Session 1 – OPENING  

Thursday 3 September 2009 - morning

HALL “IMPERIAL”

Chairs: V. Belgiorno, K. Hadjibiros, T.D. Lekkas

9:30 – 9:45

K. Hadjibiros – V. Belgiorno (chairmen of the Conference) – Opening of the Conference - Introductory notes

9:45 – 10:00

D. Marinos – Κouris
Homage to late professor N. Spyrellis (former Conference Chairman and funding member of the Global NEST)

10:00 – 10:15

Roccaro P. and Vagliasindi F.G.A. Monitoring emerging DBPs in chlorinated drinking water using absorbance and fluorescence indexes

10:15 – 10:30

Servert J., San Miguel G. and López D.
The development of hybrid solar - biomass plants for the production of renewable energy; Technical and economic assessment

10:30 – 10:45

Haynes R.J. and Belyaeva O.N.
Use of municipal green waste as the basis for production of manufactured soil in Australia

10:45 – 11:00

S.P. McElmurry, D.T. Long and T.C. Voice
Influence of aromaticity on dissolved organic carbon and copper complexation

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break 

Session 2 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (1)

Thursday 3 September 2009 - morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 1”

Chairs: V. Belgiorno

11:30 – 11:45

Antonopoulou G., Stamatelatou K., Bebelis S. and Lyberatos G.
Using cheese whey as a source of energy in a microbial fuel cell

11:45 – 12:00

Calvanese C., Fabbricino M. and Gallo R.
Use of industrial food waste for chromium removal from tannery wastewater

12:00 – 12:15

Jausovec D., Angelescu D., Lindman B. and Voncina B.
Biodegradation of cellulose textile substrates

12:15 – 12:30

Draganigos V., Frontistis Z., Xekoukoulotakis N. P., Hapeshi E., Kassinos D.F. and Mantzavinos D.
Decomposition of EDCs by solar light driven photocatalysis

12:30 – 12:45

Patoni M. and Kalogerakis N.
Effect of acclimatization factors on stability and methane production of anaerobic cultures from olive mill wastewater.

12:45 – 13:00

Murata S., Zinchenko A.A., Matsuoka S. and Sakai H.
Deep removal of mercury and lead ions using combination of DNA and flocculant made by zeolite

13:00 – 13:15

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 3 - WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (1)

Thursday 3 September 2009 - morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 2”

Chairs: K. Hadjibiros

11:30 – 11:45

Tzimopoulos C. and Evangelides C.
Multiobjective decision making in water resources management with fuzzy information

11:45 – 12:00

Murariu G. and Puscasu G.H.
Recurrent neural network approaching to nonlinear flood assessment

12:00 – 12:15

Achilleos G.A. and Tsouchlaraki A.
Extracting watersheds and runoff networks through digital elevation models – the influence of elevation uncertainty on the results

12:15 – 12:30

Yabuki T., Michio Fukushima, Tomohiro Iwadate, Masami Kaneko and
Satoshi Kameyama
Analysis of the diversity of bending in river meandering in terms of shannon entropy

12:30 – 12:45

Vasiliades L. and Loukas A.
Precipitation spatial interpolation methods assessment in Pinios river basin, Greece

12:45 – 13:00

Baltas E.A. and Mimikou M.A.
Regionalization analysis of monthly flow duration curves in western Greece

13:00 – 13:15

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 4 - AIR POLLUTION (1)

Thursday 3 September 2009 - morning
ROOM “ IMPERIAL 3”

Chairs: T.D. Lekkas, C.G. Helmis

11:30 – 11:45

Sidiropoulos C., Tsilingiridis G., Pentaliotis A., Evripidou C., Papastavros C., Mesimeris T. and Papastavrou M.
A spatially allocated air pollution emissions inventory for Cyprus

11:45 – 12:00

Moussiopoulos N., Douros I., Tsegas G. and Kleanthous S.
An air quality management system for Cyprus

12:00 – 12:15

Moussiopoulos N., Barmpas F. and Ossanlis I.
A study for the effect of source treatment on numerical results for pollutant dispersion in urban areas

12:15 – 12:30

Carach V., Muller G., Janoskova K. and Bakalar T.
Road traffic NOx emissions from passenger cars

12:30 – 12:45

Helmis C.G., Sgouros G., Flocas H., Schäfer K., Emeis S., Jahnb C.,
Hoffmann M., Heyderb Ch., Haas Fl., Kurtenbach R., Niedojadloc A., O’Connor M. and Anamaterou E.
The role of Meteorology on the background Air Quality of the Athens International Airport

12:45 – 13:00

Kothiyal N.C. and Vaneet K.
Qualitative and quantitative study of some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons generated by automobile exhaust as a function of fuels and engine type

13:00 – 13:15

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 5  - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (1)

Thursday 3 September 2009 - morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 4”

Chairs: S. Masi, G. San Miguel

11:30 – 11:45

Masciandaro G., Bianchi V., Macci C., Doni S., Ceccanti B. and Iannelli R.
Potential of on site vermicomposting of sewage sludge in soil quality improvement

11:45 – 12:00

Mancini I.M., Masi S., Caniani D. and Piscitelli M.
Residual biodegradability of landfilled wastes after 15 years in a dry-tomb landfill

12:00 – 12:15

Nikoli E. and Voudrias E.
Using biogas for energy production: Comparison between anaerobic digestion and landfilling

12:15 – 12:30

Nikolaou A., Giannis A. and Gidarakos E.
Comparison of aerobic and anaerobic degradation of municipal solid wastes in lab scale bioreactors

12:30 – 12:45

Panagiotidou N., Gekas V. and Stavrakakis G.
Modelling of electrical energy recovery from urban solid waste system: The case of Chania – Crete – Greece

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 6 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (2)

Thursday 3 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 1”

Chairs: A. Andreadakis, R. Iannelli

17:00 – 17:15

Fongsatitkul P., Wareham D.G. and Elefsiniotis P.
The effect of organic load and anoxic/oxic fraction on carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal in an SBR treating a carbon-limited wastewater

17:15 – 17:30

Zafiriadis I., Kapagiannidis A.G. and Aivasidis A.
Monitoring of microbial storage products and the efficiency of an activated sludge plant performing anoxic phosphorus removal under different operational conditions

17:30 – 17:45

Terzakis S., Papageorgiou N., Fountoulakis M.,Kalogerakis N.,
Chatzinotas A. and Manios T.
Nitrifying & denitrifying bacterial communities responses under different applied hydraulic loading rates in constructed wetlands & attached biofilm reactors

17:45 – 18:00

Valunas I. and Racys V.
Three-year experience in industrial wastewater treatment using biologically activated carbon (BAC)

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Masi S., Mancini I.M., Caniani D. and Pandolfo R.
Agronomic properties and phytotoxic effect on mixtures of MSW organic fraction and drinking water sludges

19:00 – 19:15

Sarioglu M., Akkoyun S. and Bisgin T.
Inhibition effects of heavy metals on anaerobic sludge

19:15 – 19:30

Papadimitriou C.A., Karapanagioti H.K., Samaras P. and Rouse J.D.
Comparison of treatment efficiency and sludge characteristics in conventional and suspended PVA gel beads activated sludge treating Cr (VI) containing wastewater

19:30 – 19:45

Grassi M., Rizzo L. and Belgiorno V.
Organic contaminants removal from wastewater by adsorption on granular TiO₂: a study with methylene blue

19:45 – 20:00

D’Antonio L. and Napoli R.M.A.
dewaterability of MBR chromium rich sludge

20:00 – 20:15

Andreadakis A., Mamais D. and Gavalakis E.
Suitable tertiary treatment schemes for wastewater reuse in compliance with Greek legislation

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 7 - WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (2)

Thursday 3 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 2”

Chairs: M. Mimikou, M. Karydis

17:00 – 17:15

Charalabidis G., Ziogas K. and Hrissanthou V.
Measurements of water discharge, sediment transport and water quality parameters in Kosynthos river basin

17:15 – 17:30

Vaz N., Dias J.M. and Neves R.
Modelling salinity and residence time under different freshwater inflow scenarios: the case of Ria de Aveiro

17:30 – 17:45

Georgoulas A., Tzanakis T., Angelidis P., Panagiotidis T. and Kotsovinos N.
Numerical simulation of suspended sediment transport and dispersal from Evros River into the north Aegean sea, by the mechanism of turbidity currents

17:45 – 18:00

Dritselis C.D. , Moutsikopoulou M. and Vlachos N.S.
Modeling of droplet deposition in two-phase gas-liquid annular pipe flows for environmental application

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Theodossiou N. and Fotopoulou E.
Delineation of well head protection areas using stochastic analysis approach

19:00 – 19:15

Shapouri M., Tavares P.C., Ribeiro L. and Nascimento J.
Integration of responses to seasonality and inter-year variability by environmental variables in surface and groundwater

19:15 – 19:30

Lee B., Reckhow K.H. and Kullman S.W.
Bayesian network model development for prediction the fate and distribution of natural estrogen compounds from swine concentrated animal feeding operations

19:30 – 19:45

Malhadas M., Nunes S. , Neves R. , Carvalho S., Couto C. and Zenha H.S.
Impact of Casalito waste water treatment plant discharge on Óbidos Lagoon water quality

19:45 – 20:00

Kazezyilmaz-Alhan C.M., Medina M.A. Jr. and Stepner D.
Wetland hydrology and water quality modeling of Duke University restored wetland site

20:00 – 20:15

Boglis A., Evelpidou N., Vassilopoulos A., Lekkas D.F, Gournelos Th.
and Fountoulis I.
Urban flood modeling in Karlovassi Area – Samos island

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 8 - AIR POLLUTION (2)

Thursday 3 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 3”

Chairs: F.G.A. Vagliasindi, E. Flocas

17:00 – 17:15

Katsanis S., Chin S.B., Nicolleau F.C.G.A. and Bullough W.A.
Particle dispersion from a compost site in the UK: a numerical simulation

17:15 – 17:30

Turpin C. and Harion J-L.
Numerical modelling of flow structures over an industrial site: effect of the surroundings buildings on dust emissions

17:30 – 17:45

Latos M., Karageorgos P., Mpasiakos Ch., Kalogerakis N. and Lazaridis M.
Dispersion modeling of odours emitted from pig farms

17:45 – 18:00

Hoi K.I., Yuen K.V. and Mok K.M.
Enhancement of kalman filter based air quality predictive system by using bayesian approach

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Kopanakis I., Lydakis-Simantiris N., Katsivela E., Pentari D., Zarmpas P., Mihalopoulos N. and Lazaridis M.
Particulate matter measurements at Akrotiri Research Station, Crete, Greece

19:00 – 19:15

Castro D., Slezakova K., Delerue-Matos C., Alvim-Ferraz M.C., Morais S.
and Pereira M.C.
Contribution of traffic and tobacco smoke in the distibution of polycyclin aromatic hydrocarbons on outdoor and indoor PM_2.5

19:15 – 19:30

Salapasidou M., Samara C. and Voutsa D.
Xenoestrogenic compounds in the atmosphere of Thessaloniki, Northern Greece

19:30 – 19:45

Ling X., Jayaratne R. and Morawska L.
Air ion concentrations under overhead power lines

19:45 – 20:00

Papavasiliou A., Matsouka V., Konsolakis M., Tsetsekou A. and
Yentekakis I.V.
Effect of Ce_0.4Zr_0.5La_0.1O_1.95 solid solution on the structural and catalytic properties of monometallic Pt/Al₂O₃ three-way catalytic converters

20:00 – 20:15

Petrescu C., Leitte A., Budu D.M., Franck U., Ionovici R., Richter M., Suciu O., Herbarth O. and Schlink U.
Modeling of airborne chemical stressors and climate factors combined action on the respiratory health of the population in Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 9 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (2)

Thursday 3 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 4”

Chairs: N. Moussiopoulos, S.P. Varnavas

17:00 – 17:15

Miskolczi N., Angyal A. and Bartha L.
Pyrolysis of municipal solid waste for recovery of fuels using different catalysts

17:15 – 17:30

Marculescu C., Badae A. and Antonini G.
The influence of pyrolysis process parameters on MSW compounds pyro-(vapor)gasification for energy recovery

17:30 – 17:45

Markidis I., Tsagas F., Grigoropoulos N., Tsakmakis I. and Dermatas D.
Optimization model for the waste transportation network in the region of eastern Macedonia-Thrace in Greece

17:45 – 18:00

Fataei E.
Housing site selection of landfills for urban solid wastes using GIS technology and analytical hierarchy process (A case study in the City of Givi)

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Moussiopoulos N., Banias G., Aidonis D., Anastaselos D., Achillas Ch., Iakovou E., Papadopoulos A. and Vlachokostas Ch.
Development of a web based application for the optimal demolition waste management in the region of central Macedonia

19:00 – 19:15

Papanicolaou F., Antoniou S. and Pashalidis I.
Studies on physico-chemical parameters affecting the solubility of phosphogypsum

19:15 – 19:30

Lawrence D. and Mavroulidou M.
Properties of concrete containing foundry sand

19:30 – 19:45

Varnavas S. P. and Boufounos D.
The potential application of bauxite residue insolid waste stabilization and plant development

19:45 – 20:00

Liu S., Gao J., Qu B., Yang Y. and Xin X.
Study on the adsorption characteristics of heavy metal ions on steel slag adsorbent

20:00 – 20:15

Discussion

Session 10 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (3)

Friday 4 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 1”

Chairs: P. Andrzejewski

9:00 – 9:15

Bulskaya I., Bizani E. and Fytianos K.
Oxidative treatment of paper mill effluent by TiO₂ photocatlysis or photo-fenton reagent

9:15 – 9:30

Gorgkolia C., Bizani E. and Fytianos K.
Photo-fenton decomposition of the endocrine disrupting compound di-butyl phthalate

9:30 – 9:45

Petsas A.S., Vagi M.C., Kostopoulou M.N. and Lekkas T.D.
Photodegradation of disulfoton under sunlight radiation in different environmental matrices such as natural waters and sediments

9:45 – 10:00

Tureli G., Gursoy B.H., Olmez-Hanci T. and Arslan-Alaton I.
H₂O₂/UV-C and Fe²⁺/H₂O₂/UV-C treatment of commercial aryl sulphonates

10:00 – 10:15

Gursoy B.H., Tureli G., Olmez-Hanci T. and Arslan-Alaton I.
Photochemical advanced oxidation of textile surfactant solutions using H₂O/UV-C and photo-fenton processes: a case study with nonym phenol ethoxylate

10:15 – 10:30

Chatzisymeon E. and Matzavinos D.
Wet air oxidation of olive oil mill wastewaters: determination of key operating parameters by factorial design

10:30 – 10:45

Laoufi N.A. and Bentahar F.
Photocatalytic oxidation of methomyl on an immobilized particulate TiO₂ layer

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Noutsopoulos C., Mamais D. and Andreadakis A.
Long chain fatty acids removal in aerobic, anaerobic and anoxic selector tanks: evidence for insufficient Microthrix Parvicella control

11:45 – 12:00

Gavalaki E., Andreadakis A. and Stamou A.
Simulation of the metabolic activity of sewer biofilms under aerobic and anoxic conditions

12:00 – 12:15

Marneri M., Antoniou K. and Mamais D.
Microthrix parvicella in mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion systems at different detention times

12:15 – 12:30

Radjaram B. and Saravanane R.
Assessment and evaluation of biohydrogen production through co-digestion of sugar fibrous mud and domestic sewage

12:30 – 12:45

Papadopoulou C., Tsoumani A., Ntaikou I. and Lyberatos G.
Continuous fermentative hydrogen production from olive mill wastewater by a mixed acidogenic culture: effect of periodic feeding mode on hydrogen yield

12:45 – 13:00

Sheli C. and Moletta R.
Comparative performance of high rate anaerobic reactors with low density polyethylene supports treating wine vinasses

13:00 – 13:15

Celebi H. and Sponza D.
Anaerobic treatability of amoxycillin and erythromycin antibiotics and their toxicities

13:15 – 13:30

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 11 -WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3)

Friday 4 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 2”

Chairs: DF. Lekkas, D. Assimacopoulos

9:00 – 9:15

Manoli E., Al Haddad M., Kherraz K., Massarutto A. and Assimacopoulos D.
Multi-stakeholder participatory processes for sustainable water management: two case studies in the Mediterranean area

9:15 – 9:30

Naddeo V., Ricco D., Zarra T. , Belgiorno V., Buffo M., Guida M., Inglese M. and Aquino S.
WFD implementation in preserved area: an Italian case study

9:30 – 9:45

Koundouri P., Kountouris Y. and Remoundou K.
Implementing the economic aspects of the water framework directive: a rapid appraisal approach

9:45 – 10:00

Papathanasiou C., Safiolea E., Makropoulos C. and Mimikou M.
The FLADAR project and its contribution to the implementation of the EU flood directive 2007/60

10:00 – 10:15

Michailidis A., Koutsouris Α. and Papadaki-Klavdianou A.
The adoption of new irrigation practices in the region of West Macedonia

10:15 – 10:30

Yannopoulos S., Basbas S. and Giannopoulou I.
Water bodies pollution due to stormwater runoff in highways: measures and legislative framework

10:30 – 10:45

Makropoulos C., Safiolea E, Efstratiades A., Oikonomidou E., Kaffes V., Papathanasiou C. and Mimikou M.
Multi-reservoir management with OpenMI

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Stamou A.I., Douka Eis., Nikiforakis I., Dimitriadis P., Jirka G.H. and Bleninger T.
Towards an integrated model for the discharge of brine from reverse osmosis desalination plants into coastal waters.

11:45 – 12:00

Mahmoud H.M., Abuelsaad A.S., Sakran Th.F. and Hafez S.M
Lake Qaroun contamination with heavy metals and its impact on parasitic infection of mugil cephalus

12:00 – 12:15

Stamou A.I., Matsoukis K., Douka Eis., Papagrigoriou S. and Bekiaris Y.
Modeling the fate of sediment plumes during marine dredging operations

12:15 – 12:30

Savvidis Υ. G., Patoucheas D.P., Nikolaidis G. and Koutitas C.G.
Modelling the dispersion of harmful algal bloom in the Thermaikos gulf (north Aegean Sea)

12:30 – 12:45

Karapanagioti H.K., Ogata Y. and Takada H.
Measuring diffuse marine pollution using plastic pellets

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 12 -AIR POLLUTION (3) - ENERGY

Friday 4 September 2009 – morning
ROOM  “IMPERIAL 3”

Chairs: F.G.A. Vagliasindi, P. Kassomenos

9:00 – 9:15

Gaidajis G. and Angelakoglou K.
Indoor mass concentrations of particulate matter in university environment

9:15 – 9:30

Glytsos T. and Lazaridis M.
An application of a microenvironmental model in a detergent industrial workplace

9:30 – 9:45

Diapouli E., Chaloulakou A. and Spyrellis N.
Indoor/outdoor PM levels and AC surrogate, at typical microenvironments in the Athens area

9:45 – 10:00

Panagopoulos I., Karayannis A. and Kassomenos P.
A CFD study of the indoor air quality in a kitchen room with various locations of gas cooker and window

10:00 – 10:15

Roccaro P. and Vagliasindi F.G.A.
Indoor exposure to asbestos-like fibers released from contaminated groundwater

10:15 – 10:30

Doutsi A., Zarkanitis S., Chaloulakou A. and Spyrellis N.
Carbon Monoxide exposure in the office microenvironment: source strength vs
duration of stay

10:30 – 10:45

Halios C.H, Helmis C.G., Deligianni K., Vratolis S. and Eleftheriadis K.
On the determination of ventilation rates from routine indoor-air measurements: an application for the estimation of particle loss rates

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Abeliotis K., Makrinika K., Detsis V. and Lasaridi K.
Life cycle assessment of cynara cardunculus L. oilseeds production

11:45 – 12:00

Anastopoulos G., Karavalakis G., Mattheou L., Karonis D., Zannikos F.,
Stournas S. and Lois E.
Production of biodiesel using heterogeneous KF/ZnO catalyst

12:00 – 12:15

Deligiannis A., Anastopoulos G., Karavalakis G., Mattheou L., Karonis D.,
Zannikos F., Stournas S. and Lois E.
Castor (ricinus communis l) seed oil as an alternative feedstock for the production of biodiesel

12:15 – 12:30

Stergiopoulos V.G. and Stergiopoulou A.V.
Towards the Application of the "Productive Destructive Principle" for Recovering the Wasted Energy in the Greek Urban Water Supply Networks

12:30 – 12:45

Dodos G.S. and Zannikos F.
The implementation of the REACH regulation on the fuel supply chain

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 13 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (3) - GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE - ECOLOGY

Friday 4 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 4”

Chairs: E. Gidarakos, K. Lasaridi

9:00 – 9:15

Varga C., Miskolczi N., Bartha L. and Palotas L.
Modification of the mechanical properties of rubbers by introducing recycled rubber or different types of fillers into the original mixture

9:15 – 9:30

Mavroulidou M, Etan O. and Suntharalingam M.
Mechanical properties of granulated tyre rubber-sand mixtures

9:30 – 9:45

Meo M., Nairn R., Laguros J. and Zaman M.
Tar Creek, the use of mining waste in road pavement, and the southern climate impacts planning program

9:45 – 10:00

Baccar R., Sarra M., Blanquez P., Bouzid J., Feki M. and Montiel A.
Adsorption properties of unmodified and KMnO₄^- modified activated carbon derived from chemical activation of Tunisian olive-waste cakes

10:00 – 10:15

Quijorna N., San Miguel G. and Andrés A.
Application of industrial ecology through the incorporation of waelz slag in brick production: an industrial-scale experiment

10:15 – 10:30

Anastasiadou K. and Gidarakos E.
Case studies of asbestos polluted areas in Greece

10:30 – 10:45

Economopoulos A.
Sitting of Integrated Waste Management Facilities / A New Methodology with an Application in Crete

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Papaioannou D., Tassopoulos A. and Marinou-Xydi A.
Alternative climatic change models for sectoral impacts forecasting on society and economy: the case of the real estate industry

11:45 – 12:00

Tsirogianni M.I., Lolis C.J. and Bartzokas A.
Winter air temperature covariability between the lower troposphere and higher tropospheric layers; the case of the north Atlantic oscillation

12:00 – 12:15

Long D.T., Parsons M.J., Pijanowski B.C., Ray D.K., Yansa C.H., Yohn S.S., McLean C.E. and Vannier R.G.
Assessing ecosystem response to land-use change using sediment-chemical chronologies and a backcast model: a pilot study

12:15 – 12:30

Karydis M.
Eutrophication assessment of coastal waters based on indicators: a literature review

12:30 – 12:45

Kaasik M., Ploompuu T., Ots R., Rajandu E., Ohvril H. and Neiman L.
Airborne impact to the growth of pinus sylvestris in bog stands in eastern baltic region

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Lunch break

Session 14 -WASTEWATER TREATMENT (4)

Friday 4 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 1”

Chairs: D. Dermatas, A. Stasinakis

17:00 – 17:15

Klontza E., Koukouraki E. and Diamadopoulos E.
Determination of nonylphenol polyethoxylates in wastewater samples with SPME/CG-MS

17:15 – 17:30

Calinescu I., Trifan A., Martin D., Ighigeanu D. and Calinescu R.
Dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by electron beam or microwave treatment

17:30 – 17:45

Chiavola A., Farabegoli G. and Rolle E.
Combined biological and chemical-physical process for olive mill wastewater treatment

17:45 – 18:00

Stefanakis A.I. and Tsihrintzis V.A.
Comparison of various substrate media on the performance of vertical flow constructed wetlands

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Diamantis V., Antoniou I., Melidis P. and Aivasidis A.
Direct membrane filtration of sewage using aerated flat-sheet membranes

19:00 – 19:15

Baban A., Murat-Hocaoglu S., Atasoy E., Gunes K., Ayaz S. and Regelsberger M.
Grey water treatment and reuse by using RBC - a kinetic approach

19:15 – 19:30

Gikas G. D. and Tsihrintzis V.A.
A small-size constructed wetland for on-site treatment of household wastewater

19:30 – 19:45

Lasaridi K.E., Chroni C., Fortatos S., Chatzipavlidis I. and Kyriacou A.
Estimating the bioremediation of green table olive processing wastewater using a selected strain of aspergillus niger

19:45 – 20:00

Jiang J.Q. and Wu L.
Development of calcium silicate hydrate (tobermorite) as crystal material to recovery phosphate from wastewater

20:00 – 20:15

Discussion

Session 15 -WATER TREATMENT (1)

Friday 4 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 2”

Chairs: N. Vlachos

17:00 – 17:15

Lega M. and Napoli R.M.A.
Aerial infrared thermography in the surface waters contamination monitoring

17:15 – 17:30

Voice T.C., Flores Del Pino L.V., Havezov I. and Long D.T.
New method for speciation of arsenic in drinking water

17:30 – 17:45

Samios S., Lytras T., Nikolaou A.D., Golfinopoulos S. and Lekkas T.D.
Chlorination of humic substances and mechanisms of CBPs formation: a review

17:45 – 18:00

Culea M., Iordache A-M and Cozar O.
Chlorinated by-products determination in drinking water

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Matsis V.M. and Grigoropoulou H.P.
Adsorption of n-Butyl mercaptan from aqueous solutions on activated carbon

19:00 – 19:15

Poliakova T., Savchyna L. and Kozyatnyk I.
Natural organic matters removing in presence of hydrogen peroxide by activated carbon

19:15 – 19:30

Babi K.G., Koumenides K.M., Makri C.A., Nikolaou A.D. and Lekkas T.D.
Adsorption capacity of GAC pilot filter-adsorber and postfilter-adsorber for individual THMs from drinking water, Athens

19:30 – 19:45

Kukucka M., Habuda-Stanic M. and Siljeg M.
Groundwater treatment by nanofiltration – pilot study in Kikinda, northern Serbia

19:45 – 20:00

Iannelli R., Bianchi V., Carducci A. , Ceccarini A. and Fuoco R.
Effects of intracellular/dissolved ratios of Microcystin-LR onto its ultrafiltration removal

20:00 – 20:15

Kalajdzic B., Habuda-Stanic M., Santo V., Romic Z. and Kules M.
Natural organic matter in groundwater of eastern Croatia: problem and solutions

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 16 -BIOREMEDIATION  – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Friday 4 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 3”

Chairs: A. Katsiri

17:00 – 17:15

Komilis D.P. and Timotheatou E.
Bioremediation of a diesel-contaminated soil: effect of compost addition

17:15 – 17:30

Guedes C.L.B., Brito O.R., Pavanelli A.G. and Gazzoni B.F.
Evaluate the typha latifolia remediation potential in petroleum contaminated soil: monitoring crude oil aromatic fraction and nutrient absorption by plant

17:30 – 17:45

Schroder P., Lyubenova L. and Huber C.
Uptake of heavy metals and their effects on the plant detoxification cascade in presence or absence of organic pollutants

17:45 – 18:00

Long D.T., Voice T.C., Niagolova N.D., McElmurry S.P. and Dimitrov P.
Effect of agriculture on uranium concentrations in karst groundwater, Bulgaria

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Koroneos C., Moustakas K. and Loizidou M.
Sustainability indicators in the construction sector

19:00 – 19:15

Sepetis A. and Kada E.
Environmental and sustainable accounting as a key indicator for the environment efficiency of hospitals

19:15 – 19:30

Moussiopoulos N., Achillas CH., Vlachokostas CH., Spyridi D., Kalognomou E.-A. and Nikolaou K.
System of indicators for sustainable development in Thessaloniki: A tool for the management of environmental information

19:30 – 19:45

Panepinto D., Ruffino B., Zanetti M. and Genon G.
A standardized procedure for a pre-evalutation of the IPPC istance

19:45 – 20:00

Haruvy N. and Shalhevet S.
Application of life cycle analysis tools to increase the environmental sustainability of agriculture

20:00 – 20:15

Organtzi M., Mallios Z. and Latinopoulos P.
Double bounded contingent valuation of quality improvement in a coastal environment

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 17 - SOIL CONTAMINATION & REMEDIATION

Friday 4 September 2009 – afternoon
ROOM “IMPERIAL 4”

Chairs: V. Belgiorno, N. Kalogerakis

17:00 – 17:15

Mavroulidou M., Zhang X., Cabarkapa Z. and Gunn M.J.
A study of the laboratory measurement of the soil water retention curve

17:15 – 17:30

Stamati F.E., Nikolaidis N.P. and Schnoor J.L.
Pathways and rates of soil organic matter loss in arable tilled lands of two climate extremes climates

17:30 – 17:45

Zakikhani M., Harrelson D.W., Kissaqne J.A., Allis M.K. and Kolber J.E.
Restoration and protection of coastal areas by armor stones

17:45 – 18:00

Zupancic M., Lavric S. and Bukovec P.
The phosphate stabilization of metals in soil contaminated with pyrite ash and the leaching of phosphate after stabilization

18:00 – 18:15

Discussion

18:15 – 18:45

Coffee break

18:45 – 19:00

Vagi M.C., Petsas A.S., Kostopoulou M.N. and Lekkas T.D.
Adsorption and desorption processes of parathion ethyl on Greek soils

19:00 – 19:15

Russo L. and Belgiorno V.
Combined chemical and biological treatment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil

19:15 – 19:30

Kastanek P., Kastanek F., Hajek M., Sobek J. and Solcova O.
Dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in contaminated soils and oils by nucleofile reactants at the presence of ionic liquids and under application of microwaves

19:30 – 19:45

Chrysochoou M. and Dermatas D.
Investigation of Cr(VI) speciation and reduction in chromite ore processing residue  (COPR) using micro-XANES, -XRF and –XRD

19:45 – 20:00

Manousaki E. and Kalogerakis N.
Physiological and antioxidative changes induced by cadmium, lead and salt stress in a triplex halimus l.

20:00 – 20:15

Putthividhya A. and Manajit K.
Geostatistical and reverse modeling assessment of DNAPL source zone architecture using downgradient mass flux-based estimation

20:15 – 20:30

Discussion

Session 18 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (5)

Saturday 5 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 1”

Chairs: D. Dermatas, D. Mamais

9:00 – 9:15

Karageorgos P., Mpasiakos C., Chalarakis E., Dimitrakakis E., Daskalakis C., Psillakis E. and Kalogerakis N.
Characterization and control of odours at a piggery facility in Rethymno-Crete

9:15 – 9:30

Kyzas G.Z. and Lazaridis N.K.
Dyes removal from simulated textile effluents by chitosan sorbents

9:30 – 9:45

Luptakova A., Balintova M., Macingova E., Jencarova J. and Prascakova M.
Remediation of acid mine drainage in the deposit smolnik by physical-chemical and biological-chemical methods

9:45 – 10:00

Lofrano G., Meric S., Inglese M., Nikolaou A.D. and Belgiorno V.
Degradation and detoxification of tanning agents by fenton oxidation processes

10:00 – 10:15

Vlyssides A., Barampouti E.M., Mai S. and Tsimas E.
Anaerobic digestion of chemically pretreated wastewater from a cheese making factory

10:15 – 10:30

Lee Y.W., Lee J., Choi Y. and Chung J.
Reuse of electronic wastewater using combined membrane bioreactor and reverse osmosis

10:30 – 10:45

Sonthiphand P. and Limpiyakorn T.
Distribution of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and archaea in full-scale industrial wastewater treatment plants in Thailand

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Melidis P. and Tseles D.
Nitrogen removal from landfill leachate by addition of biodiesel glycerol waste as external carbon source

11:45 – 12:00

Singh S., Srivastava A. and Patil P.
Removal of hazardous organic compounds from wastewater by adsorption on activated carbon prepared from various nut shells

12:00 – 12:15

Landi M., Naddeo V. and Belgiorno V.
Phenol removal by adsorption on granular activated carbon enhanced with ultrasound

12:15 – 12:30

Sarioglu M. and Bisgin T.
Decolorization of basic red 46 (BR46; azo dye) and methylene blue (cationic dye) dyes by anaerobic sludge: biotic and abiotic processes

12:30 – 12:45

Sakellariou – Markantonaki M.A. and Giouvanis. V.A.
Reuse of Waste Water for water saving by irrigating energy plants.

12:45 – 13:00

De Rosa S. and Siciliano A.
A catalyst oxidation process of olive oil mill wastewaters using hydrogen peroxide and copper

13:00 – 13:15

Discussion

Snacks

Session 19 -WATER TREATMENT (2)

Saturday 5 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 2”

Chairs: A. Albanis, N. Thomaidis

9:00 – 9:15

Petridis N.P., Sakkas V.A. and Albanis T.A.
Determination of priority PAHs in water samples based in SPE and GAS chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry

9:15 – 9:30

Andrzejewski P. and Nawrocki L.
Ferrate and permanganate reactivity with aqueous solutions of dimethylamine (DMA): the influence of nitrite on n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) formation

9:30 – 9:45

Christophoridis C., Fytianos K. and Zouboulis A.
Parameters affecting the removal of Cr(VI) from water using zero-valent iron

9:45 – 10:00

Iijima S., Yokoi A., Kawano T., Kucha D., Kubota M. and Matsuda H.
The effect of iron ions on the non-thermal plasma decomposition characteristic of chlorinated organics in water

10:00 – 10:15

Jiang J.Q., He Q., Acheampong B., Balazs T. and Bancroft T.
Feasibility study on grey water reuse

10:15 – 10:30

Demircivi P. and Nasun-Saygili G.
Removal of boron from waste waters using HDTMA-modified zeolites

10:30 – 10:45

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Eissa F. I., Zidan N. A. and Sakugawa H.
Remediation of pesticide-contaminated water by advanced oxidation processes

11:45 – 12:00

Smeti E.M., Lytras E.S., Tzoumerkas P.C. and Golfinopoulos S.K.
Multivariate statistical analysis of surface water intended for human consumption

12:00 – 12:15

Sdao F., Parisi S., Pascale S., Kanta A., Soupios P. and Rust D.
Vulnerability to pollution evaluation and mapping of Keritis river basin (north-west Crete, Greece)

12:15 – 12:30

Yfantis N., Yfantis D. and Yfantis A.
Design of a UF-RO combined system for wastewater reuse in Crete – a case study

12:30 – 12:45

Tsoutsi C., Konstantinou I.K., Hela D.G. and Albanis T.A.
Simultaneous determination of organophosphorus insecticides in various food matrices using solid phase microextraction

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Snacks

Session 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2)

Saturday 5 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 3”

Chairs: K. Hadjibiros

9:00 – 9:15

Kalloniatis C., Synodinos D., Kontogianni A. and Skourtos M.
“The Greek green tax reform” in the transport sector

9:15 – 9:30

Kanakoudis V. and Tsitsifli S.
Water pricing policies in Greece: results of a nation wide research

9:30 – 9:45

Mallios Z. and Papageorgiou A.
Spatial hedonic regression models estimation in GIS environment

9:45 – 10:00

Georgiou P., Mavrotas G. and Diakoulaki D.
Effective integration of environmental policy constraints into the long-term planning of the Greek power system

10:00 – 10:15

Valiantza E.O. and Lekkas T.D.
Human brain metabolism and motorway design for regional sustainable development

10:15 – 10:30

Brumley J.C.
Conflicting policy issues in the sustainable management of groundwater resources in Victoria, Australia

10:30 – 10:45

Hadjibiros K. and Laspidou C.S.
Zero environmental impact objective as a tool for environmental policy: the case-study of an airport built on a wetland

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Politis I., Papaioannou P. and Basbas S.
Environmental impact assessment during construction of a major urban infrastructure project: the Thessaloniki Metro case

11:45 – 12:00

Hadjibiros K. and Laspidou C.S.
A criticism of municipal solid waste management and landfill site selection in Greece

12:00 – 12:15

Sargentis G.F., Chatzimpiros A. and Symeonidis N.
Determination method – minimizing the influence of environmental parameters- of thermal conductivity of building parts in situ through IR imaging

12:15 – 12:30

Mandaraka M. and Theofanidou K.
Do Environmental Management Systems (EMS) improve organizations environmental performance? A critical issue for EMS adoption and application

12:30 – 12:45

Hadjimitsis D.G., Themistocleous K., Achilleos C., Kallis S., Neofytou P., Neocleous K. and Pilakoutas K.
Environmental impact and energy consumption of transport pavements in Cyprus

12:45 – 13:00

Discussion

Snacks

Session 21 - HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT - METEOROLOGY

Saturday 5 September 2009 – morning
ROOM “IMPERIAL 4”

Chairs: J. Eyles, E. Psillakis

9:00 – 9:15

Eyles J., Wilson K. and Rhodes J.
Health outcomes and environmental quality in an industrial city

9:15 – 9:30

Kassomenos P.A., Dimitriou K., Karakitsios S.K. and Sarigiannis D.A.
Indices to characterise human health damage from PM₁₀, ozone in life cycle basis

9:30 – 9:45

Psillakis E., Cheng J., Hoffmann M. R. and Colussi A.J.
Enrichment factors of perfluoroalkyl anionic surfactants at the air/water interface. Implications for their global dispersal

9:45 – 10:00

Gerginova M., Shivarova N., Peneva N., Yemendzhiev H. and Alexieva Z.
Influence of readily assimilated carbon sources on the phenol degradation of trichosporon cutaneum R57 strain

10:00 – 10:15

Soontornchai S., Panyakapo M. and Paopuree P.
Lifetime cancer risk assessment from exposure of trihalomethanes in three swimming pool types

10:15 – 10:30

Sicard P., Mangin A., Hebel P., Lesne O. and Mallea P.
Detection and estimation trends linked to air quality and mortality on French Riviera over the 1990-2005 period to develop a prediction model of an Aggregate Risk Index

10:30 – 10:45

Nouri J. and Omidvari M.
Investigation of environmental noise pollution effects on traffic policemen

10:45 – 11:00

Discussion

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45

Flocas H., Kouroutzoglou J., Keay K. and Hatzaki M.
Cyclonic tracks over eastern Mediterranean in the present climate

11:45 – 12:00

Deligiorgi D., Philippopoulos Κ., Tzanakou Μ. and Karvounis G.
Study of the influence of synoptic scale flows on sea breeze circulation in the greater area of Chania, Greece

12:00 – 12:15

Hosseini M.A., J. Arab and Seyed M.T Hashemi
Assessment and zoning drought characteristics by standardized precipitation index (SPI) in Lorestan Province (Iran)

12:15 – 12:30

Samadi S., Majid Habibi Nokhandan and Gita Farman
Analysis of GCM ability to simulate predictor variables over Iran

12:30 – 12:45

Discussion

Snacks

Session 22 - CLOSING SESSION

Saturday 5 September 2009 –afternoon
HALL “IMPERIAL”

Chairs: V. Belgiorno, K. Hadjibiros, T.D. Lekkas

18:00 – 19:30

Discussion

19:00 – 20:00

Chairman’s conclusions

21:00

Official Dinner hosted by the Mayor of Platanias

Wednesday 3 September 2009

A. AIR POLLUTION
    SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

A1

Adeofun C.O., Oyedepo J.A. and Salami A.O.
Global system of mobile telecommunication (GSM) base stations as emission source in Nigeria: a GIS-supported investigation

AIR[1]

A2

Aleksandropoulou V. and Lazaridis M.
Atmospheric emission inventory from natural and anthropogenic sources and spatial emission mapping for the Greater Athens Area (GAA)

AIR

A3

Awad A.N., Ibrahim H.G., Aboabboud M.M. and Okasha A.Y.
Available control technologies for SO_x and NO_x emission from industrial sources: a review

AIR

A4

Barrese E., Scarpelli M., Turbante D., Ammoscato I., Sorrentino D., Trovato R., Curini R. and Gionfriddo F.
Indoor pollution by office printers: a preliminary study

AIR

A5

Callen M.S., de la Cruz M.T., Lopez J.M., Navarro M.V. and Mastral A.M.
Gas/particle partitioning of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in Zaragoza (Spain) aerosols

AIR

A6

Carach V., Janoskova K., Müller G., Bugel M. and Bakalar T.
Evaporative losses of VOC in road traffic

AIR

A7

Carach V., Janoskova K., Muller G., Kozakova L. and Bakalar T.
N₂O traffic emissions

AIR

A8

Chalvatzaki E. and Lazaridis M.
Assessment of emissions of air pollutants from the Akrotiri landfill site (Chania, Greece)

AIR

A9

Chrysikou L.P. and Samara C.
Redox activity and organic chemical composition of size segregated PM in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece.

AIR

A10

Dima N., Psichoudaki M. and Papaefthymiou H.
Temporal variation in mass concentration of PM_2.5 in Patras, Greece

AIR

A11

Estokova A., Stevulova N. and Kubincova L.
Indoor particulate matter investigation

AIR

A12

Evagelopoulos V., Triantafyllou A.G., Albanis T.A., Zoras S., Garas S.,
Asvesta A. and Diamantopoulos C.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fine and coarse particles

AIR

A13

Huang B., Yang Y. and Ye D.
Synthesis and characterization of a carbon nanotube-supported photocatalyst for toluene removal

AIR

A14

Ighigeanu D., Calinescu I., Martin D., Matei C., Bulearca A. and Ighigeanu A.
Hybrid installations with electron accelerators and microwave sources for SO₂, NO_X and VOC_S removal

AIR

A16

Kalabokas P.D., Adamopoulos A.D. and Viras L.G.
Analysis of PM₁₀ atmospheric concentration measurements in the Mediterranean urban areas of Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece

AIR

A17

Kassomenos P., Kelessis A., Petrakakis M., Zoumakis N. and Christidis Th.
Characterising the quality of the atmosphere over an urban complex

AIR

A18

Larissi I.K, Nastos P.T., Grigoropoulos K.N., Antoniou A. and Paliatsos A.G.
Indoor and outdoor particulate matter variability in Athens, Greece

AIR

A19

Luo C.H, Yang S. and Huang Y.C.
Removal efficiency of bioaerosols by combining negative air ions with electret filters

AIR

A20

Martin D., Grigoriu C., Nicolae I., Ighigeanu D., Sima C. and Matei C.
A hybrid installation for submicrometer-size particles collection by combined DC corona discharge, short pulsed corona discharge and soft X-ray irradiation

AIR

A21

Patrikis N., Lazaridis M. and Katsivela E.
Antibiotic-resistant airborne microbial concentrations and indoor / outdoor particulate matter levels

AIR

A22

Pegas P.N., Evtyugina M.G., Alves C.A., Nunes T., Cerqueira M., Franchi M.,
Pio C.A., Almeida S.M. and Freitas M.C.
Outdoor/indoor air quality in primary schools in Lisbon: a preliminary study

AIR

A23

Pourtaghi G, Rezaee A., Khavanin A., Pourtaghi F. and Mamoory S.
Decomposition of gaseous toluene by photocatalytic property of TiO₂ nanoparticles coated on activated carbon

AIR

A24

Raisi L., Lazaridis M. and Katsivela E.
Airborne microbial and particulate matter concentrations in the ambient air

AIR

A25

Sawidis T., Tsikritzis L. and Tsigaridas K.
Cesium-137 monitoring using mosses from W. Macedonia, N. Greece

AIR

A26

Sigalos G., Loukaidi V., Dasaklis S., Mavrakis A. and Alexouli-Leivaditi A.
Assessment of the quantity of material transferred by a torrent at Thriassion Plain, Greece

AIR

A27

Slezakova K, Pereira M.C. and Alvim-Ferraz M.C.
Carcinogenic elements in indoor PM₁₀ and PM_2.5: Influence of tobacco smoke

AIR

A28

Theoharatos G., Mavrakis A., Lykoudis S., Christides A. and Verouti E.
Variation of meteorological and air quality parameters over the Thriassion Plain during the partial solar eclipse of March 29th, 2006

AIR

A29

Theoharatos G., Pantavou K., Spanou A., Katavoutas G., Makrygiannis G. and Mavrakis A.
Discomfort index levels during the heat waves of June and July 2007 in Greece

AIR

A30

Turbante D., Scarpelli M., Sorrentino D., Ammoscato I., Curini R. and
Gionfriddo F.
Emission at low doses, case in study: fomaldehyde’s indoor air pollution

AIR

A31

Vilcekova S. and Senitkova I.
Indoor air quality in Slovakia

AIR

A32

Antoniou S. and Pashalidis I.
The effect of natural organic matter on the solid phase stability and solubility of Th(OH)₄

SWM[2]

A33

Arapoglou D., Vlyssides A., Varzakas Th., Haidemenaki K., Malli V., Marchant R. and Israilides C.
Alternative ways for potato industries waste utilisation

SWM

A34

Bacikova M. and Stevulova N.
Possibilities of coal fly ash utilization in the highway engineering

SWM

A35

Behrooz R., Younesi Kordkheili H. and Jalilvand M.
Using wastes of OCC paper recycling mills

SWM

A36

Junak J., Stevulova N. and Sicakova A.
Cement replacement by modified coal fly ash in concrete

SWM

A37

Khiari B., Abed I., Jeguirim M. and Zagrouba F.
Thermal conversion of date stones and palm stalks: experimental and kinetic study

SWM

A38

Kontogianni S., Karagiannidis A. and Moussiopoulos N.
Investigation of the household hazardous waste stream in a hellenic municipality in view of contemporary challenges for its integrated management – Preliminary results

SWM

A39

Kuncser R., Paraschiv M., Tazerout M. and Bellettre J.
Technologies for energetically valorisation of the products obtained by plastics pyrolysis

SWM

A40

Macki Aleagha M. and Samadyar H.
Impact of metal interaction on earthworms’ bioaccumulation in the process of vermicomposting

SWM

A41

Mahar R.B., Yuan Z.Y. and Memon N.A.
Life cycle assessment of two-stage bioreactor landfill and conventional landfill

SWM

A42

Mavridou S. and Οikonomou N.
Utilization of textile fibres from worn automobile tires in cement based mortars

SWM

A43

Naddeo V., Cesaro A., Amodio V. and Belgiorno V.
Anaerobic co-digestion of municipal solid waste with ultrasound pre-treatment

SWM

A44

Paraschiv M., Kuncser R. and Tazerout M.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of plastic waste pyrolysis products

SWM

A45

Sikalidis C., Mitrakas M. and Tsitouridou R.
Immobilization of electric arc furnace dust toxic elements within the matrix of concrete based products

SWM

A46

Stevulova N. and Filkova I.
Coal fly ash as a raw material for low-energy belite cement preparing

SWM

A47

Tatarinov V.N., Morozov V. N., Kolesnikov I.Y. and Tatarinova T.A.
Tectonic processes modeling and development with time in the areas of HLRW disposal

SWM

A48

Tsagas F., Petalas A., Markidis I., Tsakmakis I., Grigoropoulos N. and
Dermatas D.
Baling-wrapping technology and MSW management: insights from a pilot case study in Alexandroupolis, Greece

SWM

Friday 4 September 2009

B. METEOROLOGY
    GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
    WATER TREATMENT
    HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
    WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
    BIOREMEDIATION

B1

Behbahani M.R., Sadat Noori S.M. and Nazarifar M.H.
Prediction of crop production using the standardised precipitation index (SPI) and climate factors to manage drought risk: case study Hamedan, Iran

MET[3]

B2

Katavoutas G., Theoharatos G., Flocas H.A., Jakovides C.P. and
Asimakopoulos D.N.
A human climatic classification in western Greece

MET

B3

Morais G., Yamasaki Y. and Orgaz M.de M.
Analysis and modeling of fog event in the coastal zone of northern Portugal

MET

B4

Dragota C.S.,Grigorescu I., Dumitrascu M. and Dumitrascu C.
Regionalization of the main climatic hazard phenomena in the South-West Development Region, Romania

GEC[4]

B5

Melidoni M. and Zervas E.
Indicators for climate changes

GEC

B6

Rodrigo-Naharro J. and Clemente-Jul C.
Evaluation of oxyfuel technology as CO₂ capture option in coal combustion

GEC

B7

Bairamidis S., Paraskevas P.A. and Koubarou D.
Determination of the optimum coagulant dose (aluminum sulphate) in the water treatment plant of Athens in Galatsi

WTR[5]

B8

Gatidou G. and Lekkas T.D.
Analytical method for the Simultaneous determination of phenylurea herbicides linuron and monolinuron and organophosphorus insecticide phoxim in surface water by liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry

WTR

B9

Gekos M.A., Michopoulos P. and Bakeas E.B.
Determination of chloro- and bromo- acetic acids in rain by gas chromatography

WTR

B10

Kosma C.I., Lambropoulou D.A. and Albania T.A.
Photodegradation study of the proton pump inhibitor Omeprazole in natural waters by simulated solar irradiation

WTR

B11

Negrea A., Lupa L., Ciopec M. and Lazau R.
The use of sludge with iron content as adsorbent material for arsenic removal from water

B12

Rigas N., Dovriki E., Rigas I., Goula I.M., Kantas D., Plageras P. and
Papaioannou A.
Multivariate analysis of seven years drinking water quality data from Thessaly region – central Greece

WTR

B13

Tsiouma V., Petsas A., Gavrill A., Smeti E., Koumpourou D., Nikolaou A.,
Lekkas T.D. and Golfinopoulos S.
The occurrence of disinfection by-products in drinking water in Europe

WTR

B14

Kiliari T. and Pashalidis I.
Radon measurments in Cypriot groundwaters

HEALTH[6]

B15

Tsiaili N. and Pashalidis I.
Seasonal variation of total Alpha and U-238/234 radioactivity concentration of groundwaters in Cyprus

HEALTH

B16

Valentini M.
Impact of the wireless network on the indoor electromagnetic pollution

HEALTH

B17

Abdel Kader A.M.
Studying the effects of organic and hydraulic shock loads on the membrane bioreactor (MBR) by using GPS-X mathematical model

WWM[7]

B18

Apaydin O., Kurt U. and Gonullu M.T.
Treatment of pretreated domestic wastewater by fenton process in a sea outfall

WWM

B19

Boni M.R., Sbaffoni S. and Tuccinardi L.
Hydrogen and methane production from organic waste: influence of environmental conditions at lab-scale

WWM

B20

De Rosa S. and Siciliano A.
Formulation of a new model describing the organic matter removal in biofilter reactors

WWM

B21

Demetriou A. and Pashalidis I.
Adsorption of hexavalent chromium on magnesia

WWM

B22

Fedorova T.M., Petrova E.G., Derkacheva V.M., Lukyanets E.A. and Kaliya O.L.
Heterogeneous photooxidation of phenol and chlorophenols with dioxygen

WWM

B23

Fukuta T., Soya K., Kuchar D., Matsuda H. and Yagishita K.
Decomposition of chemically stable metal cyanide complex by advanced wet oxidation

WWM

B24

Gheju M., Cocheci L., Pode R. and Balcu I.
Kinetic studies concerning Cr(VI) removal from wastewater by reduction with scrap iron and sorption on Mg-Al – type hydrotalcite

WWM

B25

Hernandez J.J., Aranda G., San Miguel G. and Bula A.
Gasification of grapevine prune waste using an entrained flow reactor: characterisation of gas products and considerations about conditioning

WWM

B26

Ibrahim H.G., Okasha A.Y. and Elatrash M.S.
Using cement kiln dust for treatment tannery wastewater effluents

WWM

B27

Jiang J.Q. and Mwabonje O.N.
Liquid-liquid extraction process for phosphorus recovery

WWM

B28

Kocabas Z.O. and Yurum Y.
Binding mechanisms of arsenic on activated carbon, red mud and granular titanium dioxide: a potential method for arsenic removal from water/wastewater

WWM

B29

Kos L., Michalska K., Zylla R. and Perkowski J.
Influence of low-molecular compounds on decomposition of impurites in wastewater treated with fenton method

WWM

B30

Koutinas A.A., Kopsahelis N., Papapostolou H., Dimitrellou D., Katechaki E.,
Kallis M., Sideris K. and Bekatorou A.
Scale-up of dried kefir production from liquid dairy waste, whey, for use as starter in cheese manufacturing

WWM

B31

Kuchar D., Fukuta T, Kubota M. and Matsuda H.
Comparison of oxidation agents of H₂O₂ and Na₂S₂O₈ in the combined sulfidation
and oxidation process for recovery of Cu, Zn, Ni and Cr from plating sludges

WWM

B32

Maalim M.K., Mgana S.M., Kassenga G.R. and Mohammed S.M.
Role of effective microorganisms on the reduction of Coliform in the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor treating domestic wastewater under tropical conditions

WWM

B33

Manariotis I.G., Karapanagioti H.K. and Chrysikopoulos C.V.
High frequency ultrasonic treatment for phenanthrene degradation in aqueous solutions

WWM

B34

Mohammadi Torkashvand A., Hashemabadi D., Sedaghat Hoor S.H.
and Kaviani B.
Investigation of the increase in municipal wastes compost quality by carbonic amendments

WWM

B35

Nesseris G.K. and Stasinakis A.S.
Use of activated sludge – powdered activated carbon (AS-PAC) systems for the co-treatment of municipal and olive mill wastewater

WWM

B36

Oliveira F.D., Soares A.C., Freitas O.M. and Figueiredo S.A.
Copper, nickel and zinc removal by peanut hulls: batch and column studies in mono and tri-component systems

WWM

B37

Potivichayanon S. and Chuersuwan N.
Greywater management and reuse for plant irrigation: a case study of
Ban Laloommoa village in Thailand

WWM

B38

Sadeghi M., Mardani.G, Nikpay A. and Ahankoob M.
Aerobic biodegradation of per-treated methyl tert–butyl ether by ozonation in an up-flow-fixed-bed reactor

WWM

B39

Surma E. and Bien J.
The physical-chemical and microbiological evaluation of the sludge-dusts mixtures

WWM

B40

Tziana A. and Katsivela E.
Simulation of the operation process of an aeration tank by heterotrophic biomass
with recirculation of activated sludge in a wastewater treatment plant

WWM

B41

Wang B., Han H.J., Liu S., Ma W.C. and Wang W.
Experimental study on simultaneous nitrification and denitrification in municipal wastewater

WWM

B42

Arbabi M., Anyakora Ch. and Sadeghi M.
Petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soils bioremediation

BIOREM[8]

B43

Lorestani B., Khorasani N., Nouri J. and Yousefi N.
Phytoremediation potential of heavy metals in soil and uptake by plants

BIOREM

B44

Pietrosanti L., Pietrini F., Zacchini M., Matteucci G., Massacci A., Nardella A.
and Capotorti G.
Phytoremediation of a metal contaminated industrial soil of Porto Marghera by a short rotation forestry stand

BIOREM

B45

Satchanska G., Topalova Y., Dimkov R. and Golovinsky E.
Xenobiotics-tolerant bacteria entrapped in polyethylene oxide cryogels and its ability for phenol biodegradation

BIOREM

B46

Schroder P, Bartha B, Harpaintner R. and Huber C.
Metabolism of acetaminophen (paracetamol) in plants – two independent pathways for detoxification

BIOREM

B47

Shirdam R., Daryabeigi Zand A., Nabibidhendi G.R. and Mehrdadi N.
Rhizoremediation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) under the effect of plant species in Iran

BIOREM

B48

Smolinska B and Cedzynska K.
Effect of citric acid on mercury phytoextraction by Lepidium Sativum

BIOREM

Saturday 4 September 2009

C. SOIL CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION
    ECOLOGY
    ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
    WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

C1

Anicai L., Ana C., Dumitrache R. and Staniloaie D.
Some aspects regarding oil polluted soils decontamination involving in-situ bioremediation and electrokinetic remediation procedures

SOIL[9]

C2

Centeri C., Vona V., Evelpidou N., Vassilopoulos A. and Daniilidis A.
Soil loss threats different climatic conditions of similar urban areas (Athens – Budapest)

SOIL

C3

Estokova A., Luptakova A., Harbulakova V., Stevulova N. and Janak G.
Biodeterioration of composite based on coal fly ash

SOIL

C4

Feiznia S., Kouhpeima A., Ahmadi H. and Hashemi S.A.A.
Combating erosion as the main effective factor in land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions of Iran

SOIL

C5

Galonja-Coghill T., Kostadinovic L.J., Bojat N. and Hojka Z.
Agro-ecosystems under high voltage powerlines

SOIL

C6

Islam M.A., Sakkas V. and Albanis T.
Sorption - desorption of an azo dye on different Greek soils

SOIL

C7

Junakova N., Balintova M. and Vodicka R.
Nutrient concentration in eroded sediments detached through water erosion

SOIL

C8

Luptakova A., Prascakova M. and Labas M.
Destruction of concrete by sulphuretum

SOIL

C9

Palasantza P-A. and Samara C.
Adsorption-desorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on different Greek soils

SOIL

C10

Papafilippaki A. and Stavroulakis G.
Assessment of lead and cadmium contamination in roadside soils and plants from Chania city (Greece)

SOIL

C11

Rahbari P. and Afsharasl M.
Nitrate contamination management in soil profile using LEACHN model

SOIL

C12

Sigalos G., Loukaidi V., Dasaklis S., Alexouli-Leivaditi A. and Mavrakis A.
Assessment of erocivity of geological formations and transferred materials production of the drainage of Thriassion Plain, Greece

SOIL

C13

Singh B., Kaur R. and Singh K.
Degradation of organophosphate pesticide, Malathion, by bacillus SPP isolated from soil

SOIL

C14

Zakikhani K. and Feiznia S.
Land degradation due to diapirs in Iran, case study: Hableh-Rood Drainage Basin,
East of Tehran

SOIL

C15

Zakikhani K., Feiznia S. and Hoseini S.H.
Land degradation of Taleghan Drainage Basin, Iran from saline and alkaline marl formations

SOIL

C16

Christides A., Mavrakis A., Sigalos G., Loukaidi V., Dasaklis S., Mitilineou A., Mourikis D. and Makrygiannis G.
Assessing saltwater front parameters of the aquifer of the Thriassion Plain, Greece

ECO[10]

C17

Geacu S. and Dumitrascu M
Biogeographical importance of protected natural tableland areas in Romania

ECO

C18

Kokkinakis A.K. and Andreopoulou Z.S.
Fishery production models as decisive parameter for sustainable management of Kerkini lake (Greece)

ECO

C19

Purice D-M.
The ecological involvement of the structure of ground beetle populations (Coleoptera: Carabidae) from natural habitats in the renaturation process of technogenic ponds from Zlatna (C. Romania)

ECO

C20

Salvati L., Zitti M., Ceccarelli T. and Perini L.
Estimating changes in sensitivity to land degradation over time (1990-2000) in Italy

ECO

C21

Zuo P., Zhao S.H., Liu C.A., Wang C.H., Teng H.F., Zou X.Q. and Chen H.
Biodiversity conservation and landscape changes during 1970-2007 in the core area  of Yancheng Biosphere Reserve, Jiangsu Province, China

ECO

C22

Angyal A., Simon B., Miskolczi N., Bartha L. and Kohan J.
Life cycle analysis of municipal plastic wastes cracking

ENV-M[11]

C23

Attia S.G.
Zero energy retrofit - case study for a chalet, Ain-Sukhna, Egypt

ENV-M

C24

Basbas S. and Mintsis S.
Urban environment and transport demand management measures: the case of
Katerini, Greece

ENV-M

C25

Gatsis I. and Koukoulas S.
Human induced land cover/use changes in Lesvos island (E. Greece), during the 1984-2007 period

ENV-M

C26

Grigorescu I.
Present day environmental problems in Bucharest Metropolitan Area

ENV-M

C27

Nejadi A. and Jafari H.R.
Environmental impact assesment of highways on landscape degradation.
Case study: Tehran - Pardis Higway, Iran

ENV-M

C28

Papapanagou E., Tiniakou A. and Georgiadis Th.
Students knowledge and attitudes regarding a coastal protected area in Greece

ENV-M

C29

Shayanfar M. and Moradabadi E.
Economical effects of staged screening approach in siting of hazardous waste
disposal facilities

ENV-M

C30

Kalligeros S., Chatziathanasiou A., Christou M., Grammelis P., Zannikos F., Anastopoulos G. and Zannikou Y.
Standardization of solid biofuels

ENERGY

C31

Kolokotsa D. and Maria E.
The energy performance buildings’ directive 2002/91/EC and the Greek transposition

ENERGY

C32

Koutsoumaraki V. and Nikolaou K.
Planning of renewable energy sources siting in Prefecture of Kilkis

ENERGY

C33

Makrigiannis G. and Mavrakis A.
Development strategies, policies and problems of renewable energy sources in Greece

ENERGY

C34

Papapostolou Chr., Kondili Em. and Kaldellis J.K.
Environmental and energy considerations of biofuels supply chain through
Life Cycle Analysis

ENERGY

C35

Tehrani S.M., Karbassi A.R., Ghoddosi J., Monavvari S.M. and Mirbagheri S.A.
Prediction of energy consumption and urban air pollution reduction due to
the traditional shopping with e-shopping substitution

ENERGY

C36

Fadda S., Fais S., Fiori M., Ligas P. and Matzuzzi C.
Geological-geophysical approach to study ground water movement between two open-pit pools in a computer-aided recovery project of abandoned mine escavations in Sardinia, Italy

WRM[12]

C37

Fadda S., Fiori M. and Matzuzzi C.
Metallic contaminants in areas of mining drainage: the sediments of the lake Flumendosa, Sardinia, Italy

WRM

C38

Farmaki E.G., Thomaidis N.S. and Efstathiou C.E.
Comparative use of artificial neural networks for the discrimination of the water reservoirs of Athens according to their elemental content

WRM

C39

Gaitanis C.K., Douka E., Tsoukala V.K., Stamou A.I. and Moutzouris C.I.
Dissolved oxygen transmission in harbor basins through flushing culverts

WRM

C40

Ghazavi R. and Vali A.B.
Investigating the impact of flood spreading project on infiltration rate and soil properties

WRM

C41

Katsabanis G., Kyriacou A., Abeliotis K. and Lasaridi K.
Pollution monitoring of the surface waters of Messinia, Greece

WRM

C42

Nastos P.T., Evelpidou N. and Vassilopoulos A.
The role of climate variability and human activities in the dune field evolution in Naxos Island, Greece

WRM

C43

Sousa M.C., Vaz N. and Dias J.M.
Water temperature distribution induced by tides and meteorological conditions along an estuarine tidal channel

WRM

C44

Stamoulis K.C. and Ioannides K.G.
Residence time of vadose water above the Perama Cave

WRM

C45

Vale L.M. and Dias J.M.
Numerical modelling of the Lima estuary hydrodynamics

WRM

C46

Zaker N.H., Ghaffari P., Jamshidi S. and Nooranian M.
Physical oceanography of the strait of Khuran in the Persian Gulf

WRM