Dr. Ioannis Christodoulakis, American College of Greece, Greece
Ioannis Christodoulakis is a seasoned climate and environmental researcher based in Nea Smirni, Athens. Born on May 20, 1980, in Athens, Greece, he holds Greek citizenship and is a married father of one. Ioannis has been an integral part of the Climate Research Group at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens since 2000, where he has garnered over 20 years of expertise in studying climate changes, measuring various climatic parameters, and monitoring air quality. His proficiency extends to using ground-based instruments and satellite observations, with exceptional skills in monitoring total ozone column using Dobson spectrophotometer and ozonesondes. Ioannis has also been a member of the Group of Paleoenvironment and Ancient Metals Research at NCSR “Demokritos” from 2012 to 2020, where he specialized in geological sample treatment, luminescence dating, and paleoclimate studies. His technical acumen includes data analysis, database development, and software creation tailored to luminescence dating. Throughout his career, Ioannis has contributed to the preparation of over 20 research proposals, securing funding for several projects, and has authored numerous technical and scientific reports. His extensive research experience and dedication to environmental sciences make him a distinguished figure in his field.
Professional Profile:
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Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
- Field of Study: Environmental Physics and Meteorology
- Degree: Not specified in provided text, but likely includes Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or Ph.D. given the depth of research experience.
Work Experience
Climate Research Group, Laboratory of Upper Air, Faculty of Physics, NKUA
- Duration: 2000–2024
- Group Leader: Prof. C. Varotsos
- Responsibilities and Experience:
- Study of synchronous and past climate changes.
- Measurement, monitoring, and recording of climatic parameters using ground-based instruments.
- Extensive experience in monitoring total ozone column using Dobson spectrophotometer.
- Measurement and recording of atmospheric profiles using ozonesondes and radiosondes.
- Satellite observation and calibration for monitoring climatic parameters.
- Technical support for experimental activities.
- Data analysis, processing, quality control, and archiving of large datasets.
- Air quality monitoring and its impacts on materials.
- Preparation of technical and scientific reports.
Publication top Notes:
Satellite Sensed Data-Dose Response Functions: A Totally New Approach for Estimating Materials’ Deterioration from Space
Assessment of air pollution from Athens International Airport and suggestions for adaptation to new aviation emissions restrictions
Scaling Behavior of Peat Properties during the Holocene: A Case Study from Central European Russia
Expanding the spatial coverage of a ground-based station to validate satellite total ozone data; The case of TROPOMI and Athens Dobson
Expanding the spatial coverage of a ground-based station to validate satellite total ozone data; The case of TROPOMI and Athens Dobson