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Dr. Michael Pikridas is a Research Fellow at the Cyprus Institute since 2013, specializing in atmospheric aerosol dynamics. He manages Cyprus's first long-term atmospheric pollutants observation station and utilizes UAVs for aerosol profiling. His expertise includes new particle formation, aerosol optical properties, and source apportionment. Pikridas holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Patras (2012) and a BSc in Chemistry from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004). He previously worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory and ICEHT-FORTH.
Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Patras, 2012); BSc in Chemistry (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004).
Research interests focus on aerosol characterization, pollution transport mechanisms, and Middle Eastern air quality. His work integrates advanced technologies like deep learning algorithms (e.g., YOLO) for particle formation detection and UAV-based monitoring systems. Recent studies highlight the impact of Middle Eastern pollution on Cyprus, methane emission signatures, and dust aerosol optical properties.
Labs/Teams: Involved with the Cyprus Atmospheric Observatory and the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL). His research bridges field observations with computational modeling to address regional and global environmental challenges.
