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• Numerical analysis
• Partial differential equations
• Fluid mechanics
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Dr. Jean-Christophe Nave is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2004), under advisors Xu-Dong Liu and Sanjoy Banerjee. Prior to McGill, he served as a Lecturer and Instructor at MIT's Mathematics Department (2005-2010). His research focuses on numerical analysis, partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, and computational methods for interface problems. He has led research groups involving postdocs, PhD, and undergraduate students, collaborating on projects like the Correction Function Method for PDEs and the Characteristic Mapping Method for advection problems. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UCSB (2004). Affiliations include the Institut des Sciences Mathematiques Steering Committee, Centre de Recherches Mathematiques Applied Math Lab, and CNRS-UMI. Active in teaching courses like Numerical Analysis I/II and Non-Linear Dynamics at McGill, with sabbatical periods noted in recent years. Research interests span numerical methods for PDEs, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-phase flows. His work integrates computational geometry and invariant numerical techniques, addressing challenges in complex fluid dynamics and interface-driven phenomena. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and continuous contributions to the field of computational applied mathematics. Scientific advising includes over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable alumni now in academia and industry. Collaborations include projects on volcano dynamics, fiber drawing instabilities, and concentrated solar power systems. His methods have advanced numerical simulations for engineering and physical systems involving discontinuous coefficients and sharp interfaces.

Efthymios N. KaratzasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Optimal Control
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Efthymios N. Karatzas serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Sciences, within the Computer Science and Numerical Analysis Section. He maintains an active research profile in computational mathematics with strong institutional affiliations including collaborations with SISSA mathLab and FORTH Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics. His academic credentials include: PhD in Mathematics, National Technical University of Athens (2015) Master's in Applied Mathematical Sciences – Computational Mathematics, NTUA (2009) Master's in Applied Mathematics, University of Patras (2001) Bachelor's in Mathematics (Computational Mathematics), University of Patras (1999) Dr. Karatzas' research program centers on advanced numerical techniques for partial differential equations , with pioneering work in reduced order modeling , embedded boundary methods , and optimal control systems . His expertise spans computational fluid dynamics, uncertainty quantification, and biomechanical applications, characterized by methodological innovation in handling geometrically complex domains through cut finite element approaches and shifted boundary formulations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on developing efficient numerical frameworks for parametrized PDE systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementation, particularly in advancing reduced basis methods for fluid-structure interaction and biological modeling, demonstrating significant contributions to computational mathematics through high-impact journal publications. No major scientific awards are documented in the available sources. Dr. Karatzas demonstrates research leadership through project management roles including Scientific Manager for the ELIDEK project at NTUA (2019-2021) and Project Manager for the European Social Fund HEaD initiative at SISSA (2017-2019). His grant administration experience encompasses coordinating interdisciplinary teams and securing external funding for computational mathematics research. He maintains active collaborations with the SISSA mathLab in Trieste (particularly with Prof. Gianluigi Rozza's group) and the FORTH Institute in Crete, participating in international workshops including the Reduced Order Methods in CFD Summer School (2019) and SIAM UQ conferences. His research network spans computational mathematics groups across Europe with emphasis on advancing numerical methodologies for real-world engineering and biological applications.

Panagiotis HadjidoukasView profile

Associate Professor

• Parallel Computing
• Distributed Systems
• High Performance Computing
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Panagiotis Hadjidoukas is an Associate Professor and Head of the Laboratory for Computing at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, within the School of Engineering. His work focuses on high-performance computing systems and parallel programming models. His research spans parallel and distributed computing , runtime support for parallel programming models , and automation of AI/ML workloads . Key contributions include developing the torc runtime system for task parallelism and pioneering work in extreme-scale scientific simulations. His interests bridge theoretical computer science with practical applications in scientific computing and AI acceleration. Notable achievements include the ACM Gordon Bell Prize Winner (2013) for 11 PFLOP/s cloud cavitation simulations and Finalist (2015) for in-silico lab-on-a-chip microfluidics. His software tools ( torc_lite , torcpy ) enable efficient parallelism across diverse architectures. Doctor of Philosophy (2003), University of Patras Master of Science (2001), University of Patras Diploma in Computer Engineering (1998), University of Patras As Head of the Laboratory for Computing, he leads infrastructure development while maintaining active research collaborations with IBM Research and ETH Zurich. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses on high-performance computing for data sciences and parallel processing principles.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Biofluids Flow
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Vassilios Loukopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Patras, Greece. He has held academic positions including Lecturer (2007), Assistant Professor (2011), Associate Professor (2016), and Professor (2021). His research focuses on Fluid Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and interdisciplinary applications in biofluids, nanofluids, and magnetohydrodynamics. Education: BSc, MSc, and PhD in Physics from the University of Patras (1993–2001) Research Interests: His work spans theoretical and numerical studies of fluid mechanics, with applications to cardiovascular flows, blood rheology, heat transfer enhancement using nanofluids, microfluidics, porous media, and high-performance computing. He has contributed to modeling MHD flows, biofluid dynamics, and computational methods for nonlinear PDEs. Publications & Collaborations: He has authored over 80 articles in top journals with 1040 citations. His collaborations include institutions like Max Planck Institute (Germany), KAUST (Saudi Arabia), EPFL (Switzerland), and the Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (Greece). Recent work highlights meshless numerical methods for fluid dynamics and biomedical applications. Scientific Contributions: He serves as a referee for 28 international journals and is on the editorial board of Mathematical Problems in Engineering . He has participated in 5 European/national research projects and authored 5 academic books.

Andreas BoudouvisView profile

Professor

• Computational Transport Phenomena
• Fluid Mechanics
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
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Andreas Boudouvis is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Chemical Engineering, in the Department of Analysis, Design and Development of Processes and Systems. He served as Rector of NTUA from October 2019 until November 2023 and previously as Dean of the Chemical Engineering School from March 2013. His research focuses on computational transport phenomena and fluid mechanics with applications in chemical vapor deposition, multiscale modeling, and reduced-order modeling techniques. His research aims at investigating causes and illuminating mechanisms of engineering systems based on first principles. His work emphasizes computational analysis of transport phenomena, particularly examining viscous, gravitational, interfacial, and electromagnetic forces in flow and transport systems. Boudouvis employs advanced computational methods including Galerkin/finite element methods and numerical linear algebra techniques for large-scale scientific computing. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on hybrid equation-based and data-driven computational workflows for industrial deposition processes, population balance modeling for pharmaceutical applications, and multiscale analysis of chemical vapor deposition systems. His research group has produced numerous PhD and graduate theses spanning computational mechanics, fluid dynamics, and materials processing. Scientific Awards: 2024 Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas Professor honoris causa of the University of West Attica (2023) Boudouvis has supervised over 40 doctoral and graduate students whose work has received numerous awards including the Léopold Escande Prize for best PhD theses. His research group maintains strong international collaborations with institutions including Johns Hopkins University, University of Luxembourg, and Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse. His work bridges fundamental computational methods with practical industrial applications, particularly in materials processing and chemical engineering systems.

• Transport Processes in Porous Media
• Multiphase Flow Modeling
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
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Professor Andreas Yiotis is an Associate Professor at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece. His research focuses on theoretical and numerical modeling of transport processes in porous media, including multiphase flows in geologic formations, with applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery, Soil Remediation, and CO2 sequestration. He leads projects involving pore-scale modeling, microfluidic experiments, and high-performance computing. Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Dominique Salin (CNRS), Prof. Yanis Yortsos (USC), and Prof. Ruben Juanes (MIT). His team operates the Environmental Research Laboratory, equipped with a 240-core supercomputing cluster for parallel simulations in environmental modeling and molecular dynamics. Recent work includes studies on ganglia dynamics, blob population behavior in porous media, and nanofluid dielectric properties for power transformers. He has advised doctoral students such as Ioannis Zarikos (PhD defense 2018) and Dimitri [surname unspecified]. Research emphasizes bridging pore-scale phenomena to macroscopic behavior, using lattice Boltzmann methods and pore network models. Key contributions include experimental validation of 3D porous media micromodels and analysis of immiscible flow dynamics in heterogeneous domains. His work has been presented at conferences like INTERPORE and featured in interdisciplinary short courses on microfluidics.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
• Numerical Methods in Engineering
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Professor Vassilios Loukopoulos holds a faculty position at the Department of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Patras, since 2021. Previously, he served as Associate Professor (2016-2021), Assistant Professor (2011-2016), and Lecturer (2007-2011). He teaches courses in Fluid Mechanics, Computational Physics, and specialized MSc topics like Simulation Techniques for Physical Systems. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and numerical methods for fluid flow problems, with emphasis on nanofluids and biomedical applications. Collaborations include Max Planck Institute (Germany), KAUST (Saudi Arabia), and EPFL (Switzerland). He serves on editorial boards of journals like Mathematical Problems in Engineering and ISRN Mathematical Physics . Research interests span numerical solutions of Navier-Stokes equations, thermal convection in nanofluids, and biofluid mechanics under magnetic fields. He has developed meshless computational methods for complex fluid dynamics problems. Recent publications explore magnetohydrodynamic flows in porous media and transient bioheat transfer modeling. His work integrates advanced numerical techniques with applications in astrophysical fluid dynamics and medical physics. Education Progression : Professor: University of Patras (2021–present) Associate Professor: University of Patras (2016–2021) Assistant Professor: University of Patras (2011–2016) Lecturer: University of Patras (2007–2011) Grants and collaborations involve institutions like KAUST and the Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (Greece). His research team actively publishes in top journals like Journal of Computational Physics and Physics of Fluids , with a focus on developing innovative numerical frameworks for multiphysics problems.

Georgios KokkorisView profile

Associate Professor

• Plasma Processes
• Microfluidics
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
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Georgios Kokkoris is an Associate Professor at the Department of Analysis, Design and Development of Processes and Systems , National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) , School of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on plasma processes and microfluidic systems with applications in biomedical engineering, food preservation, and nanotechnology. Leader of the Plasma and Microfluidics Research Group Principal Investigator for projects: plasmAI (Intel-Merck), SALVAGE (HFRI), VortexLC (HORIZON), and LagoMeal (Fisheries Programme) Teaches Transport Phenomena I , Industrial Reactor Engineering , and Microfluidics at NTUA His research combines plasma technology for surface engineering with microfluidic device development , particularly in DNA amplification platforms and biomedical applications. Recent work emphasizes AI integration for plasma etching optimization and sustainable food processing solutions. Notable trends in his 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2019-2023) include: Advancements in cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for enzyme inactivation in food products Development of PCB-based microreactors for rapid DNA diagnostics Studies on plasma-induced surface roughness across polymers and silicon Innovations in nanoparticle strain sensors for microfluidic flow analysis Applications of plasma nanotexturing for cardiac cell engineering Grants and collaborations span EU Horizon initiatives and national programs, with a focus on technology transfer and interdisciplinary applications.

Giotis AndreasView profile

Associate Professor

• Petroleum Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Engineering
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Giotis Andreas serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Mining Technology at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete. Based in office M3.212 with contact email agiotis@tuc.gr, he maintains student reception hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 14:00-15:00. Research Focus: His work centers on fluid mechanics in porous media with critical applications in petroleum engineering and environmental systems. Key areas include single/multiphase flows in macroporous media, hydrodynamics of pollutant dispersion in subsoil, soil decontamination technologies, geological CO 2 storage, and tertiary water recovery techniques through the Laboratory of Applied Fluid Mechanics and Drilling Techniques. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2015-2022) reveal consistent investigation of pore-scale flow phenomena across energy and environmental domains. His research integrates experimental and computational methods to address multiphase flow dynamics, carbon sequestration challenges, and nanofluid applications for power systems, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact in transport phenomena. Research Leadership: He directs significant projects including 3DMicroPores (Hellenic Foundation 2018-2022) on reactive transport in porous materials, MOZART (Horizon 2020 2015-2018) for drug delivery systems, and GLOW (FP7 2013-2017) on advanced powder coatings.

• Computational Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Flows
• Particulate Flows
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Bouris Dimitrios is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Fluids, with office located in the Building of ANYM (Aerodynamics, Naval Architecture & Hydrodynamic Machines), Office 301, Zografou, Athens. He has held progressive academic positions at NTUA since 2013, including Assistant Professor (2013-2017), Associate Professor (2017-2022), and Professor (2022-present). Education: Dr. Mechanical Engineer, NTUA (1997) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, NTUA (1992) His research focuses on computational fluid mechanics with emphasis on environmental flow systems, particulate matter behavior in deposition and dispersion processes, thermal environment analysis, and advanced wind tunnel simulation techniques for environmental flows. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications in fluid dynamics. Scientific Distinctions: Two patents for standard heat exchanger designs (2002, 2012) EPSRC Visiting Fellowship at Imperial College London (1999) EU-Japan Center Industrial Co-operation Scholarship (1997) State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) undergraduate award (1988) Professor Bouris serves as Director of the Environmental Protection Technological Innovations Laboratory and holds key administrative roles including membership on the School of Mechanical Engineering's Admissions Committee and Innovation Committee. He teaches undergraduate courses in Environmental Technology, Fluid Mechanics I, Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, and Multiphase Flows, while supervising postgraduate instruction in Fluid Mechanics (Energy Production and Management MSc) and Computational Methods in Pollutant Dispersion (Computational Engineering MSc).

• Computational Hydrodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Scientific Computing
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Anargiros Delis is an Associate Professor of Computational Mathematics at the School of Production Engineering & Management, Technical University of Crete since 2003. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Crete (1993), an M.Sc. in Numerical Analysis and Computing from the University of Manchester (1994), and a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from the University of the West of England (1998). Education: B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Crete (1993) M.Sc. Numerical Analysis & Computing, University of Manchester (1994) Ph.D. Applied and Computational Mathematics, University of the West of England (1998) His research focuses on computational hydrodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and scientific computing, with notable contributions to free surface flows, finite volume methods, and applications in coastal engineering, traffic dynamics, and environmental modeling. Recent work includes advancements in numerical simulations for epidemics transport dynamics, optimization of wind turbines using RANS-BEM solvers, and PDE-based traffic flow control systems. Key research themes include macroscopic modeling of epidemics, unstructured grid discretizations for Boussinesq-type models, and the development of high-resolution numerical schemes. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in renewable energy, urban planning, and hydraulic infrastructure. Delis is affiliated with the Applied Mathematics and Computers Laboratory under the Science Division at the Technical University of Crete, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of computational science and engineering.

Christos DritselisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Experimental Hydraulics
• Energy Systems
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Christos Dritselis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering , University of Thessaly . His academic career spans over 10 years of postdoctoral research experience, with a focus on Fluid Mechanics and related applied fields. Specialization: Experimental Hydraulics (2024) Academic Background: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2001), M.Sc. in Energy Systems, Industrial Processes, and Antipollution Technology (2002), PhD in Engineering (2007) from University of Thessaly Research interests include: fluid mechanics of energy systems , mathematical modeling of flow phenomena , experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , and hydrodynamic turbulence . He has contributed to 17 research programs and published over 50 peer-reviewed works. As an educator, he teaches Fluid Mechanics , Experimental Hydraulics , and Hydraulics to undergraduate students, with office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00–12:00.

• Transport Processes in Porous Media
• Multiphase Flow Modeling
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
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Andreas Yiotis is an Associate Professor at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece. His research focuses on theoretical and numerical modeling of transport processes in porous media, including applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery, Soil Remediation, and geologic CO2 sequestration. He collaborates with institutions like MIT, University of Stuttgart, and IFPEN. His work integrates microfluidics, pore-scale modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. Key research areas include multiphase flow dynamics, pore network modeling, and experimental validation using advanced techniques like X-ray micro-CT. He advises students such as Dimitris Papadimitriou (Diploma Thesis) and Ioannis Zarikos (PhD). He leads the Environmental Research Laboratory at TUC, which houses a high-performance computing cluster for environmental modeling and simulations. Notable collaborations include organizing a short course on microfluidics at Interpore 2019 and hosting international conferences.

Tryfon DarasView profile

Associate Professor

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Mathematical Statistics
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Tryfon Daras is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Crete , affiliated with the School of Environmental Engineering and the Department of Process Design and Analysis (II) . He leads the Stochastic Models for Cancer Development Lab , focusing on probability theory, stochastic processes, and their applications in economics and medicine. Ph.D. in Probability & Statistics (1995), Case Western Reserve University M.Sc. in Probability & Statistics (1990), Case Western Reserve University Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics (1987), University of Patras B.Sc. in Mathematics (1984), University of Patras His research spans Large Deviations Theory , Stochastic Calculus (including applications to economic and medical models), and Combinatorics . He has contributed to stochastic cancer modeling and biomass energy analysis in rural communities. Recent research trends include: Stochastic differential equations in economic modeling Combinatorial applications to disease concentration analysis Stochastic energy consumption behavior in renewable cooperatives Algorithmic approaches to pandemic risk assessment Scientific recognitions include: Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, C.W.R.U. Greek System Faculty Member of the Month, Case Western Reserve University (1996) He has advised students like Vasiliki Pantoulas and Anastasios Koniditsiotis. Active in interdisciplinary projects such as Interreg MED's Compose and Archimedes III , focusing on biomass potential in island communities and improved two-phase flow modeling.

Mitrakos DimitrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Nuclear Safety
• Radiological Safety
• Nuclear Accidents
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Dimitris Mitrakos is an Associate Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Mechanical Engineering, Section of Nuclear Engineering, holding this position since 2024 after serving as Assistant Professor from 2019 to 2024. His academic credentials: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (2009) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (2003) His research centers on nuclear and radiological safety, including accident phenomenology, impact analysis, and protection strategies. He conducts experimental investigations of multiphase flows, rewetting phenomena, and Critical Heat Flux, while applying CFD/CMFD methodologies to nuclear safety scenarios. His work extends to nuclear aerosol behavior, particulate flow computations involving phase changes (nucleation, condensation, evaporation), and atmospheric dispersion modeling of radioactive materials. He teaches undergraduate courses including 'Set-up and Operation of Nuclear Power Reactors', 'Nuclear Power Reactors Thermal-Hydraulics and Multiphase Flows', and 'Environment and radiation', alongside postgraduate courses 'Advanced nuclear reactors' and 'Environmental radioactivity analysis and protection'. Professional affiliations: Hellenic Association for Aerosol Research (HAAR) Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)