Kleanthi Kourtaki

In microbial Ecology lab I was involved with molecular biological tasks e.g. DNA/RNA extraction from environmental filters for microbial/molecular analysis, reverse transcription of RNA samples and potentially quantitative polymerase chain reactions. Cell counting with microscope. Handling with DAPI processes.

Teaching master students Environmental Aquatic chemistry. Topics covered: Acids and Bases and their role in aquatic environments, Dissolution and Precipitation, Complex formation, Redox reactions. Correction of the homeworks and support through studying.

Hiwi job in the working group of Environmental Minerology and Chemistry, led by Prof. Haderlein, under the supervision of Dr. Stephanie Spahr- Junior Research Group Leader-Water Chemistry. During my hiwi job I am involved in experiments trying to develop elimination technologies that aim to the removal of trace organic hydrophilic contaminants from water phase. The measurements taken are through High Performance Liquid Chromatography spectrophotometer.

I was involved in flood event sampling of river water and sediment core sampling from a stream and a lake in the vicinity of Tübingen. I was responsible for the further preparation and analysis of these samples for particle size identification and calculation of organic carbon content and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The techniques applied included particle size measurements, grinding, solid phase extraction using ultrasonic, and the subsequent analysis of the extracts for PAHs using GC/MS.

specializing in the organization and management of a chemical laboratory for the management and analysis of environmental samples. During the internship I took samples at all stages of sewage treatment as well as in the sea waters of Platania's swimming coasts, conducting analyzes to control environmental parameters and measure input and output indicators for the treatment of sewage treatment of the legislative limits.

Quantification of polllutants by analytical techniques Development of analytical quantidication methods Pesticide degradation in agriculture (i.e. glyphosate) Remediation of oil spills ( by oil degrading microorganisms) Environmental aquatic chemistry

Environmental fate and transport of pollutants Nanoparticles and microorganisms into the environment Inactivation of bacteria by graphene oxide and titanium dioxide Agroindustrial waste treatment Waste water treatment