Pentari Despina

Assistant Professor Despina Pentari is affiliated with the Technical University of Crete, working within the School of Mineral Resources Engineering and the Department of Mineral Detection and Identification. Her research focuses on applied geochemistry across the mineral resources value chain, with specializations in environmental remediation, heavy metal removal, and waste valorization through advanced sorption materials.

• Laboratory of Inorganic Geochemistry, Organic Geochemistry and Organic Petrography
• Office: M2.112, Telephone: +30 28210 37619
• Student reception hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11.00-12.00

Her research spans Instrumental Analysis for raw materials, Elements Mobility in near-surface environments, Soil Remediation techniques, and Secondary Resource utilization. Recent publications highlight innovative applications of biochar, modified lignite, and industrial byproducts in environmental treatment processes.

Her work demonstrates expertise in Nano-Sorbents, Adsorption Mechanisms, and Waste-to-Resource systems. Publications from 2013-2025 show consistent contributions to heavy metal removal technologies, fly ash characterization, and Mediterranean environmental monitoring.