Fotini Botsou

Fotini Botsou serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff at the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her position falls under the category of Special Teaching Staff (Ε.ΔΙ.Π.) in the Greek academic system, which constitutes a specialized teaching faculty track.

Dr. Botsou's research spans multiple critical areas of environmental science:

• Heavy metal contamination in marine and terrestrial environments
• Mercury and chromium speciation and mobility
• Water quality assessment under the European Water Framework Directive
• Geochemical analysis of sediments and soils
• Environmental monitoring of coastal waters
• Identification of pollution sources using isotopic and hydrochemical techniques

Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on mercury contamination in Greek coastal waters, chromium behavior in ultramafic environments, and comprehensive assessments of trace element pollution. Her work consistently employs multidisciplinary methodologies that integrate hydrochemical analysis, stable isotope techniques, and geochemical approaches to identify contamination sources and assess environmental risks. Much of her research operates within the framework of the European Water Framework Directive, providing critical data for evaluating regulatory effectiveness.

Dr. Botsou maintains active research collaborations focused on the Evoikos Gulf, Elefsis Bay, and the Aegean Sea, with particular attention to industrial impacts from ferronickel smelting operations. Her laboratory work at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens involves advanced analytical techniques for environmental samples, with specialized expertise in heavy metal analysis and speciation.