Dr. Nikolaos S. Bartsotas received his B.Sc. degree from the Physics Department of the University of Athens, followed by a M.Sc. in Environmental Physics / Meteorology and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Modeling and Remote Sensing. He has been actively involved in a number of FP6/FP7/H2020 research programs as a Research Associate in the Amospheric Modeling and Weather Forecasting Group (UOA), as well as the implementation of operational forecasting platforms and staff training in meteorological agencies in the Middle East and tailored high-resolution wind forecasts for sailing contests (Volvo Race, America’s Cup). He joined Beyond Center of Excellence in September 2019 and his research interests include the study of flash-flood inducing heavy precipitation events over complex terrain areas as well as the effective fusion of NWP with available EO datasets and ground observations towards a more accurate monitoring of precipitation. Under the framework of recent research activities he is involved as a pilot leader in the implementation of NWP products in Precision Agriculture services.