Meet the Group
Biography
Position:Lead Author of GO AQS and Founder of the “See The Air”, Spain.
Sotirios Papathanasiou is an air quality expert passionate about clean air initiatives, particularly indoor air quality. He's the author of four books on air pollution for both adults and children, and curates a popular blog on the topic (seetheair.org). His research interests include IoT devices for personal air quality monitoring, low-cost sensors, and the dynamics of startups in this space. Sotirios also provides guidance on analyzing air pollution data, emphasizing the importance of local insights for accurate interpretation. Currently, he leads the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) initiative, working to unify the language surrounding air quality and raise public awareness of its significance, especially indoors.
Sotirios Papathanasiou is a skilled expert with a passion for air quality and a unique ability to translate complex technical and environmental concepts into easily understandable information. With a background in electronic engineering and environmental issues, he founded “See The Air” to educate the public on air quality and pollution. Sotirios possesses a strong technical understanding of air quality monitoring technologies, focusing on sensing and quantification, coupled with keen analytical skills in the market, including forecasting and product evaluation. He also brings marketing acumen to the field. His expertise is further demonstrated through his involvement as an advisory expert in various air quality initiatives and his current leadership of the Global Open Air Quality Standards initiative, showcasing his blend of communication, technical, market, and leadership skills in the pursuit of improved air quality.