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Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI

July 3-6, 2012

Conference program

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

9.00-10.00 Delegate registration

10.00-11.30 (Room A) Plenary session – Inauguration ceremony –Young Scientists Awards

11.30-12.00 Coffee break

12.00-14.00 Water Resources Management (1/4) Protection and restoration of ecosystems Environmental impact assessment and risk analysis / Global environmental changes

17.00-17.30 Coffee

17.30-19.30 Water resources management and contamination control (1/2)

Sustainable architecture and planning (buildings) Wastewater treatment and management

21.00 Welcome Reception

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

9.00-11.00 Cultural and social issues / Environmental education

Ecotoxicology / Natural treatment systems Environmental health


11.30-13.30 Water resources management (2/4) Renewable energy sources Sustainable development (1/2)

17.00-17.30 coffee

17.30-19.30 Sustainable development (Landscape) Water resources management and contamination control (2/2)

Environmental economics / Environmental fluid mechanics / Environmental Informatics

20:30 Cocktail at the American Farm School of Thessaloniki

Thursday, July 5, 2012

9.00-11.00 Water resources management (3/4) Air quality and contamination control (1/2) Special session – Sediment transport (in memoriam of prof. V. Dermissis)


11.30-13.30 Water resources management (4/4) Air quality and contamination control (2/2) Sustainable development (2/2)

17.00-17.30 Coffee

17.00-19.00 Forest management Environmental law and policy Environmental geotechnology

21.00 Conference dinner

Friday, July 6, 2012

9.00-11.00 Special session - Roadtire project (1/3) Sustainable architecture and planning Transport and fate of pollutants in the environment-mathematical and numerical modeling


11.30-13.30 Special session - Roadtire project (2/3) Solid waste management (1/2) Soil pollution / Water treatment

17.00-17.30 Coffee

17.30-19.30 Special session - Roadtire project (3/3) Solid waste management (2/2) Protection and restoration of coastal zone and open sea waters

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI DAY 1 – Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

9.00-10.00 Delegate registration

10.00-11.30 (Room A) Plenary session – Inauguration ceremony –young scientists awards


12:00-14:00 ROOM A - Water Resources Management (1/4)

Arsenic destabilization from synthesized ferric arsenate pipe solids found in asbestos-cement water distribution system.

S.S. Andra, K.C. Makris

Spatial groundwater allocation via stochastic and simulated evolution on a cellular background. E. Sidiropoulos, D. Fotakis

Multi-criteria decision making using TOPSIS method. Application in irrigation networks. C. Tzimopoulos, V. Balioti, C. Evangelides

Optimizing the cost of pressurized irrigation networks using conventional dynamic and fuzzy dynamic programming.

C. Tzimopoulos, S. Chondrogiannis, C. Evangelides

Investigation of irrigation network losses in Thessaly A. Gkiokas, S. Michas and C. Makropoulos

Effects of biosolids application to sweet sorghum crop under deficit irrigation and energy saving M. Sakellariou-Makrantonaki, D. Dimakas

A novel multiobjective optimization algorithm, MO – HSA. Application on a water resources management problem.

I. Kougias, L. Katsifarakis, N. Theodossiou

Developing a data reporting approach for water distribution system evaluation. V. Kanakoudis, S. Tsitsifli, P. Samaras, A. Zouboulis

12:00-14:00 ROOM B - Protection and restoration of ecosystems

Sustainable indicators as a tool of tourism impact assessment and management in protected areas. D. Latinopoulos, D. Vagiona

Evaluation of the fecal contamination profile of an urban stream. V. Pantazis, F. Parlapani, Th. Papadimitriou, I. Boziaris, I. Kagalou

Investigation of ecosystem change: The case of Agios Mamas lagoon A. The physicochemical parameters.

O. E. Giannakou, C.A. Papadimitriou, M. Karamanli, H. Karsanidis

Plankton changes as critical processes for restoration plans of lakes Kastoria Koronia M. Moustaka-Gouni, E. Michaloudi, K. Kormas, M. Katsiapi

Assessing the ecological status of lake Kastoria (Greece) using biological quality elements. D. Latinopoulos, A. Lampou, A. A. Chrysafi, M. Katsiapi, E. Michaloudi, M. Moustaka-Gouni

Ecological water quality and management at a river basin level. Case study: river basin Kosynthos. Ch. Ntislidou, A. Basdeki, Ch. Papacharalampou, K. Voudouris, K. Albanakis, M. Lazaridou

Numerical modeling in environmental impact assessment of construction works within river bays - a case study

M. Jovanović, R. Kapor, B. Zindović

Dissolved Oxygen assessment in Dam-Lake Thesaurus using stochastic modeling. A. Sentas, A. Psilovikos


12:00-14:00 ROOM C - Environmental impact assessment and risk analysis / Global environmental changes

Multicriteria decision making tool for environmental impact assessment of projects. D. Vagiona

Evaluation and management of flood risk in the Thessaly water district using digital data and automated computer methods.

K. Kougioumtzidou, M. Vafeiadis

A method of environmental impact identification of production and operation processes within an environmental management system implemented by a major Greek furniture retailer.

E. Oikonomou, G. Alatzoglou, Th. Ispikoudi

Evaluation of the environmental impact on the processing tomato yield and quality by using new technology.

V. Liakos, D. Kalfountzos, M/ I. Kokkora, D. Pateras, Gemtos

Anticipated flood-risks in developed river basins due to climate changes. The case of Axios river. A. Zafirakou, N. Apsilidis, Ch. Koutitas

Assessing the impacts of climate change scenarios on extreme rainfall events in northern Greece. P. Galiatsatou, P. Prinos, A. Mavrantza

Atmospheric circulation patterns associated with flood events in Crete, Greece. I.K.Tsanis, A.G. Koutroulis, H.A. Flocas, M. Kaminari, J. Kouroutzoglou, I. Simmonds

Climate change: potential impact on plant diseases, pests and physiology in Lebanon R. Masaad, I. Jomaa, C. Hobeika, E. Choueiri


17:30-19:30 ROOM A - Water resources management and contamination control (1/2)

Use of holding tanks and their effect on the quality of potable water in households; the case study of Cyprus

C.C. Anastasiou, P. Grafias, T.P. Lambrou, A. Kalli, C. Onisiphorou

Primary approach on the evaluation of total arsenic concentration in Palea Kavala river, NΕ Macedonia, Northern Greece

Aik. Giouri, M. Vavelidis, V. Melfos

Impact of parameter uncertainty on the transport of complex contaminants in aquifers Ch. Vratskidou, N. Theodossiou

Optimization of pumping scheme in a polluted fractured aquifer using genetic algorithms Y. Kontos, K.L. Katsifarakis

Water quantity and quality monitoring of Laspias river, North Greece. G.D. Gikas, M. Karakitsiou, V.A. Tsihrintzis

Hydrochemical conditions of groundwater in Pieria basin, Kavala prefecture T.Kaklis, G.Soulios, G.Dimopoulos

Monitoring of landfill plumes and remedial response in the presence of subsurface uncertainty E. K. Palaiologos, K. Papapetridis

Characterization of municipal solid waste compost and use for groundwater remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons

F. Simantiraki, D. Maratos, K. Anastasiadou, E. Gidarakos

Ecological water quality of the Kompsatos river drainage basin (NE Greece) M. Brodersen, G. Oikonomidis, E. Simeliadou, K. Almpanakis, M. Lazaridou

17:30-19:30 ROOM B - Sustainable architecture and planning (buildings)

European energy efficiency standards: Utilization and adjustment in Greek climate data. T. Papagora, P. Zavitsanou

Energy performance assessment of building units in the School of Engineering of A.U.Th. Th. Theodosiou, K. Tsikaloudaki, D. Bikas


Project for a ZEB apartment building in Thessaloniki. P. Kosmopoulos, A. Panopoulou

ZED – Kim : Recent Data of the experimental model house for Zero Energy Demand and Zero Emissions

P. Kosmopoulos, Ch. Kalapodas

Benchmark for a Bioclimatic House P. Kosmopoulos, Ch. Michailidis

A Project for Combining Prefabrication with Environmental Design- Bioclimatic Prefabricated Folded House Prototype

P. Kosmopoulos, D. Mylonopoulos

Methodology for creating the residential building typology as a prerequisite for energy efficiency implementation

M. Jovanović-Ppopović, D. Ignjatović

Study of hybrid system of photovoltaic-hydrogen for application in the building sector P. Kosmopoulos, A. Giannaka

Project for an Eco-Friendly Housing Unit P. Kosmopoulos, A. Achilleos

Energy enhancement of listed buildings in the centre of Thessaloniki E. Sofianou, E. Lykogianni

17:30-19:30 ROOM C - Wastewater treatment and management

A kinetic study of biological CR(VI) reduction in draw-fill reactors M. Michailides, A. Tekerlekopoulou, Ch. Akratos, S. Pavlou, D. Vayenas

Usage of solar and artificially induced UV irradiation for water and wastewater disinfection S. Giannakis, E. Darakas

Application of ionizing radiation in decomposition of organic pollutants in waters and wastes Marek Trojanowicz, A. Bojanowska-Czajka. G. Kciuk, K. Bobrowski, M. Gumiela, G. Nałęcz-Jawecki

Case Study: 16 Years of optimizing the performance of sewage and water treatment plants at Canadian military facilities

N. Vlachopoulos, E. M. Skordaki, D. Alexakis

Investment, operation and maintenance costs for natural wastewater treatment in small communities in Colombia

J.M. Patino, J.A. Lara-Borrero

Pathogen reduction efficiency of solar drying and solarization in sewage sludge S. Ozdemir, A. Celebi, T. Aslan, I. Bal, Y. Kurtulmus, P. Haykir

Odourless-cohesive zeosewage sludge production and urban wastewater purification by natural zeolite

A. Filippidis, N. Kantiranis, D. Vogiatzis, E. Tzamos, G. Papastergios, S. Filippidis

Reactive dye removal from aqueous solutions by biosorption and biodegradation A. Pantazaki, Th. Liakos, A. Molfesi, K. Kapsalis, and N.K. Lazaridis

Performance evaluation of an intermittent air sparged membane bioreactor P. Melidis, I. Mariolaki, S. Ntougias and V. Diamantis

Electrosorption of Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Mesoporous Carbon Materials S. Yiacoumi, K. Sharma, C. Tsouris

21.00 Welcome Reception

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI DAY 2 – Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

09:00-11:00 ROOM A - Cultural and social issues / Environmental education

Effect of environmental factors to the deterioration of stone monuments in the archaeological site of Dion (Macedonia, Greece)

E. Papanikolaou, P. Spathis, C. Samara, V. Melfos, T. Sawidis, B. Christaras

Consumer willingness to pay for green (blue) aquaculture products E. Tsivoglou, S. Matsiori, P. Panagiotaki, S. Aggelopoulos

The travel cost approach for valuing recreation benefits of Fthiotida coastal zone G. Economou, C. Neofytou, S. Aggelopoulos, S. Matsiori

Social-cultural patterns as a key factor in landfill location - case study in Serbian villages M. Nenkovic Riznic, M. Pucar

A survey of university student attitudes towards energy and the environment N. Charisiou, M. Goula

Children discover the insects: The case of Elementary school pupils in the prefectures of Fthiotida P. Karanikola, M. Karantoni, S. Tampakis, E. Manolas

Racism and Injustice in the name of Climate Change: Environmental Education as a pathway to confront the uncertainty

C. Skanavis, M. Sakellari

Evolution of urban hydro-technologies in Crete, Greece, through the centuries A.N. Angelakis, G. Vavoula

09:00-11:00 ROOM B - Ecotoxicology / Natural treatment systems

Free amino acids accumulation in two ecotypes Thlaspi caerulescens in response to cadmium stress V. Zemanová, D. Pavlíková, J. Najmanová, P. Tlustoš

Histopathological observations in the fish species Cyprinus Carpio associated with cyanobacterial rich lake.

A. Mitsoura, T. Papadimitriou, P. Berillis, N. Papaioanou, K. Kormas, I. Kagalou

Contaminant sensitivity of Balanus perforatus and B. eburneus compared to standardized species Balanus

E. Prato, I. Parlapiano, G. Portacci, F. Biandolino

Evaluation of the toxicity of chromium contained in coal fly ash using leaching and ecotoxicity tests V. Tsiridis, E. Darakas, A. Kungolos, F. Tassios

Horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland treating Cr(VI) M. Michailides, Ch. S. Akratos, A. G. Tekerlekopoulou, D. V. Vayenas

Combined effect of copper, lead and cadmium on the growth of spring barley (Hordeum Vulgare). J. Žaltauskaitė1, M. Račaitė, R. Juknys, G. Vitkauskaitė, I. Šliumpaitė

The crucial role of sulfur in a phytoremediation process - Lessons from the Poaceae species as phytoremediats: A review.

D. L. Bouranis, S. N. Chorianopoulou, F. F. Nocito, G. A. Sacchi, K. G. Serelis

Response of lichens to increased nitrogen supply G. Sujetoviene, I. Sliumpaite

09:00-11:00 ROOM C - Environmental health

Consumer health risks associated with common use of water-contact materials. K. C Makris, S. S. Andra

Assessing benzene induced leukemia risk mitigation due to policy measures. D. A. Sarigiannis, S. Karakitsios, A. Gotti

A mechanistic model for assessing environmental and internal exposure to DEHP. D.A. Sarigiannis, S. Karakitsios A. Gotti


Assessing the risks imposed by selected volatile contaminants of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). D. A. Sarigiannis, S. Karakitsios

Environmental health impact assessment for plant protection products in the European Union. D. Sarigiannis, E. Solomou, P. Kontoroupis, S. Nikolaki, A.J. Karabelas

Heat index impacts on human health in a large urban area such as Thessaloniki. S. S. Beglaryan, A. M. Karteris


11:30-13:30 ROOM A - Water resources management (2/4)

Adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its effects in the arid region of Pakistan 1961-2000 S.U. Khan, M. -Ul-Hasan, M.A. Khan

3d dam break numerical modeling A. Georgoulas, A. Pandremmenou , V. Hrissanthou

An integrated approach to estimate flood damages – A field application in the Koiliaris River Basin in Chania, Greece

A.E. K. Vozinaki, N. N. Kourgialas, G. P. Karatzas

Natural and anthropogenic flash flood generation in mountainous watersheds-The case of Apollonia torrent.

A. Kastridis, D.Stathis

Investigation of the effect of interception and evapotranspiration on the rainfall-runoff relationship using Bayesian networks

D. Botsis, P. Latinopoulos, K. Diamantaras

urbanization and urban stormwater management: environmental impacts, proposals and legislation in force

S Yannopoulos E.K. Oikonomou, G. Grivaki, S. Basbas and Io. Giannopoulou

Estimation of peak discharge in a small ungauged watershed based on IDF curves and synthetic unit hydrographs

S. Yannopoulos, E. Eleftheriadou, E. Tzivani, I. Giannopoulou

Simulation of flow routing in a network of drainage canals at Northern Greece. D. Pantelakis, Th. Zissis, E. Anastasiadou-Partheniou, E. Baltas

The evolution of precipitation in Greece, during the last 50 years G. Soulios, Th. Karacostas, A. Kilmpasanis, Ch. Mattas

11:30-13:30 ROOM B - Renewable energy sources

Environmental analysis of a 3MW wind turbine with the application of the life cycle assessment. G. Gaidajis, K. Angelakoglou

The Greek energy system and the lack of renewable energy micro-generation schemes. N. D. Charisiou, M. Angelou Goula

Simple, rapid and efficient hydrogen production via dark fermentation of fruit wastewater. V. Diamantis

Greece in the era of transition: archimedean soft small hydropower development terra incognita. A. Steriopoulou, V. Stergiopoulos

Application of multi-criteria decision analysis for the of offshore wind farms. M. Adonopoulou, V. K. Tsoukala

Willingness to pay for biodiesel from vegetable oil crops in rural areas in Greece. S. Skarlis, Ch. Papapostolou, E. M. Kondili, J. K. Kaldellis

Water use in the electricity generation sector. D. Zafirakis, Ch. Papapostolou, E. Kondili, J. Kaldellis

Investigating the "road map" to national targets for PV systems in Greece. A. Ikonomopoulos, G. Tsilingiridis

Potential and spatial distribution of soft energy sources in Serbia. M. Pucar, M. Nenkovic


Valorisation of waste glycerol by co-pyrolysis with lignite: The glyco-biodiesel project. P. Manara, A. Zabaniotou

11:30-13:30 ROOM C - Sustainable development (1/2)

Environmental sustainability in Lithuania. R. Dagiliute

“The Clean Blue” – A new approach to managing tourist beaches around globe. S. Milonas, J. McCue, V. E Rutherford

Applying sustainable development and good governance concepts to urban planning and environmental management: Threats and opportunities.

P. K. Shehrin

Guidelines for sustainable Industrial Areas: the case of the Mediterranean countries I.-S. Antonopoulos, A. Zouboulis, P. Samaras, A. Karagiannidis

A process for developing a sustainable remediation assessment matrix (SRAM) A. Kalomoiri, W. Braida

Strategic planning of sustainable development in Serbia. M. Maksin

A multicriteria model to support eco-friendly agricultural production planning. B. Manos, Th. Bournaris, J. Papathanasiou, N. Kazakis, K. Voudouris

Strategic environmental assessment as an instrument for environmental planning in mineral raw material exploitation regions Serbia

M. Nenkovic-Riznic, S. Milijic

The climate change challenge and EU cohesion policy: implications for regional planning and regional policy

E. Thoidou


17:30-19:30 ROOM A - Sustainable development (Landscape)

Urban waterfront regeneration: The Thessaloniki – Greece case study A. Tastsoglou, D. Vagiona

The fault: Contribution in architectural design E. Manoutsoglou, N. Skoutelis

Sustainable restoration and architectural ecofriendly proposals, for Kissamos bay, Crete N. Skoutelis, A. Vazakas

Landscape architecture and environmental protection: Contemporary planning approaches and issues

M. Tratsela, E. A. Athanasiadou, I. A. Tsalikidis

Urban waterfront. The landscape architecture project of the eastern coastal zone of Thessaloniki (Kalamaria)

S. Zafiropoulos, V. Chatzis

Urban landscape projects towards the restoration of city's environments: The proposal for Thessaloniki.

P. Mouratidou, M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou

Managing healthy riparian areas in urban settings of Greece to improve living condititions. V. Iakovoglou G. N. Zaimes, D. Gounaridis

Landscape architecture and environmental restoration of the urban coastal zone of Ioannina at lake Pamvotis.

M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou, A. Limpa

Urban wetlands. Landscape design Z. Karakinari


17:30-19:30 ROOM B - Water resources management and contamination control (2/2)

Assessment of the nitrate pollution in the basin of river Aggitis I. Iordanids, P. Anagnostopoulos

Modeling the delineation of protection zones for domestic water-supply wells, in the aquifer of N. Moudania, Greece.

I. Siarkos, P. Latinopoulos

Distribution of inorganic contaminants in groundwaters of Evros, Greece Z. Vryzas, E. N. Papadakis, G. Fragoulis, D. Tsekoura, E. Papadopoulou-Mourkidou

Contamination by Cr(VI) and other heavy metals in groundwater, soil and crops at Avlona (Greece). Aik. Atsarou, M. Economou-Eliopoulos

Contamination by heavy metals of groundwater and crops vs natural plants at the Assopos river basin, potential sources.

Ch. Theodoratou, M. Economou-Eliopoulos

On the separation and the sources of Chromium in Eastern Sterea Hellas, Greece: Natural versus anthropogenic origin

I. Megremi, Ch. Vasilatos, M.Economou-Eliopoulos, I. Mitsis

Groundwater quality and nitrate pollution in Argolis region- Peloponnese. M. Psychoyou, A. Sgoubopoulou, S. Rizos., G. Giannoussa G., P. Kerkides

Assessment of chemical and quantitative status of groundwater systems in Pinios hydrological basin-Greece

A. Panagopoulos, K.A. Kassapi, G. Arampatzis, B. Perleros, C. Drakopoulou, E. Tziritis, A.A. Chrysafi, I. Vrouhakis

17:30-19:30 ROOM C - Environmental economics / Environmental fluid mechanics / Environmental Informatics

Economic valuation for the management and protection of Kalloni gulf in Lesvos D. Vagiona, D. Ouzounellis

Modelling the determinant factors for the financing of organic farms S. Aggelopoulos, A. Theocharopoulos, A. Pavloudi, S. Matsiori

The influence of landfills to real estate values: The case of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki N. Karanikolas, S. Spatalas, A. Xifilidou

Numerical simulation of turbulent gravity currents along a vegetated bed. P. Prinos, Th. Koftis, D. Souliotis

Simulation of a horizontal plane turbulent buoyant jet in a current A. A. Bloutsos, P. C. Yannopoulos

Measuring the vorticity above vegetated beds using a particle image velocimetry technique G.I Pechlivanidis, E. Keramaris, I.G. Pechlivanidis,G. Samaras

Comparison of different collection efficiency models for venturi scrubbers using a general software. N. Charisiou, N. Argiropoulos, K. Papageridis, M. Angelou Goula

Software development package for modeling in environmental engineering: control equipment for gaseous pollutants.

N.Charisiou, K. Papageridis, M. Angelou Goula

Monitoring of chlorophyll-a in Evros river (Greece) using landsat 5 imagery V. Markogianni, E. Dimitriou, M. Tzortziou

20:30 Cocktail at the American Farm School of Thessaloniki

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI DAY 3 – Thursday, July 5, 2012

Thursday, July 5, 2012


Water footprint – A new approach in water resources management. Application in the prefecture of Karditsa

A. Dota, N. Theodossiou

Urban water consumption and new metering technologies: Application in the city of Thessaloniki A.I. Tsavdaridou, E.G. Kolokytha, A.K. Mentes

Can the soft paths for water be adopted and be useful at food industry scale? C. Silva-Plata

Evaluation of alternative water supply methods including water reuse in the island region E. Kondili, J.K. Kaldellis

Analysis and evaluation of a water resources system: Sourpi basin, Greece A. Loukas, S. Dervisis, N. Mylopoulos

regional development and world trade: a review of application of virtual water and water footprint concepts in agriculture

S. Gialis, A. Loukas, Ch. Laspidou

Assessment of environmental values for integrated water resources management projects Ch. Skoulikaris, J. Ganoulis

Selection of a proper management strategy for lake Koronia, Greece G. Zalidis, T. Crisman, E. Phlips, E. Ntonou, A. Antoniadis, V. Takavakoglou

09:00-11:00 ROOM B - Air quality and contamination control (1/2)

Indoor mass concentrations of particulate matter in hospital environment G. Gaidajis, K. Angelakoglou

Artificial neural networks for surface ozone prediction in the greater Athens area, Greece K. Moustris, G. Proias, I. Larissi, P. Nastos, K. Koukouletsos, A. Paliatsos

Preliminary analysis of Tehran air quality data: Findings and future research K. Karatzas , F. Nejadkoorki, M. Riga

Satellite-assisted air-quality assessment: an integrated computational tool for air quality D. Sarigiannis

Intera platorm: A tool for mechanistic risk assessment of indoor air pollutants D. Sarigiannis, A. Gotti, S. Karakitsios

Detailed examination of Greek lignite thermal power stations on the basis of NOx emissions M. Emmanouilidis, M. Kapsali, J.K. Kaldellis

Heat waves characteristics and their relation to air quality D.K. Papanastasiou, D. Melas, H.D. Kambezidis

Air quality in university classrooms –A questionnaire survey D.K. Papanastasiou, S. Avgoloupis, D. Melas, S. Ikonomidis

09:00-11:00 ROOM C - Special session – Sediment transport (in memoriam of prof. V. Dermissis)

Climate change and its impact on sediment transport and morphology in the watershed – coast entity A.G. Samaras, C.G. Koutitas

A unified model for watershed processes and stream bed dynamics J. Kim, A. Warnock, V. Ivanov, N. Katopodes

Sizing of river training works for sediment control in Oraiokastro (Thessaloniki) area, Greece E. I. Daniil, S. N. Michas, S. L. Lazaridou

Modeling the release of river ice jams and their impact on riverbed scouring M. Manolidis, N, Katopodes, W. Schultz, K. Fidkowski

A review of incipient motion criteria for coarse particles M.Valyrakis

A review of machine learning methods for prediction of incipient particle entrainment M. Valyrakis


Application of artificial neural network for prediction of stable river geometry D.C. Hofman, P. Scarlatos

Stream restoration of gravel-bed rivers via the use of stone clasts D. Dermisis, A.N. Papanicolaou, A. Tsakiris, M. Elhakeem



Assessment of potential climatic and pumping changes on the groundwater resources of a Mediterranean basin

G.P. Giannopoulos, E.A. Varouhakis, G. P. Karatzas

Prevention of groundwater contamination in waste disposal sites using composite reactive barriers K. Komnitsas, G. Bazdanis, G. Bartzas, D. Zaharaki, E. Sahinkaya

Simulation of a karstic aquifer using artificial neural networks Ζ. Αntonopoulos, M. Vafeiadis, K.L. Κatsifarakis and T. Spachos

A mathematical model to determine the soil water contents in the unsaturated zone and the water table response

C. Miracapillo

Stochastic analysis of the geological structure of aquifers. Application on the aquifer of Mouriki in Western Macedonia

A. Terelidis, N. Theodossiou

A methodology for the stochastic approach of the geological structure of groundwater aquifers. Application to an aquifer in northern Greece

M. Papapetrou, N. Theodossiou

preliminary results of artificial recharge via boreholes using treated waste water in Sindos, Greece Th. Spachos, K. Voudouris, G. Argyropoulos

Analysis of groundwater simulation uncertainty due to surface hydrology model parameter uncertainty and precipitation errors

A. Loukas, S. Folia, P. Sidiropoulos, N. Mylopoulos

11:30-13:30 ROOM B - Air quality and contamination control (2/2)

Studies about properties of TiO2 thin layers deposited through sputtering method T. Vasilache, M. Stamate, V. Nedeff, G. Lazar, V. Vasilache

Measurement of pollution index and air ion variability during cloudy sky and cloud free atmosphere at rural station Ramanandnagar (17° 4’ N 74° 25’ E), India

S.D. Pawar

Selection of species for use in urban environment in relation to their potential concentration to heavy metals

Th. Samara, Th. Tsitsoni

Reduction of Sox emissions from the flue gases of the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) regenerator E. Mitraka, E. Iliopoulou

Measuring of particulate matter levels in the greater area of Athens at two different monitoring sites. S. Cheristanidis, I. Batsos, A. Chaloulakou

heavy metals in road dusts from the center of the city of Thessaloniki, Greece: a mineralogical and chemical assessment

A. Bourliva, N. Kantiranis, L. Papadopoulou, C. Christoforidis, P. Kollias

Distribution of nitrogen dioxide concentration in Kaunas city, Lithuania D. Laurinaviciene, A. Dėdelė

PM10 concentrations and some first results of source attribution in urban and industrial areas in A. Triantafyllou, A. Krestou, S. Garas, V. Matthaios, Ch.


Greece Diamantopoulos, J. Skordas

11:30-13:30 ROOM C - Sustainable development (2/2)

Strategic environmental impact identification of the development plan of Pylaron municipality in Kefalonia regional department, Ionian Islands.

E. Oikonomou, C. Kalkopoulou

Urban traffic and air quality evolution under economic recession conditions. K. Nikolaou, S. Basbas

Assesing tourism infrastructure in the protected area of Dadia and the Evros delta: The views of the local population.

V. Andrea, S. Tampakis, C. Skanavis, G. Tsantopoulos

What can we learn from office buildings which became sustainable after their construction S. Dermissi

Community-powered advancement of public transportation with the use of mobile technologies: a participatory environmental sensing approach

I. Stefanis, I. Tsavlidis, Mavros, Karamanlis, A. Bassoukos, D. Voukantsis, K. Karatzas

Sustainable development of the coastal city. As a case study, the city of Chalkida. R. Mitoula, A. Economou, M. Vambakari, A. Papanastasiou

Effect of urban planning in microclimatic conditions in Thessaloniki. A. Kantzioura, P. Kosmopoulos

Preventing instead of restorating: a traffic microsimulation impact analysis for a metro station in the city of Thessaloniki.

C. Latinopoulos , I. Politis, K. Pyrgiotis and P. Papaioannou

Promoting sustainable mobility in cities by encouraging walking: critical elements’ identification in planning for pedestrians

D. Papagora, P. Christopoulou, N. Gavanas, M. Pitsiava-Latinopoulou


17:30-19:30 ROOM A - Forest management

The most important forest insects of Greece and their management P. Karanikola, A. Tsikas

Multi-objective self-organizing optimization algorithm (MOSOA) for spatial forest planning D. Fotakis, E. Sidiropoulos

Breeding of fast growing forest tree species for stress tolerance in urban environments L. Papagrigoraki, F. A. Aravanopoulos

The "mother" effect on seedling characteristics of Quercus frainetto Ten V. Iakovoglou, K. Radoglou

Mini-plug size and soil substrate effect on Arbutus andrachne L. seedlings V. Iakovoglou, K. Radoglou

Wildfire risk zone mapping in Olympus Mt., as a tool for silvicultural interventions in a forest management framework

I. Raptis, D.Zagas, D. Karamanolis, Th. Zagas

Integrated actions for the restoration and interpretation of the riparian forest of Nestos, Greece P.Kakouros, M. Katsakiori

17:30-19:30 ROOM B - Environmental law and policy

Combating environmental challenges: enforcement and compliance mechanisms at international and EU level

A. Gizari - Xanthopoulou, D. Manou

Case study: Area-wide environmental compliance study for military bases within the Canadian forces. N. Vlachopoulos, E. M. Skordaki, D. Alexakis

Kallicrates scheme and water governance in Greece M. Podimata, P. C. Yannopoulos


A comparative content analysis of the CSR strategies oriented to environmental issues between Greek and European CSR practices.

Th. Metaxas, M. Tsavdaridou

Introducing European landscape convention in Serbia – new challenges and opportunities T. Crncevic, O. Bakic

Lessons learned in implementing the environmental liability directive in Greece: The responsibilities of the administration and the role of civil protection.

F. Filentas, A. Paralikas

Defining and assessing the political and legal framework regarding protected areas. S. Alica

European legislation on water management. A. Kallia-Antoniou

17:30-19:30 ROOM C - Environmental geotechnology

An assessment of wildland fire effect on storm hydrograph and sediment yield. D. Myronidis

Soil erosion risk assessment at the watershed of Alqueva dam, Portugal T. Panagopoulos, A. Cakula, V. Ferreira

Risk-based analysis of waste landfill slopes. C. Onisiphorou, P. Georgiou, C. Anastasiou

Sustainable measures for reducing hazard of slope failure C. Onisiphorou, K. Michael, I. Ioulianou, P. Papadopoulos

Wireless sensor networks for surveillance and monitoring of bridge scour P. Michalis, M. Saafi, M. Judd

Contribution of the electrical tomography in the protection of traditional wells at Mirabello, eastern Crete.

E. Manoutsoglou, H. Hamdan, A. Vafidis, N. Skoutelis

The use of ground anchors for the slope protection and stabilizations - critical examination of current design approaches.

C. Anagnostopoulos , M. Georgiadis

Study of geotechnical behavior of pond ash – an industrial waste mixed with marble dust. R. Sarkar, S.M. Abbas, J.T. Shahu

21.00 Gala dinner

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI DAY 4 – Friday, July 6, 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012

09:00-11:00 ROOM A - Special session - Improving resource efficiency and sustainable use of various wastes - The Life+ Roadtire project (1/3)

LIFE:The EU's financial instrument for the environment K. Raftopoulou

The ROADTIRE project: Bridging a gap between waste management and road construction-maintenance

A. Karagiannidis

Department for Testing Materials and Quality of public works of Sterea Ellada and it's role in the ROADTIRE project- Management of the pilot application

A. Kalofotias, G. Papathanasopoulos

Laboratory of Building Materials and it's role in the ROADTIRE project N. Oikonomou

09:00-11:00 ROOM B - Sustainable architecture and planning

Sustainable reuse of redundant industrial buildings: The Allatini mill, Thessaloniki E. Theodoridou, D. Canavan

Environmental design of the built environment: The case of open spaces in the farm of A.U.Th.

A. Xifilidou, K. Tsikaloudaki

Architectural design through theory: Architectural synthesis through environmental issues.

A. Stavridou, P. Prinos

About sustainable architecture – a definition M. Vujosevic

Integrated project to define a bio and eco sustainable building legislation. M. Petronio, M. Baldi, R. Amoruso, C. Chiari, S. Cinotti, A. Franzone, M. Lenziardi, R. Manetti, D. Mogorovich, R. Spinelli, C. Caroti, A. Frediani, I. Aloe, R. Tosi, S. Monti, E. Signori

Incorporating energy and environmental principles into the regeneration of the historical centre of Thessaloniki

K. Spyridonidis, M. Oikonomou

House builders approach to private and shared outdoor space in residential layout in England.

E. Paterson

09:00-11:00 ROOM C - Transport and fate of pollutants in the environment-mathematical and numerical modeling

Effect of pore water velocity and grain size on biocolloid transport V.I. Syngouna, A.F. Aravantinou, C.V. Chrysikopoulos

Virus attachment onto clay colloids: XDLVO interactions V.I. Syngouna, C.V. Chrysikopoulos

Combined use of finite differences and boundary elements in groundwater flow simulation

P.I. Vlachas, K.L. Katsifarakis

Numerical simulation of nonisothermal water and contaminant transport in natural disperse media

I.A. Gishkeluk, S.P. Kundas, O.S. Hilko

Radionuclides migration modeling using artificial neural networks and parallel computing

O..S. Hilko, S.P. Kundas, I.A. Gishkeluk


Potassium solution concentration effect on Cs sorption in an acid soil S. Giannatou, F. Giannakopoulou, D. Gasparatos, I. Massas

Optimization of water resources management of the Evzoni aquifer, Greece. K. N. Moutsopoulos, Ch. Drosakis, G.N.E. Papaspyros, V. A. Tsihrintzis



Sensitivity analysis of financial and logistics costs using rubberised bitumen on road construction

T. Kasampalis, A. Karagiannidis, G. Perkoulidis

How to operationalize producer responsibility principle in open-loop supply chains: a theoretical framework

F. Rizzi, I. Bartolozzi, A. Borghini, M. Frey

Operationalization of producer responsibility principle in Italian end-of-life tire market

F. Rizzi, I. Bartolozzi, A. Borghini, M. Frey

Environmental aspects of road constructions with the use of rubberized asphalt mixtures. The case-study of Lamia (Greece) and future application of similar works in Greece

A. Nasios , S. Kipouros, A. Kungolos, C. Emmanouil, A. Papaoikonomou, V. Manakou

Noise measurements on pavement made from rubberized asphalt mixture in the city f Lamia, Greece

F. Kehagia, S. Mavridou, N. Oikonomou

11:30-13:30 ROOM B - Solid waste management (1/2)

Optimization of a municipal solid waste management system using mathematical programming.

M. Minoglou, D. P. Komilis

Environmentally friendly chemical recy-cling of polyesters (PET, PPT) using alkaline hydrolysis under microwave irradiation.

A. Liarou, G.Z. Papageorgiou, D. S. Achilias

Pyrolysis as a thermo-chemical recycling method of polycarbonate based plastics. E.V. Antonakou, Kalogiannis, Stephanidis, A.A.Lappas, D.S. Achilias

Integrated municipal solid waste management: The case of Thessaloniki. D. Sarigiannis, S.A. Theofanidis, A. Papagiannakis, S. Semelidis

Decoupling indicators and Environmental Kuznets curves in Municipal Solid Waste Management: a National and Regional analysis in Greece

K. Poulios, D. Latinopoulos

Purification of colored waste water with solid waste materials. M. Smelcerovic, J. Mitic, R. Nicic, D. Djordjevic

Challenges and barriers for the end of life depolymerisation: The depotec Life+ project.

N. A. Antoniou, M. C. Samolada, G. Stavropoulos, A. Zabaniotou

Integrated municipal solid waste management: A systems approach D. Sarigiannis, E. Handakas

DeconRCM: A web-based tool for the optimal management of waste from construction activities.

G. Banias, N. Moussiopoulos


11:30-13:30 ROOM C - Soil pollution / Water treatment

Improving plant growth on heavy metal contaminated soil using selected endophytic microorganisms.

T. Boisselet, J. Vangronsveld, N. Weyens, D. Merten, G. Büchel

Effects of pre-treated olive mill wastewaters on soils and plant growth D. Zaharaki, K. Komnitsas

Transport of Nitrotriazolone(NTO) in Soil Lysimeters W. Braida, M. Wazne, A. Ogundipe, G.Sen Tuna, J. Pavlov, A. Koutsospyros, V. Balok

Dissolution of Nitrotriazolone (NTO) from insensitive munitions (IM) compositions W. Braida, M. Wazne, J. Pavlov, A. Kalomoiri, A. Koutsospyros, V. Balok

Correlations between quantitative measures of chloroethene transformation progress

K. Kandris, I. Panagiotakis, M. Pantazidou, D. Mamais

Nitrate removal from aqueous solutions by quaternized pine bark using a choline based ionic liquid analogue.

A. Karachalios, M. Wazne

Remediation of chromium-contaminated soil and water using water soluble polymers

K. Volchek, D. Velicogna, C.E. Brown

Influence of soil geochemistry on transport of green tea iron nanoparticles. M. Chrysochoou, G. Dahal

Assessment of aged green polymer-coated nano zero valent iron for degradation of Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX)

R. Xiao, M. Wazne

Synthesis capacity of some bacterial metabolites with applied potential in the remediation of oil contaminants

D. M. Cirstea, M. Stefanescu



Presentation and evaluation of the use of rubberized asphalt mixture in roads in the city of Lamia

S. Mavridou, A. Kalofotias

Development of environmentally-friendly concrete with the utilization of fly ash, C&d Wastes and steel slag

E. Anastasiou, K. Georgiadis Filikas, S. Mavridou

Examination of repairing cement mortars with the use of scrap tire wire S. Mavridou, M. Stefanidou, E. Anastasiou

17:30-19:30 ROOM B - Solid waste management (2/2)

Operation of a solar sludge drying system in Paphos wastewater treatment plant. I. Oikonomidis, C. Marinos, E. Kolovea-Papachristou

Environmental impact of uncontrolled landfill leachate disposal: A case study from the landfill of Katerini, Greece.

E. Gaitanelis, I. Kontos, F. Kaminiotis, A. Zafirakou, E. Darakas, M. Gianni

Solid waste management alternative scenarios in western Macedonia (Kozani), Greece.

A. Tselepi, K. Kechagia, E. Darakas, A. Zafirakou, S. Bayouk

Investigation of the household hazardous waste stream in a Hellenic municipality. S. Kontogianni, A. Karagiannidis, G. Alexiou


Willingness to pay for e-waste management in Greece. Ch. Achillas, N. Moussiopoulos, A. Karagiannidis

Co-composting of sewage sludge and yard trimmings with municipal solid waste in landfill bioreactors.

A. Mimilidou, A. Giannis, E. Gidarakos

A design approach of vermicomposting units for dewatered sewage sludge handling and disposal.

E. K. Oikonomou, A. Guitonas

Influence of leachate recirculation rate on aerobic decomposition of solid wastes. K. Tzanakos, A. Giannis, E. Gidarakos

Utilization and disposal of anaerobic digestion residue coming from biomass treatment/biogas production plants

A. Sfikas, P. Samaras, A. Mantziaras, A. Litinas

17:30-19:30 ROOM C - Protection and restoration of coastal zone and open sea waters

Coastal erosion problems in Katerini: methods and measures. Y. Krestenitis, K. Kombiadou, G. Kalantzi

Environmentally friendly shore protections methods: use of advanced numerical models in beach nourishment projects

Karambas, A. Samaras, Ch. Koutitas

Nutrients and organic carbon fluxes in the Potidea channel (NW Agean Sea) A. Moriki, Y. Savvidis, K. Kombiadou, X. Dimitriadis

Storm surge modelling in the Westen Coast of the Black Sea Y. N. Krestenitis, Y. Androulidakis, K. Kombiadou

Planning for public participation and consultation within the process of integrated coastal zone management of Strymonikos Gulf.

E. Oikonomou, E. Giannakopoulou, A. Guitonas

Numerical simulation of the fate and accumulation of suspended solids originated from the Black Sea into the north Aegean coastal area.

K. I Kopasakis, A. N Georgoulas, P. B Angelidis, N. E Kotsovinos

Numerical modelling of irregular wave propagation on adaptive unstructured grids.

Z. D. Skoula

Spatial and temporal monitoring of heavy metals in the seawater of Paleochora, Chania - Crete (Greece).

A. Papafilippaki, G. Stavroulakis

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI Poster session

17:30-19:30 ROOM C - Protection and restoration of coastal zone and open sea waters

Measuring public opinion on environmental issues and communication: The case of Greece

K. Tsifodimou, Tampakis S., Tsantopoulos G., V. Andrea

The role of higher education in the environmental protection in Greece Rizos

Systematic reconnaissance of erosion and slope movements phenomena along the road Karpenisi – Proussos (Greece)

A. Mertzanis, F. Tziaftani, A. Papadopoulos

New geological conceptual model in western Crete based on the extension of Trypali unit E. Manoutsoglou, E. Steiakakis

Mortality and bioclimatic discomfort in the municipality of Thessaloniki, Greece Zoumakis

Evaluation of reliability of HEPOS system in forest and forest lands using RTK techniques as VRS and network DGPS

Ch. Argiropoulou, K. A. Doukas

The effects of dams on rivers “continuum” F. E. Mergou, M. Lazaridou, K. Albanakis

Geomprhological evolution and eco-environmental impacts due to human activities in lagoons and river deltas in Romania, Italy and Greece

Α. Mertzanis, A. Stanica, F. Marabini, K. Mertzanis, A. Galvani

Assessing anthropogenic impacts on the state of two small Greek rivers Bobori

Coastal erosion phenomena and the coastal zone management: the cases of the marche region (n.e. Italy) and western Peloponnisos

Mertzanis, Marabini et al

On the interaction of Mississippi River buoyant waters with the deepwater horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Vassiliki Kourafalou, Yannis S. Androulidakis

Effects of dams Mertzanis

Investigation of New Energies in Arid lands of Iran, Challenges and suggestions for Sustainable Development

Kianian

Reducing of landfill gas emissions by means of innovative system S. Masi, M. Mancini, D. Caniani, S. Lioi, E. Grieco

Remodelling the waterfront public areas of Sissi and Milatos, Eastern Crete. Skoutelis

Studying Ecotourism in Iranian Desert Areas, Present Challenge and Suggestions for Improvement and Tourist Attraction

Kianian

Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI Poster session

Investigation of desert pavements in relation to soil's physical and chemical properties and plant establishment

Kianian

Assessing the inhabitant profile and anthropogenic effects in the riparian ecosystems of river Acherontas, Greece

Efthimiou, Karageorgos, Mertzanis, Douras

Eco-interactive Park. Redesigning an urban area in Florina S. Kotsopoulos

Influence predictive maintenance on minimize quantities of waste and environmental pollution

C. Nadabaica, V. Nedeff, L. Bibire

Heavy metal removal from water using waste rubber tire activated carbon: small scale column studies

Gupta

A soil monitoring plan of a full scale industrial installation based on risk analysis principles Y. Panagopoulos

Integrating GIS and mobile technology on field soil sampling Faciu

Removal of Chromium from Aqueous Solution using synthesized polyaniline in acetonitrile majid riahi samani, Seyed Mehdi Borghei

Heavy metals and arsenic concentrations in agricultural soils of western Drama plain, Macedonia, northern Greece

E. Sofianska, K. Michailidis

Model development of forest fire management with mountain lake basin Marinos

Synthesis of zeolite type A from Greek chrysotile asbestos in subcritical water K.Anastasiadou, D. Kalderis, F.Simantiraki, E. Gidarakos

An MILP model application for municipal water reuse at the municipality of Kasteli, Crete, Greece

E. Kornelaki, P. Gikas, S. Liu, L. G. Papageorgiou

Application of geophysical methods to the detection of saline aquifers at the area of Aggelochori (Thessaloniki)

O. Kesoglou, G. Vargemezis, K. Voudouris

Mechanisms of solvent tolerance in pseudomonas aeruginosa M. M. Stancu

The project of landscape architecture for the sustainable development, in context to cultural coastal environments

M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou, I. Venesis

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