Dr Alexandra (Aleka) Pavlidou is Deputy Director of the Institute of Oceanography at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR). She holds a BSc and a PhD in Chemistry from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialising in Chemical Oceanography, and has been working at HCMR since 1994.
Her research focuses on marine biogeochemistry, nutrient dynamics, pollution and eutrophication, and the integrated assessment of coastal and marine environmental quality. Her work also addresses the effects of anthropogenic pressures, extreme events and climate change on marine ecosystems, as well as the development of scientific indicators and assessment tools supporting the implementation of European environmental policies.
Dr Pavlidou is a member of the scientific team responsible for implementing EU Water Framework Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Greece. She also represents Greece in European and international expert groups and policy forums dedicated to marine monitoring, environmental assessment and ocean protection. These include the UNEP/MAP Correspondence Groups on Monitoring (CORMONs), where she serves as National Representative for eutrophication-related issues, the European Commission’s ECOSTAT group, and the JPI Oceans Joint Action on the European Marinas Network.
Dr Pavlidou has extensive experience in coordinating national and international research projects, multidisciplinary scientific teams and oceanographic surveys. She has held key scientific and administrative positions at HCMR and has contributed substantially to the development of research strategy, laboratory infrastructure, quality assurance and international scientific cooperation.