Panagiotis D. Oikonomou

Panagiotis D. Oikonomou is an Assistant Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens with over 15 years of research experience in water resources engineering. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering where he conducts research on hydroinformatics, extreme hydroclimatic events, and climate change impacts on water systems.

His research interests focus on hydroinformatics (including big data, models, decision support systems, and GIS), extreme hydroclimatic hazards such as droughts and floods, climate change impacts on coupled natural and human systems, integrated water resource management, and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. His expertise spans water resources, climate change, remote sensing, hydrology, stochastic modeling, and integrated water resources management.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on drought assessment methodologies, development of water resource decision support tools, climate change impacts on water systems, and innovative approaches to Mediterranean water management challenges. His work frequently employs the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and integrates remote sensing data with in situ observations for comprehensive water resource evaluation.

Dr. Oikonomou has established extensive research collaborations across multiple institutions including the University of Vermont, Colorado State University, and the University of the Aegean. His work demonstrates significant interdisciplinary engagement, connecting engineering approaches with environmental science, policy considerations, and sustainable development frameworks.

His research activities include participation in projects related to unconventional oil and gas development's water impacts, glacier monitoring in the Upper Indus Basin, and transboundary water cooperation in arid regions. These projects highlight his focus on practical applications of hydrological research to address real-world water security challenges in vulnerable regions.