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Institute full name:

Democritus University of Thrace

Institute acronym:

DUTH

Institute profile:

DUTH is situated in north-east Greece and has achieved a place among the leading public research universities in Greece. The Laboratory of Engineering Geology has wide research experience in hydrogeological, geotechnical and hydrochemical studies such as: Management of groundwater and surface water, Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers and soils, and Management of groundwater recharge. Present and previous projects include:

  • Water Reuse (Funding: EU/ INCO-CT05-516731)
  • Artificial recharge using wastewater (Funding: Municipality of N. Peramos, Kavala)
  • Water Repellency (Funded: EU/ FAIR-CT98-4027)
  • Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers and soils of Thrace, Greece (Funded: Ministry of Agriculture, Prefectures)
  • Groundwater Artificial Recharge for the plain regions of Thrace, Greece (Funded: Ministry of Agriculture)
  • Potable water management (Funded: Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewage)
  • Water Resources Management in Xanthi, Kavala, Drama, Komotini, Alexandroupoli, Greece (Funded: Individual Prefectures)

Website

http://www.duth.gr/

Address

Democritus University of Thrace
Department of Civil Engineering
Vas. Sofias 12, PROKAT
GR-671 00
Xanthi
Greece
Fax: +30 25410 79691

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Ass. Prof. Dr. Ioannis Diamantis Tel: +30 25410 79691
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Coordinator of more than 50 national research projects; hydrogeologist, fundamental and applied research related to water management and sea water intrusion.
Ass. Prof. Dr. Fotios Pliakas Tel: +30 25410 79695
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Civil Engineer, with scientific interest in groundwater flow modeling, groundwater development and management, management of aquifer recharge and seawater intrusion.
Drs. Apostolos Ziogas Tel: +30 25410 79692
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Geologist, expert in soil science, soil physical properties, designing and executing field work.
Dr. Vasilios Diamantis Tel: +30 25410 79692
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Environmental Engineer, specialist in wastewater management, with special interest in water reuse for irrigation. Execution of field and laboratory work.
PhD Candidate, Ioannis Gkiougkis Tel: +30 25410 79692
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Geologist, specialist in data monitoring and storage and execution of field trials. Special interest in seawater intrusion, groundwater resources management, hydrogeology of coastal aquifers.

Alexadros Pechtelidis, MSc.

Tel: +30 25410 79692E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Environmental Engineer, MSc. Expert in fluid mechanics. Main topics: Field trails, Sample collection, Laboratory measurements.