Journal of Climate Change and Pollution

Nikolaos Avrantinis is a geologist and researcher with a multidisciplinary background in geological sciences, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and robotics. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London. His academic foundation began with a geology degree from the University of Patras, where he is currently a postdoctoral researcher focusing on geophysical methods for CRM identification. Nikolaos combines field expertise with advanced data analysis and modeling tools, with experience ranging from geological sensing techniques to robotic systems. He has also served as a scientific diver and maintains a strong interest in cave exploration and diving. Fluent in Greek and English, he brings a unique blend of technical skills and hands-on field experience to his research. Nikolaos is passionate about applying innovative, low-cost technologies to geological exploration, particularly in challenging environments.

• Geological and geophysical exploration
• Machine learning applications in geological data interpretation
• Scientific diving, underwater mapping, and cave exploration
• Petroleum reservoir geomechanics and fluid flow modeling
• Environmental sedimentology and aquaculture impact studies
• Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and deep land deposit studies
• Robotic and sensor integration for subsurface analysis

Project Manager, Horizon Europe MINOTAUR (2024–Present)

Geologist, University of Patras – Aquaculture and sedimentological studies (2023–2025)

Geologist, Pineios Dam reservoir geochemical study (2023–2024)

Scientific Diver, University of Patras (2015–2017)

Contractor (Geology), Ministry of Culture, Greece (2013–2014)

Organizer and participant in multiple environmental and geological field campaigns, scientific workshops, and outreach programs

1. Elgersma, S.V., Zheng, Q., Avrantinis, N. et al. (2023). Quantifying Liquid-Solid Mass Transfer in a Trickle Bed Using T2 − T2 Relaxation Exchange NMR. Applied Magnetic Resonance
2. Bose A.P.H., Zayonc D., Avrantinis N. et al. (2019). Effects of handling and short-term captivity: a multi-behaviour approach using red sea urchins, Mesocentrotus franciscanus.