University of Patras / Department of Civil Engineering | Greece
Prof. Dr. Ioannis Manariotis is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Patras, Greece. With expertise in wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and microalgae biotechnology, he focuses on sustainable solutions for water pollution and energy production. His work bridges engineering, environmental science, and circular economy principles.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Outstanding Research Output
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Extensive Publications: Over 85 peer-reviewed journal articles (including high-impact journals like Water Research, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials).
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Interdisciplinary Impact: Research spans wastewater treatment, microalgae biofuels, biochar applications, nanoparticle toxicity, and advanced oxidation processes.
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High Citations & Collaborations: Works with international experts and contributes to cutting-edge topics like biochar-based electrocatalysts for Zn-air batteries and CO₂ sequestration.
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Leadership in Research & Innovation
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Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple funded projects (e.g., EU/EEA Grants, national programs like “BLUE-GREENWAY” and “BioNFate”).
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Special Issue Editor (Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology) and Associate Editor for Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts and Frontiers in Water.
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Academic & Professional Recognition
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Full Professor at the University of Patras with a 30+ year career in research and teaching.
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Supervised 10+ Ph.D. students and 30+ Master’s theses, demonstrating mentorship excellence.
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Reviewer for 40+ prestigious journals (Water Research, Science of the Total Environment) and evaluator for international research proposals (e.g., Hellenic Foundation for Research).
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Technological & Environmental Impact
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Focus on sustainable solutions:
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Biochar for water purification and energy storage.
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Microalgae-based wastewater treatment and biofuel production.
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Novel sorbents for contaminant removal (e.g., Hg, phenanthrene).
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Work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6: Clean Water, SDG 7: Affordable Energy).
Education 🎓
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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2000), University of Patras, Greece.
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Diploma in Civil Engineering (1990), University of Patras, Greece.
Experience 💼
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Professor (2023–Present), Associate Professor (2019–2023), University of Patras.
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Environmental Engineer (2001–2009), Region of Western Greece (water resources management).
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Research/Teaching Roles (1991–2019): Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Research Associate at the University of Patras.
Research Interests On Engineering 🔬
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Phototrophic wastewater treatment (microalgae, biofilms, biofuels).
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Resource recovery from wastewater (nutrients, energy).
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Nanoparticle toxicity on microalgae.
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Advanced oxidation processes and CO₂ sequestration via biochar.
Awards & Fellowships 🏆
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Graduate Scholarship, Them. & Nik. Valsamakis Foundation (1991–1992).
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Predoctoral Fellowship, University of Patras (1992–1998).
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Technical Chamber of Greece Award (1989–1990).
Publications 📚
1. Removal of caffeine, nicotine and amoxicillin from (waste) waters by various adsorbents. A review
Authors: I Anastopoulos, I Pashalidis, AG Orfanos, ID Manariotis, T Tatarchuk, …
Year: 2020
Citations: 273
2. Degradation of antibiotic sulfamethoxazole by biochar-activated persulfate
Authors: L Kemmou, Z Frontistis, J Vakros, ID Manariotis, D Mantzavinos
Year: 2018
Citations: 187
3. Selection of microalgae for wastewater treatment and potential lipids production
Authors: AF Aravantinou, MA Theodorakopoulos, ID Manariotis
Year: 2013
Citations: 178
4. Degradation of PAHs by high frequency ultrasound
Authors: ID Manariotis, HK Karapanagioti, CV Chrysikopoulos
Year: 2011
Citations: 122
5. Low‐strength wastewater treatment using an anaerobic baffled reactor
Authors: ID Manariotis, SG Grigoropoulos
Year: 2002
Citations: 121
6. Effect of cultivation media on the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles to freshwater and marine microalgae
Authors: AF Aravantinou, V Tsarpali, S Dailianis, ID Manariotis
Year: 2015
Citations: 111
7. Removal of mercury from aqueous solutions by malt spent rootlets
Authors: VA Anagnostopoulos, ID Manariotis, HK Karapanagioti, …
Year: 2012
Citations: 99
8. Organic and nitrogen removal in a two-stage rotating biological contactor treating municipal wastewater
Authors: DN Hiras, ID Manariotis, SG Grigoropoulos
Year: 2004
Citations: 93
9. Aqueous mercury sorption by biochar from malt spent rootlets
Authors: LG Boutsika, HK Karapanagioti, ID Manariotis
Year: 2014
Citations: 83
10. Preparation and characterization of biochar sorbents produced from malt spent rootlets
Authors: ID Manariotis, KN Fotopoulou, HK Karapanagioti
Year: 2015
Citations: 79
11. Activation of persulfate by biochars from valorized olive stones for the degradation of sulfamethoxazole
Authors: E Magioglou, Z Frontistis, J Vakros, ID Manariotis, D Mantzavinos
Year: 2019
Citations: 73
Conclusion 🌍
🌍 Impact: Prof. Manariotis bridges engineering innovation and environmental sustainability, advancing wastewater treatment, biochar applications, and microalgae research. His work supports global goals in clean water, renewable energy, and circular economy practices.
