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Adaktylou Nektaria

Adjunct Professor, Geology and Geography

Nektaria is an atmospheric physics and remote sensing scientist. She uses optical and thermal imagery to study phenomena in the man-made and natural environment, including urban expansion and the urban heat island effect and forest fires. She has a strong background in education practices and assessment and has a long-lasting involvement in the GLOBE (Global Observations to Benefit the Environment) program. She is the External Evaluator for the NASA Science Activation ‘Mission Earth’ Program.