Marios Georgiou

Marios Georgiou is the Head of the PROTEAS Facility Operations at the Energy, Environment & Water Research Center (EEWRC) of the Cyprus Institute (CyI). He holds a PhD in Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences from CyI and has been a core member of the Energy and Renewables Group for eight years. His work focuses on the implementation of the CSP-DSW project, combining concentrated solar power with desalination technology. Prior to this role, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at CyI, focusing on thermal characterization and energy storage systems within the PROTEAS pilot plant.

Education:

• Bachelor and Master of Science in Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
• PhD in Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, Cyprus Institute.

Research Interests:

Dr. Georgiou’s research emphasizes solar thermal desalination, concentrated solar power (CSP), and energy storage systems. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to optimize thermal performance, particularly in molten salt systems and receiver designs. He also explores the application of CSP in cogeneration for electricity and water production, addressing water scarcity and climate change mitigation in Cyprus and beyond.

Articles and Contributions:

His publications highlight advancements in CSP technologies, molten salt systems, and desalination processes. Recent work includes optimizing aiming strategies for heliostats and evaluating thermal losses in energy storage tanks. He has also contributed to EU collaborations, such as EU-SOLARIS, advancing CSP infrastructure research.

Awards and Recognition:

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising and Grants:

Marios has mentored Master and Bachelor students in laboratory settings and contributed to securing joint research projects with European institutions and universities. His involvement in proposal preparation underscores his role in fostering international collaborations.

Labs and Facilities:

He leads the PROTEAS facility, a center for experimental research in CSP and desalination technologies, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable energy and water systems.