Konstantinos Chalikakis

Konstantinos Chalikakis is a lecturer-researcher in hydrogeology and hydrogeophysics at Avignon University's UMR 1114 EMMAH laboratory. He focuses on groundwater sustainability and karst aquifer dynamics, coordinating the GeEAUde partnership chair involving Avignon University, INRAE, and IFPEN. His work integrates geophysical and hydrochemical methods to model groundwater systems in Mediterranean contexts. He leads projects addressing global change impacts on water resources and collaborates with international stakeholders. Key areas include karst recharge dynamics, evapotranspiration monitoring via remote sensing, and innovative techniques like muon detection. Chalikakis actively participates in science outreach, including the 2024 Science Festival, emphasizing groundwater's vital role in arid regions.

• Affiliations: Avignon University (UMR EMMAH), GeEAUde Partnership Chair
• Education: Not explicitly stated but inferred through academic role

Research Interests: Combines hydrogeology with geophysics to study groundwater systems, particularly in karst environments. Key themes include:

• Groundwater recharge and availability
• Karst aquifer vulnerability mapping
• Multi-scale monitoring (gravimetric, isotopic, geoelectrical)
• Climate change adaptation strategies

Grants & Projects: Coordinates national/international initiatives like GeEAUde, focusing on sustainable management in Mediterranean regions. Collaborates with Moroccan, Greek, and Malagasy institutions on field studies.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Low Background Noise Underground Research Laboratory (LSBB) and OZCAR critical zone observatories. Leads hydrogeophysical teams integrating geophysical, chemical, and remote sensing data.