Athanasios Besis
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Athanasios Besis is an environmental chemist whose research focuses on the sources, composition, and health impacts of atmospheric particulate matter, with a particular emphasis on urban air quality and emerging pollutants. His most-cited work investigates the redox activity of quasi-ultrafine particles (PM0.49) in Thessaloniki, Greece, revealing how increased biomass burning during the country's economic crisis altered the oxidative potential of urban aerosols. This study, with 61 citations, provides critical insights into how socioeconomic factors can reshape air pollution profiles and associated health risks. Besis has also contributed to understanding the fate of persistent organic pollutants, including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and organophosphate esters, in indoor and outdoor environments. His research combines advanced analytical techniques with source apportionment models to trace pollutant origins and transformations. By linking chemical composition to toxicological endpoints, Besis’s work directly informs regulatory strategies for mitigating exposure to harmful airborne particles. His findings are particularly relevant for cities undergoing economic transitions, where shifts in energy use can dramatically impact public health.
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