Michael Danikas

Michael Danikas is a Professor at Democritus University of Thrace's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He teaches undergraduate courses (High Voltages I/II) and postgraduate courses (Partial Discharges: Mechanisms and Detection, Insulating Materials). His research focuses on dielectric phenomena, including partial discharges, electrical breakdown, and nanocomposite materials.

• 1980 B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• 1982 M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• 1985 Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Queen Mary College, University of London

His research interests span partial discharges, insulating materials, and electrical dendrite simulations. Recent publications highlight trends in nanocomposites, transformer oil analysis, and machine learning applications for discharge detection. He leads the Electrical Power Systems Laboratory and investigates high voltage systems.

Scientific awards: No personal awards explicitly mentioned.

Michael Danikas has published extensively in journals like IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, focusing on dielectric properties and high voltage engineering challenges. He has supervised no explicit students in the provided text.