Dimitrios Kaliampakos

Professor Dimitrios Kaliampakos is a faculty member at the National Technical University of Athens' School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. Since 2016, he has served as Dean of NTUA's School of Public Transport while concurrently holding positions as Vice President of Lavrio Technological Cultural Park (since 2012) and Director of the Athens Center for Interdisciplinary Research (since 2015).

His research examines the intersection of mining activities, environmental protection, and societal impact, with specific expertise in:

• Underground space development projects
• Sustainable development in mountainous regions
• Environmental economics and policy
• Energy poverty mitigation strategies
• Mining restoration techniques

Professor Kaliampakos has led over 60 research programs, authored 180+ scientific publications, and contributed to 12 books. Since 2013, he has presided over ACUUS (Associated Research Centers for Urban Underground Space), coordinating global research on urban subsurface utilization across 30+ countries.