About
Professional SummaryDr. Kambezidis is an Emeritus Researcher. He is a member of the editorial board of 14 journals and a reviewer in 102 journals. He has supervised 31 BSc theses, 22 MSc theses, 13 PhD projects, and 41 training projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has published 169 articles in peer-review journals, and 202 papers at conferences.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece Applied Physics | Completed: 1988
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B. Eng. University of Patras, Greece Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Completed: 1984
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M.Phil. Leeds University, UK Microwave Engineering | Completed: 1979
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M.S. Leeds University, UK Microwave Engineering | Completed: 1976
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B.Sc. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Physics | Completed: 1974
Publications (151)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Saharan Dust Across the Wider Mediterranean Region, Part A: Development and Validation of the Saharan Dust Flux and Transport Index
2026
Saharan Dust Across the Wider Mediterranean Region, Part B: NAO and ENSO Modulation of Dust-Transport Variability
2026
Atmospheric Processes over the Broader Mediterranean Region 1980–2024: Effect of Volcanoes, Solar Activity, NAO, and ENSO
2025
Atmospheric Processes over the Broader Mediterranean Region: Effect of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation?
2024
Status of Solar-Energy Adoption in GCC, Yemen, Iraq, and Jordan: Challenges and Carbon-Footprint Analysis
2024
Solar Energy Received on Flat-Plate Collectors Fixed on 2-Axis Trackers: Effect of Ground Albedo and Clouds
2024
2023
The Solar Energy Potential of Greece for Flat-Plate Solar Panels Mounted on Double-Axis Systems
2023
Effect of the Ground Albedo on the Estimation of Solar Radiation on Tilted Flat-Plate Surfaces: The Case of Saudi Arabia
2023
Prediction of Solar Irradiance over the Arabian Peninsula: Satellite Data, Radiative Transfer Model, and Machine Learning Integration Approach
2022
Analysis of the total, annual, and inter-annual hourly mean direct solar normal irradiation
2022
Solar Energy Potential on Surfaces with Various Inclination Modes in Saudi Arabia: Performance of an Isotropic and an Anisotropic Model
2022
The Sky-Status Climatology of Greece: Emphasis on Sunshine Duration and Atmospheric Scattering
2022
2021
Estimation of the Optimum Energy Received by Solar Energy Flat-Plate Convertors in Greece Using Typical Meteorological Years. Part I: South-Oriented Tilt Angles
2021
2021
Erratum: Kambezidis et al. Climate Change and Thermal Comfort in Greece. Climate 2021, 9, 10
2021
Detection of Upper and Lower Planetary-Boundary Layer Curves and Estimation of Their Heights from Ceilometer Observations under All-Weather Conditions: Case of Athens, Greece
2021
Solar Potential in Saudi Arabia for Inclined Flat-Plate Surfaces of Constant Tilt Tracking the Sun
2021
Mathematical Determination of the Upper and Lower Limits of the Diffuse Fraction at Any Site
2021
Solar Potential in Saudi Arabia for Flat-Plate Surfaces of Varying Tilt Tracking the Sun
2021
2021
Climatology of the Linke and Unsworth–Monteith Turbidity Parameters for Greece: Introduction to the Notion of a Typical Atmospheric Turbidity Year
2020
The daylight climate of Athens: Variations and tendencies in the period 1992–2017, the brightening era.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2020
Comparison between MRM simulations, CAMS and PVGIS databases with measured solar radiation components at the Methoni Station, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2020
Generation of typical meteorological years for 33 locations in Greece: Adaptation to the needs of various applications.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2020
Atmospheric dynamics associated with exceptionally dusty conditions over the eastern Mediterranean and Greece in March 2018.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2019
Analysis of intense dust storms over the eastern Mediterranean in March 2018: Impact on radiative forcing and Athens air quality.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2019
2018
The solar radiation climate of Athens: Variations and tendencies in the period 1992–2017, the brightening era.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2018
Meteorological Radiation Model (MRM v6.1): Improvements in diffuse radiation estimates and a new approach for implementation of cloud products.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2017
Assessment of changes in atmospheric dynamics and dust activity over southwest Asia using the Caspian Sea-Hindu Kush Index.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2017
Fire-Risk Assessment in Northern Greece Using a Modified Fosberg Fire-Weather Index That Includes Forest Coverage
2016
The solar dimming/brightening effect over the Mediterranean Basin in the period 1979–2012.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
Dependence of the spectral diffuse-direct irradiance ratio on aerosol spectral distribution and single scattering albedo.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
Recent improvements of the Meteorological Radiation Model for solar irradiance estimates under all-sky conditions.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
The Caspian Sea–Hindu Kush Index (CasHKI): A regulatory factor for dust activity over southwest Asia.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
Improving the estimation of the true mean monthly and true mean annual air temperatures in Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
Global and diffuse horizontal solar illuminance: Month-hour distribution for Athens, Greece in 1992.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2016
Air quality and thermal comfort levels under extreme hot weather.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2015
Comparison of long-term broadband model results with experimental measurements of solar radiation.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2014
Effect of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide on incoming solar radiation.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2014
Heat waves characteristics and their relation to air quality in Athens.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2014
Model for estimating atmospheric ozone content over europe for use in solar radiation algorithms.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2013
Multi-decadal variation of the net downward shortwave radiation over South Asia: The solar dimming effect.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2012
Mapping atmospheric corrosion on materials of archaeological importance in Athens.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2012
Characterising the long‐range transport mechanisms of different aerosol types over Athens, Greece during 2000-2005.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2012
Transport pathways of Sahara dust over Athens, Greece as detected by MODIS and TOMS.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2012
Environmental, economic and social aspects of the electrification on the non-interconnected islands of the Aegean Sea.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Evaluating policy options for increasing the RES-E penetration in Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Extremely large anthropogenic aerosol component over the Bay of Bengal during winter season.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Inter-comparison of lidar and ceilometer retrievals for aerosol and planetary boundary layer profiling over Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Multiyear analysis of Terra/Aqua MODIS aerosol optical depth and ground observations over tropical urban region of Hyderabad, India.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Estimation of the monthly and annual mean maximum and mean minimum air temperature values in Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Satellite monitoring of the biomass-burning aerosols during the wildfires of August 2007 in Greece: Climate implications.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2011
Multimedia application for teaching the basics of lighting in physics classes.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
The combined use of satellite data, air-mass trajectories and model applications for monitoring dust transport over Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
Spatial variability and trends of the rain intensity over Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
Heterogeneity in pre-monsoon aerosol types over the Arabian Sea deduced from ship-borne measurements of spectral AODs.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
The Aura-OMI Aerosol index distribution over Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
Comparison of simple illuminance model performances under clear-sky conditions for Athens (Greece).
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
Long-range transport of dust aerosols over the Arabian Sea and Indian region-a case study using satellite data and ground-based measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2010
Spatio-temporal aerosol optical characteristics over the Arabian Sea during the pre monsoon season.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
Investigations of an intense aerosol loading during 2007 cyclone SIDR-a study using satellite data and ground measurements over Indian region.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
Estimation of the ground albedo for the Athens area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
The diffuse-to-global and diffuse-to-direct-beam spectral irradiance ratios as turbidity indexes in an urban environment.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
A correction of the recent air-temperature record at the historical meteorological station of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) due to instrument change.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
Frequency distribution of particulate matter (PM10) in urban environments.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
Daylight climatology in Athens, Greece: Types of diurnal variation of illuminance levels.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2009
2008
The choice of the most appropriate aerosol model in a radiative transfer code.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Influence of natural and anthropogenic activities on UV Index variations-a study over tropical urban region using ground based observations and satellite data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
The diffuse-to-global spectral irradiance ratio as a cloud-screening technique for radiometric data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Variation in aerosol properties over Hyderabad, India during intense cyclonic conditions.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Seasonal variation of columnar aerosol optical properties over Athens, Greece, based on MODIS data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Aerosol climatology over four AERONET sites: An overview.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
The role of aerosol models of the SMARTS code in predicting the spectral direct-beam irradiance in an urban area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Comparison of the Angstrom parameters retrieval in different spectral ranges with the use of different techniques.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2008
Development of a mobile three-dimensional scanning lidar system for aerosol monitoring in rural areas in Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Performance of the meteorological radiation model during the solar eclipse of 29 March 2006.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Generation of daylight reference years for two European cities with different climate: Athens, Greece and Bratislava, Slovakia.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Case study of a dust storm over Hyderabad area, India: Its impact on solar radiation using satellite data and ground measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Investigation of the ozone and trace gases contribution to the total optical depth in the polluted urban environment of Athens.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
A new statistical methodology for classification of sky luminance distributions based on scan data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Aerosol climatology and discrimination of different types over Athens, Greece, based on MODIS data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Investigation about the dependence of spectral diffuse-to-direct-beam irradiance ratio on atmospheric turbidity and solar zenith angle.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Aerosol climatology: Dependence of the Angstrom exponent on wavelength over four AERONET sites.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Aerosol climatology: On the discrimination of aerosol types over four AERONET sites.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
A study of aerosol particle sizes in the atmosphere of Athens, Greece, retrieved from solar spectral measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
Influence of atmospheric aerosols on solar spectral irradiance in an urban area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2007
An investigation on forest-fire risk assessment in selected areas in Greece and Turkey.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
On the characterization of aerosols using the Angstrom exponent in the Athens area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Ozone pollution and ozone biomonitoring in European cities Part II. Ozone-induced plant injury and its relationship with descriptors of ozone pollution.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Comparison between experimental data and modeling estimates of aerosol optical depth over Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Modification of solar radiation components under different atmospheric conditions in the Greater Athens Area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Checking the validity of the Angstrom's formula with spectral data of direct-beam irradiance obtained in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Investigation into the wavelength dependence of the aerosol optical depth in the Athens area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2006
Cases of aerosol optical depth estimation in the Athens area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Diurnal variation of the aerosol optical depth for two distinct cases in the Athens area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Comparison between winter and summer sky-luminance distribution in Central Europe and in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Sky type classification in Central England during winter.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Spectral aerosol transmittance in the ultraviolet and visible spectra in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Total atmospheric transmittance in the UV and VIS spectra in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2005
Sky type classification in South England during the winter period.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2004
Prediction of the total rainfall amount during August and November in the Athens area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2004
Cloud cover in the Athens area, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2004
Total precipitation in the Athens area, Greece: Annual precipitation patterns averaged for periods of five, ten and fifteen days.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2003
Diffuse solar irradiation at a location in the Balkan Peninsula.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2003
Sky luminance distribution in Central Europe and the Mediterranean area during the winter period.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2003
Case studies of total NO2 column in the atmosphere of Athens, Greece: Comparison between summer and winter.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2002
Case studies of atmospheric turbidity in Athens, Greece: Comparison between summer and winter.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2002
EuroBionet: A pan-European biomonitoring network for urban air quality assessment.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2002
Air temperature model evaluation in the North Mediterranean belt area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2002
Daylight climatology in the Athens urban environment: Guidance for building designers.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2002
Determination of Angstrom and Schuepp's parameters from ground-based spectral measurements of beam irradiance in the ultraviolet and visible spectrum in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2001
Total NO2 column amount over Athens, Greece in 1996-97.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2001
Daylight levels during the solar eclipse of 11 August 1999.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2001
Diffuse solar irradiation model evaluation in the north Mediterranean belt area.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2001
2000
Variability of the Linke and Unsworth-Monteith turbidity parameters in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
2000
Comparison of performance and cost effectiveness of solar water heaters at different collector tracking modes in Cyprus and Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1999
Generation of a typical meteorological year for Nicosia, Cyprus.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1998
Evaluation of an all-sky meteorological radiation model against long-term measured hourly data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1998
Air quality in the Athens basin during sea breeze and non-sea breeze days using laser-remote-sensing technique.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1998
Models for obtaining solar radiation from other meteorological data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1998
Estimation of the linke and unsworth–monteith turbidity factors in the visible spectrum: application for Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1998
Radiative transfer II Impact of meteorological variables and surface albedo on atmospheric optical properties retrieved from ground-based multispectral measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
Comparison between measurements and models for daily solar irradiation on tilted surfaces in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
Illuminance turbidity parameters and atmospheric extinction in the visible spectrum.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
Radiative transfer I Atmospheric transmission monitoring with modeling and ground-based multispectral measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
Numerical modelling of the thermal internal boundary-layer evolution using athens field experimental data.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
Estimation of sunrise and sunset hours for locations on flat and complex terrain: review and advancement.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1997
1996
Atmospheric nitric acid concentrations in a Mediterranean site, Patras, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1995
NATO/CCMS Pilot study workshop on air pollution trarfsport and diffusion over coastal urban areas.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1995
An environmental experiment over Athens urban area under sea breeze conditions.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1995
Comments on an analytical-empirical method for determining the roughness length and zero-plane displacement by A. K. Lo.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1995
Statistical evaluation of selected air pollutants in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1995
Measurements and models for total solar irradiance on inclined surface in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1994
A similarity method to derive turbulence parameters and mixed-layer depth from sodar measurements.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1994
Effects of onshore and offshore topography on sea breeze circulation: An observational study at eastern Attica, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1993
1993
Linke and unsworth-monteith turbidity parameters in Athens.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1993
The depth of the internal boundary layer over an urban area under sea-breeze conditions.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1992
Wake measurements behind a horizontal-axis 50 kW wind turbine.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1990
1990
Analysis of the long-term precipitation series at Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1989
SO2 concentration levels from a monitoring network in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1988
A field study of the wake behind a 2 MW wind turbine.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1988
Smoke concentration levels in a monitoring network in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1986
Surface winds and horizontal mesoscale wind spectra in Athens, Greece.
Harry D. Kambezidis
1986