CONTENTS. 1. Personal information Academic and educational activities Scientific and research activities Technical reports...

FOTIOS - KONSTANTINOS PLIAKAS Dr. Civil Engineer Professor DUTH Department of Civil Engineering School of Engineering Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), Greece CURRICULUM VITAE ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH WORK Xanthi, Greece October 2017

CONTENTS 1. Personal information... 1 2. Academic and educational activities... 1 3. Scientific and research activities Technical reports... 4 4. Scientific associations and committees... 14 5. Scientific papers... 15 6. Journal / Publication Editing... 29 7. Citations... 29 8. Reviewer in scientific journals... 29

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. Personal information Fotios-Konstantinos Pliakas Dr. Civil Engineer Professor Director of Engineering Geology Laboratory DUTH Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Section DUTH (2011-2014) Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) Address: Engineering Geology Laboratory, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) University Campus Xanthi - Kimmeria, 67100 Xanthi, Greece Building B, office A.1.6. Tel: +30 25410 79695 e-mail fpliakas@civil.duth.gr Nationality: Hellenic Date of birth: 25/11/1956 Marital status: Married, two daughters Home address: Ipirou 30, 67132 Xanthi, Greece 2. Academic and educational activities 1980: Diploma of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 1998: PhD in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 1981-1999: Scientific Collaborator, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 1999-2004: Lecturer, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 2004-2010: Assistant Professor, Laboratory of Engineering Geology, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 2010-2016: Associate Professor, Laboratory of Engineering Geology, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 2016-today: Professor, Laboratory of Engineering Geology, Section of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, DUTH, Greece. 1

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Scientific field: Hydrology of Groundwater - Hydrogeological Research and Applications of Civil Engineers. Educational activities: teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervision and examination of diploma theses, MSc theses and PhD dissertations, teaching and mentoring foreign students, teaching at educational seminars, authoring of undergraduate and postgraduate educational notes. Teaching undergraduate courses (Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Greece): Groundwater Engineering Hydrology of Groundwater Geology for Engineers (co-teaching with Em. Prof. I. Diamantis) Geoenvironmental Engineering (co-teaching with Assist. Prof. I. Zevgolis) Teaching undergraduate courses (ERASMUS Programme): 2006-2007, 2008-2009, 2012-2013 (Groundwater Engineering) Teaching postgraduate courses: Special Topics in Development and Management of Groundwater (Program of Postgraduate studies "Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment" of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Greece) (co-teaching with Em. Prof. I. Diamantis and Dr. N. Kazakis) Geothermal Energy. Exploration Development (Program of Postgraduate studies "Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment" of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Greece) (co-teaching with Em. Prof. I. Diamantis) Exploitation and Management of Groundwater Resources (Management of Aquifer Recharge - MAR) (Program of Postgraduate studies of the School of Geology, Faculty of Sciences: Applied and Environmental Geology, Field of specialization: Engineering Geology and Environmental Hydrogeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH, Greece) (co-teaching with Assoc. Prof. K. Voudouris, Assist. Prof. V. Marinos, Dr. C. Mattas and Dr. Kaklis) Supervision of diploma theses and MSc theses (Department of Civil Engineering DUTH) Supervision and co-supervision of PhD dissertations (Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, School of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy, National Technical University of Athens NTUA) Co-examiner of PhD dissertations (Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, School of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH) Recent educational course notes (in Greek): F.-K. Pliakas, (2017). Special Topics in Groundwater Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, DUTH, Xanthi, Greece, 158 p. 2

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Diamantis I., F.-K. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, (2017). Special Topics in Development and Management of Groundwater Coastal Aquifer Systems, Program of Postgraduate studies: Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment, Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Xanthi, Greece, 130 p. Diamantis I., F.-K. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, (2017). Special Topics in Development and Management of Groundwater Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), Program of Postgraduate studies: Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment, Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Xanthi, Greece, 239 p. Kallioras A., N. Kazakis, F.-K. Pliakas, (2017). Special Topics in Development and Management of Groundwater Groundwater Modelling and Model Codes, Program of Postgraduate studies: Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment, Department of Civil Engineering DUTH, Xanthi, Greece, 82 p. Diamantis I., F.-K. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, (2016). Exploitation and Management of Groundwater Resources (Managed Aquifer Recharge - MAR), Program of Postgraduate studies: Applied and Environmental Geology, School of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH, Thessaloniki, Greece, 230 p. Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Section, Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014). Director of the Engineering Geology Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2017) Chair of the Committee on Student Affairs of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2011-2014). Participation in administrative bodies and activities of the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) and the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH: Tender committees, evaluation committees and receipt committees regarding scientific equipment and materials in the framework of several DUTH projects (2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2013). DUTH Senate (2001-2002, 2008-2009). DUTH Research Committee (2012-2014). General Assembly of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2000-2017). Administrative board of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2011-2013). Internal Evaluation Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2009-2010). Study program committee of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2002-2003, 2011-2013). Placement examinations committee of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2004-2006). 3

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Committee for the Program of Postgraduate studies "Hydraulic Engineering" (2008-2015) and "Hydraulic Engineering and the Environment" of the Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (2016-2017). Participation in election and promotion of faculty members committees and procedures in several departments of Greek universities: Department of Civil Engineering, DUTH Department of Environmental Engineering, DUTH School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH School of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTH Department of Geology, University of Patras School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens NTUA School of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy, National Technical University of Athens NTUA School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete Participation in evaluation of research project (Project «Karatheodori», University of Patras, 23-8-2013 (http://karatheodorisubmissions.upatras.gr/). 3. Scientific and research activities Technical reports Scientific and research interests: groundwater development and management, groundwater engineering, groundwater control in construction, groundwater modeling, managed aquifer recharge (MAR), quality of groundwater, pollution of groundwater, saline water intrusion in coastal aquifers, groundwater and soil salinization and desertification, water reuse, climate change and groundwater resources, transboundary rivers and aquifers, exploration and development of geothermal energy. Participation in organizing committees of Greek conferences: 1. Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology Workshop: Artificial Recharge of Aquifers, Xanthi, Greece, 28/5/1999. 2. 6 th Hydorgeological Conference of Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology and Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus, 8-10/11/2002, Xanthi, Greece. 3. 10 th Conference of the Greek Hydrotechnical Association (Conference subject: Water resources management and environmental protection Recent theories, problems and perspectives), Xanthi, Greece, 2-4/11/2006. Participation in scientific committees of Greek conferences: 4

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology Workshop: Artificial Recharge of Aquifers, Xanthi, Greece, 28/5/1999. 2. 5 th Hydorgeological Conference of Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology and Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus, 12-14/11/1999, Nicosia, Cyprus. 3. 6 th Hydorgeological Conference of Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology and Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus, 8-10/11/2002, Xanthi, Greece. 4. 10 th Conference of the Greek Hydrotechnical Association (Conference subject: Water resources management and environmental protection Recent theories, problems and perspectives), Xanthi, Greece, 2-4/11/2006. 5. 2 nd Joint Conference (12 th Conference of the Greek Hydrotechnical Association and 8 th Conference of the Greek Committee for Water Resources Management) (Conference subject: Integrated Water Resources management for Sustainable Development), Patras, Greece, 11-13/10/2012. 6. 3 rd Joint Conference (13 th Conference of the Greek Hydrotechnical Association, 9 th Conference of the Greek Committee for Water Resources Management and 1 st Conference of the Hellenic Water Association) (Conference subject: Integrated Water Resources management in the new era, 10-12/12/2015, Athens, Greece. Participation in scientific committees of international conferences: 1. 8 th International Hydrogeological Congress of Greece and the 3 rd Middle and East Mediterranean Workshop on Fissured Rocks Hydrology, 8-10/10/2008, Athens. 2. 9 th International Hydrogeological Congress of Greece and 4 th Middle and East Mediterranean Workshop on Fissured Rocks Hydrology, 5-8/10/2011, Kalavrita, Greece. 3. 10 th International Hydrogeological Congress of Greece, 8-10/10/2014, Thessaloniki, Greece. 4. 3 rd International Conference Water Climate 2014: SYNERGIES NORTH SOUTH, Water Resources & Climate Change in the Mediterranean Region, 21-23/10/2014, Hammamet, Tunisia. 5. International Conference Training: Water Society Climate 2017 (Echap 2017), Hammamet, Tunisia, 5-7/10/2017. 6. 11 th International Hydrogeological Congress of Greece, Athens, Greece, 4-6/10/2017. Participation in organizing committees of scientific meetings in the framework of international projects: 1. Project: Contribution to the integral management of water resources in coastal area. The case of Cap Bon in Tunisia. 5

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 2. EU project: Water Re-Use - Sustainable Waste Water Recycling Technologies for Irrigated Land in NIS and Southern European States, 22-25/9/2008 Xanthi, Greece. 3. EU project: DESIRE Desertification Mitigation and Remediation of Land a global approach for local solutions, 19-12-2007 and 15-10-2008, Erasmio, Xanthi Prefecture, Greece. Research projects as scientific coordinator in DUTH projects 1. Investigation of suitable groundwater artificial recharge projects in Orfanon region from River Strymonas. Project funded by the Kavala Prefecture, 1997. 2. Enhancement of the electronic equipment of the DUTH Engineering Geology Laboratory. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2000. 3. Investigation of Kavala Prefecture Municipalities water supply conditions (in terms of adequacy of water quality, network status and protection of water abstraction points) - Perspectives. Project funded by the Kavala Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 2001. 4. Supplementary Enhancement of the electronic equipment of the DUTH Engineering Geology Laboratory. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2001. 5. Enhancement of the electronic equipment and the infrastructure equipment of the DUTH Engineering Geology Laboratory. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2002. 6. Support of the research and educational activities of the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2003. 7. Supplementary support of the research and educational activities of the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2005. 8. Additional support of the research and educational activities of the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), Project cost: 25,771.92, 2010. 9. Hydrogeological research in plain regions of East Macedonia and Thrace by the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. 6

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), Project cost: 40,486.46, 2011. 10. Development and management of aquifer systems in East Macedonia and Thrace. Relevant research by the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), Project cost: 18,234.35, 2014. 11. Surface water management of River Nestos Eastern Delta wider region for the optimal meet of irrigation needs and the improvement of groundwater quality. Project funded by the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, Regional Unit of Xanthi. Project cost: 29,376.70, 2014. 12. Research activities of the Engineering Geology Laboratory, Civil Engineering Department DUTH, in the framework of aquifer systems development and management. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 2014 (in progress). 13. Study of the modification of the irrigation, drainage network axis of Dekarho, Avato, Maggana, facilitating irrigation, drainage and groundwater recharge needs. Project funded by the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, Regional Unit of Xanthi. Project cost: 19,100.00, 2015. as main researcher in international projects 14. Contribution to the integral management of water resources in coastal areas. The case of Cap Bon in Tunisia. Greece Tunisia cooperation project funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (ΓΓΕΤ, Greece) of the Ministry of Development, Greece. Project leaders: P. Marinos (Professor NTUA, Department of Geotechnical Engineering) and N. Gaaloul (Institut National de Recherches en Génie Rural, Eaux et Forêts, INRGREF, Tunisia), 2007-2008. 15. Water Re-Use - Sustainable Waste Water Recycling Technologies for Irrigated Land in NIS and Southern European States. Project funded by the E.U. under the 6 th Framework Programme (Environmental Protection), http://www.splu.nl/water%20reuse/p_main_page.html. Project cost: 1,452,400.00. Project leader: Prof. C.J. Ritsema (Alterra, The Netherlands). Partners: 1. Alterra (Netherlands), 2. UMH Universidad Minguel Hernández (Spain), 3. UWS University of Wales Swansea (United Kingdom), 4. MSUEE Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering (Russia), 5. SSAU Saratov State Agrarian University (Russia), 6. ISSAR National Scientific Centre Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research (Ukraine), 7. DUTH Democritus University of Thrace (Greece coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis), 2005-2010. 7

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 16. DESIRE Desertification Mitigation and Remediation of Land a global approach for local solutions. Project funded by the E.U. under the 6 th Framework Programme (Combat Land Degradation and Desertification), www.desire-project.eu. Project cost: 8,708,068.00. Project leader: Prof. C.J. Ritsema (Alterra, The Netherlands). Partners: 1. Alterra (Netherlands), 2. KUL Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), 3. UL University of Leeds (United Kingdom), 4. UWS University of Wales Swansea (United Kingdom), 5. CDE University of Ben, Centre for Development and Environment (Switzerland), 6. EEZA-CSIC Estación Experimental de Zonas Aridas (Spain), 7. UA University of Aveiro (Portugal), 8. CNR Research Institute for Hydrogeological Protection (Italy), 9. AUA Agricultural University of Athens (Greece), 10. EOU Eskişehir Osmangazi University (Turkey), 11. UM University of Mohamed V, Chair UNESCO-GN (Morocco), 12. IRA Institut des Régions Arides (Tunisia), 13. ISWC Institute for Soil and Water Conservation (China), 14. WU Wageningen University (Netherlands), 15. DUTH Democritus University of Thrace (Greece coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis), 16. BothEnds (Netherlands), 17. ISRIC International Soil Referende and Information Centre (Netherlands), 18. ESAC Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra (Portugal), 19. CARI Centre d Action et de Realisations Internationals (France), 20. UB University of Botswana (Botswana), 21. ITC International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Erart Observation (Netherlands), 22. IRD Institute de Recherché pour le Développement (France), 23. CU Cornell University (USA), 24. DU Deakin University (Australia), 25. MEDES Osservatorio Mediterraneo per lo Studio delle Soluzioni dei Problemi Economici della aree a Rischio Desertificazione (Italy), 26. MSUEE Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering (Russia), 27. INIA Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (Chile), 28. INIDA National Institute for Agricultural Research and Development (Cape Verde), 2007-2012. 17. Flood warning system establishment in Arda River basin for minimizing the risk in the cross border area, Acronym: ARDAFORECAST, European Territorial Cooperation Programme Greece-Bulgaria 2007-2013. Priority axis: 1-Quality of life. Area of Intervention: 1.1-Protection, Management & Promotion of the Environmental Resources. Partners: 1. National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (ΝΙΜΗ) (Bulgaria) (Lead Partner), 2. East Aegean River Basin Directorate (Bulgaria) 3. Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (Greece - coordinator: Prof. Ν. Kotsovinos), 4. Regional Development Fund of East Macedonia-Thrace (Greece). Project cost: 823,220.50, 2012-2014. 18. Fostering the use of low temperature geothermal sources through the development of operational exploitation guidelines and green energy solutions of enterprising, Acronym: ENERGEIA, European Territorial Cooperation Programme Greece-Bulgaria 2007-2013. Priority axis: 1-Quality of life. Area of Intervention: 1.1-Protection, Management & Promotion of the Environmental Resources. Partners: 1. Decentralized Administration of Macedonia Thrace - Water Directorate of East Macedonia and Thrace (Lead Partner), 2. Faculty of Agriculture, 8

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), 3. Department of Civil Engineering DUTH (Greece -coodrinator: Prof. I. Diamantis), 4. Region of Central Macedonia (Greece), 5. Municipality of Samothrace (Greece), 6. Ministry of Economy and Energy (Bulgaria), 7. Municipality of Simitli (Bulgaria), 8. Minicipality of Mineralni Bani (Βουλγαρία). Project cost: 3,353,535.00, 2013-2015. as main researcher or as scientific collaborator in DUTH projects 19. Urban Reconstruction Operation (in Greek: ΕΠΑ). Xanthi Prefecture, DUTH research team. Project funded by the former Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing and Environment (in Greek: ΥΧΟΠ), 1986. 20. Geotechnical study and production of a geotechnical map of the urban areas of East Macedonia and Thrace. Xanthi city and the wider region in an effort for a pilot study. Scientific coordinator: Prof. P. Marinos. Project funded by the former Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing and Environment (in Greek: ΥΧΟΠ), 1986. 21. Hydrogeological research and investigation of possibilities for conjunctive management of groundwater and surface waters in the Rhodope Prefecture to meet irrigation needs. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Rhodope Prefecture, 1991. 22. Investigation of possibilities for conjunctive management of groundwater and surface waters in the Xanthi Prefecture. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Xanthi Prefecture, 1993. 23. Hydrogeological classification and adaptation of appropriate mathematical model for the management of groundwater in a wide heterogeneous and adjacent to the sea area (applications in the southern part of the Rhodope Prefecture). Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the former Ministry of Industry Research and Technology (in Greek: ΥΒΕΤ), 1994. 24. Investigation of water supply potential for coastal settlements in Thrace by coastal aquifers. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, 1994. 25. Investigation of R. Kompsatos alluvial fan aquifer system to meet the water supply needs of N. Kallisti Regional Council communities. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the N. Kallisti Regional Council of Rhodope Prefecture, 1996. 26. Investigation of water supply conditions regarding the Development Association of Mountain Communities of Kavala Prefecture (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) - Perspectives. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Development Association of Mountain Communities of Kavala Prefecture, 1996. 9

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 27. Groundwater artificial recharge of Xanthi plain region aquifers. Scientific coordinator: Prof. K. Bellos. Diamantis. Project funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (in Greek: ΠΕΝΕΔ) of the former Ministry of Industry Research and Technology (in Greek: ΥΒΕΤ), 1996. 28. Investigation of: a) the environmental impact depending on the type of the construction project, b) the possibilities for constructing a small reservoir in the Ofrynion stream for storage and recharge. Scientific coordinator: Assist. Prof. P. Delimani. Project funded by the Kavala Prefecture, 1997. 29. Groundwater artificial recharge study of Xanthi Rhodope aquifers. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Sakkas. Project funded by the former Ministry of Agriculture, 1998. 30. Investigation of the possibilities for constructing a dam in the Kimmeria stream, technically feasible and in terms of socio-economic benefit. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Xanthi Prefecture, 1999. 31. Investigation of the impact from the operation of R. Nestos dams on the aquifer system and the wetlands downstream. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the PPC (Hellenic Public Power Corporation, in Greek: ΔΕΗ), 2000. 32. Investigation of the availability duration of water supply for municipalities and communities in Drama Prefecture. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Drama Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 2001. 33. Environmental study of Kavala Prefecture determination of environmental terms regarding water resources exploitation. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Kavala Prefecture, 2001. 34. Investigation of water supply conditions regarding municipalities of Xanthi Prefecture (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) Perspectives. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Xanthi Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 2001. 35. Updating of quantitative and qualitative data on water supply for municipalities and a community in Drama Prefecture - Perspectives. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Drama Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 2005. 36. Investigation of the possibility to meet water supply needs for the Xanthi Municipality from the karstic aquifer east of the River Nestos. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Xanthi Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewerage, 2006. 10

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 37. Investigation of water supply conditions regarding the municipal districts of Sapes Municipality of Rhodope Prefecture and identification of new potential water exploitation sites (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) Perspectives. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Sapes Municipality of Rhodope Prefecture, 2009. 38. Investigation of available surface water potential regarding river basin to meet irrigation and other needs of Rhodope Prefecture - Management procedures (dams, ponds) and disposal areas. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Rhodope Prefecture, 2009. 39. Groundwater quality assessment in selected areas of Rhodope Prefecture at the origin points (boreholes) regarding the content of nitrates, nitrites and ammonia substances, cause of origin Perspectives. Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Rhodope Prefecture, 2010. 40. "Investigation of the possibility to address the water supply issue of the western and eastern part of the Alexandroupolis Municipality". Scientific coordinator: Prof. I. Diamantis. Project funded by the Alexandroupolis Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewerage, 2014. Technical reports 1. Marinos P., G. Xeidakis, S. Skias, F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, A. Dimadi, P. Delimani, (1986). Geotechnical study and production of a geotechnical map of the urban areas of East Macedonia and Thrace. Xanthi city and the wider region in an effort for a pilot study. Technical report to the former Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing and Environment (in Greek: ΥΧΟΠ), 65 p., 12 maps (in Greek). 2. Diamantis I., C. Petalas, F. Pliakas, et al., (1991). Hydrogeological research and investigation of possibilities for conjunctive management of groundwater and surface waters in the Rhodope Prefecture to meet irrigation needs. Technical report to the Rhodope Prefecture, 3 volumes, 198 p., 16 maps (in Greek). 3. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, K. Bellos, (1993). Investigation of possibilities for conjunctive management of groundwater and surface waters in the Xanthi Prefecture. Technical report to the Xanthi Prefecture, 113 p. (in Greek). 4. Diamantis I., C. Petalas, A. Pantokratoras, F. Pliakas, et al., (1994). Hydrogeological classification and adaptation of appropriate mathematical model for the management of groundwater in a wide heterogeneous and adjacent to the sea area (applications in the southern part of the Rhodope Prefecture). Technical report to the former Ministry of Industry Research and Technology (in Greek: ΥΒΕΤ), 133 p., (in Greek). 5. Diamantis I., C. Petalas, T. Tzevelekis, F. Pliakas, et al., (1994). Investigation of water supply potential for coastal settlements in Thrace by coastal aquifers. 11

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES Technical report to the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, 4 volumes, 393 p. (in Greek). 6. Diamantis I., T. Tzevelekis, F. Pliakas, κ.α., (1996). Investigation of water supply conditions regarding the Development Association of Mountain Communities of Kavala Prefecture (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) - Perspectives. Technical report to the Development Association of Mountain Communities of Kavala Prefecture, 93 p. (in Greek) 7. Bellos K., I. Diamantis, F. Pliakas, (1996). Groundwater artificial recharge of Xanthi plain region aquifers. Technical report to the former Ministry of Industry Research and Technology (in Greek: ΥΒΕΤ), 79 p. (in Greek) 8. Delimani P., I. Diamantis, F. Pliakas, κ.α., (1997). Investigation of: a) the environmental impact depending on the type of the construction project, b) the possibilities for constructing a small reservoir in the Ofrynion stream for storage and recharge. Technical report to the Kavala Prefecture, 4 volumes, 180 p., 18 maps (in Greek). 9. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, A. Pantokratoras, (1997). Investigation of suitable groundwater artificial recharge projects in Orfanon region from River Strymonas. Technical report to Έκθεση προς το Νομαρχιακό Διαμέρισμα Καβάλας, 4/1998, volumes 2, 106 p., 4 maps (in Greek). 10. Sakkas I., I. Diamantis, F. Pliakas, κ.α., (1998). Groundwater artificial recharge study of Xanthi Rhodope aquifers. Technical report to the former Ministry of Agriculture, volumes 5, 570 p., 16 maps (in Greek). 11. Diamantis I., C. Petalas, F. Pliakas, G. Soulios, et al., (2000). Investigation of the impact from the operation of R. Nestos dams on the aquifer system and the wetlands downstream. Technical report to the PPC (Hellenic Public Power Corporation, in Greek: ΔΕΗ), 4 volumes, 370 p. (in Greek). 12. Diamantis I., M. Moskofidis, F. Pliakas, et al., (2001). Investigation of the availability duration of water supply for municipalities and communities in Drama Prefecture - Perspectives. Technical report to the Drama Local Association of Municipalities and Communities, 125 p., 4 maps (in Greek). 13. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, P. Georgiadis, K. Tsopanoglou, (2001). Environmental study of Kavala Prefecture determination of environmental terms regarding water resources exploitation. Technical report to the Kavala Prefecture, 3 volumes (in Greek). 14. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, C. Petalas, et al., (2001). Investigation of water supply conditions regarding municipalities of Xanthi Prefecture (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) Perspectives. Technical report to Xanthi Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 142 p., 5 maps (in Greek). 12

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES 15. Pliakas F., Ι. Diamantis, P. Georgiadis, P. Kakarelis, (2001). Investigation of Kavala Prefecture Municipalities water supply conditions (in terms of adequacy of water quality, network status and protection of water abstraction points) - Perspectives. Technical report to the Kavala Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 132 p. (in Greek). 16. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, I. Gkiougkis, et al., (2005). Updating of quantitative and qualitative data on water supply for municipalities and a community in Drama Prefecture - Perspectives. Technical report to the Drama Local Association of Municipalities and Communities (in Greek: ΤΕΔΚ), 135 p. (in Greek). 17. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, I. Gkiougkis, (2006). Investigation of the possibility to meet water supply needs for the Xanthi Municipality from the karstic aquifer east of the River Nestos. Technical report to the Xanthi Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewerage, 40 p.(in Greek). 18. Marinos P., F. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, (2008). Contribution to the integral management of water resources in coastal areas. The case of Cap Bon in Tunisia. Technical report to the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (ΓΓΕΤ, Greece) of the Ministry of Development, Greece, 18 p. (in Greek). 19. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, I. Gkiougkis, T. Tzevelekis, (2009). Investigation of water supply conditions regarding the municipal districts of Sapes Municipality of Rhodope Prefecture and identification of new potential water exploitation sites (in terms of adequacy, quantity, network status and protection water points) Perspectives. Technical report to the Sapes Municipality of Rhodope Prefecture, 67 p. (in Greek). 20. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, K. Bellos, I. Gkiougkis, K. Stavropoulos, A. Kallioras, A. Pecthelidis, T. Tzevelekis, (2009). Investigation of available surface water potential regarding river basin to meet irrigation and other needs of Rhodope Prefecture - Management procedures (dams, ponds) and disposal areas. Technical report to the Rhodope Prefecture, 200 p. (in Greek). 21. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, I. Gkiougkis, (2010). Groundwater quality assessment in southern plain areas of Rhodope Prefecture - east of Vosvozis stream, at the origin points (boreholes) regarding the content of nitrates, nitrites and ammonia substances, cause of origin Perspectives. Technical report to the Rhodope Prefecture, 40 p. (in Greek). 22. Pliakas F., (2011). Hydrogeological research in plain regions of East Macedonia and Thrace by the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 57 p. (in Greek). 23. Diamantis, I., F. Pliakas, (2013). Geomorphological and geological environment of the wider area of River Ardas Basin Land use, hydrogeological and hydrological research of River Ardas drainage basin. INTERREG Project: Flood warning system 13

PERSONAL INFORMATION, ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES establishment in Arda river basin for minimizing the risk in the cross border area, ARDAFORECAST 56 p. 24. Pliakas F., Ι. Diamantis, I. Gkiougkis, K. Mimidis, T. Tzevelekis, K. Bellos, (2014). Surface water management of River Nestos Eastern Delta wider region for the optimal meet of irrigation needs and the improvement of groundwater quality. Technical report to the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, Regional Unit of Xanthi, 182 p. (in Greek). 25. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, I. Gkiougkis, K. Mimidis, T. Tzevelekis, K. Bellos, (2014). Investigation of the possibility to address the water supply issue of the western and eastern part of the Alexandroupolis Municipality". Technical report to the Alexandroupolis Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewerage, 149 p. (in Greek). 26. Pliakas F., (2014). Development and management of aquifer systems in East Macedonia and Thrace. Relevant research by the Engineering Geology Laboratory of the DUTH Civil Engineering Department. Project funded by the Greek Unified Fund of Independent Employees (in Greek: ΕΤΑΑ -ΤΣΜΕΔΕ), 67 p. (in Greek). 27. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, I. Gkiougkis, K. Mimidis, T. Tzevelekis, K. Bellos, L. Avgeris, (2015). "Study of the modification of irrigation and drainage network directing from Dekarcho and Avato up to Mangana to facilitate irrigation, drainage and groundwater recharge requirements". Technical report to the East Macedonia and Thrace Region, Regional Unit of Xanthi, 164 p. (in Greek). 28. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, I. Gkiougkis, K. Mimidis, T. Tzevelekis, (2015). "Fostering the use of low temperature geothermal sources through the development of operational exploitation guidelines and green energy solutions of enterprising - ENERGEIA". INTERREG Project Final Report, WP 3.1, WP 4.2, 62 p. 4. Scientific associations and committees Member of the following associations and committees: Technical Chamber of Greece (T.C.G.) as emeritus member, Association of Civil Engineers of Greece (A.C.E.G.), International Association of Hydrogeologists (I.A.H.), International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (I.A.E.G.), Geological Society of Greece, Greek Committee of Engineering Geology, Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology, Hellenic Hydrotechnical Association. Greek Committee for Water Resources Management, European Water Resources Association (E.W.R.A.). 14

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, JOURNAL/PUBLICATION EDITING, CITATIONS, REVIEWER 5. Scientific papers Doctoral dissertation Pliakas F., (1998). Research on appropriate methods of artificial recharge of alluvial aquifers in heterogeneous formations. Applications in aquifers at Xanthi plain region. PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Scholl of Engineering Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece, 314 p. (in Greek). Papers in scientific journals 1. Marinos P., N. Klimis, F. Pliakas, (1986). Laboratory determination of shear strength in discontinuities of metamorphic rocks. Observations from a series of tests and measurements. Mineral Wealth Journal Νο. 45, pp. 69-80 (in Greek). 2. Pliakas F., I Diamantis, (1998). Artificial recharge of groundwater in Greece and other countries. Technika Chronika Journal, Technical Chamber of Greece (T.C.G.), Ι, Vol. 18, no 1, pp. 65-74 (in Greek). 3. Petalas C., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, (2002). Seawater intrusion problem in coastal aquifers of East Macedonia and Thrace and methods of prevention. Technika Chronika Journal, Technical Chamber of Greece (T.C.G.), I, Vol. 22, no 1-2, pp. 31-43 (in Greek). 4. Petalas C., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, (2002). Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers and methods of prevention in Greece and other countries. Hydrotechnika, Journal of Hellenic Hydrotechnical Association, Vol. 12, December 2002, pp. 65-81 (in Greek). 5. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, C. Patalas, I. Diamantis, (2004). The harmonisation of national law with the Directive 2000/60/EC for the protection and management of waters. Journal of Environment and Law, Nomiki Bibliothiki, vol. 4 (30), October-December, pp. 480-488 (in Greek). 6. Pliakas F., C. Petalas, I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, (2005). Modeling of groundwater artificial recharge by reactivating an on old stream bed. Water Resources Management, Springer, Vol. 19, Issue 3, pp. 279-294. 7. Petalas C., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, (2005). Development of an integrated conceptual model for the rational management of the transboundary Nestos River, Greece. Environmental Geology (since 2009 is published as Environmental Earth Sciences), Springer, Vol. 48, No 7, pp. 941-954. 8. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, (2006). Τhe legislative framework and policy for the water resources management of transboundary rivers in Europe. The case of Nestos/Mesta River, between Greece and Bulgaria. Environmental Science and Policy, Elsevier, Vol. 9, Issue 3, pp. 291-301. 15

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, JOURNAL/PUBLICATION EDITING, CITATIONS, REVIEWER 9. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, (2006). International assessments and activities for the management of transboundary groundwater aquifer systems. Journal of Environment and Law, Nomiki Bibliothiki, vol. 1, January-March, pp. 41-51 (in Greek). 10. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, (2006). Conceptual model of a coastal aquifer system in northern Greece and assessment of saline vulnerability due to seawater intrusion conditions. Environmental Geology (since 2009 is published as Environmental Earth Sciences), Springer, Vol. 51, No 3, pp. 349-361. 11. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, M. Emmanouil, (2006). Application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the management of coastal aquifers subjected to seawater intrusion. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, Taylor & Francis, Vol. A41, No 9, September 2006, pp. 2027-2044. 12. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, (2010). Simulation of groundwater flow in a sedimentary aquifer system, subjected to overexploitation. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Springer, Vol. 211, Issue 1-4, pp. 177-201. 13. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, G. Kallergis, (2010). SWOT analysis in groundwater resources management of coastal aquifers: a case study from Greece. Water International, official journal of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, Vol. 35, No 4, pp. 425-441. 14. Pliakas F., C. Petalas, (2011). Determination of hydraulic conductivity of unconsolidated river alluvium from permeameter tests, empirical formulas and statistical parameters effect analysis. Water Resources Management, Springer, Vol. 25, No 11, pp. 2877-2899. 15. Gaaloul N., F. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, P. Marinos, (2012). Simulation of seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers: Forty five-years exploitation in an Eastern Coast Aquifer in NE Tunisia. The Open Hydrology Journal, Bentham Open Publisher, Vol. 6, pp. 31-44. 16. Skias S., F. Pliakas, A. Kallioras, (2013). Application of SWOT analysis for the management of transboundary River Evros (Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey). International Journal of Water (IJW), InderScience Publishers, Vol. 7, Νο 1/2, pp. 104-121. 17. Kosmas C., Or. Kairis, Ch. Karavitis, C. Ritsema, L. Salvati, S. Acikalin, M. Alcalá, P. Alfama, J. Atlhopheng, J. Barrera, A. Belgacem, A. Solé-Benet, J. Brito, M. Chaker, R. Chanda, C. Coelho, M. Darkoh, I. Diamantis, O. Ermolaeva, V. Fassouli, W. Fei, J. Feng, F. Fernandez, A. Ferreira, C. Gokceoglu, D. Gonzalez, H. Gungor, R. Hessel, J. Juying, H. Khatteli, N. Khitrov, A. Kounalaki, A. Laouina, P. Lollino, M. Lopes, L. Magole, L. Medina, M. Mendoza, P. Morais, K. Mulale, F. Ocakoglu, M. Ouessar, C. Ovalle, C. Perez, J. Perkins, F. Pliakas, M. Polemio, A. Pozo, C. Prat, Y. Qinke, A. Ramos, J. Ramos, J. Riquelme, V. 16

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, JOURNAL/PUBLICATION EDITING, CITATIONS, REVIEWER Romanenkov, L. Rui, F. Santaloia, R. Sebego, M. Sghaier, N. Silva, M. Sizemskaya, J. Soares, H. Sonmez, H. Taamallah, L. Tezcan, D. Torri, F. Ungaro, S. Valente, J. de Vente, E. Zagal, A. Zeiliguer, W. Zhonging, A. Ziogas, (2014). Evaluation and Selection of Indicators for Land Degradation and Desertification Monitoring: Methodological Approach. Environmental Management. Springer, Vol. 54, pp. 951-970. 18. Kairis Or., C. Kosmas, Ch. Karavitis, C. Ritsema, L. Salvati, S. Acikalin, M. Alcalá, P. Alfama, J. Atlhopheng, J. Barrera, A. Belgacem, A. Solé-Benet, J. Brito, M. Chaker, R. Chanda, C. Coelho, M. Darkoh, I. Diamantis, O. Ermolaeva, V. Fassouli, W. Fei, J. Feng, F. Fernandez, A. Ferreira, C. Gokceoglu, D. Gonzalez, H. Gungor, R. Hessel, J. Juying, H. Khatteli, N. Khitrov, A. Kounalaki, A. Laouina, P. Lollino, M. Lopes, L. Magole, L. Medina, M. Mendoza, P. Morais, K. Mulale, F. Ocakoglu, M. Ouessar, C. Ovalle, C. Perez, J. Perkins, F. Pliakas, M. Polemio, A. Pozo, C. Prat, Y. Qinke, A. Ramos, J. Ramos, J. Riquelme, V. Romanenkov, L. Rui, F. Santaloia, R. Sebego, M. Sghaier, N. Silva, M. Sizemskaya, J. Soares, H. Sonmez, H. Taamallah, L. Tezcan, D. Torri, F. Ungaro, S. Valente, J. de Vente, E. Zagal, A. Zeiliguer, W. Zhonging, A. Ziogas, (2014). Evaluation and Selection of Indicators for Land Degradation and Desertification Monitoring: Types of Degradation, Causes, and Implications for Management. Environmental Management. Springer, Vol. 54, pp. 971-982. 19. Diamantis V., L. Pagorogon, E. Gazani, S.H. Doerr, F. Pliakas, C. Ritsema, (2013). Use of olive mill wastewater (OMW) to decrease hydrophobicity in sandy soil. Ecological Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 58, pp. 393-398. 20. Pedreira R., A. Kallioras, F. Pliakas, I. Gkiougkis I., C. Schuth, (2014). Groundwater vulnerability assessment of a coastal aquifer system at River Nestos eastern Delta, NE Greece, Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, Vol. 73, pp. 6387 6415 21. Recinos N., A. Kallioras, F. Pliakas, C. Schuth, (2015). Application of GALDIT index to assess the intrinsic vulnerability to seawater intrusion of coastal granular aquifers. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, Vol. 73, pp. 1017 1032. 22. Gkiougkis I., A. Kallioras, F. Pliakas, A. Pechtelidis, V. Diamantis, I. Diamantis, A. Ziogas, I. Dafnis, (2015). Assessment of soil salinization at the eastern Nestos River Delta, N.E. Greece. Catena, Elsevier, Vol. 128, pp. 238-251. 23. Pliakas F., A. Kallioras, P. Damianidis, P. Kostakakis, (2015). Evaluation of precipitation effects on groundwater levels in a Mediterranean alluvial plain based on hydrogeological conceptualization. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, Vol. 74, pp. 3573-3588. 24. Kazakis N., A. Pavlou, G. Vargemezis, K.S. Voudouris, G. Soulios, F. Pliakas, G. Tsokas, (2016). Seawater intrusion mapping using electrical resistivity tomography and hydrochemical data. An application in the coastal area of 17

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, JOURNAL/PUBLICATION EDITING, CITATIONS, REVIEWER eastern Thermaikos Gulf, Greece. Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, Vol. 543, pp. 373-387. 25. Diamantis V., L. Pagorogon, E. Gazani, I. Gkiougis, A. Pechtelidis, F. Pliakas, E. van den Elsen, S. Doerr, C. Ritsema, (2017). Use of Clay Dispersed in Water for Decreasing Soil Water Repellency. Land Degradation & Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol. 28, pp. 328-334. 26. Tsangaratos P., A. Kallioras, Th. Pizpikis, E. Vasileiou, I. Ilia, F. Pliakas, (2017). Multi-criteria Decision Support System (DSS) for optimal locations of Soil Aquifer Treatment (SAT) facilities. Science of the Total Environment, pp. 472-486. Papers in proceedings of international conferences 27. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, (1996). Impact of groundwater overexploitation. Confrontation - Artificial recharge. Proceedings of the Technical Chamber of Greece (T.C.G.) Conference: Water Resources Management, 13-16/11/1996, Larissa, Greece, pp.198-207 (in Greek). 28. Diamantis I., F. Pliakas, C. Petalas, (1997). The contribution of artificial recharge as a remedy procedure regarding the impacts of various interventions on the natural environment of plain regions. The case study in Thrace, Greece. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Engineering Geology and the Environment, organized by the Greek National Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). 23-27/6/1997, Athens, Greece, pp. 2663-2667. 29. Diamantis I., C. Petalas, F. Pliakas, (1997). Adverse environmental effects in a downstream area related to the construction of a small size river dam. The case of Vistonis area - Thrace-Greece. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Engineering Geology and the Environment, organized by the Greek National Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). 23-27/6/1997, Athens, Greece, pp. 2657-2662. 30. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, C. Petalas, (1999). Environmental effects of a proposed groundwater artificial recharge project in Orfanon region of Kavala. Proceedings of the 6 th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, University of the Aegean, Dept. of Environmental Studies, and Global Nest, Pythagorion, Samos, Greece, 30/8 2/9/1999, Vol. C, pp. 381-390 (in Greek). 31. Pliakas F., Ι. Diamantis, C. Petalas, (2001). Saline water intrusion and groundwater artificial recharge in east delta of Nestos River. Proceedings of the 7 th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, University of the Aegean, Dept. of Environmental Studies, and Global Nest, Ermoupolis, Syros, Greece, 3-6/9/2001, Vol. 2, pp. 719-726. 32. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, C. Petalas, S. Panilas, (2001). Feasibility study of artificial recharge application in aquifers of Rhodope plain areas in Thrace, 18

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, JOURNAL/PUBLICATION EDITING, CITATIONS, REVIEWER Greece. A first approach. Proceedings of the 9 th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Athens, Greece, 26-28/9/2001, Vol. 5, pp. 1923-1932 (in Greek). 33. Petalas C., S. Panilas, I. Diamantis, F. Pliakas, (2001). Calculation and evaluation of the hydraulic parameters of two aquifer systems in different sedimentary environments in Rhodope Mass. Proceedings of the 9 th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Athens, Greece, 26-28/9/2001, Vol. 5, pp. 1913-1922 (in Greek). 34. Pliakas F., C. Petalas, I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, (2002). Groundwater hydrologic budget and groundwater management. The case of Pieria valley, east Macedonia, Greece. Proceedings of the 5 th International Conference: Water Resources Management in the Era of Transition. Athens, Greece, 4-8/9/2002, pp. 243-251. 35. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, C. Petalas, (2003). Environmental effects of a proposed groundwater artificial recharge project in Vafeika plain area of Xanthi region in Thrace, Greece. Proceedings of the 2 nd International Conference on Ecological Protection of the Planet Earth. Bio Environment and Bio Culture. Sofia, Bulgaria, 5-8/6/2003, pp. 364-371. 36. Pliakas F., I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, C. Petalas, (2004). Study of the progress of seawater intrusion within a plain area of Rhodope Prefecture, Greece. Proceedings 10 th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece, 15-17/4/2004, pp. 2057-2066 (in Greek). 37. Petalas C., F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis, A. Kallioras, (2004). Study of the distribution of precipitation in District of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for the Period 1964 1998. Proceedings of the 10 th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece, 15-17/4/2004, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece 36 (2), pp. 1054-1063 (in Greek). 38. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, I. Giougis, I. Diamantis, (2005). International law and policy in transboundary groundwater resources management, 3 rd International Conference on Ecological Protection of the Planet Earth. Bio Environment and Bio Culture. Istanbul, Turkey, 10-11/6/2005 (Conference Proceedings in press). 39. Kallioras A., F. Pliakas, and I. Diamantis, G. Kallergis, (2006). Seawater intrusion and management of coastal aquifers in Greece. The case study of Rhodope western coastal aquifer. International Water Association, IWA, 10 th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution, Istanbul, Turkey, 18-22/9/2006 (CD of Proceedings: manuscript E-218). 40. Pliakas F., A. Mouzaliotis, A. Kallioras, I. Diamantis, (2007). Hydrogeological assessment of the salinization problem of Xilagani Imeros aquifer system in SW plain area of Rhodope Prefecture, Greece. Proceedings of the 11 th 19