Dr. Athina Kantzioura is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace. Her research addresses the field of energy and environmental design in the built environment, examining the interaction between buildings and the urban microclimate, thermal comfort, and the transition toward zero-energy and zero-emission buildings. She has participated in research projects focusing on urban sustainability, urban microclimate, and building energy efficiency. She has authored more than fifty scientific publications in journals and conferences and serves as a reviewer for international journals in the field of environmental design and urban microclimate. Her academic and professional experience specializing in Energy and Environmental Design in the Built Environment and the interaction between Buildings and Urban Environment.