Haralambos
Feidas
Professor
Ex Rector
Short CV Presentation
Haralambos Feidas was born in Volos, Greece in 1968 where he graduated from high school in 1985. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics (1991) and subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Meteorology (1993) and a Ph.D. in Satellite Meteorology (1999) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Academic Career
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh): Served as an Assistant Professor (2008), Associate Professor (2013), and Professor (2017–present) in the Department of Geology, focusing on Meteorology with an emphasis on Satellite Meteorology and Climatology.
- University of the Aegean: Served as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography (2000–2008), focusing on Physical Geography-Climatology.
- Research Institutions: Worked as a research associate at the Department of Physics of the University of Athens (1996–1999) and the National Observatory of Athens (1999–2000).
Research & Publications
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- Research Focus: Applications of satellite remote sensing for environmental research, atmospheric science, weather and climate, regional climate changes, climate services, and applied climatology.
- Publications: Published 46 papers in scientific journals, 11 book chapters, and 47 conference proceedings.
- Projects: Participated in numerous European and national research programs, serving as the principal investigator in 14 of them.
- Teaching: Teaches Meteorology and Climatology courses across three AUTh departments and two Postgraduate Programs. He frequently writes articles and gives interviews on higher education, weather, and climate topics.
Institutional Roles & Administration
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- Rector of AUTh: Current Rector of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2024–present).
- AUTh Vice-Rector: Vice-Rector of Finance, Planning, and Development (2019–2023).
- Departmental Leadership: Head (2017–2019) and Deputy Head (2015–2017) of the Department of Geology.
- Director Roles: Director of the Sector of Meteorology and Climatology (2016–2017) and Director of the Postgraduate Program “Meteorology, Climatology and Atmospheric Environment” (2013–2016).
- Union & Faculty Associations: Served as President (2015–2019) and Treasurer (2013–2015) of the AUTh Faculty Association (ESDEP), as well as Secretary (2017–2019) and Executive Secretariat member of the National Federation of Faculty Associations (POSDEP) (2013–2019).
Personal Life
- He is married and has three children.
School of Geology
Meteorological Observatory, 1st floor, University Campus, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
231 0 998899
231 0 998899
Studies
1986 - 1991
National Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Physics
Bachelor Degree in Physics
1993 - 1995
National Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Physics
Master Degree Programm in Meteorology
1995 - 1999
National Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Physics
PhD in Satellite Meteorology
Skills
Research Interests
Satellite Meteorology
Satellite Climatology
Regional Climate Changes
Extreme Weather Events
Satellite Remote Sensing for Environmental Research
Haralambos
Feidas
Professor
Ex Rector
Short CV Presentation
Haralambos Feidas was born in Volos, Greece in 1968 where he graduated from high school in 1985. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics (1991) and subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Meteorology (1993) and a Ph.D. in Satellite Meteorology (1999) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Academic Career
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh): Served as an Assistant Professor (2008), Associate Professor (2013), and Professor (2017–present) in the Department of Geology, focusing on Meteorology with an emphasis on Satellite Meteorology and Climatology.
- University of the Aegean: Served as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography (2000–2008), focusing on Physical Geography-Climatology.
- Research Institutions: Worked as a research associate at the Department of Physics of the University of Athens (1996–1999) and the National Observatory of Athens (1999–2000).
Research & Publications
-
- Research Focus: Applications of satellite remote sensing for environmental research, atmospheric science, weather and climate, regional climate changes, climate services, and applied climatology.
- Publications: Published 46 papers in scientific journals, 11 book chapters, and 47 conference proceedings.
- Projects: Participated in numerous European and national research programs, serving as the principal investigator in 14 of them.
- Teaching: Teaches Meteorology and Climatology courses across three AUTh departments and two Postgraduate Programs. He frequently writes articles and gives interviews on higher education, weather, and climate topics.
Institutional Roles & Administration
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- Rector of AUTh: Current Rector of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2024–present).
- AUTh Vice-Rector: Vice-Rector of Finance, Planning, and Development (2019–2023).
- Departmental Leadership: Head (2017–2019) and Deputy Head (2015–2017) of the Department of Geology.
- Director Roles: Director of the Sector of Meteorology and Climatology (2016–2017) and Director of the Postgraduate Program “Meteorology, Climatology and Atmospheric Environment” (2013–2016).
- Union & Faculty Associations: Served as President (2015–2019) and Treasurer (2013–2015) of the AUTh Faculty Association (ESDEP), as well as Secretary (2017–2019) and Executive Secretariat member of the National Federation of Faculty Associations (POSDEP) (2013–2019).
Personal Life
- He is married and has three children.
Professional Experience
1996 - 1999
National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physics
Associate Researcher
1999 - 2000
National Observatory of Athens
Associate Researcher
2000 - 2008
University of Athens, Department of Geography
Lecturer and Assistant Professor
2008 - 2026
Aristotel University of Thessaloniki, School of Geology
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