{"id":771,"date":"2024-09-05T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/academic-studies\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:31:19","slug":"academic-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/academic-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs-sticky-helper\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified sticky-tabs horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-content-padding-right:20px;--awb-content-padding-left:20px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\" href=\"#tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\" href=\"#tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Postgraduate<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\" href=\"#tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Alumni<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\" href=\"#tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\" id=\"tab-88e71d0eb8d3d2b86eb\">\n<h4>General Information<\/h4>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<p>The Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics provides teaching support for undergraduate courses offered by the Departments of Physics (Energy &amp; Environment track), Mathematics, and Geology. These courses focus on environmental physics, meteorology, atmospheric physics, and air pollution, and some of them include laboratory sessions. <\/p>\n<p>In the following links you can find specific information about each course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"28.8px\">Department of Physics &#8211; Introduction to Environmental Physics<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">\n<p>This is a 3rd-semester course. Notes and files related to the course can be found at: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.physics.upatras.gr\/main.php?categoryId=4&amp;subCategoryId=4&amp;name=courseAnalytic&amp;subCatExist=true&amp;courseId=109\">http:\/\/www.physics.upatras.gr\/main.php?categoryId=4&amp;subCategoryId=4&amp;name=courseAnalytic&amp;subCatExist=true&amp;courseId=109<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes of the course<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong> <\/strong>By the end of this course, the student will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the structural characteristics of the environment and the physical laws governing them.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the principles of environmental physics to explain cutting-edge problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>By the end of this course, the student will have further developed the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential data, concepts, principles, and theories related to environmental physics.<\/li>\n<li>Apply this knowledge and understanding to solving qualitative and quantitative problems related to the course content.<\/li>\n<li>Possess the cognitive foundation and experience for potential future engagement with elective courses that deepen knowledge in environmental physics.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Interact with others on problems of a physical or interdisciplinary nature.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>There are no prerequisite courses. Students should have at least basic knowledge of Thermodynamics, Optics, and Fluid Mechanics. <\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Course contents (syllabus)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>1. Environment &amp; radiation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solar radiation, Earth\u2019s thermal radiation, structure and composition of the atmosphere, interaction of radiation and matter, ozone and ultraviolet radiation, greenhouse effect and climate change, energy balance, elements of weather and climate, mathematical models of weather and climate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Atmospheric pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chemical compounds and suspended particles, elements of fluid mechanics, diffusion and dispersion of pollutants, turbulence, measurements and models of atmospheric pollution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Energy uses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elements of thermodynamics, elements of heat transfer, solar energy, other renewable energy forms, nuclear energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Noise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elements of acoustics, noise and humans, noise reduction.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Recommended bibliography<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cIntroduction to Environmental Physics\u201d, A. Argyriou and M. Giannouli, University of Patras course notes  <\/li>\n<li>\u201cIntroductory Courses in Atmospheric Physics\u201d, C. Zerefos, Papasotiriou Publications, 2008 <\/li>\n<li>\u201cPrinciples of Environmental Physics\u201d, John Monteith and Mike Unsworth, Academic Press, 2008<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEnvironmental Physics\u201d, Egbert Boeker and Rienk van Grondelle, John Wiley &amp; Sons, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> edition, 1999<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEnvironmental Physics\u201d, Clare Smith, Routledge, 2001<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Teaching and learning methods<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Lectures with PowerPoint presentations, tutorial sessions with worked example problem solving, and in-class problem-solving exercises by students during lectures.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Assessment \/ grading methods<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Written examination (100% of the final grade)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"28.8px\">Department of Physics \u2013 Atmospheric Pollution<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<p>This is a winter-semester course in the \u201cEnergy and Environment\u201d track. Notes and files related to the course can be found at: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.physics.upatras.gr\/main.php?categoryId=4&amp;subCategoryId=4&amp;name=courseAnalytic&amp;subCatExist=true&amp;courseId=198\">http:\/\/www.physics.upatras.gr\/main.php?categoryId=4&amp;subCategoryId=4&amp;name=courseAnalytic&amp;subCatExist=true&amp;courseId=198<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes of the course<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>By the end of this course, the student will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Identify the main atmospheric pollutants and the physical laws governing their behavior.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div> Apply the principles of atmospheric pollution to explain cutting-edge problems.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>By the end of this course, the student will have further developed the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential data, concepts, principles, and theories related to atmospheric pollution.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Apply this knowledge and understanding to solving qualitative and quantitative problems related to the course content.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Possess the cognitive foundation and experience for potential future engagement with postgraduate-level courses that deepen knowledge in atmospheric pollution.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Interact with others on problems of a physical or interdisciplinary nature.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>\u03a0\u03c1\u03bf\u03b1\u03c0\u03b1\u03b9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>There are no prerequisite courses. Students should have at least basic knowledge of environmental physics. <\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Course contents (syllabus)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>1. Solar radiation and the structure of the atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Absorption, scattering, and propagation of radiation in the atmosphere; vertical distribution of atmospheric constituents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Chemical compounds in atmospheric pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Properties, emission sources, primary and secondary pollutants, photochemical smog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Suspended particulate matter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Properties, emission sources, mechanisms of formation and evolution, optical properties, direct and indirect effects on climate change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Techniques for measuring atmospheric pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sampling and sample analysis, differential optical absorption, remote sensing using a laser beam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Atmospheric diffusion and dispersion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atmospheric dispersion, turbulent diffusion, description of fluid motion, atmospheric dispersion models, Gaussian plume model.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Recommended bibliography<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cAtmospheric Pollution with Elements of Meteorology\u201d, M. Lazaridis, Tziolas Publications, 2005  <\/li>\n<li>\u201cAtmospheric Pollution: Impacts, Control and Alternative Technologies\u201d, I. Gentekakis, Tziolas Publications, 2003 <\/li>\n<li>\u201cAtmospheric Pollution\u201d, M.Z. Jacobson, Cambridge University Press, 2002<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAtmospheric Chemistry and Physics: from air pollution to climate change\u201d, J.H. Seinfield, S.N. Pandis, John Wiley &amp; Sons, 2006<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Teaching and learning methods<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Lectures with PowerPoint presentations, tutorial sessions with worked example problem solving, and in-class problem-solving exercises by students during lectures.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Assessment \/ grading methods<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Presentation assignment on contemporary topics related to the course subject (10% of the final grade; counted only if the student scores at least 5 in the final exam)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Assignment aimed at familiarization with the use of simple atmospheric diffusion\/dispersion models (10% of the final grade; counted only if the student scores at least 5 in the final exam)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Written examination (80% of the final grade)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\" href=\"#tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Postgraduate<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\" id=\"tab-11ac2a1928fbf6e60f7\">\n<h4>Master\u2019s Specialization in Applied Meteorology &amp; Environmental Physics<\/h4>\n<p>Since the academic year 2018\u20132019, within the framework of the Department of Physics\u2019 Master\u2019s Program titled \u201cApplications of Physics in the Atmosphere and Electronics,\u201d a <strong>Master\u2019s specialization in Applied Meteorology &amp; Environmental Physics<\/strong> has been operating.<\/p>\n<p>The specialization was approved by the Department of Physics on the initiative of the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics. Teaching is provided by the faculty members of the Laboratory, in collaboration with the Laboratory for the Study of Atmospheric Pollution of the Department of Chemical Engineering. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications for admission:<\/strong> Submitted annually each summer. Exact dates are announced in the call for applications issued by the Department of Physics, University of Patras (info: <a href=\"mailto:secrphys@physics.upatras.gr\">secrphysics@upatras.gr<\/a>, +30 2610 996077, +30 2610 996098). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can apply:<\/strong> The following degree holders are accepted:<br \/>(a) Graduates of the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering &amp; Informatics, and Materials Science, from Greek universities or equivalent recognized institutions abroad, whose degree has been recognized by DOATAP;<br \/>(b) Applicants from other schools, provided they document the necessity of attendance and accept the requirement to acquire the necessary background knowledge;<br \/>(c) Holders of degrees from related departments of TEI (Technological Educational Institutes), in accordance with Law 2916\/01, Article 5(12), the prerequisites set by the Department, and the provisions of the University\u2019s Postgraduate Studies Regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selection criteria:<\/strong> Based on the algorithm defined by the Department of Physics, the following are taken into account: degree grade, duration of studies, thesis related to the master\u2019s program, publications in scientific journals or conferences, good knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), and an interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start:<\/strong> early October of each academic year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 academic semesters (2 semesters of coursework and 1 semester for the thesis)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maximum time period (for part-time attendance):<\/strong> 36 months<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language of instruction: <\/strong>Greek or English (if there is a non-Greek-speaking audience). In the second case, sufficient explanations are also provided in Greek. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> The program has no tuition fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For questions or clarifications, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Athanasios Argyriou, Professor, <a href=\"mailto:athanarg@upatras.gr\">athanarg@upatras.gr<\/a>, +30 2610 996078<br \/>\nAndreas Kazantzidis, Professor, <a href=\"mailto:akaza@upatras.gr\">akaza@upatras.gr<\/a>, +30 2610 997549<br \/>\nIoannis Kioutsioukis, Associate Professor, <a href=\"mailto:kioutio@upatras.gr\">kioutio@upatras.gr<\/a>, +30 2610 997426 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim of the program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The program provides comprehensive education on <strong>understanding, modeling, and forecasting<\/strong> atmospheric processes. All lectures are accompanied by weekly assignments aimed at collecting, managing, processing, and producing atmospheric data for a variety of applications. <strong>The main goal is applied knowledge<\/strong> (e.g., weather forecasting models or radiation transfer models, ground-based and satellite measurements\u2014processing\u2014analysis), so that graduates become familiar with key tools and are in an advantageous position for further work in Meteorology, Climatology, and Environmental Physics.<br \/>Particular emphasis is placed on understanding physical and mathematical descriptions of a range of atmospheric phenomena through the combined use of models and measurements. Thus, the program covers the theoretical basis for various atmospheric phenomena, together with the use of numerical models for weather, near-surface processes, the energy balance, climate, and renewable energy sources.  <\/p>\n<h4>Available infrastructure<\/h4>\n<p>A complete meteorological and radiometric station is available and used within the program. Students also have access to a wide range of meteorological equipment (instruments for meteorological observations, solar radiation measurements and a calibration unit, measurements of suspended particulate concentrations, a real-time satellite data reception station, data logging systems). Finally, computers and Windows\/Linux workstations are available for diploma (thesis) research work.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Courses<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To successfully complete the program, students must successfully attend t<strong>he courses described below. Each course includes three hours of lectures per week and weekly assignments. Course attendance and timely submission of weekly assignments are mandatory<\/strong>. In addition, as part of deepening their knowledge on atmospheric measurements and models, <strong>students are required to participate in teaching the corresponding laboratory exercises of the undergraduate courses of the Department of Physics: Atmospheric Physics I \u2013 Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics II<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>During the program, students are required to attend scheduled lectures given either online or by researchers visiting the University of Patras.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Students who during their undergraduate studies have not taken courses covering the material of the Department\u2019s undergraduate courses Atmospheric Physics I \u2013 Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics II are required to attend them informally and pass the examinations. The grades of these courses are not counted toward the final grade of the Master\u2019s Degree they will be awarded. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Semester A<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table grey\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AME11, Dynamic and Synoptic Meteorology:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Provides students with basic knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics on synoptic and planetary scales, as well as atmospheric turbulence. Theoretical and practical applications are carried out with MATLAB. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ioannis Kioutsioukis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AME12, Measurements and Data Management in Atmospheric Sciences:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Covers the concept of calibration, methods of collecting and quality-controlling atmospheric data, and time-series analysis, with examples and applications from major databases. Taught in combination with learning and using Python and R. <\/p>\n<p>Instructor: Athanasios Argyriou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AME13, Radiation\u2013Atmosphere Interaction: Students are taught the basic principles of solar and terrestrial radiation, the processes of absorption and scattering in the atmosphere by atmospheric constituents, and the energy balance. Applications are carried out in analytical radiation transfer models and linked with measurements and satellite data. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Andreas Kazantzidis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Semester B<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table grey\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AME21, Atmospheric Simulations:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Students are introduced to numerical weather and climate prediction. Fundamental equations of atmospheric flow and solution methods are presented, along with physical parameterizations of the boundary layer, clouds, and atmospheric chemistry. Finally, model predictive skill and evaluation methods are examined. Applications are carried out with boundary-layer models and meteorological forecast models.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ioannis Kioutsioukis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AME22, Statistical Methods in Atmospheric Sciences:<\/strong> Presents basic statistical methods, uncertainties, distributions, and forecasting for meteorological and climatological applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Athanasios Argyriou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AME23, Energy Meteorology: Concerns the use of meteorology in assessing and forecasting solar and wind energy. Basic models for estimating and forecasting solar potential across various spatial and temporal scales are presented using digital images of the sky dome, satellite images, and weather prediction models. Students are also taught vertical wind profiles over flat and complex terrain, offshore wind, and methods for assessing wind potential.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Andreas Kazantzidis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AME24, Atmospheric Pollution Management:<\/strong> Presents basic principles of tropospheric chemistry, the role of water in the atmosphere, and processes related to suspended particulate matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Spyridon Pandis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Semester C<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table grey\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Master\u2019s thesis:<\/strong> An independent project of each student, aimed at further in-depth study of cutting-edge topics in applied meteorology and environmental physics. In collaboration with the supervising professor, the student actively participates in ongoing research projects of the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, with the final outcome being presentation of results in a conference or journal. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Prospects after graduation<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table grey\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>In combination with the program\u2019s courses and the research activities of the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, students gain knowledge and specialization in areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weather forecasting:<\/strong> extreme weather events, specialized forecasts, near real-time forecasting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air pollution:<\/strong> air quality, gaseous emissions, measurements, forecasting, environmental impact studies, health effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Atmospheric remote sensing:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">analysis and processing of information from satellites\/radar\/ground-based instruments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Synergistic use of meteorological data:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">data assimilation into models, computing\/intercomparison\/visualization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Energy meteorology:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">available wind and solar potential, variability and trends, forecasting across spatial and temporal scales (10 m to 100 km; 1 minute to 3 days).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Climatology:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">climatological data analysis, homogenization of climatological time series.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Climate change:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">processes influencing climate, models, and applications across all the above fields for mitigation and adaptation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\" href=\"#tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Alumni<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\" id=\"tab-c66620a4b89a276a431\">\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<h4>Completed doctoral dissertations<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spyridon Lykoudis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/4248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stable isotopes (\u03b4<sup>18<\/sup>O, \u03b4<sup>2<\/sup>H) in precipitation: Analysis of isotopic signatures in Greece and climatological analysis in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean region.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nikolaos Mazarakis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/4161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Observational and numerical study of the dynamic and physical processes associated with summer thunderstorm activity in Greece.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(\u0395\u03c0\u03b9\u03b2\u03bb\u03ad\u03c0\u03c9\u03bd: \u0391. \u0391\u03c1\u03b3\u03c5\u03c1\u03af\u03bf\u03c5)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimitrios Katsanos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/3570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study of severe weather phenomena using data from satellites monitoring the atmospheric environment and data on atmospheric electrical activity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Athanasios Zagouras<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nemertes.lis.upatras.gr\/jspui\/bitstream\/10889\/6076\/1\/Zagouras-PHD-upatras-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Methods for the extraction and digital processing of environmental signals and images \u2013 Application to the automatic classification of weather maps.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Euterpi Nikitidou<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nemertes.lis.upatras.gr\/jspui\/handle\/10889\/6987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Variations in the optical properties of aerosols and clouds and their effect on the solar radiation balance in the atmosphere.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Kazantzidis)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anna Mamara<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nemertes.lis.upatras.gr\/jspui\/handle\/10889\/9349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homogenization of Greece\u2019s climate time series and spatial analysis of homogenized temperature data.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vasileios Salamalikis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nemertes.lis.upatras.gr\/jspui\/handle\/10889\/9539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behavior of stable isotopes (D\u2013<sup>18<\/sup>O) of H<sub>2<\/sub>O in atmospheric processes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elissavet Galanaki<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/11342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study of lightning activity and thunderstorm systems in the Mediterranean region.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emmanouil Proestakis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/11825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Satellite remote sensing for studying the link between aerosols and atmospheric electricity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Kazantzidis)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Panagiotis Tzoumanikas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/11345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study of atmospheric parameters using digital image processing techniques.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(\u0395\u03c0\u03b9\u03b2\u03bb\u03ad\u03c0\u03c9\u03bd: \u0391. \u039a\u03b1\u03b6\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b6\u03af\u03b4\u03b7\u03c2)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nikolaos Roukounakis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1QLTAhYJDenb4udolK41V-bzYRGE7cX9E\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application of a high-resolution weather model in the area of the western Gulf of Corinth for the tropospheric correction of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) observations.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou, co-supervised with Professor Pierre Briole, \u00c9cole Normale Sup\u00e9rieure de Paris, France.)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ioannis Vamvakas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/15764\">Study of the effect of aerosols and clouds on solar radiation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: Andreas Kazantzidis)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"course-schedule-block\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Konstantinos Kolokythas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10889\/15539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forecasting wind energy production and the impact of extreme weather phenomena.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Supervisor: A. Argyriou)<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-771","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=771"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":773,"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/771\/revisions\/773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atmosphere.upatras.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}