Anastasios Gotsopoulos

Anastasios Gotsopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of West Attica (2018–present). His career spans academia and industry, with expertise in textile chemistry, fiber modification, and sustainable production systems.

• Education
  • Textile Engineering, TEI Piraeus (1993)
  • MSc in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (with distinction), University of Leeds (1995)
  • PhD in Color Chemistry, University of Leeds (1999)
  • Executive MBA, Athens University of Economics and Business (2008)

His research focuses on designing management and production systems for fiber-based products, quality control of textiles, sustainable technologies, and improving dyeing processes with synthetic and natural pigments. He also explores eco-friendly solutions to reduce environmental impacts and develop antibacterial fabrics.

His recent publications emphasize chemical modification of fibers, dyeing process optimization, and environmental sustainability. Key trends include enhancing dyeability of cotton, aftertreatment techniques, and natural pigment applications.

He has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, Director of Chemical Laboratories for Textiles in the Hellenic Air Force, and part-time scientific associate at the University of Piraeus.

He is affiliated with the Research Laboratory 'Technological Research, Design and Development of Fiber Structures – TESAI'.