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Malama C. (2025) Abundance and spatial distribution variation of coastal marine litter : wide scale application in Saronikos Gulf, Greece. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/c0f8c6b1-bc2a-4783-9396-0e4263814286
Prandekou A. (2025) Study of marine sedimentary deposits in the hypoxic/anoxic environment of Amvrakikos Gulf. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/13563239-aa8a-44a2-af33-f0b9e8900a00
Manta K. (2025) Sedimentological processes occurring in the deep basins of the South Aegean Sea. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/08839fcd-3658-4aa6-991e-ae73e32ac257
Paraschou F. (2025) Palaeoenvironmental reconstruction of the southeast Red Sea based on XRF core scanning data and complementary environmental proxies. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/d09f3904-352a-41fa-9560-50790b3fbc0f
Gkaragkouni A. (2025) Environmental assessment of marine sediments in the N. Saronikos Gulf, Salamina Straits. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/66c0ff2b-bd14-4703-a49e-b0dcb076b9f1
Vasilopoulou A. (2025) Mapping of the submerged prehistoric settlement of the Methoni Gulf, Peloponnese using sub-bottom profiler data collection. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/f8c3a7a8-1151-4194-adba-1dfa2ff89df8
Giannakopoulos B. (2025) Semi-automated delineation of positive and negative relief seabed morphologies : from fluid-flow-induced features to coralligenous formations in Flensburg Bay (Germany-Denmark) and Cyprus shelf. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/3f203f5c-a6d5-4ce8-a8ff-de7dbe63e670
Tziatzopoulos A. (2025) Mapping and habitat suitability assessment of coralligenous formations in the Cyclades Plateau through marine geophysical and visual census techniques. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/2847a124-d74a-48e5-9df0-c1debc11b20f

Mylona S. (2024) Geophysical survey in underwater sites of archaeological interest. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/b8a17f90-d08d-4120-a132-98831b78ad2c
Kontos A. (2024) Marine remote sensing and visual census techniques for the detection and mapping of benthic litter. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/87633419-dfb2-4f13-9394-6b90660aa23b
Kepenou S. (2024) Studying of pollution indexes in the sediments of Piraeus harbor. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/3182bd0d-55ef-4944-a837-9af6278231f0
Vergos E. (2024) Βenthic litter in the coastal zone of the islands of Mykonos, Delos and Rhenia. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/e4c16473-fd0c-45e5-8313-e2c0e7b91894
Spyriounis E. (2024) Spatio-temporal variation of biotic and abiotic parameters in the Messolonghi-Etoliko lagoons complex and their relation to geomorphology. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/02633eb8-c16c-41fd-b1ad-72c2f876748b
Perari D. (2024) Trends in the landings of fish species and their biological traits from the pelagic zone of the eastern Atlantic Ocean (Canary Islands) in response to environmental parametres. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/cdd30646-3581-4bc8-aa69-a09c287e15b9
Katimada C. (2024) Habitat mapping of the shallow littoral zone of Thassos island. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/92f951a7-0d1e-4ef8-bbdf-5c3308982db4
Lamprianidis A. (2024) Marine geophysical and photogrametric survey of UCH sites.  MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/ad7d871b-27fb-4535-9b18-77b5648430eb
Bouboulis B. (2024) Development of a coastal vulnerability assessment model : application in the pilot area of the Gulf of Patras, Greece. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/0ee19821-2dfd-4cc3-9c8c-d1446e581227
Gkionis P. (2024) The role of hydrographic surveys and marine geophysical investigations for the promotion of underwater cultural heritage: a case study off Methoni, Greece. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/a4fbc046-a3fe-440e-bc0b-0e64af50199a

Merkouris K. (2023) Mapping of the coastal zone submerged antiquities using an unmanned surface vehicle Case study: Grotta Naxos. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/a0b80666-71a8-4542-be3c-8befc5a28668
Giannopoulos N. (2023) Gas charged sediments and gas seepages. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/cb76d4e5-1c09-485a-89b7-23d53634dc61
Ketsili Rini A.M. (2023) Using hydroacoustic data for mapping bottom types and predictive modeling in Ionian Sea. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/11492073-35a3-43bd-82a7-4784ce3931fd
Tooulakou G. (2023) Eco-metabolomic study of Posidonia oceanica meadows in the Gulf of Patras. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/e8ec2e8e-232e-42de-a445-b847306fc4cf
Athanasouli S. (2023) Sedimentological study in the Gulf of Abelakia, Salamina. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/5ddcf093-330f-4f2d-9a05-69e46f67cc3d
Tseklenis K. (2023) Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) abundance fluctuations and their relation to anthropogenic changes affecting the hydrology of the Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoons. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/8a9925f2-959e-426c-814e-95da7504714f
Iliopoulou G. (2023) Micropaleontological study of marine sediments from the Ampelakia bay, Salamina. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/8b7d6ab4-f661-463e-9244-6ac19898f740
Kazanis N. (2023) Power generation with underwater vertical axis generators with ocean currents, scale study (Underwater 'Dancers' Generators Project). MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/5995a521-5138-44ab-b0e2-90f24b5db54f
Anastassopoulos P.L. (2023) Marine geophysical (side scan sonar) and sedimentological surveys in the wider area of ​​the central port of Piraeus. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/2348a137-b777-4818-ae9d-c1637618a6ff
Stamatopoulos D. (2023) Marine geophysical (sub-bottom profilers) and sedimentological surveys in the wider area of ​​the port of Piraeus. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/e7a1d53c-8ce9-448c-a63d-1310bc91322e
Mylona C.G. (2023) Heavy metals in the north-south sector of the Patraic Gulf pockmark field. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/d91d653f-8e43-4911-af0a-4843fcba71b2
Ntrouva D. (2023) Geochemistry of sediments of the active Patras gulf northern pockmark field and Ag. Triadas fault. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/9074b8b3-299a-461a-9f76-9f8c8d60eec2
Dimitropoulos D. (2023) The use of microplastics and synthetic polymer materials in the absorption of oil spills. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/391e4fb5-8d12-48fa-b61d-c531704a7bf7
Noti A. (2023) Marine geoarchaeological survey in the Vathy bay of Astypalea island, South Aegean Sea. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.
https://nemertes.library.upatras.gr/items/674473c2-6a5c-4f84-b10c-aeb199492fc9

Dimas X. (2023) Mapping of high priority marine habitats in Greece, the case of coralligenous formations. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Menegatos A. (2022) Marine habitat mapping using remote sensing techniques. MSc Thesis. Departments of Geology and Biology, University of Patras. Greece.

Sergiou, S. (2022). Paleoceanographic and stratigraphic investigation in two semi-closed basins during Late Quaternary: the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Corinth. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Kordella S. (2021). Fluid seepage on shore and offshore Western Greece. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Tsampouraki-Kraounaki K. (2021) Structure, tectonic processes and deformation of the South Aegean Sea. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Oikonomou O.N. (2021) Marine litter on the shores of the Western Saronic gulf. MSc Thesis. Departments of Geology and Biology, University of Patras. Greece. 

Tsouvaltzi S.K. (2021) Study of the sea surface temperature and the chlorophyll of the Patraic and Corinthian gulf : trends and fluctuations. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Louka-Lekatsa A.A. (2021) Imaging of macrophytes using acoustic methods in Kaiafas lagoon. MSc Thesis. Departments of Biology, Geology, Physics, Chemistry & Material Science, University of Patras. Greece.

Papakonstantinou M. (2021) Geochemistry, sedimentology, contamination assessment and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) mapping using unmanned surface vehicle (USV) : the Gialova lagoon case study. MSc Thesis. Departments of Geology & Biology, University of Patras. Greece.

Kastana A. (2021) Foraminiferal analysis of marine sediments from the last interglacial period. IODP expedition 381, Corinth gulf. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Georgiou N. (2021) Quaternary paleogeographic & sea-level change reconstructions in the Eastern Mediterranean. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Hadjisolomou E. (2019) Modelling of environmental parameters in lake environmnets using neural networks. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Aggeli S. (2018) Modern processes of sedimentation in Abracian gulf based on geophysical and sedimatological data. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Gkrimpouli M.A. (2019) Geographical reconstrustion of the area of the ancient harbour of Lechaion using marine geophysical methods. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Antoniou D. (2019) IODP-expedition 381, site 79A: Palaeoceanographic evolution of the Corinth gulf during the MIS5, based on the downhole distribution of foraminiferal assemblages. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Vaziourakis K. M. (2019) Biogeochemistry and microbial ecology of shallow marine sediments from methane seeps, Katakolo Bay, Western Greece. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Nikitidou M. (2019) A review on sediment samples from a deep hypersaline anoxic basin: Tyros. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Angelopoulou D. (2019) IODP-expedition 381, site 79A: insights into the palaeoceanography of the Corinth gulf in theupper Quaternary from the study of foraminifera assemblages.  MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Charalampakis M. (2017) Quaternary evolution of the eastern Gulf of Corinth. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Filippakis D. (2017) Μarine geοarchaeological research at the Nies bay (Pagasitikos gulf).  MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Tsakalos E. (2016) Palaeoenvironmental reconstruction on coastal deposits of South Cyprus using luminescence dating techniques. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece. 

Tziourrou P. (2015) Palaeogeographical evolution of coastal bays at Pountazeza, Pasalimani and Sounio in Attica. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Iatrou, M. (2014). Oceanographic - geomorphological research in the central Gulf of Korinth in relation to the dispersion of red sludge mineral waste. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece. 

Fakiris, E. (2013). Developing software tools for the processing and analysis of marine geophysical data. Applications to the Gulf of Corinth, the Aegean and the Ionean sea. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece. 

Katsou E. (2013) Marine geophysical survey for cultural and habitat mapping in the coastal zone of Leros island, Aegean sea, Greece. MSc Thesis. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Christodoulou, D. (2010). Geophysical, Sedimentological Study: Remote Sensing on Pockmarks in Seismogenic Active Areas. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece. 

Chalari, A. (2009). Alexandrea ad Aegyptum: palaeoenvironmental reconstruction of the coastal zone, using geophysical techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.

Geraga, M. (2000). Paleo-oceanographic and paleoclimatic conditions in the SW Aegean during the Holocene and the formation of Sapropels. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geology, University of Patras. Greece.