Michael Fountoulakis

Michael Fountoulakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, specializing in biochemical engineering applications for environmental sustainability.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2005), University of Patras
• MSc in Energy and Environment (2005), University of Patras
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering (2001), University of Patras

Research Interests:

• Anaerobic digestion for biogas production
• Membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment
• Microalgae and fungal waste treatment systems
• Composting technologies
• Protein and biofertilizer production from purple bacteria

Recent Research Trends: His work focuses on integrating advanced materials (e.g., granular activated carbon, conductive additives) into anaerobic digestion systems and innovating constructed wetland designs for greywater treatment using ornamental and climbing plants. Publications span biochemical engineering, environmental technology, and urban sustainability.

Projects:

• LIFE22-ENV-EL-HIPPOCRATES (Scientific Coordinator)
• OLEONAS (Scientific Coordinator)
• KOTINOS (Scientific Director)
• Green4Grey (Scientific Director)