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Athanasios Goulas

Athens

Summary

Dedicated environmental professional with a strong foundation in chemistry, water management, and environmental monitoring, complemented by practical experience in laboratory operations and European sustainability projects. Skilled in ESG frameworks, sustainability metrics, and ISO standards, with a growing focus on corporate sustainability strategy and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for environmental governance, stakeholder communication, and sustainable resource use

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Chemist- ESG & Water Quality

EYDAP SA
10.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with ISO 17025 in testing potable water across Attica, aligning with EU Water Framework Directive
  • Supported sustainability initiatives by interpreting pollutant data (TOC, THMs, VOCs) for strategic water safety decisions
  • Led procurement and maintenance processes with a focus on environmental stewardship and operational efficiency
  • Conducted trace metal and contaminant analysis to support ESG performance metrics in public water management
  • Collaborated with public stakeholders and internal teams to communicate environmental monitoring results


Quality Control Analyst-Microbiology

EYDAP SA
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered microbiological risk assessments (E. coli, Enterococcus, Clostridium, etc.) to support public health and sustainability indicators
  • Trained new staff in ISO protocols and risk mitigation procedures
  • Prepared and optimized culture media for bacterial growth, ensuring the proper environment for microbiological testing and analysis.

Junior Project Engineer-Circular Economy

ISense Group/ICCS
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Contributed to the EU-funded ACCELWATER project focused on optimizing water use in the food & beverage sector
  • Applied circular economy principles in water reuse, AI-driven monitoring, and lifecycle sustainability assessments
  • Assisted in aligning technical data with SDG-related performance indicators

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Department of Aviation
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Analyzed hydraulic fluids and mineral oils using atomic emission spectroscopy.
  • Supported petroleum-based product audits relevant to environmental compliance

Education

MSc - Environmental and Water Management

Cranfield University
United Kingdom
08-2020

Bachelor of Science, BS - Chemistry

University of Patras
09-2018

Skills

  • ESG Reporting & Strategy
  • Environmental Risk Assessment
  • Sustainability KPIs
  • Circular Economy
  • Water Quality Governance
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • ISO 17025/ ISO 14001/ EU WFD
  • Analytical Tools: GC-MS, ICP-OES, TOC, LIMS
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Excel Analytics

Certificates

• ESG: Management and Strategy Tools – EKPA University, 2024

• ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements – TÜV HELLAS, 2022

• Water Microbiology & Quality Control – University of Patras, 2022

• ESI-QTOF Training – Bruker, 2023

• Smart Water Technologies & Microextraction Techniques – Chania, 2023

Publications

Public perceptions of household IoT smart water ‘event’ meters in the UK – Implications for Urban Water Governance Frontiers Media (02-2022)

Awards

Best Thesis Presentation Prize, Cranfield University (2020), School of Water, Energy and Environment

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies and Interests

Sports, Travelling & Exploring

Timeline

Environmental Chemist- ESG & Water Quality

EYDAP SA
10.2022 - Current

Quality Control Analyst-Microbiology

EYDAP SA
05.2021 - 10.2022

Junior Project Engineer-Circular Economy

ISense Group/ICCS
10.2020 - 05.2021

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Department of Aviation
11.2018 - 08.2019

MSc - Environmental and Water Management

Cranfield University

Bachelor of Science, BS - Chemistry

University of Patras
Athanasios Goulas