Georgios Papadakis

Georgios Papadakis is a Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, affiliated with the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering. His work bridges agricultural systems with renewable energy technologies, focusing on sustainable solutions for water scarcity, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation.

• Research Interests: Renewable energy integration in agriculture, desalination technologies (particularly solar-powered reverse osmosis), bioenergy systems, and smart infrastructure for sustainable farming. His projects include the TANGO-Circular and AGROFOSSILFREE initiatives, targeting circular economy training and fossil-energy-free agriculture.
• Teaching: Educates students in advanced topics such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Smart Grids, and Water Resources Management, with a focus on practical applications in agricultural machinery and distributed energy systems.
• Technological Innovation: Pioneered computational tools for PV-RO desalination systems and explored hybrid energy systems for remote communities, including blockchain-enabled microgrids and low-temperature Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC).

Recent Publications highlight trends in decarbonizing agriculture, experimental RO desalination under variable conditions, and renewable energy adoption in EU farming sectors. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science, engineering, and policy analysis.