Lydakis-Simantiris Nikos

Lydakis-Simantiris Nikos is a Professor at the Department of Mineral Exploitation, School of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete. His research integrates environmental chemistry, geochemistry, and biotechnology to address heavy metal pollution and resource recovery challenges.

• Specializes in heavy metal-soil interactions, bioaccumulation, and phytoremediation
• Develops innovative mass spectrometry methods for environmental analysis
• Leads projects in biomining and advanced waste management

Recent publications highlight his work on deep eutectic solvents for polyphenol extraction (2022), microfluidic nebulizers for ICP-MS (2022), and algae-based pollution monitoring (2019-2020). His research spans applications in soil remediation, groundwater protection, and metal recovery technologies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Archimedes III Grant (2011-2014)
  • Thales Grant (2011-2014)
  • State Scholarships Foundation Postdoc Support (2020-2022)