Georgios Kokosalakis

Dr. Georgios Kokosalakis serves as Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Economics, American College of Greece (ACG), and Executive Director of the Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping and Transportation (CoELST). He maintains dual academic roles as Senior Research Associate at University of Patras' Civil Engineering Department and Educational Counselor at MIT, while also directing industry ventures through Proteus Marine Ltd.

His academic credentials include:

• Science Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT (2006)
• Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT (2000)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structural Division), National Technical University of Athens (1998)

Dr. Kokosalakis' research centers on Maritime Systems and Environmental Protection, with emphasis on operational efficiency, energy conservation, and emissions control in shipping logistics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates large data analytics, systems modeling, and sensor technology to develop practical solutions for sustainable maritime operations while addressing environmental pollution challenges.

Recent publications (2019-2021) reveal dual research trajectories: maritime-focused work on energy efficiency impacts on container ship valuation, regulatory responses in shipping, and pandemic effects on second-hand markets; and civil engineering contributions to water distribution network optimization through probabilistic modeling of minimum night flow and real losses. This cross-disciplinary pattern demonstrates his ability to transfer methodologies between maritime and infrastructure domains.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Schoettler Fellowship Award from MIT (2002-2003)
• Technical Chamber of Greece Best Thesis Award (1998)
• Exceptional Student Performance Awards (1995-1997)

Active grant funding supports his research through projects with Athens Water Supply Company (2021), Greece's Center for Renewable Energy Sources (2020), and Hellenic Foundation for Research Innovation (2019). His industry experience as a shipowner and Proteus Marine Ltd Director provides practical grounding for academic work, though specific student supervision details aren't documented in available materials.

The Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping and Transportation (CoELST) functions as his primary research ecosystem, facilitating collaborations between ACG, University of Patras, MIT, and maritime industry partners to advance sustainable transportation solutions through integrated engineering and business perspectives.