2011: MSc.: Health and Environmental Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete.
2009: Diploma in Environmental Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete.
Research Interests
Remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater by implementing innovative technologies (Bio-venting / Solid Vapour Extraction (SVE), Bio-slurping / MPE).
Hazardous waste management.
Participation in Research Programmes and Projects
«Restriction of free oil phase along PYRKAL coastline», Elefsina Refinery Site (E.R.S.), Hellenic Petroleum S.A. – Technical University of Crete (2010-2015)
«Groundwater / Subsurface Monitoring at Aspropirgos Refinery Site (A.R.S.), Hellenic Petroleum – Hydrogeological Study at A.R.S. and Koumoundourou Lake», Hellenic Petroleum S.A. – Technical University of Crete (2009).
Selected Publications
Aivalioti M., Pothoulaki D., Papoulias P., Gidarakos E., «Removal of BTEX, MTBE and TAME from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto raw and thermally treated lignite», Journal of Hazardous Materials (2012) Vol. 207–208, pp. 136-146.
Aivalioti M., Papoulias P., Kousaiti A., Gidarakos E., «Adsorption of BTEX, MTBE and TAME on natural and modified diatomite», Journal of Hazardous Materials (2012) Vol. 207–208, pp. 117-127.