Senior Scientist | University of Western Macedonia | Greece
Dr. George C. Efthimiou, affiliated with the Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece, is a distinguished researcher recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of atmospheric dispersion modeling, environmental sustainability, and urban air quality analysis. Dr. Efthimiou has established a significant academic presence supported by 66 published documents and 899 citations, reflecting the wide impact and credibility of his scientific research. Holding an h-index of 17, his research demonstrates consistent scholarly influence through innovative modeling and applied environmental studies. His recent works, such as “An Empirical Theoretical Model for the Turbulent Diffusion Coefficient in Urban Atmospheric Dispersion” (Urban Science, 2025), “Predicting Extreme Atmospheric Conditions: An Empirical Approach to Maximum Pressure and Temperature” (Sustainability, 2025), and “Application of an Empirical Model to Improve Maximum Value Predictions in CFD-RANS: Insights from Four Scientific Domains” (Atmosphere, 2024), showcase his commitment to bridging empirical and computational approaches for enhanced environmental predictions. Additional studies, including “An Evaluation of the Sensitivity of a Source Term Estimation Methodology of Sensor Configuration in an Urban-like Environment” (Atmosphere, 2024) and conference papers on indoor depollution modeling and photocatalytic paint applications, highlight his multidisciplinary engagement in atmospheric chemistry, pollutant transport, and sustainable engineering solutions. Overall, Dr. Efthimiou’s prolific research record and strong citation profile reflect his enduring contributions to advancing urban environmental modeling, air pollution control technologies, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in environmental engineering.
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Featured Publications
1. Hertwig, D., Efthimiou, G. C., Bartzis, J. G., & Leitl, B. (2012). CFD-RANS model validation of turbulent flow in a semi-idealized urban canopy. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 111, 61–72.
Cited by: 121
2. De Sabatino, S., Buccolieri, R., Olesen, H. R., Ketzel, M., Berkowicz, R., Franke, J., … (2011). COST 732 in practice: The MUST model evaluation exercise. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 44(1–4), 403–418.
Cited by: 102
3. Bartzis, J., Wolkoff, P., Stranger, M., Efthimiou, G., Tolis, E. I., Maes, F., … (2015). On organic emissions testing from indoor consumer products’ use. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 285, 37–45.
Cited by: 82
4. Tolias, I. C., Koutsourakis, N., Hertwig, D., Efthimiou, G. C., Venetsanos, A. G., … (2018). Large Eddy Simulation study on the structure of turbulent flow in a complex city. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 177, 101–116.
Cited by: 70
5. Dimitroulopoulou, C., Trantallidi, M., Carrer, P., Efthimiou, G. C., & Bartzis, J. G. (2015). EPHECT II: Exposure assessment to household consumer products. Science of the Total Environment, 536, 890–902.
Cited by: 64
Dr. George C. Efthimiou’s research advances global environmental sustainability by enhancing predictive modeling of air quality and pollutant dispersion, enabling smarter urban planning and cleaner cities. His integration of empirical and computational methods drives innovation in environmental policy, industrial emission control, and climate-resilient urban development.
