Petros Gaganis

Dr. Petros Gaganis is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Engineering and Science Sector at the University of the Aegean's Department of Environmental Studies. He holds a PhD in Stochastic-Contaminant Hydrogeology from the University of British Columbia (2000), an M.Sc. in Contaminant Hydrogeology (1997), and a B.S. in Geology from Aristotle University (1986). His research focuses on numerical modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport in heterogeneous soils, stochastic methods for risk assessment, and decision models for water resource management.

Education:

• Ph.D., 2000: University of British Columbia, Earth and Ocean Sciences
• M.Sc., 1997: University of British Columbia, Earth and Ocean Sciences
• B.S., 1986: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Geology

Research Interests: Dr. Gaganis specializes in groundwater flow modeling, contaminant transport simulation, stochastic hydrogeology, and climate change impacts on water resources. He develops decision models to integrate multidisciplinary data for risk-cost-benefit analyses and optimal management strategies. His work emphasizes reliability quantification in hydrogeological models and participatory approaches for environmental policy.

Key Article Trends: Recent work includes climate change impacts on Mediterranean river hydrology, arsenic contamination in volcanic Lesvos aquifers, and participatory flood risk management in coastal regions. His research bridges hydrology, geostatistics, and policy to address water scarcity and pollution challenges.

Teaching: Responsible for courses like Environmental Geology and Water Resources Management. Instructs Environmental Hydrogeology and Special Topics in Environmental Science under the Socrates Program.

Lab/Tech Focus: Active in hydrological modeling using advanced geostatistical techniques and numerical simulations, with field studies in Greece and internationally.