Speakers & Participants

Speakers

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Ecumenical Patriarchate

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is spiritual leader to 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide. He is the 270th Archbishop of the 2000-year-old Church founded by St. Andrew, serving as Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch since 1991. The Patriarch’s … Continue reading →
Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos

Ecumenical Patriarchate

His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery (Halki Theological School) was born in Constantinople in 1978. He was ordained a Deacon in 1998 by Metropolitan Joachim of Chalcedon. He studied Theology at the Theological School of … Continue reading →
Bishop Anthony of Synada

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

His Grace Bishop Anthony (Vrame), Ph.D., of Synada is Director of Holy Cross Orthodox Press and Adjunct Associate Professor of Religious Education at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA. He is a well-known lecturer and writer on … Continue reading →
Rev. Stefanos Alexopoulos

The Catholic University of America

Fr. Stefanos Alexopoulos is a Greek Orthodox priest serving in the United States. He is Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology and the Director of the Institute for the Study of Eastern Christianity at The Catholic University of … Continue reading →
Dr. Nikolaos Asproulis

Volos Academy for Theological Studies

Nikolaos Asproulis is deputy director of the Volos Academy for Theological Studies and lecturer of Orthodox theology at the Hellenic Open University. He is also project manager of the ecotheological initiatives of the Holy Metropolis of Demetrias (Volos, Greece). He … Continue reading →
Fr. John Chryssavgis

Ecumenical Patriarchate

Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, studied in Athens and Oxford, and taught in Sydney and Boston. He serves as theological advisor to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. His publications include Light Through Darkness: the Orthodox tradition (Orbis Books), … Continue reading →
Dr. Niki Evelpidou

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Niki Evelpidou is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. Her research focuses on geomorphology, sea level … Continue reading →
Dr. Despo C. Fatta-Kassinos

University of Cyprus

Despo C. Fatta-Kassinos is a Professor at the University of Cyprus (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Nireas- International Water Research Center) She is the head of the Gaia Laboratory of Environmental and Engineered Water Processes and Systems. She … Continue reading →
Dr. Luca Fiorani

Scientific Committee of NH

Luca Fiorani – PhD-Laser Sensing, MAS-CBRNe, MAS-Economics & Policy, CAS-Laser Safety, MSc- Physics – is researcher at ENEA, officer at EC, professor at IUS. R&D at SLAC, CERN, University of Naples, CNR. Italian representative in PAME of the Arctic Council … Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Jan Jorrit Hasselaar

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Rev. Dr. Jan Jorrit Hasselaar, theologian and economist, is Director of the Amsterdam Centre for Religion and Sustainable Development, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is research fellow of the University of the Western Cape (South Africa). Hasselaar chaired the working group … Continue reading →
Dr. Ioannis K. Kalavrouziotis

Hellenic Open University

Professor Dr. Ioannis K. Kalavrouziotis with PhD in Environmental Geochemistry from Department of Geology, University of Patras, Greece (1999) is currently a Professor and President of Hellenic Open University, and is Director of Education on Wastewater Management Master Programme, and … Continue reading →
Dr. Hrissi Kassiani Karapanagioti

University of Patras

Hrissi Kassiani Karapanagioti is a Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry in the University of Patras. She has been studying microplastics since 2004. She has co-edited two books related to plastic and microplastic pollution, co-authored several papers … Continue reading →
Dr. Petros Kokkinos

Hellenic Open University

Petros Kokkinos is a molecular biologist. He has studied Biological Sciences at the University of Trieste, Italy, and holds a PhD from the Polytechnic School of the University of Patras, Greece. He is an associate professor of sustainable wastewater management … Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Evangelos Markantonis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Fr. Evangelos Markantonis was born in Athens in 1965. He studied Chemistry and Theology at the University of Athens, he holds a Master’s Degree in Pedagogy from University of Thessaloniki and a Doctorate in Theology in the field of Environmental … Continue reading →
Dr. H. Volkan Oral

Istanbul Aydin University

Dr. H. Volkan Oral obtained his PhD in Environmental Sciences from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. His study topics include environmental sustainability practices, nature-based solutions, and circularity. He has been a full-time researcher at Istanbul Aydin University’s Faculty of Engineering, … Continue reading →
Dr. Agis M. Papadopoulos

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Agis M. Papadopoulos has been a Professor for Energy Systems at the School of Mechanical Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki since 1998. His main research interests are in energy conservation and renewable energy sources. He has coordinated more … Continue reading →
Rev. Meletios Stefanatos

Ecumenical Patriarchate

Fr. Meletios Stefanatos was born in Athens in 1998. He studied Classics and Theology at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. He was ordained a Deacon on September 6, 2020, at the Holy Trinity Monastery of Halki, where he serves … Continue reading →
Dr. Ekaterini Tsalampouni

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Ekaterini Tsalampouni is a Professor of the New Testament at the Department of Social Theology and Christian Culture of the Faculty of Theology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her research focuses on New Testament exegesis and theology and the … Continue reading →
Dr. George N. Vlahakis

Hellenic Open University

George N. Vlahakis is an associate professor of History of Science and Philosophy, School of Humanities, Hellenic Open University. He is Director of the M.Sc. Program “Science Communication” and of the M.A. Program “Philosophy and the Arts”. He is member … Continue reading →
Dr. Panagiotis Vryonis

Hellenic Open University

Dr. Panagiotis Vryonis is a scientist with a long term interest for the holistic field of physics, geology and environmental analysis and especially on measurements of water’s factors. His Doctoral research focused on the levels of Chlorophyll-a in lakes and … Continue reading →
Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Northwestern University

Gayle E. Woloschak is Professor of Radiation Oncology and Associate Dean of The Graduate School at Northwestern University. Gayle received a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the University of Toledo, did postdoctoral training at the Mayo Clinic, and worked at … Continue reading →

Participants

Dr. Isari Ekavi Aikaterini

Hellenic Open University

Dr. Isari Ekavi is a chemist, specializing in Environmental Analysis. Her postdoctoral research focuses on wastewater and biosolids management, under the prism of sustainability. He has published 8 papers in scientific journals and participated in more than 10 national and … Continue reading →
Panayiotis Alexopoulos

Catholic University of America

Panayiotis Alexopoulos received his B.A. from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He majored in Classical Humanities, with a specialization in Ancient Greek, and minored in Art History and Medieval and Byzantine Studies. He aims to pursue graduate … Continue reading →
Paraskevi Arapoglou

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Paraskevi Arapoglou is a PhD candidate in New Testament Studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her main research focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to the New Testament through translation and gender studies, authority and ideology. Paraskevi is also interested … Continue reading →
Angela Caliaro

Sophia University Institute

Angela Caliaro is from Italy and a member of the Focolare community since her youth. In 1979, she graduated as a business correspondent in foreign languages, and after her formation in Loppiano worked for 18 years in the Audiovisual Sector … Continue reading →
Georgios Dimopoulos

Ministry of Finance

Georgios Dimopoulos is an experienced Investment Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. He is skilled in Banking, Loans, Credit Analysis, Budget Management, and Budget Monitoring. He is also a strong finance professional with a Master … Continue reading →
Dr. Eleni Grilla

Hellenic Open University

Eleni Grilla is an Environmental Engineer. She holds a master and a PhD from the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Patras, Greece. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory of Sustainable Waste Management Technologies of … Continue reading →
Dr. Alkistis Kanteraki

Hellenic Open University

Alkistis Kanteraki is an environmentalist and a PhD candidate at the Laboratory of Sustainable Waste Management Technologies, where she holds a fellowship. Her research focuses on sustainable wastewater management, with an emphasis on utilizing cutting-edge cold atmospheric plasma technology for … Continue reading →
Elena Kontogli

Huffington Ecumenical Institute

Elena Stamatopoulou Kontogli received a Master’s in Business Administration from Simmons University School of Business and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Mrs. Kontogli has spent the last twenty years guiding … Continue reading →
S. Michalopoulos

Hellenic Open University

S. Michalopoulos is a Dipl. Electrical and Computer Engineer, holding 2 MSc. on Environmental Planning of Cities and Buildings and Waste Management. His work and interests are on European Regional and Cohesion Policy, Regional Development, Research, Technology and Innovation. He … Continue reading →
Antonios Pittaras

CEO

Antonios Pittaras is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the business supplies and equipment industry. He is skilled in Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, International Relations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). He is … Continue reading →
Dr. Marco Sanchioni

Sophia University Institute

Dr. Marco Sanchioni is a Professor of Philosophy of Science at the Sophia University Institute. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology from the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen (2018), and a PhD in Philosophy of … Continue reading →
Stathis Visvikis-Kassinos

University of California San Diego

Stathis Visvikis-Kassinos, Major in Political Science-International Relations with a Minor in Business Economics from the University of California San Diego, interned at Cyprus’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contributing to Crisis Management, Middle East, Gulf, and Africa Divisions. As Senior Staff … Continue reading →
Fokion A. Zaimis

Achaia of the Region of Western Greece

Fokion A. Zaimis, is the Deputy Governor of Achaia of the Region of Western Greece, Vice-President of the CPMR Inter-Mediterranean Commission and President of the CPMR Balkan and Black Sea Commission. His main tasks including issues of Civil Protection, Development, … Continue reading →