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Research

We work at the interface of atmospheric sciences, chemistry and biology,  using the most advanced methodologies in each area to understand how different air pollutants are formed/transformed in the atmospheric enviroment, and reveal their potential to induce immunotoxic reactions.

By utilizing our unique Manchester Aerosol Chamber facility and cutting-edge mass spectrometric techniques, we generate and thoroughly characterize air pollutants from various sources (e.g., biomass burning, cooking, cleaning products, plant emissions). We are further developing novel methods to collect repeatable, and fully characterised pollutant samples for both in-vivo, and in-vitro biological assessments. Additionally, we conduct controlled human exposure studies to comprehensively understand the effects of air pollutants on human health.

Teaching

Faculty of Science and Engineering: Department of Earth and Environmental Science: UG: Atmospheric Composition (Year 2)

PhD student supervision

  • Developing model systems to understand the impacts of pollutants on lung health. PhD programme - EPSRC CDT Aerosols Science – Tier 3 with industrial partner ImmuOne (2024; Co-supervisor).
  • Chemical and toxicological properties of aerosol emissions subject to atmospheric processing. EPSRC CDT Aerosols Science – Tier 3 with industrial partner DEKATI (2023; Co-supervisor).
  • Characterisation of the Dekati Oxidation Flow Reactor for Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation EPSRC CDT Aerosols Science – Tier 3 with industrial partner DEKATI (2022; Co-supervisor).
  • Does woodsmoke induce cardiac hypertrophy? UoM Doctoral Academy (2022; Co-supervisor)
  • Effects of Anthropogenic Emissions on Secondary Organic Aerosol Formed from Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds. CSC Scholar (2022; Co-supervisor).
  • Analysis of biomass burning emissions using iodide chemical ionisation mass spectormetry - insights from laboratory and ambient studies. UoM Doctoral Academy (2021; Co-supervisor).
  • Towards a Better Understanding of Pesticide in the Atmosphere. EPSRC CDT Aerosols Science – Tier 3 with industrial partner SYGENTA (2020; Co-supervisor).

Participation in funded research projects

  • GRIM-SAF: GRound and Inflight Measurements involving SAF. NERC Jet Zero: Aviation's non-CO2 impacts on the Climate (2024; Co-Investigator).
  • Exploring the human health effects of indoor air pollutants using cellular and acellular approaches. ATMO-ACCESS Trans-National Access (TNA) (2024; TNA provider).
  • Sustainable upgrade of the Manchester Aerosol Chamber. Internal National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) award to support its facilities (2023; Principal Investigator).
  • A continuous flow system for in-vitro cell exposure to real-world aerosols. Internal NCAS capital bid to acquire a continuous flow Air-Liquid Interface (ALI) system (2023; Principal Investigator).
  • Investigating the lung bioaccessibility of semi-volatile and volatile organic emissions from multiple combustion sources. ATMO-ACCESS Trans-National Access (TNA) (2023; TNA provider).
  • Bridging the gap between Atmospheric Science and Toxicology. NERC Discipline Hopping Scheme (2022; Principal Investigator).
  • Exploring the Toxicity of Secondary Organic Aerosol formed from Atmospheric Oxidation of Pesticides (TOX-PEST). NERC Exploring the Frontiers of Environmental Science. (2022; Researcher Co-Investigator).
  • Concentration and chemical composition contribution of ice nucleating particles from biomass burning emissions. ATMO-ACCESS TNA, (2022; TNA provider).
  • Hazard Identification Platform to Assess the Health Impacts from Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollutant Exposures, through Mechanistic Toxicology. NERC Clean Air Programme (2021; Associated Investigator).
  • Ingenious: UnderstandING the sourcEs, traNsformations and fates of IndOor air pollUtantS. NERC Clean Air Programme (2021; Associated Investigator).
  • New field measurements and mechanistic understanding of peroxy radicals (PEROXY). NERC Standard Grant (2021; Associated Investigator).
  • Secondary Organic Aerosol Prediction in Realistic Atmospheres (SOAPRA). NERC Standard Grant (2021; Associated Investigator).
  • Integrated Research Observation System for Clean Air (OSCA). NERC Clean Air Programme (2019; Associated Investigator).
  • Process analysis, observations and modelling - Integrated solutions for cleaner air for Delhi (PROMOTE). NERC APHH (2016; Associated Investigator).
  • Bioactivity of airborne particulates in relation with their size, morphology and chemical composition. European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greek Ministry of Education (2014; Associated Investigator).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester

Award Date: 1 Oct 2021

MSc Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Award Date: 1 Jan 2017

BSc Environmental Science, University of the Aegean

Award Date: 1 Sept 2013

External positions

Visiting researcher, The Cyprus Institute

1 Jan 201730 Jun 2017

Research Assistant, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

1 Feb 201530 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Aerosol science
  • Air pollution monitoring
  • Air Quality
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Cell culture
  • Toxicology
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Environmental Health
  • Chemistry

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