indraq-abstract

Title: Multidisciplinary study of air quality with emphasis indoors

Acronym: IndrAQ

Duration:01/09/2011 - 31/12/2013

Primary Field of Study:11.9.3

Secondary Field:11.9.99 Measurement and Analysis or indoor air contamination

Abstract (To be organized as: Background, aim, workpackages, expected results) (300 words max)250 words

The subject of this proposal is the study of natural and artificial air pollutants (n-AP,a-AP) that determine air

quality (AQ). Such pollutants are radon-R and progeny-RP, the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), trace

gases, oxides (e.g. SOx, NOx, COx), Ozone(O3), the Particulate Matter (PM) and, conditionally, background

electromagnetic (b-EM) and γ-radiation (b-γ). The effect of human exposure to n-AP and a-AP is to increase

the probability of incidence of cancer and genetic damage. Ecotoxic effects also appear in the food chain and

the environment. The effects appear both, indoors and outdoors, and, hence, render the attainment of an

multidisciplinary approach through combination of experiments and simulations.

The aim of the proposal is the evaluation of the air quality (AQ) through the assortment of information

regarding the concentration, transportation and movement of the aforementioned n-AP and a-AP (mainly

indoors) through measurements, modelling and simulations. Additionally, the elaboration of related

parameter and the analysis of the consequent repercussions. Towards this, target populations will be studied

in three Greek areas.

The workpackages will combine the preparation ( instrumentation, collection of information, exchange of

know-how, selection of measurement sites) with measurements and simulations (Monte Carlo, packages-

e.g. RISK, CONTAMWZ), proper scientific analysis of the recordings and evaluation of the indoor air quality

of the targets.

The expected results of this research will be the enlargement of the aggregate of AP, the further investigation

and interpretation of cross-correlations with the constructional elements of buildings, as well as the growth of

collaboration and research among the involved institutions.

Project concept and objective(s) (Describe the state of the art, methodology, research plan, work packages and research milestones.) (2000 words max)The overall concept is to implement a pilot study on air quality (AQ) issues in 3 target areas in Greece. The

main objective, is the study of the exposure and risk due to the n-AP R, RP and b-γ and the a-AP CH4, CO,

H2S, SO2, HCN, NH3, NO, NO2, Ο3, benzole, tolouole, xylene and b-EM . These AP, even at indoor levels are

causes of cancer, genetic damage and premature death (1,2,3). Towards the aim, indoor-outdoor

measurements (concentrations, energy density, etc.), simulations and modelling are planned. The study is

believed to contribute to risk minimisation.

Other objectives are:

1.Data collection in 3 target regions

2.Development of simulations of n-AP/a-AP distributions based on literature, existing data, research and

other collected measurements.

3.Data analysis and risk estimation.

4.Growth of collaboration between the involved institutions

5.Enforcement of existing knowledge.

State-of-the-art

n-AP

Radon

R is a noble natural radioactive gas of 3.82d half-life. Parent isotope is Ra-226 present in earth's crust and

building materials (BM) (4). R upon generation escapes and migrates far or near by diffusion and convection.

Radiologically important are the RP (Po-218, Pb-214, Bi-214, Po-214) because R and RP indoors

concentrate significantly. RP emit alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Their input sources are: (a) soil, (b) air,

(c) BM, (d) water. R-RP are are classified as carcinogenics of highest importance, the main physical cause of

lung cancer and the second significant after smoking (5). R is regarded as a crucial indoor n-AP (2). All EU

Members have established maximum acceptable levels of indoor radon concentrations and action limits for

mitigation techniques.

Measurements are performed with active or/and passive techniques. Active techniques require electrical

power, control technicians and are adequate for continuous surveillance. Passive techniques employ Solid

State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTDs) directly in contact with air or within a specific geometry. Mostly

used SSNTDs are CR-39 and LR-115.

b-γ

b-γ indoors arise from: (a) earth's crust, (b) BM, (c) RP. In the countryside, the global average of absorbed b-

γ rate is 57 nGy.h-1, however the range 10-200 nGy.h-1 is considered normal. They appear, however, areas

with high amounts of dose rate due to the existence of rocks rich in uranium. Indoors, the corresponding

average is 84 nGy.h-1 and the range 10-200 nGy.h-1 (2). Specialized Monte Carlo studies have also been

reported.

Because the carcinogenicity of b-γ it is necessary to study the corresponding concentrations through

measurements or simulations. Measurements are conducted through portable detectors. Calibration is

required through measurement or simulation.

a-AP

a-AP concentrations range widely (12).The concentrations depend on meteorological factors and natural

sources derived from living or abiotic (plants, forest fires, emissions from the land and water and geothermal

sources) organisms. Main anthropogenic factors are the use of coal, petroleum products and the use of

various type of chemicals in industry, agriculture and homes, etc. Knowledge of the sources, nature, quantity

and physicochemical behaviour of a-AP has increased significantly in recent years (WHO 2003). However, a

lot more needed especially for the effects of a-AP on human health and risk assessment. This proposal will

contribute directly to this direction for three target regions in Greece.

The burden of a-AP are due to lung deposition and absorption. Indirect burden is due to deposition in

environmental parts (plants, animals, food chain, soil-water contamination) which leads to destabilisation and

malfunctioning of ecosystems (3). Cities present higher a-AP concentrations due to modern lifestyles.

Ready-made models are applied to assess the exposure and risk to a-AP. Noticable models are: RISK,

CONTAMW, developed by US-EPA. RISK consists of three parts: 1) INDOOR, to calculate indoor AP

concentrations from sources inside, 2) EXPOSURE INDOOR to allow individual reports, 3) RISK to allow

analysis of individual risk sources. CONTAMW is a multizone model to achieve establishment of: a)

Infiltration, b) Exfiltration due to various mechanisms.

b-EM

b-EM may be included in a-AP due to the artificial generation and their arguable (8) carcinogenic effects.

Significant sources are the: base station antennas of mobile telephony, broadcast stations and television

signals, radars, avionics communications stations and transmission lines for electricity (9,10). The rapid

spread of radio-communications do not yet provide enough information for epidemiological research on

thermal effects (11) and not the non-thermal effects.

Workpackages:

WP1: Preparation, Development and selection of methodology for indoor measurements

WP2: Measurements

WP3: Simulation of dispersion of a-AP with emphasis on a-AP indoors

WP4: Evaluation of AQ with emphasis indoors

Research plan and milestones :

WP 1

Duration: 1.5 years (from 1.1.2011 to 31.6.2013)

Actions:

Collection of data from epidemiology and experimental research on the subject of worldwide

MRG and EC embers in the context of their actions on environmental radiation will collect data and organise

databases. Particularly important is the organisation of the hardware issues on the effects of b-EM.

Deliverable: Activity report.

Duration: 3 months.

Responsible: Dr.Louizi

Collaborators: Dr.Nikolopoulos Dr.Vogiannis Dr.Panagiotaras Dr.Krypotou Dr.Mistakidis, MsPetraki

Cost: 6,000 €

b) Further market research and procurement of equipment

Activities will follow for supply of necessary equipment and maintenance of the existing ( a-AP, R, RD

devices) to achieve optimal cost/performance. Expected to be supplied: a) Polymers CR-39 and LR-115, b)

R Meter System c) Accessories devices. Preserve existing.

Deliverable:Commission report on the measuring apparatus, devices and components maintenance of

existing equipment.

Duration:3 months.

Responsible: Dr.Zisos

Collaborators: Dr.Nikolopoulos Dr.Vogiannis Ms.Petraki, Dr.David, Dr.Michael

Cost: 124,000 € (including device purchase).

c) Sharing of expertise and preparation for measurement n-AP, a-AP and b-EM

Expertise will be exchanged among experienced members MRG and EC to enable measurement of n-AP a-

AP from non-trained members. Members of MRG will train other members of the EC measurement

techniques n-AP and Mote-Carlo simulation methods and in measurement techniques measurements of a-

AP, b-γ and b-EM. Finally expertise and technical assessment will be shared.

Deliverable: Activity-assessment exchange report.

Duration: 6 months.

Responsible: Dr.Kaplanis

Collaborators: Dr.Nikolopoulos Dr.Vogiannis, Mrs Petraki, Dr.Mistakidis, Dr.Krypotou.

Cost: 12,740 €. From these 8,300 € are for expertise exchange and 12% of the total cost for journeys (4440

€).

d) Study of response open Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTD's) with Monte-Carlo techniques.

Development of related codes.

MRG Members and Dr.Nikolopoulos will exchange experience in Monte-Carlo modelling. For this action an

initial geometry will be set to determine the calibration coefficients of simulated SSNTDs CR-39 and LR-115.

Then, environmental conditions will be changed to investigate possibly relevant dependencies.

Deliverable: Report on the Monte-Carlo codes and at least one publication

The results are expected to help in reassessment of the existing SSNTDs techiques.

Duration: 1.5 years.


Collaborators: all EC.

Cost: 15,000 €.

e) Study of shielding and calibration of existing devices for measuring b-γ

EC members have collaborated previously on calibrating devices for measuring γ-radiation and Monte-Carlo

techniques. The action will calibrate two existing γ-detectors. Τhe one is very sensitive and accurate.

Shielding will be designed. For the implementation, shielding sheets should supplied. This is requested

under this proposal

Deliverable: The study of shielding and calibration



Collaborators: Dr.Nikolopoulos, Dr.Vogiannis, Ms.Petraki

Cost:15,000 €.

f) Selection of sampling points for all kind of measurements. Organising data for recordings

The selection of sampling points n-AP and a-AP is essential to draw conclusions. The proposed target

regions are: A/Attica B/Patrai C/ Zante. For control and monitoring questionnaires will be created and data

bases will be constructed.

Deliverable: Questionnaires, Documents, Database.

Duration: 2 months.


Collaborators:All EC members.

Cost:1,000 €.

g) Records and comments on the operation. Checks of operation under real conditions.

It will follow actions a-e. Equipment will operate under controlled laboratory conditions and comments on the

operation will be recorded. The equipment will then come into operation under realistic conditions near TEI-

Piraeus, Patras and Ionian Islands.

Deliverable: Exhibition running records.

Duration: 2 months.


Collaborators:All EC.

Cost:4,000 €.

WP 2

Duration:Two years (from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2013)

This WP involves measurements on n-AP a-AP at the sampling points. Feedback and rechecks will also take

place.

Actions:

a) Measurements of concentrations radon and progeny with emphasis on indoor measurements. Use of

active and passive techniques.

Passive R measurements indoors will take place. It is planned to install 2 detectors indoors. For open

detectors it is proposed to use of CR-39 and LR-115. The measurements will be repeated every six months

to find seasonal fluctuations.

Deliverable: Measurement results

Duration: 2 years.

Responsible: Dr. Zisos.

Collaborators: All EC members,Dr.Kalogeropoulou, Dr.Louizi.

Cost: 53,000 €.

b) a-AP measurements with emphasis on indoor measurements. Use of active techniques.

Active a-AP measurements will take place.

Deliverable: Measurement results.

Duration: 2 years.

Responsible: Dr. Koulougliotis.

Collaborators: Dr.Kalogeropoulou, all EC.

Cost: 53,000 €.

c) Measurements of b-γ and b-EM radiation.

Related measurements will be made.

Deliverable: Results

Duration: 2 years.

Responsible:Dr.Louizi.

Collaborators:All EC, Dr. Koulougliotis.

Cost: 53,000 €.

d) Measurements of relevant parameters

Measurements of temperatures at different altitudes, pressure, differential pressure, etc. and other. Samples

of water and solids will be analysed to detect quantities infected with n-AP and a-AP. The analysis will be

done by existing instrumentation.

Deliverable: Measurement results

Duration: 2 years

Responsible: Dr.Zisos.

Collaborators:Dr.Kaplanis, Dr.Giannopoulos, all EC.

Cost of the project is estimated at 10,000 €.The cost of this action will include the fees involved.

e) Records of data

Measurements will be analysed and organised.

Deliverable: Database

Duration: 2 years

Responsible: Dr. Zisos.

Collaborators:All EC members

Cost: 11,000 €.

WP 3:


This work package includes the simulation of dispersion with an emphasis on a-AP indoors.

Actions:

a) Development of simulations for the dispersion a-AP.

In this work packages RISK and CONTAMW will be employed. For the analysis of these packages will follow

the following steps:

1) Description of facilities building

2) Determination scenario s

3) Calculations based on the packet

4) Collection of results

5) Repeat steps 1-4

Steps 1-5 repeated for 10 different scenarios indoors.

Deliverable:Detailed report on the simulation results.


Collaborators: All EC

Responsible: Dr.Giannakopoulos.

Cost: 61,500 €.

b) Development of Monte-Carlo codes and application to selected a-AP

This action will develop Monte-Carlo codes for dispersion of radon and RP. For the analysis of these

packages will follow the following steps:

1) Description of facilities building

2) Identify the distribution of R and RP.

3) On the basis of random numbers will be simulated in PC. Considering the physical movements of R and

RD will simulate the path of specific n-AP and the emitted ionizing radiation. For the simulation will describe

selected a-AP allocations related to these n-AP. I will also discuss specific atmospheric conditions and

ventilation scenarios will be introduced.

4) Collection of results

Steps 1-4 repeated for 10 different scenarios indoors.

Deliverable: Results of Monte-Carlo codes.

Duration: 2.5 years

Responsible: Dr.Giannakopoulos.


Cost:61,500 €.

WP 4:

Duration:6 months (From 06/31/2012 to 31/12/2012)

Actions:

a) Evaluation of AQ with emphasis on indoor measurements.

From the collected data from measurements and simulations, risk data will be derived. From these data the

AQ of the study areas will be assessed.

Deliverable: Evaluation results PA.

Duration: 6 months.

Responsible:Dr.Zisos.


Cost: 20,500 €.

b) Inference

From action figures WP2.4a, estimates of the impact on residents of target areas will be found. From the

upper and lower limits of the estimates generated data on best and worst case scenarios. To assess the

relevance of the results of n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and b-EM measurements will compared with those of the

simulations and literature. Difference in the measurements than those produced by the simulation models

created by others processed through statistical software for fault diagnosis are developed by the ISI-GSRT.

This will enable the assessment of the situation due to the presence n-AP a-AP and possibly triggered alarm.

Note that the problem of detecting critical situations decision thresholds selected in heuristic systems can

either lead to a false alarm activation situations or to underestimate the criticality of the situation and the slow

responses in the early stages.

Deliverable:Results and comparisons

Duration: 6 months.

Responsible:Dr.Zisos.


Cost: 20,500 €.

Progress beyond the state of the art – Describe the new findings in the area, that are anticipated after the successful completion of the study, not reported previously, (350 words max)The innovation introduced by the present proposal is to implement a dual purpose research. First, is the

development of advanced detection system together with data recordings of multiple n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and b-

EM with emphasis on indoor encvironments. Second, is the combined analysis and design, under modern

methodology and simulation (Monte Carlo, new models), in order to draw scientific information. These issues

will extend the understanding of the underlying physics of n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and b-EM and the related indoor

air quality.

The research is very innovative for the Greek and European communities, as it is expected to combine data

records with very modern AP simulation packages such as RISK and CONTAMW, as well as, with very

modern techniques, such as the Monte-Carlo technique. To note is that the investigation in the field of

simulations, is considered innovative, as it applies today, firstly, independently, and secondly, even more

increasingly, through coding and implementation of AP models, even just for the development of scenarios

on the distribution of concentrations and related data.

The proposed project includes services (multiple distributions determining n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and b-EM

measurements and simulations) to the community of target areas (Attica, Central Greece). Similar services

internationally rewarded always been skilled scientists and studies. On this, the proposed research provides

operations and is expected to demonstrate ideas for new types of services for the Greek situation.

The innovativeness of the actions pertaining to all work packages of the actions proposed in this research,

involving many scientists of various disciplines and research directions beneath a pillar of action: the

protection of residents of target areas of the n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and b-EM and conducting combined research

includes measuring and computing approaches.

Management structure and procedures (Summarize the managerial structure of each workpackage (allocation of work per laboratory) and the procedures to achieve the deliverables) (350 words max)WP1: Preparation, Development and selection of methodology for indoor measurements

Duration:1.5 years (from 1.1.2011 to 31.6.2012)

Description of Actions:

1a.Collection of data from epidemiology and experimental research on the subject of worldwide

Teams: (1,2,3)

1b.Further market research and procurement of equipment

Teams: (1,2,3)

1c. Sharing of expertise and preparation for measurement n-AP, a-AP and b-EM

Teams: (1,2,3,4,5)

1d. Study of response open Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTD's) with Monte-Carlo

techniques. Development of related codes.

Teams: (1,2,3,4)

1e. Study of shielding and calibration of existing devices for measuring b-γ.

Teams: (1,2,3,4)

1f. Selection of sampling points for all kind of measurements. Organising data for recordings

Teams: (1,2,3,4)

1g. Records and comments on the operation. Checks of operation under real conditions.

Teams:(1,2,3,4)

Laboratories:

All

Researchers:

All

WP2: Measurements

Duration: Two years (from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2012)


2a. Measurements of concentrations radon and progeny with emphasis on indoor measurements.

Use of active and passive techniques.

Teams: (1,3,4)

2b. a-AP measurements with emphasis on indoor measurements. Use of active techniques.

Teams: (1,2,3,4)

2c. Measurements of b-γ and b-EM radiation.

Teams: (1,2,3,4)

2d. Measurements of relevant parameters

Teams(1,2,3,4)

2f. Records of data.

Teams:(1,2,3,4)

Laboratories:

TEI of Piraeus, Medical Physics Dept-University of Athens, TEI of Ionian Islands, TEI of Patras

All other

Researchers:

Prof. Zisos, Ass Prof. Louizi, Assoc. Prof Koulougliotis, Prof. Kalogeropoulou, Ass Prof Kaplanis,

Prof. Yianakopoulos

All the members of the team of co-researchers.

WP3: Simulation of dispersion of a-AP with emphasis on a-AP indoors


3a.Development of simulations for the dispersion a-AP.

Teams: (1,,3,4,5)

3b.Development of Monte Carlo codes and application to selected a-AP

Teams: (1,3,4)

Laboratories:

TEI of Piraeus, TEI of Ionian Islands, TEI of Patras, Institute of Industrial Systems

All other

Researchers:

Prof. Yiannakopoulos, Dr. Rigatos, Ass.Prof. Yiannopoulos, Dr.Koulamas, Ass. Prof Kalimeris,

Prof. Kaplanis


WP4: Evaluation of AQ with emphasis indoors

Duration: 6 months (From 06/31/2013 to 31/12/2013)


4a. Evaluation of AQ with emphasis on indoor measurements.

Teams: (1,3,4)

4b. Inference

Teams:(1,2,3,4,5)

Laboratories:

TEI of Piraeus, TEI of Ionian Islands, Institute of Industrial Systems, Medical Physics Dept-University

of Athens

All other

Researchers:

Prof.Zisos, Dr. Rigatos, Dr.Koulamas, Assoc Prof. Koulougliotis, Ass. Prof Kottou, Ass. Prof. Louizi


The following Table summarises the activities

Expected results (Summarize the deliverables anticipated following the successful completion of the study) (150 words max)Multilevel results are expected:

1.Repeated measurements:

a. Concentration of radon and progeny (actively and passively)

b. Concentration of selected n-AP/a-AP

c. Count rate of b-γ and b-EM radiation

2. Theoretical/computational studies-Reports

a. Response of open SSNTD's to progeny

b. Shielding and response of existing ultra-sensitive NaJ detector

3. Recalibration of existing equipment

4.Monte Carlo codes-Reports on dispersion of selected n-AP/a-AP

Implementation possibilities (Highlight the utility(ies) of the deliverable(s) including translational capabilities and the target groups that might have interest for these deliverables) (150 words max)The modern social organisation requires the aggregation of many people indoors for business and other

purposes. Indoor environment is a continuation of the natural environment as much of modern life is passed

indoors. A consistent and correct record of indoor contaminants is necessary to improve both living

conditions and knowledge of the interconnection and interaction between the two areas, internal and

external. The record levels of air pollutants indoors, which is the objective of the program, and the notification

of the responsible bodies, are expected to sensitise and mobilise the mechanisms to mitigate the factors

responsible for air pollution.

The proposed project will have a direct impact on the environment through the analysis of the physical

parameters of n-AP, a-AP, b-γ and β-ΕΜ through measurements and simulations by a scientific approach.

The results of the proposed project is expected to contribute also to the scientific knowledge in

environmental protection.

Expected benefits in local and international level (Highlight possible benefits in Education and Academia, development of research environment and infrastructure, spreading of the results in the Society and putative financial interest in local or international level) (200 words max)

The project will contribute to the growth of the collaboration between the involved institutions in research and

educational level. This collaboration is expected to lead to line of innovative research actions and

applications, which will, finally, profit the target populations. Deliverable result is expected to be the

constitution of a scientific research network between collaborating institutions and scientists. The network will

help the operation and control of telemetric stations, further organisation of the experimental measurements

in databases. The proposal is expected to organise of diffusion of knowledge in research, educational and

experimental level. This will finally lead to high-level inter-partner infrastructure in the field of control of n-AP

a-AP.

Timetable (Create a table to describe the timetable of each workpackage, highlighting the overlapping periods between them as well as the interim and final reports of the project)

Budget justification (Create a table to show the total budget of the project. Following that, justify the requested budget per workpackage)

The following table summarises the total budget of the project analysing the requested budget per

workpackage and expense categories.

Please, provide the names, contact details and links to web pages of three researchers from abroad that can act as referees of your proposal (200 words max)

1.Prof. Janja Vaupotič

Jožef Stefan Institute

Radon Center

P.O. Box 3000

1001 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Tel: +386 1 477 3213

Fax: +386 1 477 3811

E-mail: [email protected]

2.M. Röösli

Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine

University of Basel

Steinengraben 49

CH-4051 Basel

Switzerland

Tel.: +41-61-267-6915,

dir: +41-61-267-69-15;

fax: +41-61-267-6190;

email: [email protected]

3.J.G. Farmer

School of Geosciences

Crew Building

University of Edinburgh

West Mains Road, Edinburgh

EH9 3JN, UK

Fax: +44 131 662 0478

Tel: +44 131 650 4907

Email: [email protected]

Additional notes (Add a note only if you feel that an important area of your project was not covered in the domains above) (350 words max)

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effects of ionizing radiation, UNSCEAR 2006 Report to the General Assembly, with scientific annexes. 2006.

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CoordinatorName: Dr. Zisos Athanasios

Web page: http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

Telephone: 210-5381229Fax: 210-5381161 Email:[email protected]

List of researchers and their web pages

MAIN RESEARCH GROUP

1. Dr. Zisos Athanasios, http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

2. Dr. Kalogeropoulou Sophia, http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

3. Dr. Yanakopoylos Panagiotis, http://www.teipir.gr/cv/giannakopoulos_en.pdf

EXTERNAL COLLABORATORS

1. Dr. Nikolopoulos Dimitrios, http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

2. Dr. Kripotou Sotiria, http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

3. Dr. Mystakidis Ioannis, http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

4. MSc. Petraki Ermioni,http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

5. Xenophon Argiriou (undergraduate student)

6. Marousaki Anna (Technical Staff), http://ikaros.teipir.gr/phyche/

7. Fotopoulos Anaxagoras (undergraduate student)

8. Vlamakis Emmanouil (undergraduate student)

9. Anastasiou Konstadinos (undergraduate student)

Outline the institute(s) and its research interests (100 words per institute), including 5 recent (within the last 5 years) publications with active links (350-400 words max)

Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus was established in 1976. The institution provides a high level

of technological education coupled with applied research in selected areas. T.E.I. of Piraeus reserves

standing partnerships with other domestic and foreign educational and research institutions in order to

improve the level of study. The Foundation also participates in several European Union programs for

international cooperation and dissemination of knowledge. School of Applied Technology (T.E.I. Of Piraeus)

The TEI Piraeus has more than twenty different degrees ranging from the fields of arts and social sciences to

those in applied sciences and engineering. Registered students reach the 20000 and the regular and

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temporary faculty lists 1000 people. The operation of the institution maintains its administrative staff consists

of two hundred fifty people or so.

Buildings, TEI Piraeus are in a grove 100,000 sq.m in the wider area which housed the Academy of Plato.

The institute is located near the port of Piraeus and in the metropolitan area of Athens. Regular bus services

connect the TEI to the centers of Athens and Piraeus and the rest of Attica. Also, bus lines associated with

Aegaleo metro station which is two kilometers.

The graduate programs of TEI Piraeus enjoy the special attention of management and support staff from

institutions of cooperation, it is widely accepted by the market.

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Ileia(Greece) M6.8 earthquake, European Geophysical Union (EGU) 2009, Geophysical Research Abstracts,

Vol. 11, EGU2009-3785, 2009

Petraki E., Nikolopoulos D, Louizi A, Zisos A, Soil radon as a possible earthquake precursor: Preliminary

results from Ileia (Greece), Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 12, EGU2010, 2010

NIKOLOPOULOS D, LOUIZI Study of indoor radon and radon in drinking water in Greece and Cyprus:

Implications to exposure and dose, Radiat Meas 2008; 43(7): 1305-1314.

NIKOLOPOULOS D, VOGIANNIS E. Modelling radon progeny concentration variations in thermal spas, Sci

Tot Environ 2007; 373: 82-93.

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Co-investigator 1

Name: Dr. Dionisios Koulougliotis

Web page: http://eco.teiion.gr

Telephone: 26950-24940Fax: 26950-24949 Email:[email protected]


MAIN RESEARCH GROUP

1. Dr. Kalimeris Anastasios, http://eco.teiion.gr


1. MSc. Michail Christos,

2. MSc. David Efstratios, http://www.teipat.gr/


Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) of Ionian Islands was established in 2003. The Department of

Environmental Technology and Ecology ( T.E.I. of Ionian Islands), promote the development and transfer

necessary knowledge about technology and environmental management.

The department ensures the quality of the educational work through innovative teaching methods, laboratory

facilities and outdoor scientific stations. In addition, through continuing education of graduates, partnerships

with relevant departments of the interior and exterior, creating summer seminars in Greek and foreign

language, organizing international conferences for the continuous monitoring of scientific and educational

developments, the exchange of knowledge and science knowledge is achieved. Moreover, the department

creates and provides the necessary knowledge related to the subjects of Technology and Environmental

Management and helps to address the problems created by human intervention in the environment.


1.Sioros, G., Koulougliotis, D., Karapanagos, G. & Petrouleas, V. (2007) “The S1YZ● Metalloradical EPR

Signal of Photosystem II Contains Two Distinct Components That Advance Respectively to the Multiline and

g=4.1 Components of S2” Biochemistry 46, 210-217.


http://www.teipat.gr/

http://eco.teiion.gr/


2.Petrouleas, V., Koulougliotis, D., & Ioannidis, N. (2005) “Trapping of Metalloradical Intermediates of the S-

States at Liquid Helium Temperatures. Overview of the Phenomenology and Mechanistic Implications”

Biochemistry 44, 6723-6728.

3.Arnesano, F., Banci, L., Bertini, I., Felli, I.C., Hajieva, P., Koulougliotis, D., Luchinat, C., Rosato, A.,

Spyroulias, G., Turano, P., Viezzoli, M.S. (2001). “Cytochrome b5”, J. Inorg. Biochemistry 86, 495.

4.Koulougliotis, D., Teutloff, C., Sanakis, Y., Lubitz, W., & Petrouleas, V. (2004). “The S1YZ Metalloradical

Intermediate in Photosystem II: an X- and W-Band EPR Study” Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 6, 4859-4863.

5.Koulougliotis, D., Shen, J.-R., Ioannidis, N., & Petrouleas, V. (2003) “Near-IR Irradiation of the S2 State of

the Water Oxidizing Complex of Photosystem II at Liquid Helium Temperatures Produces the Metalloradical

Intermediate Attributed to S1YZ”, Biochemistry 42, 3045-3053.

Co-investigator 2

Name: Dr. Skyllakou Louizi Anna

Web page: http://mpl.uoa.gr

Telephone:210-742371

Fax: 210-7462368 Email:[email protected]


MAIN RESEARCH GROUP

1. Dr. Kottou Sophia, http://mpl.uoa.gr


1. Dr. Vogiannis Efstratios


Medical School of University of Athens (UOA) was founded in 1837. During these years has done very

important educational, research, clinical and social work. Nowadays, Medical School of Athens is one of the

leading medical schools worldwide.

Medical Physics Laboratory (MPL) belongs to Department of Morphology ( Medical School, University of

Athens) and is designed to provide:

1. Basic Training in Medical Physic

2. Graduate training at doctors and physicists who will either conduct research or provide complete

services at new applications of medical physics in diagnosis and treatment.

3. Medical Physics Services at all levels of care and society.

4. Also MPL provides dosimetry measurements.

In particular, the Department of Medical Physics deals with applications in the following subjects:

Medical imaging

Radiation

Radiotherapy

Ionizing and non ionizing radiation

http://www.teipat.gr/



Telemedicine

Nuclear Medicine

Bone Metabolism

The Computer in Medicine


1.LOUIZI A, NIKOLOPOULOS D, SEREFOGLOU A, MALAMITSI J. Preliminary study of two high radon

areas in Greece, J.Environ. Radioactiv. (Radioactivity in the Environment Book Series eds. J.P. McLaughlin,

E.S. Simopoulos, F. Steinhäusler) 2005 ΙSBN: 0-08-044137-8

2.NIKOLOPOULOS D, VALAIS I, KANDARAKIS I, CAVOURAS D, LINARDATOS D, SIANNOUDIS I, LOUIZI

A, DIMITROPOULOS N, VATTIS D., EPISKOPAKIS A, NOMICOS C, PANAYIOTAKIS G. Evaluation of

GSO:Ce scintillator in the x-ray energy range from 40 to 140 kV for possible applications in medical X-ray

imaging. Nucl.Instr.Method.(A) 2006; 560(2): 577-583

3.NIKOLOPOULOS D, KANDARAKIS I, CAVOURAS D, LOUIZI A, NOMICOS C. Investigation of radiation

absorption and x-ray fluorescence of medical imaging scintillators by Monte Carlo Methods,

Nucl.Instr.Method.(A) 2006; 565:821-832

4.NIKOLOPOULOS D, KANDARAKIS I, TSANTILAS X, VALAIS I, CAVOURAS D, LOUIZI A, Comparative

study of the radiation detection efficiency of LSO, LuAP, GSO and YAP scintillators for use in positron

emission imaging (PET) via Monte-Carlo Methods, Nucl.Instr.Method.(A) 2006; 569:350-354

5.NIKOLOPOULOS D, LOUIZI A. Study of indoor radon and radon in drinking water in Greece and Cyprus:

Implications to exposure and dose, Radiat Meas 2008; 43(7): 1305-1314


Co-investigator 3

Name: Dr. Kaplanis Sokratis

Web page: http://solar-net.teipat.gr/

Telephone: 2610-325102

Fax: 2610-325102

Email: [email protected]


MAIN RESEARCH GROUP

1. Dr. Giannopoulos Andreas, http://solar-net.teipat.gr/


1. Dr. Panagiotaras Dionisios, http://el-gr.facebook.com/people/Dionisios-Panagiotaras/

2. Dr. Bakalis Aris, http://solar-net.teipat.gr/

Outline the Institute and its research interests (150 words max), Including 5 (within the last 5 years) publications with active links

Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) of Patras was founded in 1970 as Center for Higher Technological

Education. In 1983 the implementation of Law 1404/83 established the Technological Educational Institute as

an independent and self-governing public entity belonging together with the universities in the Greek Higher

Education.

Department of Mechanical Engineering of T.E.I. Patras is organized to meet the following aims and objective

goals of T.E.I.

a) To train students adequately in technological subjects and bring them to a level to understand, assimilate

and advance technology and expertise.

b) To provide scientific and technical advice to industry and to innovate through its links with the productive

units, presenting new methods, processes, manufacturing methods, inspection, testing, etc.

c) To give to the graduates qualifications to modern technological achievements, with seminars and

programs lasting up to one year.

d) To undertake programs of applied technological research.



http://solar-net.teipat.gr/

http://el-gr.facebook.com/people/Dionisios-Panagiotaras/




1.Nikolopoulou, D. Papoulis, S. Komarneni, P. Tsolis-Katagas, D . Panagiotaras , G..H Kacandes, P. Zhang,

S. Yin and T. Sato (2009). Solvothermal Preparation of TiO2 / Saponite Nanocomposites and Photocatalytic

Activity. Accepted for publication in Applied Clay Science 21 September 2009. Available online 30

September 2009. In press.

2.S.P. Varnavas, D. Panagiotaras, and G.A. Wolf, (2001). Biogeochemical processes at the sediment-water

interface in a North Eastern Atlantic abyssal locality [Porcupine Abyssal Plain]. Progress in Oceanography,

vol. 50/1-4, pp. 223-243.

3.Varnavas, S. P., Panagiotaras, D., Megalovasilis, P., Dando, P., Alliani, S., and Meloni, R. (2000).

Compositional Characterization of Suspended Particulate Matter in Hellenic Volcanic Arc Hydrothermal

Centres. Phys. Chem. Earth (B), Vol. 25, No. 1, pp, 9-18.

4.A. Nikolopoulou, D. Papoulis, P. Tsolis-Katagas, D. Panagiotaras, G..H Kacandes (2009). Solvothermal

Preparation and Characterization of TiO2 Pillared Saponite. 9th International Multidisciplinary Scientific

Geoconference (SGEM 2009). Conference Proceeding, vol. II, pages 175-182. (Sofia – Bulgaria, June,

2009).

5.The impact of EU mobility programmes: COMETT ,LEONARDO to the students. The Greek case.” By S.

Kaplanis, D. Nanousi, paper submitted for publication to the European Journal of Education http://solar-

net.teipat.gr/



Co-investigator 4

Name: Dr. Rigatos Gerasimos

Web page: http://www.isi.gr/

Telephone: 6948278397

Fax: 2610-910297

Email:ger 9711@ ath . forthnet . gr


MAIN RESEARCH GROUP

1. Dr. Koulamas Christos, http://www.isi.gr/


Outline the Institute and its research interests (150 words max), Including 5 (within the last 5 years) publications with active links

The Industrial Systems Institute (INVI.S), founded in June 1998 as a private entity, under the supervision of

the General Secretarial for Research and Technology Development Department, based in Patras.

The purpose of IN.VI.S is the active presence and effective supply in areas of high technology, involving the

area of integrated industrial systems with desired effect of increasing the competitiveness of Greek industry,

by providing expertise in high technology.

The IN.VI.S currently active in technology areas of Information and Communication Systems for Industry, the

Industrial Automation and Modeling of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Electronic Systems, Intelligent

Systems for Advanced Industrial Applications of Industrial Software, Networking Systems to automate homes

and buildings, information systems for ships, automation systems for agricultural applications, systems for

tourism and environmental applications, and transport applications.


1 G.G. Rigatos, Cooperative behavior of nano-robots as an analogous of the quantum harmonic oscillator,

Annals of Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Springer, 2009.

2 G.G. Rigatos, Model-based and model-free control of flexible-link robots: a comparison between

representative methods, Applied Mathematical Modeling, Elsevier, 2009, doi: 10.1016/j.apm.2009.01.012.


http://www.isi.gr/








http://www.isi.gr/

3 G.G. Rigatos, Fault detection and isolation based on fuzzy automata, Information Sciences, Elsevier, 2009,

doi information: 10.1016/j.ins.2009.01.015, 2009.

4 G.G. Rigatos, P. Siano and A. Piccolo, A neural network-based approach for early detection of cascading

events in electric power systems, IET Journal on Generation Transmission and Distribution, 2009.

5 G.G. Rigatos, Particle Filtering for State Estimation in Nonlinear Industrial Systems, IEEE Transactions on

Instrumentation and Measurement, 2009.

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