Georgios Bikas

Georgios Bikas serves as Professor at Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, Nuremberg within the Faculty of Engineering and Institute for Vehicle Technology since April 2017. His professional trajectory spans leading automotive engineering roles at Delphi Powertrain Systems, Ricardo Deutschland GmbH, GE Global Research, Hyundai, and Ford Motor Company.

His educational foundation includes a Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) from RWTH Aachen University (1996-2002) where he conducted combustion research at the Institute of Technical Mechanics.

Professor Bikas's research centers on Internal Combustion Engine innovation through Big Data Analytics, developing high-resolution virtual sensors (> kHz) for emissions monitoring and digital twin applications. His work advances diesel spray characterization, flash boiling phenomena, and engine testing across conventional and alternative fuels (CNG, OME, e-fuels). Current projects focus on in-situ data analysis and physically-based crank angle resolved models for air path, mixture formation, and emissions prediction.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in emissions modeling (particularly NOx and CO) using quasi-dimensional multi-zone approaches, alongside growing integration of machine learning for real-time embedded systems. His research bridges fundamental combustion science with practical automotive applications, increasingly emphasizing sustainable fuel alternatives and regulatory compliance.

He maintains active laboratory operations at the Institute for Vehicle Technology's engine test facilities, directing research on combustion diagnostics and injection systems. His teaching portfolio includes core courses in Piston Engines, Fluid Mechanics, and Experimental Methods in Automotive Engineering, alongside specialized labs for combustion and injection research.