Panaghiotis Karamanis

Panaghiotis Karamanis is a CNRS Researcher at the Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials (IPREM) within the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), France. He holds a D.Sc. in Quantum Chemistry (2004) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry (1998), both from the University of Patras, Greece.

His research focuses on computational design of nanomaterials, particularly semiconductor clusters, graphene-based systems, and ferroelectric materials. Key areas include quantum mechanical modeling of superatomic building blocks, nonlinear optical properties, and environmental applications of nanomaterials. He has contributed extensively to understanding molecular polarizabilities and cluster assembly mechanisms.

• Education:
  • 2004: D.Sc. in Quantum Chemistry, University of Patras
  • 1998: B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Patras

His recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in ferroelectric thin films, antiproliferative drug design, and environmental nanotechnology. He has pioneered computational approaches to study cluster stability and pollutant interactions with engineered materials. His work bridges quantum chemistry with practical applications in energy, healthcare, and environmental remediation.

He leads projects in IPREM’s nanomaterials group, collaborating on EU-funded initiatives for sustainable materials innovation. His lab focuses on synthesizing and characterizing novel materials using first-principles calculations and experimental validation.