Georgios Niarchos

Dr. Georgios Niarchos is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). His work broadly addresses the environmental challenges posed by persistent and mobile pollutants, with a special focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aquatic and soil systems.

Georgios Niarchos’ research focuses on the occurrence, behavior, and remediation of emerging pollutants in the environment, with a particular emphasis on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). His work spans several key areas, including environmental monitoring, the development and evaluation of innovative treatment technologies for drinking water, groundwater, and soil, and the creation of early warning systems for hazardous chemicals. He also investigates contaminant fate and transport to better understand how pollutants move and transform in natural systems.

As part of SLU's continuous environmental assessment (Foma), Georgios Niarchos’ research includes measuring and assessing PFAS levels in rivers draining into the Bothnian Gulf.

Georgios Niarchos is a teacher in second cycle courses at SLU and Uppsala University, currently involved in the following courses:

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Soil Science
• Contaminated Soils - Risk Assessment and Remediation