, N Kalivitis, E Kostenidou, E. Louvaris, D. Siakavaras, G. Biskos, N. Mihalopoulos, S.N. Pandis, C. Pilinis, A. Papayannis, K. Eleftheriadis  (2019), Particle number size distribution statistics at City-Centre Urban Background, urban background, and remote stations in Greece during summer, Atmospheric environment 213, 711-726.
• Koukoura A., Seintos T., Statiris E., Barka E., Gatidou G., Noutsopoulos C., Malamis S., Mamais D., Massi F., Rizzo A., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2024) Comparing the performance of microbial electrochemical assisted and aerated treatment wetlands in pilot-scale: removal of major pollutants and organic micropollutants. Science of the Total Environment 951C, 175550.
• Deligiannis M., Gkalipidou E., Gatidou G., Kostakis M. G., Gerokonstantis D.T., Arvaniti O.S., Thomaidis N.S., Vyrides I., Hale S.H., Arp H.P., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2024) Study on the fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during thermophilic anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge and the role of granular activated carbon addition. Bioresource Technology, 406, 131013.
• Iliopoulou A., Arvaniti O.S., Deligiannis M., Gatidou G., Vyrides I., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2023) Combined use of strictly anaerobic MBBR and aerobic MBR for municipal wastewater treatment and removal of pharmaceuticals. Journal of Environmental Management 343, 118211.
• Koutsovili E., Tzoraki O., Kalli A., Provatas S., Gaganis P. (2023). Participatory approaches for planning nature-based solutions in flood vulnerable landscapes, Environmental Science and Policy, 140, 12–23: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2022.11.012 
• Stelios Liodakis, Phaedon Kyriakidis, Petros Gaganis (2018). Conditional Latin Hypercube Simulation of (Log) Gaussian Random Fields, Math Geosci  50:127–146, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11004-017-9715-9.
• Prithvi Simha, Zahra Zafira Mutiara and Petros Gaganis  (2017). Vulnerability Assessment of Water Resources and Adaptive Management Approach for Lesvos Island, Greece, Water Resources Management 3:283–295, DOI: 10.1007/s40899-017-0095-6.
• Leal Filho W., Stojanov R., Matsoukas C., Ingrosso R., Franke J.A., Pausata F.S.R., Grassi T., Landa J., Harrouni C. (2024) An assessment of climate change impacts on oases in northern Africa, Ecological Indicators, 166, 112287
• Bakatsoula V.D., Korras-Carraca M.-B., Hatzianastassiou N., Matsoukas C. (2023) A comparison of atmospheric aerosol absorption properties from the MERRA-2 reanalysis with AERONET, Atmospheric Environment, 311, 119997
• Stamatis M., Hatzianastassiou N., Korras-Carraca M.-B., Matsoukas C., Wild M., Vardavas I. (20023) An assessment of Global Dimming and Brightening during 1984-2018 using the FORTH radiative transfer model and ISCCP satellite and MERRA-2 reanalysis data, Atmosphere, 14(8), 1258
• Kanelli, A.A., Vardaka, M.L., Malesios, C., Katima, Z.J., Kalantzi, O.I. (2024) Can Campus Green Spaces Be Restorative? A Case Study from Tanzania, Sustainability 16 (3), 1094
• Gebrael, K., Mitri, G., Kalantzi, O.I. (2024) Overview of nature-based solutions for climate resilience in the MENA region, Nature-Based Solutions, 100159
• Koutsikos, MN., Koi, A.M., Zeri, C., Tsangaris, C., Dimitriou, E., Kalantzi, O.I. (2023) Exploring microplastic pollution in a Mediterranean river: The role of introduced species as bioindicators, Heliyon 9 (4)
• Veron A., Dell’Anno A., Angelidis M.O., Aloupi M., Danovaro R., Radakovitch O., Poirier A., Heussner S. (2022) Pollutant Pb burden in Mediterranean Centroscymnus coelolepis deep-sea sharks.  Marine Pollution Bulletin, 174, 113245. https://doi.gr/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113245
• Dimitrakopoulos P.G., Aloupi M., Tetradis G., Adamidis G.C. (2021) Broomrape species parasitizing Odontarrhena lesbiaca (Brassicaceae) individuals act as nickel hyperaccumulators. Plants, 10 (4), 816. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10040816.
• Reeves R.D., Aloupi M., Daftsis E.I., Stratis J.A., Mastoras P., Dimitrakopoulos P.G. (2022) Biogeochemical aspects of the serpentines of Rhodes (Greece) and Cyprus. Plant and Soil, 472 (1-2), 491 – 508. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-05265-5 
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stefanatou A., Markoulatou E., Koukmenidis I., Vouzi L., Petousi I., Stasinakis A.S., Rizzo A., Masi F., Akriotis T., Fountoulakis M.S. (2024). Use of ornamental plants in floating treatment wetlands for greywater treatment in urban areas. Science of The Total Environment. 912:169448
• Stefanatou A., Vouzi L., Petousi I., Koukoura A., Gatidou G., Stasinakis A.S., Fountoulakis M.S., (2024). Treatment of real laundry wastewater using vertical flow constructed wetland planted with the ornamental climbing plant Trachelospermum jasminoides: assessing the removal of conventional pollutants and benzotriazoles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 31, 43281–43291
• Zkeri E., Mastori M., Xenaki A., Kritikou A., Kostakis M., Dasenaki M., Maragou N., Fountoulakis M. S., Thomaidis N.S,  Stasinakis A.S. (2024). Winery wastewater treatment by microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana and characterization of the produced biomass for value-added products. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 49244 – 49254, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34446-9.
• Zkeri E., Aloupi Μ., Gaganis P. (2018). Seasonal and Spatial Variation of Arsenic in Groundwater in Rhyolithic Volcanic area of Lesvos Island, Greece. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 190 (1), article number 44, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-017-6395-3.
• Deligiannis M., Gkalipidou E., Gatidou G., Kostakis M. G., Gerokonstantis D.T., Arvaniti O.S., Thomaidis N.S., Vyrides I., Hale S.H., Arp H.P., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2024) Study on the fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during thermophilic anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge and the role of granular activated carbon addition. Bioresource Technology, 406, 131013.
• Iliopoulou A., Arvaniti O.S., Deligiannis M., Gatidou G., Vyrides I., Fountoulakis M.S., Stasinakis A.S. (2023) Combined use of strictly anaerobic MBBR and aerobic MBR for municipal wastewater treatment and removal of pharmaceuticals. Journal of Environmental Management 343, 118211.
• Koutsovili E., Tzoraki O., Kalli A., Provatas S., Gaganis P. (2023). Participatory approaches for planning nature-based solutions in flood vulnerable landscapes, Environmental Science and Policy, 140, 12–23: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2022.11.012