Angelos Efstathiou

Professor Angelos Efstathiou is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus, where he has served since 1997. He currently holds the position of Professor and previously served as Associate Dean of the School of Natural and Applied Sciences (2011-2014). His academic journey includes a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from NTUA (1981), M.Sc. (1985), and Ph.D. (1989) from the University of Connecticut, followed by postdoctoral research at UConn and the University of Patras.

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1981)
• M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Connecticut (1985)
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Heterogeneous Catalysis), University of Connecticut (1989)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Connecticut (1989-1991)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Patras (1991-1995)

Efstathiou's research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, specializing in environmental catalysis and reaction kinetics. His laboratory pioneered transient isotopic techniques (SSITKA) and operando methodologies (DRIFTS-MS, UV-vis-MS) to study reaction mechanisms under real conditions. Key research areas include solid catalyst design, pollution control technologies, catalytic hydrogen production, and in situ characterization of catalysts. His work establishes critical links between kinetic parameters (k's, θ's) and catalyst performance metrics like activity, selectivity, and stability.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on dry reforming of methane, NOx reduction technologies (H2-SCR, NH3-SCR), CO2 capture, and methanation reactions. His group frequently employs isotopic labeling (13CO2, 18O2, D2) to map carbon pathways and reaction mechanisms, with particular expertise in ceria-based catalysts and bimetallic systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges catalysis, materials science, and environmental engineering.

• CATSA Eminent Visiting Award 2019 (prestigious international recognition)
• Royal Award for Sustainable Technology Transfer 2008
• Research Performance Index: h-index 52 (Scopus), 58 (Google Scholar)
• Citations: 7,390 (Scopus), 9,200 (Google Scholar) as of 2023

Efstathiou actively mentors doctoral students and maintains extensive editorial roles, including Editor of Catalysis Communications and board membership for Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. His laboratory has trained Cyprus's first catalytic chemistry Ph.D. scientists and maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with South African and European research groups. Current projects focus on ship exhaust De-NOx technologies, CO2 capture materials, and advanced biofuel production processes.