Konstantinos P. Giapis

Konstantinos P. Giapis is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He earned his Diploma from National Technical University of Athens (1984) and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (1989). After serving as a Lacey Instructor (1992-93), he progressed through Caltech's faculty ranks to full Professor in 2010.

• Education
• Diploma, National Technical University of Athens (1984)
• Ph.D., University of Minnesota (1989)

His research focuses on ion-surface interaction dynamics, plasma processing, and nanotechnology, particularly for applications in cometary science and materials synthesis. He pioneered unique instruments for surface studies, emphasizing plasma reactors and ion beam generation.

Key publication trends include studies on cometary oxygen production, electrospinning techniques, and nanoparticle synthesis, reflecting his interdisciplinary work bridging chemistry, physics, and materials engineering.

Giapis teaches graduate courses in chemical engineering design and heterogeneous kinetics, emphasizing hands-on reactor construction and optimization. His research group, based at Caltech, fosters innovation through instrument development and surface dynamics investigations.

• Research Mentees
• Yunxi Yao (Ph.D. candidate)
• Norbert Radacsi (Ph.D. candidate)