Nikolaos Michalopoulos

Nikolaos Michalopoulos is a Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, since 2003. He serves as Director of the Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development (IERSD) at the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and Vice President of NOA since 2013. His career includes visiting professorships at Sapporo University (Japan), Max-Planck Institute (Germany), and the Cyprus Institute.

• PhD in Chemistry of Air Pollution and Environmental Physics, University of Paris 7 (1989)
• Research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, aerosol properties, biogeochemical cycles, and climate interactions
• Key contributions to Mediterranean atmospheric studies, including greenhouse gases, particulate matter, and pollution transport

His recent work explores carbonaceous aerosols, new particle formation, and wildfire impacts on air quality across Europe and the Mediterranean. He collaborates on international projects like ACTRIS and AQABA, advancing global understanding of atmospheric processes.