Research within the Psillakis Group focuses on critical issues at the intersection of analytical chemistry and environmental engineering using a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches.

Our research strategy involves the development and theoretical understanding of new sample preparation techniques in environmental and food applications, next to studying the fate of organics in natural and engineered systems.

We develop powerful microextraction-based sample preparation tools, where by using physical means, such as headspace microextraction sampling under vacuum, we accelerate extraction kinetics and allow extraction at mild temperatures. The fundamentals of our methods are always elucidated and we

Emerging pollutants and their fate in the aquatic environment are also major aims in our group. We have studied a number of classes of emerging contaminants,  reported their direct or indirect photodegradation, and evaluated reaction pathways and transformation products.

The Psillakis Group collaborates with a number of academic research groups in Europe, North America, and Asia. We also work closely with several industrial collaborators as we develop sample preparation methodologies that address critical challenges in routine analytical laboratories. Our group has a strong outreach program. We are involved in a number of activities and collaborate with major nonprofit Greek organizations for promoting STEM and current, global environmental challenges.

Elefteria (Elia) Psillakis