Prof. Gikas holds a degree in Chemistry and in Civil Engineering and a PhD in Environmental Management and Modeling of Surface Water. He has significant expertise in analytical methods for water chemistry. Among his scientific interests are: • Hydrological models, runoff quality management of urban and rural areas, non-point pollution, water resources management. • Environmental hydraulic and hydrodynamic models and surface water quality (rivers, lakes, lagoons and reservoirs). • Use of natural systems (constructed wetlands, stabilization ponds) to improve the runoff quality from rural and urban areas and to treat wastewater. • Field measurements, chemical / biological assays in the laboratory.