Vassili Karanassios

Vassili Karanassios is Professor of Chemistry at University of Waterloo specializing in micro/nano-analysis and field-deployable instrumentation. His research develops palm-sized analytical devices using microplasma spectrochemistry, 3D printing, and AI integration for environmental and health monitoring.

Research Focus:

• Battery-operated microplasmas for portable elemental analysis
• Triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered sensors
• Graphene-based speciation analysis
• 3D-printed microfluidic components
• AI-enabled spectral interpretation

Teaches analytical chemistry courses including Multi-Component Analysis (CHEM 221), Analytical Instrumentation (CHEM 323), and special topics in advanced instrumentation. Offers professional short courses on 3D printing applications in chemistry.

Maintains active research collaborations internationally and has organized symposia on spectroscopic technologies. Instrumental in advancing field-deployable analytical capabilities through miniaturization and energy-efficient designs.