Water resources management and contamination control y Groundwater Simulation using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and the Princeton Transport Code (PTC) – Performance Comparison A. Chatzakis, E. Tapoglou and G.P. Karatzas...... 3 y A harmony search hybrid for aquifer management A. Manolis and E. Sidiropoulos ...... 4 y Modeling the hydrologic response of Lysina catchment (Czech Republic) using the SWAT model G. Gountanis, N.P. Nikolaidis, P. Krám, A. Lamačová ...... 5 y Drought and water scarcity management plan for the Peloponnese river basin districts S. Michas, A. Efstratiadis, K. Nikolaou and Ν. Mamassis ...... 6 y The utilization potentials of waterloads of Dafni and Oreskia, contributories to Ezobitis torrent G. Zavacos, V. Blougoura, L. Hatziapostolou, V. Pavlidis, Chr. Tatsidou...... 7 y Assessment of a Cr(VI)-contaminated industrial site in Greece I. Panagiotakis, D. Dermatas, C. Vatseris, P. Merkos, M. Chrysochoou, N. Linardos, T. Mpouras, E. Theologou, N. Papassiopi, A. Xenidis...... 8 y Distribution of chromium and nickel in Greek soils. Identification of Cr and Ni origin via R-mode factor analysis M. Chrysochoou, N. Bompoti, E. Theologou, D.Dermatas ...... 9 y Multicriteria decision analysis in the Basin of Nestos River S. Deligiorgis, C. Tzimopoulos, C. Evangelides...... 10 y Hydrologic and Hydraulic Procedures for Engineering Application at Ungauged Watersheds: A Greek Case Study S. Yannopoulos, E. Eleftheriadou, S. Mpouri and Iο. Giannopoulou...... 11 y Investigation of groundwater flow in Krokos aquifer, Greece, to protect a springs' area M. Matiaki, I. Siarkos and K.L. Katsifarakis...... 12

ix y Use of reverse osmosis for production of drinking water from the contaminated surface water source Z. Honzajková, E. Podholová, M. Podhola, T. Patočka, R. Vurm, M. Bystrianský, M. Šír, P. Kocurek, J. Chumchalová, P. Hrychová, M. Kubal, M. Kuraš ...... 13 y Estimation of green and blue water footprint. Application in the agricultural sector of Karditsa Prefecture A. Dota and N. Theodossiou ...... 14 y Pharmaceutically active compounds in untreated municipal waste water B. Škrbić, M. Petrović, J. Živančev, N. Đurišić-Mladenović...... 15 y Watershed management with the application of the SWAT model. Case study: The “Natura 2000” area of Menoikio, North Greece P. Koutalakis, G.N. Zaimes, K. Ioannou and V. Iakovoglou...... 16 y Application of the response matrix technique for the optimal development of the aquifer of Viannos in the prefecture of Heraklion in Crete M. Kasapaki, M. Nisotaki and N. Theodossiou...... 17 y Evaporation and evapotranspiration estimates under present and future climate conditions S. Kotsopoulos, P. Nastos, G. Ghionis, K. Lazogiannis, S. Poulos, I. Alexiou, A. Panagopoulos, E. Farsirotou, N. Alamanis ...... 18 y A first approach on compilation of a flow rating curve and riverbed variation of Pinios River at Giannouli monitoring station Larissa-Central Greece, for environmental water resources management E. Hatzigiannakis, A. Filintas, A. Ilias, G. Arampatzis, A. Panagopoulos, and I. Hatzispiroglou...... 19 y Determination of the wellhead protection area around a pumping well in the north- western Switzerland C. Miracapillo and D. Biehler...... 20 y Assessing the impact range of a reductive infiltration for the insitu remediation of a Cr(VI)-contaminated aquifer H. Weigand, R. Müller, C. Marb...... 21 y Enhanced denitrification process using readily available materials: columns studies S.A. Gkiouzepas, C.W. Knapp, R.M. Kalin...... 22 y Urban Water Losses Management Practices in Turkey H. Muhammetoğlu, E. Karadirek...... 23 y Simulation and exploitation of a geothermal groundwater aquifer M. Psarra, S. Sotiriadou and N. Theodossiou ...... 24 y Hydrological simulation and sensitivity analysis of the Rafina basin G. Bariamis, C. Papathanasiou, E. Baltas, M. Mimikou ...... 25 y The use of HEC-RAS for the estimation of torrent water resources of the Greek semi- arid island of Salamina G.N. Zaimes, K. Ioannou, A. Hatziapostolou and V. Iakovoglou ...... 26 y Assessment of water quality influenced by acid mine drainage as environmental risk for surface water E. Singovszka, M. Balintova ...... 27

x y Chemical quality of groundwaters in the deltaic plain of Pinios river: Preliminary results after a year of monitoring V. Paraskevopoulou, M. Dassenakis, F. Botsou, X. Teou, Aik. Sakellari, V. Diamantis, S. Poulos, K. Lazogiannis, I. Matiatos, D.E. Sifnioti,D.I. Giannouli, G. Ghionis, J.D. Alexopoulos, S. Kotsopoulos, A. Panagopoulos, I. Alexiou...... 28

Wastewater treatment and management y Review and critical evaluation of available artificial recharge methods: implementation in the city of Preveza E. Lagoudi, E.K. Oikonomou and A. Guitonas...... 31 y The use of biochars as potential adsorbents for organics removal E. Papastergiadis, S. Sklari and P. Samaras...... 32 y Combination of anionic polyelectrolyte and novel polyaluminumferric-silicate-chloride coagulant and application in coagulation/flocculation (C/F) process of water or wastewater treatment A. Tolkou, A. Zouboulis, D. Zamboulis, M. Demirtsidou ...... 33 y Wastewater treatment on photocatalytic pilot plant unit L. Spacilova, Y. Maleterova, M. Morozova, F. Kastanek, O. Solcova...... 34 y Wastewater treatment in Membrane Bioreactors; Development of an integrated methodology for fouling control P. Gkotsis, E. Peleka, A. Zouboulis, M. Mitrakas, D. Zamboulis and A. Tolkou ...... 35 y Nitrification of low ammonia strength wastewaters using encapsulated nitrifying microorganisms A. Zournas, M. Farazaki, H. Marakas and P. Gikas ...... 36 y Detoxification of olive mill wastewater by Fenton oxidation A. Vlyssides, S. Mai, E.M. Barampouti and V. Chiourea...... 37 y Comparison of clinoptilolite and vermiculite fixed beds for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions M.A. Stylianou, V.J. Inglezakis, M. Loizidou and A. Zorpas...... 38 y Removal of phosphates from aqueous solutions using functionalized electrospun cellulose submicron fibrous membrane N. Najib, Ch. Christodoulatos, M. Wazne ...... 39 y Effect of feeding mode and immobilization matrix on the distribution of metabolites during bacterial acidification of crude glycerol A. Bonias, A. Dounavis, I. Ntaikou and G. Lyberatos...... 40 y Using Nano Crystalline Electrodes TiO2 for water treatment H. Zhian, B. Khzri, Y. Zhian ...... 41 y Influence and evaluation of mechanical action on the membrane performance and fouling control in a pilot scale SMBR system -Preliminary studies K. Chatzikonstantinou, N. Tzamtzis, A. Pappa and S. Liodakis ...... 42 y Photocatalytical elimination of industrial dyes in wastewater M. Morozova, P. Kluson, M. Matejkova, H. Snajdaufova and O. Solcova ...... 43 y Removal of phenols from water by sorption technique M. Matejkova, B. Papezova, H. Snajdaufova and O. Solcova...... 44

xi Urban water y A water demand forecasting methodology for supporting day-today management of water distribution systems G. Arampatzis, N. Perdikeas, E. Kampragou, P. Scaloubakas and D. Assimacopoulos ...... 47 y Applying Non-Revenue Water reduction measures to improve the performance of a water distribution network: the case of Nicosia, Cyprus V. Kanakoudis, S. Tsitsifli and G. Demetriou...... 48 y Verifying the usefulness of the IWA Water Balance 2nd modification: pinpointing the actual role of the fixed charge included in the water tariffs V. Kanakoudis and S. Tsitsifli...... 49 y Developing water pressure management scenarios to cut down the real losses in the water distribution system of Kozani, Greece V. Kanakoudis, K. Gonelas, M. Patelis...... 50 y Urban runoff management through permeable pavements and benefits of their application in dryer countries V.G. Ioannidou and E.K. Oikonomou ...... 51 y Ex-ante evaluation of a pressure management pilot project in Kos Town water pipe network V. Kanakoudis, K. Gonelas, K. Makris...... 52 y Suitability of potable groundwater reserves of Thermi Municipality (Macedonia, Northern Greece) and definition of main hydrogeochemical signatures E. Tzamos, E. Tziritis, P. Vogiatzis, C. Matzari, N. Kantiranis, A. Filippidis, N. Theodosiou and K. Fytianos...... 53

Water supply & distribution systems management y Freshwater management by Greek Municipalities in the 21st century: the role of Municipal Enterprises for Water Supply and Sewerage after the administrative reform of “Kallikratis” E.K. Oikonomou, V.G. Ioannidou, M. Mertikas and A. Guitonas ...... 57 y Questionnaire survey design and implementation to assess freshwater management by Greek Municipalities in the 21st century E.K. Oikonomou, M. Mertikas, and A. Guitonas ...... 58

Protection and restoration of coastal zone and open sea waters y Innovative horizontal plate shaped breakwaters used for coastal protection. The effect of submergence E.V. Koutandos, Th.V. Karambas, P.E. Prinos and C.G. Koutitas ...... 61 y Protection of the great lakes coastal navigation areas with Armor Stones M. Zakikhani, D.W. Harrelson, J. A. Kissane, M.K. Allis, J. Kolber and J.G. Tom...... 62 y Marine Protected Areas (Marine Protected Areas MPA's) Socio-Economic Impacts. The case of the island of Milos S. Manologlou, T. Pelagidis and B.S. Tselentis...... 63

xii y Operational Oceanographic Forecasts in the Thermaikos Gulf: The WaveForUs Project Y.N. Krestenitis, Y. Androulidakis, K. Kombiadou, Ch. Makris, V. Baltikas and G. Kalantzi.... 64 y Development and management of the Chinese coastal zone in the Yellow River Delta region (China) Ar. Mertzanis, F. Marabini, M.G. Angeli, F. Pontoni, Kon. Mertzanis and P. Gasparetto...... 65 y Seasonal variation of water discharge and suspended sediment concentration of the Pinios River (Thessaly) during the hydrological year 2012/13 K. Lazogiannis, V. Paraskevopoulou, S. Poulos, X. Teou, S. Kotsopoulos, E. Farsirotou, G. Ghionis, I. Matiatos, A. Panagopoulos, D. E. Sifnioti, D.I. Giannouli, K. Tsanakas, M. Dassenakis, P.G. Drakopoulos, F. Botsou, I. Alexiou and J.D. Alexopoulos ...... 66

Protection and restoration of ecosystems y Restoration of contaminated landscapes using the method of phytoremediation E. Faraoni and S.E. Tsiouris ...... 69 y Re-establishing a balanced environmental-human system: the experience of the Adige Euganeo Reclamation Board in the Veneto Region (NE Italy) M. Borin, E. Novello...... 70 y Aquifer Mineralogy and remediation of ground waters polluted by toxic substances T. Mimidis, D. Koilakos and C. Mimidou...... 71 y Nutrients, Chlorophyll-a and zooplankton population seasonal variations in Lake Kastoria, Western Macedonia, Greece N. Matzafleri, A. Psilovikos, A. Sentas...... 72 y The influence of Highway’s Runoff in the nearby Environment. The case study of Cyprus Highway A.A. Zorpa, L. Hlias, I. Voukkali, V. Inglezakis...... 73 y Centre of ecological conscience and ecotourism modulation in Drimia, Xanthi K. Lantitsou...... 74 y Step by step creation of an urban wetland Ch. Kazas and S.E. Tsiouris ...... 75 y A vital theme for the protection of humanity and planet Earth ecosystems: The biggest risk in the international nuclear safety J.C. Kondylakis ...... 76 y Modeling of soil structure and soil carbon sequestration in intensively cultivated fields using organic amendments N.C. Vavlas, N.P. Nikolaidis, N. Paranychianakis and M. Kotronakis ...... 77 y Habitat hydraulic modelling for environmental flow restoration in upland streams in Greece Ch. Papadaki, L. Ntoanidis, S. Zogaris, F. Martinez-Capel, R. Muñoz-Mas, N. Evelpidou and E. Dimitriou...... 78 y Effective biodegradation of phenolic compounds by the green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii T. Nazos, I. Chatzidaki and D.F. Ghanotakis...... 79 y Soil pollution by transportation projects and operations A. Athanasopoulou, V. Kollarou, and G. Kollaros ...... 80

xiii y Artificial urban and swimming wetlands. A relevant proposal for Thessaloniki A. Papadopoulou and S. Tsiouris...... 81 y Post fire forest restoration in a National Park: the Parnitha case, Greece G. Efthimiou, V. Detsis and O. Theodoropoulou...... 82 y Restoration of lake Volvi riparian forest. The Nea Madytos case G. Efthimiou, C. Kaskaneta, T. Dimitriadou and P. Samouilidou...... 83 y Elevation and container-type affects on Quercus coccifera seedling growth V. Iakovoglou, K. Aslanidis and G.N. Zaimes ...... 84 y Protection and visitors Management of the Tempi aesthetic forest (GR1420005), Pineios river, Central Greece G. Efthimiou, A.P. Kakava and A. Mertzanis ...... 85 y Enhanced bioavailable contaminant stripping to remediate metal contaminated soil. A case study of Hg contaminated site F. Pedron, G. Petruzzelli, E. Tassi, I. Rosellini and M. Barbafieri...... 86 y Innovative system for the biochemical restoration and monitoring of degraded soils C. Garcia, G. Masciandaro, T. Hernandez ...... 87

Transport and fate of pollutants in the environment‐mathematical and numerical modeling y The use of oil spill simulation in developing and applying oil pollution contingency plans in ports and coastal areas A. Zafeirakou, G. Palantzas, A. Samaras and C. Koutitas...... 91 y Transport of TiO2 nanoparticles through water saturated packed columns V. Sygouni, D. Vassilopoulos, I.D. Manariotis and C.V. Chrysikopoulos ...... 92 y Modeling water balance, hydrodynamics and sediment transport in Upper Acheloos River I. Zacharias, E. Moussoulis and N.P. Nikolaidis...... 93 y Application of stochastic models for predicting water quality in Dam – Lake Thesaurus, Greece A. Sentas, Ar. Psilovikos, N. Matzafleri ...... 94 y Evaluation of the adsorption of hexavalent chromium on ophiolitic soils T. Mpouras, D. Dermatas, and M. Chrysochoou...... 95 y Assessment of road traffic congestion as an externality of the transport system: the case of the city of Thessaloniki A. Stamelou, D. Latinopoulos, M. Pitsiava-Latinopoulou...... 96 y Use of EPANET model for leakage modeling in urban water distribution networks: Antalya Case Study S. Kara, I.E. Karadirek, A. Muhammetoglu, H. Muhammetoglu...... 97 y Investigation of gravity effect on biocolloid and colloid transport through water- saturated porous media C.V. Chrysikopoulos and V.I. Syngouna ...... 98 y Cotransport of clay colloids and viruses through both horizontal and vertical water- saturated columns: Downward and Upward flows V.I. Syngouna and C.V. Chrysikopoulos ...... 99

xiv y Leaching tests for the estimation and simulation of the transport of TiO2 nanoparticles through landfill and natural soils E. Tassi, R. Pini, M. Barbafieri, I. Valadao and J.A. de Castro...... 100

Solid waste management y WTE plants installed in 10 European Cities P. Chaliki, C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis, C. Stavroulakis ...... 103 y Stabilization and pathogens inactivation during home composting process K.-E. Lasaridi, A. Kyriacou, I. Chatzipavlidis, K. Abeliotis, C. Chroni, M. Koufopoulos, M. Miniadis and A. Sgoubopoulou...... 104 y Formation of silica coating for controlling pyrite oxidation K. Kollias, E. Mylona, N. Papassiopi and A. Xenidis ...... 105 y Management practices and issues of electronic waste in South Korea Y. –C Jang and S. Lee...... 106 y Vermicomposting of animal waste as a means of enhancing plant growth C. Emmanouil, E.K. Oikonomou and A. Guitonas...... 107 y Use of alternative fuels in cement industry N. Chatziaras, C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis ...... 108 y Recycling of EOL-Tires. The case of cement pastes modified with tire rubber particles S. Mavridou, N. Oikonomou, A. Karagiannidis...... 109 y Lignite fly ash and waste glass cullet mixtures as efficient resources for ceramics development V.G. Karayannis, C.-A. Drossou, E.L. Katsika, A.K. Moutsatsou...... 110 y Preliminary estimation of household food waste generation in Greece K. Lasaridi, K. Abeliotis, C. Chroni, A. Zorpas, A. Kyriacou, N. Kalogeropoulos and K. Boikou...... 111 y EAFC beneficial utilization in extruded clay bricks fabrication K. Ntampegliotis, D. Kasiteropoulou, S. Lamprakopoulos, V. Karayannis, G. Papapolymerou and X. Spiliotis...... 112 y Stabilization of tannery sludge by co-treatment with aluminum anodizing sludge and phytotoxicity of end-products E. Pantazopoulou, O. Zebiliadou, M. Mitrakas and A. Zouboulis...... 113 y The effect of physicochemical pretreatment on the anaerobic digestion of poplar biomass G. Antonopoulou, G. Dimitrellos, D. Vayenas and G. Lyberatos...... 114 y Geotechnical investigation related to the potential use of weathered phyllite formation as a natural landfill liner (Crete, Greece) E. Steiakakis, D. Vavadakis and A. Lazaropoulos...... 115 y Measurement of volatile organic compounds with an electronic nose in residential building L. Meciarova, S. Vilcekova ...... 116

xv y Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management decision making: development of a single score MSWM sustainability index H. Ak and W. Braida ...... 117 y Activated carbon production from cotton waste fibers R. Nicic, J. Mitic, M. Smelcerovic and D. Djordjevic...... 118 y Artport: Reintroducing the Obsolete P. Dimakos...... 119 y Organic wastes as substitute of inorganic fertilization in tomato crop T. Hernandez, C. Chocano, J.L. Moreno and C. Garcia...... 120 y Social acceptance of industrial solid waste recycling E.N. Lakioti, P.H. Litsiou, P.E. Samaras, V.G. Karayannis ...... 121

Waste minimization and pollution prevention y Reductive removal of NTO and DNAN from IM wastewater using bimetals E. Kitcher, W. Braida, J. Pavlov, D. Athanasiou, A. Koutsospyros, T.L. Su...... 125 y Integrated prevention and pollution control of industrial activities relative to the management of waste in application of the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency V. Tryfona, A. Kungolos, S. Panagopoulos, P. Dimakos, C. Panagopoulou ...... 126 y Waste prevention strategy plan concerning the waste framework directive in insular Municipality A.A. Zorpas, K. Lasaridi, I. Voukkali, P. Loizia, K. Abeliotis, L. Fitiri, P.Trisokka, N. Voukkali, N. Bikaki, C. Chroni...... 128 y Extraction of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dibenzyl disulfide from transformer oils using polar aprotic solvents and reductive dehalogenation of extracted PCBs P. Kastanek, F. Kastanek, Y. Maleterova, M. Matejkova, L. Spacilova, O. Solcova...... 129 y Reducing whey polluting load by kefir immobilized on grape stalks (GS) M. Soupioni, A. Psarologou, S. Maragkou...... 130 y Reduced environmental footprint by an integrated approach of EOL tyres depolymerisation (DEPOTEC LIFE+ project) A. Zabaniotou, N. Antoniou and G. Bruton ...... 131 y Application of whey proteins in wood-based panels E. Papadopoulou, C. Markessini, S. Kountouras, C. Stathopoulos, P. Karakanas, N. Kopsahelis, A. A. Koutinas...... 132 y Ecotoxicological Consideration of Industrial Detergent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Biological Indicators D.F. Ogeleka, F.E. Okieimen, L.I.N. Ezemonye ...... 133 y Centralize Governmental proposed prevention plan concerning the waste framework directive A.A. Zorpas, K. Lasaridi I. Voukkali, P. Loizia, M. Samara Miliotou, K. Christofi...... 134 y Environmentally friendly concrete road pavement M. Ondova, N. Stevulova, S. Vilcekova and L. Meciarova...... 135 y Comparative analysis of geopolymers’ mechanical characteristics based on the content of crystalline and amorphous SiO2 R. Zejak, M.Vukčević, M. Krgović, I. Bosković, B. Zlatičanin, M. Ivanović ...... 136

xvi Natural treatment systems y Management of roadside vegetation, road-island planting and slope cover V. Kollarou and G. Kollaros...... 139 y Performance of C4 versus C3 grasses in calcareous soil irrigated by slightly saline water in terms of the S:Fe index D.L. Bouranis, S.N. Chorianopoulou, S. Nikologiannis, D. Gasparatos ...... 140 y Enhanced Sequestration of Carbon dioxide to Cement J.-W. Park, B.-J. Kim, P.-H. Jung...... 141 y Sustainable engineering of calcareous rhizospheres – The tools of arbuscular mycorrhizas and sulfur S.N. Chorianopoulou, Y.I. Saridis, D.L. Bouranis...... 142 y Cultivation of Chlorococcum sp. in secondary treated sewage A.F. Aravantinou, A. Mannes, and I.D. Manariotis...... 143 y Microalgae treatment for lipid production Y. Maleterova, F. Kastanek, H. Snajdaufova, M. Matejkova and O. Solcova...... 144

Remediation of contaminated area y Optimization of Dye Removal Process using Artificial Neural Networks and Response Surface Methods P. King and N. Saibaba K.V ...... 147 y Evaluation of different seed mixtures for reclaiming inclined surfaces of bentonite mining byproducts in the island of Milos P.A. Nektarios, M.P. Kaltsidi, K. Grammatikopoulou, N. Ntoulas, G. Petrakis, N. Kantsos ... 148 y Sorption of Ni+2 from aqueous solution using multi-walled carbon nanotubes F. Giannakopoulou, C. Haidouti, D. Gasparatos, I. Massas and G. Tsiakatouras...... 149 y Using Real Options to value different alternatives for soil and ground water treatment, under sustainability perspective A. Kalomoiri and A. Mostashari ...... 150 y Comparison of sorbents efficiencies in acidic environment M. Holub, M. Balintova...... 151 y Stabilization of arsenic and heavy metal contaminated soil using calcined oyster shells and steel slag D.-H. Moon, J.-W. Park, K.-H. Cheong, Ag. Koutsospyros, Y.-Y. Chang, K. Baek and J.-H. Park...... 152 y Remediation of heavy metal and petroleum contaminated soil using quicklime D.-H. Moon, J.-W. Park, K.-H. Cheong, Ag. Koutsospyros, Y.-Y. Chang, K. Baek and J.-H. Park...... 153 y Soil-plant interactions on the fraction distributions of sulfur, iron and phosphorus in mangrove sediments L. Jian, L. Jingchun, Y. Chongling, L. Haoliang, L. Yushan...... 154 y Investigations on Boron contaminated sediment (Tuscany, Italy): Phytotoxicity and phytoextraction test M. Barbafieri, L. Giorgetti, E. Tassi, E. Morelli, F. Pedron...... 155

xvii Sediment transport and erosion control y SedTrap: Preliminary assessment of an integrated suspended sediment sampling device S. Nerantzaki, D. Efstathiou, G. Giannakis, N.P Nikolaidis, I.A. Sibetheros, I. Zacharias, N. Kotsovinos ...... 159 y Discharge and sediment transport in a basin with a dam at its upper boundary G. Paschalidis, I. Iordanidis and P. Anagnostopoulos ...... 160 y Real-time Monitoring of Scour and Sedimentation Evolution with a New Developed Prototype Sensor P. Michalis, M.D. Judd, A. Tarantino ...... 161 y The torrential riskiness of Vathyrema Torrent after the fire of 2007 V. Pavlidis, H. Ganatsios, V. Papathanasiou, K. Tsemperidis, Gr. Varras ...... 162 y The flooding behavior of Vrasna torrent during the flood of 2006 K. Kalfa, H. Ganatsios, V. Papathanasiou, V. Pavlidis, K. Tsemperidis...... 163 y The contribution of stereo-transportation to the flooding riskiness of Melissourgos torrent H. Ganatsios, A. Kalfa, V. Pavlidis, V. Blougoura ...... 164 y The irrigational future of Thessaloniki’s plain under the scope of utilizating the waterloads of Axios river Th. Pavlidis, K. Kalfa, V. Pavlidis, K. Tsemperidis, G. Zavakos...... 165

Ecotoxicology y Toxicological assays with Vicia faba L. for monitoring bioremediation processes of soils contaminated by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and total petroleum hydrocarbons L. Giorgetti, M. Ruffini Castiglione, R. Lorenzi, S. Di Gregorio ...... 169 y Behavior and toxicity of ionic liquids (ILs): the role of acetone in ILs-induced toxic effects on a battery of aquatic species V. Tsarpali, K. Charmpi, and S. Dailianis ...... 170 y Influence of newly synthesized Cu(II) complexes on the pyrazole based derivatives on inhibition of Botryosphaeria dothide Ž. Jaćimović, A. Radović, M. Kosović, N. Latinovic...... 171 y Speciation of copper in lake sediments and bioaccumulation of macrophytes Skadar Lake, Montenegro V. Kastratović, Ž. Jaćimović, M. Bigović, M. Kosović, D. Đurović and S. Krivokapić...... 172 y Inhibition effect of the platinum and palladium dithiocarbamato complexes on phytopathogenic fungus Botrysphaerria dothidea Z. Leka, M. Kosović, A. Višnjevac, D. Vojta, N. Latinović...... 173

Global environmental changes y Climatic changes and associations in the distribution of infectious diseases with an emphasis to new molecular assays suitable for rapid epidemiological screening during unexpected natural disasters and outbreak events G. Karanis and P. Karanis ...... 177

xviii y Climate change impact on invasive mosquito species in S.E. Europe R.E.P. Sotiropoulou, E. Tagaris, A. Sotiropoulos, J. Spanos, P. Milonas, A. Michaelakis...... 178 y Climate change and urban air quality: investigation of the interactions with environmental indicators D. Spyridi, Ch. Vlachokostas, G. Banias, C. Sioutas and N. Moussiopoulos...... 179 y Spatial and temporal distribution of key meteorological parameters at Pinios River Basin G. Arampatzis, V. Pisinaras, E. Tziritis, T. Karyotis, A. Panagopoulos...... 180 y Tree-ring analysis of a declining fir stand in Central Greece A. Papadopoulos ...... 181

Environmental impact assessment and risk analysis y Coastal vulnerability assessment for present and future climate conditions in coastal areas of N.Aegean D. Kokkinos, P. Galiatsatou and P. Prinos ...... 185 y Hydrogeochemistry and water quality assessment of irrigation waters from 3 major olive grove areas in Greece E. Tziritis, G. Arampatzis, E. Hatzigiannakis, A. Panoras, S. Stathaki, A. Zavra, H. Kallogianni, A. Panagopoulos ...... 186 y The effect of hydrogeological parameters estimation uncertainty, in the delineation of well-head protection areas N. Theodossiou, E. Fotopoulou and A. Xefteris...... 187 y Assessment of environmental impacts in farm planning Th. Bournaris, Chr. Moulogianni, B. Manos...... 188 y Impact of a long term fire retardant on the leaching of K, Na, Fe and Si from a Mediterranean forest soil: A short-term lab-scale study C. Michalopoulos, S. Koufopoulou, N. Tzamtzis and A. Pappa ...... 189 y Ecological Assessment of Protected Areas in Kuwait O. Al-Ragam ...... 190 y New methodologies in the application of GIS-based methods in SEA, case study in Serbia M. Nenkovic-Riznic, I. Maric and M. Pucar...... 191 y The problems in environmental impact assesment of hydropower projects A. Bobat ...... 192 y Impact mitigation measures of desalination plants M.N. Alpaslan, D. Dolgen, G. Bombar ...... 193 y Occurrence and risk assessment of pesticides in the sediments of Alqueva reservoir (Guadiana Basin) P. Palma, M. Köck-Schulmeyer, P. Alvarenga, L. Ledo, M. López de Alda, D. Barceló ...... 194 y Estimation of road traffic induced environmental pollutants based on a point-to-point traffic detection system E. Mitsakis, I. Stamos, S. Basbas, M. Aggelakis, G. Aifantopoulou ...... 195

xix y Energy Landscapes: Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy A. Lapidaki and J. Köppel ...... 196 y Environmental impact assessment of flood mitigation measures using risk analysis M. Zeleňáková, L. Zvijáková and E. Singovszká...... 197 y Eco-environmental impacts and geomorphological changes caused by opencast bauxite mining in Western Mount Parnassos (Central Greece) Ar. Mertzanis...... 198 y Geochemical indices of selected heavy metals in estuarine sediments of Koronia Lake (C. Macedonia, Greece) K. Giouri, A. Papadopoulos, E. Tzamos and V. Melfos...... 199 Environmental fluid mechanics y Roughness effect on flows in micro and nano-channels D. Kasiteropoulou, T.E. Karakasidis and A. Liakopoulos ...... 203 y Sensing and Control of Pollutants in Wall-Bounded Systems A. Warnock, B. Wang, S. Rimer, A. Stefanopoulou and N. Katopodes ...... 204 y Analytical Determination of Depth – Averaged Velocity in Open Channels with or without Vegetation P. Prinos, C. Papakyritsis...... 205 y Experimental investigation of non-uniform flow in rivers E. Farsirotou, S. Kotsopoulos, N. Xafoulis and G. Sanatsios ...... 206 y Understanding the structure of fluid flows in nanodevices through molecular dynamics simulations F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis and A. Liakopoulos ...... 207 y Variation of the Manning roughness coefficient in the river Strymonas in Northern Greece E. Hatzigiannakis, D. Pantelakis, I. Hatzispiroglou, G. Arampatzis, A. Ilias and A. Panagopoulos ...... 208 y Disposal of metal fragments released during polycrystalline ingot slicing by multi-wire saw N. Boutouchent-Guerfi, N. Drouiche, M. Ouldhamou, F. Sahraoui...... 209 y Design of submerged and surface outfall of brine effluent from a desalination plant to marine environment I.K. Tsanis, S.K. Tsitsilonis and V. Mathioudakis...... 210 y Effects of a half-separated (impermeable and permeable) bed on the velocity distribution in open channels E. Keramaris, G.I. Pechlivanidis, I.G. Pechlivanidis ...... 211

Environmental geotechnology y Extraction of Pb using Ferric from Pb-Contaminated Soil J.-C. Yoo, E.-J. Kim, D.-H. Moon, Ag. Koutsospyros, K. Baek...... 215 y Iron Anode-Enhanced Electrokinetic Restoration of Sulfate-Accumulated Saline Soil K. Baek, S.-U. Jo, J.-C. Yoo, D.-H. Moon ...... 216

xx y Oxalate Based Extraction of Arsenic Bound to Amorphous Fe and Al Oxides in Soil J.-C. Lee, E.-J. Kim and K. Baek ...... 217 y Removal of Copper Bound to Humic Substances in Soil B.R. Hwang, E.J. Kim, J.C. Yoo, J.C. Lee, J.S. Yang, K. Baek...... 218 y Effects of lead and chromium on anaerobic degradation of diesel compounds J.-W. Park, C.-W. Yoo ...... 219

Environmental informatics y Optimal development of a groundwater geothermal aquifer, applying the Harmony Search Algorithm E. Agorastou, L. Skevi and N. Theodossiou...... 223 y Spatiotemporal correlations in a turbulent Hartmann flow A.D. Fragkou, T.E. Karakasidis, I.E. Sarris, A. Liakopoulos ...... 224 y Complex network and non-linear time series analysis of atmospheric and oceanic variables from seawatch buoys at Aegean Sea A.Κ. Charakopoulos, T.E. Karakasidis ...... 225 y Optimizing a typical water resources allocation problem using the Harmony Search Algorithm N. Theodossiou, D. Karakatsanis, I. Kougias, L. Katsifarakis...... 226

Environmental health y Multiple Myeloma and toxic substances in Water Resources Management of hydrological river basins T. Mimidis, D. Koilakos and C. Mimidou...... 229 y 4-nonylphenol in environment and its purification from wastewater L. Spacilova, Y. Maleterova, H. Snajdaufova and O. Solcova ...... 230 y Determination of toxic elements in chewing sticks (miswak) S. Al-Rmalli, A. Grain, R. Jenkins and P. Haris...... 231

Environmental economics y Eco-efficiency assessment in the agricultural sector: The case of fresh form tomato crop in Phthiotida A. Georgopoulou, A. Angelis-Dimakis, G. Arampatzis, and D. Assimacopoulos...... 235 y Willingness to pay for ecosystem services in a valonia oak forest A. Pantera, K.G. Papaspyropoulos, A. Papadopoulos, S. Kaloudis, S. Kandrelis...... 236 y Investigation of the Reservoirs operation scheme at the basin of Evros river in conditions of heavy rainfall, using open source data P. Vratsidas, Z. Mallios and P. Latinopoulos...... 237 y Cost-benefit analysis of the wind-pumped storage hybrid power station in Ikaria Island M. Gymnopoulos, Z. Mallios, and P. Latinopoulos ...... 238

xxi y Socio-economic Analysis of a highway construction project: The case of Chalkidiki ring road, in Northern Greece E. Oustapasidou and Z. Mallios...... 239 y Evaluating landscape changes at the Alqueva reservoir T. Panagopoulos, V. Ferreira and P. Karanikola ...... 240

Environmental law and policy y The grazing right on the Greek public forest lands P. Kapotas, E-A. Maria ...... 243 y Reducing green house gases emissions from forest and land use change sector: the Greek experience I. Nikolaou, E-A. Maria...... 244 y Directive 2004/35/EC: Questioning its effectiveness on the prevention and remediation of the environmental damage K. Pouikli...... 245 y Political and transnational implications of integrated water resources management of transboundary river basins: The case of Axios/Vardar River basin M.I. Tsavdaridis, A.D.I. Tsavdaridou...... 246 y From water management to water stewardship: a soft path approach in the food and drink industry C. Silva-Plata...... 247

Soft energy sources y End-of-life photovoltaic panels: An emerging waste stream N. Manes, Ch. Achillas, D. Aidonis, G. Banias and N. Moussiopoulos...... 251 y An assessment and through analysis of the two major free photovoltaic software K.D. Mardikis, N.G. Katsikas, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis...... 252 y Harvesting the sun’s energy in EU-27. A review C.S. Psomopoulos, K.D. Mardikis, N.G. Katsikas, G.Ch. Ioannidis...... 253 y Eco-efficient small-scale biodiesel production by valorizing crude glycerol in-situ via co-gasification with biomass-The GLY-CO Bio-Diesel project P. Manara, D. Rovas and A. Zabaniotou ...... 254

GIS and remote sensing y Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map human activities and ecosystem components as the basis for effective Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) A. Kokkali, V. Vassilopoulou, Y. Issaris, S. Kavvadas, G. Karris, J. Fric and P. Panayotidis...... 257 y Influence of desert dust on the Aegean Sea chlorophyll concentrations D. Kotta, D. Kitsiou and M. Karydis...... 258

xxii y Assessment of the spatial distribution of chlorophyll a concentrations in coastal areas using GIS and remote sensing techniques D. Kitsiou, M. Kostopoulou-Karadanelli, K. Topouzelis ...... 259 y Application of a GIS methodology for assessing coastal marine eutrophication T. Psarrou and D. Kitsiou...... 260 y A webGIS tool for applying multi-criteria analysis to assess coastal environmental quality A. Patera, D. Kitsiou and M. Kostopoulou-Karadanelli...... 261

Spatial and urban planning y Implementation of bioclimatic architecture principles to a settlement's design K. Lantitsou, V. Stefanis, G. Panagiotakis, J. Kolokas ...... 265 y Impact of the river Danube – Pan-European Corridor VII on sustainable spatial development of tourism M. Maksin, M. Nenkovic-Riznic and S. Milijic ...... 266 y Aesthetic rules concerning road design and adaptation to the environment G. Kollaros...... 267 y Issues of the spatial planning for protection of the water accumulation basins N. Krunić, S. Milijić and M. Maksin ...... 268 y Regional climate change strategies: European context and the case of Greek regions E. Thoidou...... 269 y Environmental management in the coastal urban area of Paleo Faliro in Attica region A. Economou, R. Mitoula...... 270 y Protection and restoration of cultural properties in spatial and urban planning in Serbia; Case study: immoveable cultural properties in Brankovina S. Simonović, B. Kovačević and M. Pucar ...... 271 y The contribution of spatial planning to the forest road network evolution at the island of Skiathos, Greece F. Samara, S. Tampekis, S. Sakellariou, O. Christopoulou and A.-M. Ntarladima ...... 272 y The integration of the aesthetics criterion in road design F. Kehagia, E. Marinou...... 273 y Environmental land-planning design K. Lantitsou...... 274 y The "role" of mini roundabouts in urban planning F. Kehagia, E. Damaskou, M. Pitsiava-Latinopoulou ...... 275 y Redevelopment of the area of the Ancient Theatre of Larisa D. Palla...... 276 y Open public spaces in a mid-size town’s environment V. Kollarou, K. Lantitsou, and A. Athanasopoulou ...... 277 y Residents’ evaluation of the city’s green infrastructure: The case of Kalamaria municipality, Greece P. Karanikola, S. Tampakis, T. Panagopoulos and A. Karipidou-Kanari...... 278

xxiii Sustainable architecture, planning and development y Landscape architecture and hydraulics engineering projects • The case of Mornos dam and artificial lake M. Tzimopoulou and M. Nana ...... 281 y Tourism development indicators: the case of Northern Sporades D. Vagiona and G. Doxopoulos...... 282 y Is the environmental impact a sufficient criterion for sustainable urban transport planning in a period of financial crisis? A. Sdoukopoulos, A. Aggelakakis, E. Verani, A. Tsakalidis and N. Gavanas ...... 283 y Achieving solar shading with balconies: guidelines for optimal design for Greek residential buildings E. Loukou, E. Skrafnaki and K. Tsikaloudaki...... 284 y Refurbishment for energy efficiency of housing building stock built before 1919 in Serbia M. Jovanović Popović, D. Ignjatović, B. Stanković...... 285

Air quality and contamination control‐Urban aerosols and health effects‐Indoor air pollution y Indoor illumination in tertiary sector and human health. A review M N.G. Katsikas, S.A. Dedegkika, C.S.Psomopoulos, K.D. Mardikis, G.Ch. Ioannidis...... 289 y CO2 effect on the performance of SOX reduction additives in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) regenerators E. Pachatouridou, E.F. Iliopoulou, D.K. Iatridis and A.A. Lappas...... 290 y Determination of airborne particulates by Raman microscope A. Iordanidis, J. Garcia-Guinea, S. Garas, A. Asvesta, A.G. Triantafyllou...... 291 y Investigation of particulate matter pollution in Antalya, Turkey G. Doğan, A.M. Tepe...... 292 y Pollution Index and Air ion Variation in Winter Season at Urban Station Sangli (17° 4’ N 74° 32’ E) India S.D. Pawar...... 293 y Assessment of potential health impacts of particulate matter in a Mediterranean coastal city K.P. Moustris, G.T. Proias, I.K. Larissi, P.T. Nastos, K.V. Koukouletsos and A.G. Paliatsos...... 294 y Gravimetric and Black Carbon Analysis in PM2.5 samples collected in the two Greek cities Patras (June to September 2011) and Rio (June to September 2013) M. Manousakas, A. Diakou, H. Papaefthymiou...... 295 y Occurrence of particulate matters concentrations in office spaces S. Vilcekova, A. Estokova and E. Kridlova Burdova...... 296 y Air ion variation during morning period (06:00-08:00 hours) at rural station Ramanandnagar (17° 4’ N 74° 25’ E) India S.D. Pawar...... 297

xxiv SPECIAL SESSIONS

Interaction of harbour structures with adjacent coasts y Beach erosion due to the presence of harbours in sandy beaches: the case of Greece in comparison with international observations V. Katsardi, V. K. Tsoukala and C. I. Moutzouris ...... 303 y Experimental investigation of the influence of protruding structures on wave action downstream of harbours M. Koufali, Th. Giantsi, V.K. Tsoukala and C.I. Moutzouris ...... 304 y Advanced numerical model for Harbour - Coastal Morphology interaction Th.V. Karambas ...... 305 y Investigation of the coastal and environmental impacts of small harbours in the south coast of Herakleion prefecture, with the use of numerical simulation: interpretation & proposals Chr.D. Solomonidis, A.M. Boutatis, Μ. Marinou ...... 306 y Environmental and socio economic issues concerning the interaction of harbours with their adjacent coasts V.K. Tsoukala and K. Xadjibiros ...... 307 y Geomorphological evolution of two touristic beaches in Chios Island, NE Mediterranean V. Kapsimalis, E. Voukouvalas, M. Hatzinaki, H. Kyriakidou, I. Panagiotopoulos, P. Georgiou, G Rousakis...... 308

Environmental Education y Is there environmental training without environmental education? K.L. Katsifarakis ...... 311 y Teaching properly the design of sustainable coastal works Chr. Koutitas and Th. Karambas ...... 312 y Environmental Education, Awareness and Ecological Conscience M. Fraidaki, S. Karagiannis...... 313 y Communication Empowers Resilient Communities in the Event of Environmental Accidents C. Skanavis and Chr. Giannoulis...... 314 y Challenges of engineering education in the online environment P.D. Scarlatos...... 315 y Artificial lake of Smokovos: A research on knowledge about wetlands of adolescents local residents V. Tagkouli, G. Efthimiou, K. Ntouras, P. Tagkoulis and A. Mertzanis ...... 316 y A novel lab-based approach towards increasing the environmental awareness of high school students E. Kalambokis, L. Antonoglou, V. Zacharopoulou, C.P. Hadjiantoniou-Maroulis...... 317

xxv The role of economic valuation in environmental decision‐making y Economic valuation of lake ecosystems: the case of Kastoria Lake(Greece) N. Sarantidou, M. Terpsis and D. Vagiona ...... 321 y Environmental economic valuation: a case study of the Lake Volvi wetland in Greece E. Antonopoulou, P. Latinopoulos, and Z. Mallios...... 322 y Estimation of the recreational value of the Hilarion dam artificial wetland using the Contingent Valuation method Z. Mallios and E. Andronia ...... 323 y Valuing environmental benefits in Greece: review and analysis of contingent valuation studies D. Latinopoulos...... 324 y A cost-effectiveness analysis of the public control expenditures against the 2011 Malaria outbreak in the Greek Region of Lakonia K. Bithas, A. Kolimenakis...... 325 y A Contingent Valuation Method questionnaire survey design and implementation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Thessaloniki’s efficient operation E.K. Oikonomou, Th. Karabekou, and E. Danilouli ...... 326 y Value transfer and Meta-analysis for groundwater valuation in Greece: findings from the Asopos case study G. Tentes and D. Damigos...... 327

Physico‐chemical, biological, sociopolitical and economic factors interacting and forming today's complex ecosystems y Pesticides removal in constructed wetlands: a review V. Papaevangelou, G.D. Gikas, Z. Vryzas, G. Vassiliou and V.A. Tsihrintzis ...... 331 y Harmonization of the ecohydrological approach with existing management efforts in a heavily modified reservoir If. Kagalou, Th. Papadimitriou, M. Chamoglou...... 332 y Modeling Soil Functions and Ecosystem Services with the Integrated Critical Zone Model N.P. Nikolaidis, J. Valstar, E.C. Rowe, K. Moirogiorgou, E. Kotronakis, G. Giannakis, S. Panakoulia, N. Paranychianakis and F.E. Stamati ...... 333 y The sustainability issues of the River Basin Management Plans in South and North Europe and the European Water Framework Directive: Lessons learned from Greece and Scotland C. Pantsi, I. Kagalou...... 334 y Mathematical modeling of trophic state of Lake Karla using the PCLake model N. Mellios, D. Kofinas and C. Laspidou...... 335 y Uneven development and the virtual water: a focus on Southern EU S. Mavroudeas and S. Gialis...... 336

xxvi LIFE09 ACEPT-AIR y Development of a Cost Efficient Policy Tool for PM reduction in the urban atmosphere. Challenges and achievements K. Eleftheriadis, E. Diapouli, C. Samara, A. Kungolos, A. Progiou, M. Lazaridis...... 339 y Modelling for Particulate Pollution Abatement according to Stakeholders needs. Development of a Policy Tool Platform A.G. Progiou, I.C. Ziomas, N.M. Panagiotou, C.J. Boukouvalas...... 340 y Chemical mass balance source apportionment of PM10 and PM2.5 in Thessaloniki, Greece G. Argyropoulos, D. Voutsa, A. Kouras, E. Manoli and C. Samara...... 341 y Emissions of primary PM10 and gaseous aerosol precursors from natural sources in Athens, Thessaloniki and Volos V. Aleksandropoulou and M. Lazaridis...... 342 y Source apportionment study by PMF on PM10 and PM2.5 in the urban environment in major Greek cities E. Diapouli, V. Vasilatou, D. Saraga, S. Pateraki, Th. Maggos, Th. Grigoratos, C. Samara, A. Kungolos and K. Eleftheriadis ...... 343 y Regional versus Local Sources of aerosols over Cyprus S. Kleanthous, and N. Mihalopoulos...... 345 y A combined source apportionment approach for assessing the contribution of domestic wood burning emissions on wintertime PM2.5 air pollution in Thessaloniki, Greece N. Moussiopoulos, G. Tsegas, I. Douros, C. Samara, D. Voutsa, G. Argyropoulos, C. Sioutas, A. Kelessis...... 346 y Overview of the AIRUSE LIFE+ project: How to improve air quality in the Mediterranean region X. Querol...... 347 y The MAPEC LIFE study: monitoring air pollution effects in children for supporting public health policy E. Ceretti, M.R. Marrese, A. Bonetti, S. Monarca, A. Carducci, M.A. De Donno, E. Carraro, U. Gelatti, and the MAPEC_LIFE Study Group...... 348 y Short-term effects of fine and coarse particles on mortality and morbidity in 4 Mediterranean countries: results from the MEDPARTICLES Study S. Rodopoulou, E. Samoli, M. Stafoggia, E. Alessandrini, K. Katsouyanni, F. Forastiere ...... 349 y Airborne particulate pollution in Zagreb atmosphere K. Šega...... 350 y Air quality in urban areas in terms of particulate matter concentrations – Results from a case study in North Greece G. Gaidajis, K. Angelakoglou and D. Aktsoglou ...... 351 y Source attribution of fine atmospheric particulate matter in Asia using molecular tracers G. Engling, I.-T. Ku, and S.-T. Tang...... 352

xxvii y Diesel and biofuel PM exhaust from on-and off-road engines: characterization and nanotoxicity O. Popovicheva, G. Engling ...... 353 y Chemical composition and mass closure of fine and coarse particles in Thessaloniki, Greece Th. Grigoratos, D. Voutsa, A. Kouras, E. Manoli, C. Samara, Th. Maggos, D. Saraga, K. Eleftheriadis, A. Kelessis...... 354 y Assessment of ambient air quality in European countries using CMAQ E. Tagaris, R.E.P. Sotiropoulou, N. Gounaris, S. Andronopoulos and D. Vlachogiannis ...... 355 y PM10 and PM2.5 chemical composition, sources, metals and ions in the greater area of Volos during the LIFE+ACEPT-AIR Project G. Proias, T. Grigoratos, E. Diapouli, C. Samara, T. Kouras, S. Kipouros, A. Kungolos and K. Eleftheriadis...... 356 y Effect of atmospheric pollutants on solar radiation H.D. Kambezidis, L.D. Melas, D.H. Kampezidou and D.K. Papanastasiou...... 357 y Assessing the effect of multiscale interactions on air quality modelling: application and validation of a coupled mesoscalemicroscale model G. Tsegas, Ph. Barmpas, I. Douros, N. Moussiopoulos and V. Akylas...... 358 y Some implications from PM10 levels in the air of Patras, Greece A. Bloutsos and P. Yannopoulos ...... 359 y PM2.5/ PM10 concentration ratios of particle mass and chemical constituents in Thessaloniki, Greece, in relation to wind speed D. Voutsa, M. Petrakakis, P. Tzoumaka, E. Manoli, A. Kouras, A. Kelessis and C. Samara...... 360 y Planning for Seas and Coasts in Mediterranean Basin in the framework of European Union’s policy E. Beriatos ...... 361

Author index...... 363

Subject index...... 375

Sponsors...... 389

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