Dr. Nikiforos Samarinas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece, specializing in Utilization and Protection of Water Resources and Related Hydraulic Works. He has participated in more than 20 national and European research projects (Horizon, Interreg, PRIMA, ESA, etc.) undertaking roles as team member, coordinator and deputy scientific project investigator. His research focuses on water and soil ecosystems management, soil hydraulics, water flow dynamics, geo-hydroinformatics and hydraulic works with emphasis on developing innovative methodologies using computational tools, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence. His works is always aligned with European frameworks such as the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His research work includes publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences.