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Christos Chalkias serves as Professor and Vice-Rector for Research, Development and Lifelong Learning at Harokopio University's Department of Geography. Based in Athens, Greece, his academic office is located in the Library Building (Office 4.5). His educational background includes a Degree in Geology (1991) and PhD in Physical Geography & Geoinformatics (1996), both completed at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
His research encompasses diverse geospatial domains with particular emphasis on:
- Geographic Information Systems & Science – Developing spatial analysis methodologies
- Applied Geography – Solving real-world environmental and societal challenges
- Spatial Analysis – Examining geographic patterns and processes
- Environmental Modeling – Simulating physical phenomena
- Health Geography – Analyzing spatial health disparities
- Digital Cartography – Innovating map visualization techniques
Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on geospatial applications in health epidemiology, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. His work frequently employs remote sensing, spatial statistics, and GIS technologies to address Mediterranean-region challenges including cardiovascular disease patterns, light pollution, soil degradation, and earthquake impacts. Distinct research trends include historical geospatial reconstruction, nocturnal earth observation, and community-engaged environmental sensing.
