Keynote Speech: Innovative robotic technologies for the exploration of extreme marine environments

Paraskevi (Evi) Nomikou is a Professor at the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece). She is a marine geologist studying the morphology of underwater volcanoes and she has an extensive experience in marine volcanic and seafloor extruding processes. She has participated in more than 80 oceanographic cruises on submarine volcanism, mud volcanoes, landslides and slope stability and the exploration of seafloor mineral deposits. She is the Principal Investigator of SANTORY (SANTORini seafloor’s observatorY», which monitors Kolumbo submarine volcano and provides solutions to understanding and mitigating impacts of explosive volcanic eruptions. Recently, she has played a leading role in the evaluation of the potential hazards associated with the tectono-magmatic activity NE of Santorini volcano. Prof. Nomikou inspires her students to explore the seafloor using innovative marine technologies and is a role model for women considering a career in oceanography.”