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Heracles Polatidis is an Associate Professor in Energy Technology, specializing in wind power, at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Campus Gotland, Sweden. He has been a faculty member since June 2013 and holds the academic title of Docent. His work is centered on sustainable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on decision-making frameworks for renewable energy deployment.
- Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1972
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1995)
- M.Sc. in Chemical and Process Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK (1996)
- Ph.D. in Energy Analysis and Decision Modeling, University of the Aegean, Greece (2003)
- Marie-Curie Research Fellow at Keele University (UK) and University of Maastricht (Netherlands) during PhD studies
- Adjunct Lecturer and Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of the Aegean (2003–2013)
Heracles Polatidis’s research spans energy planning, multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), environmental policy, renewable energy technologies, and rational energy use. His work integrates technical, environmental, and socio-economic dimensions to support sustainable energy transitions, particularly in isolated and island contexts. He has developed and applied decision-support tools such as the MCDA-RES software for evaluating renewable energy projects.
His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend toward applying MCDA methodologies to island energy systems, decarbonisation pathways, and public engagement in energy transitions. Key themes include sustainable wind farm planning, alternative fuel buses, and energy scenario evaluation, often with a focus on Reunion Island, the Faroe Islands, and other island communities. His work combines modeling, spatial analysis, and stakeholder perspectives to inform policy and planning.
Scientific contributions and publications include:
- Peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Energy Reports, SMART ENERGY, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, and International Journal of Green Energy
- Book chapter: Managing the Transition to Renewable Energy: Theory and Practice (2008)
- Development of decision frameworks for wind-hydro systems, geothermal energy, and water storage in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Applications in CO₂ emissions decomposition and industrial energy efficiency in Greece
Polatidis has collaborated extensively with researchers including Andrew Barney, Martin Kügemann, Stefanos Xenarios, and Dias Haralambopoulos. His work has been cited in Mendeley and picked up by news outlets, indicating academic and societal impact. While the provided text does not list specific grants or students supervised, his long publication record and leadership in energy planning suggest active research supervision and project involvement. He is also engaged in educational initiatives, including distance learning in wind power project management.
