Panagiotis Bitsikas

Dr. Panagiotis Bitsikas serves as a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Vehicle Technology within the School of Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Concurrently, he works as a Mechanical Engineer in Hellenic Petroleum's Static Equipment Inspection Department at Aspropyrgos Industrial Facilities since 2019.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from NTUA (2015-2022) with thesis: "Design and Computational Simulation of Model Stirling Engine. Flow Analysis in Regenerator and Parametric Study"
• MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering – Propulsion and Engine Systems Engineering from University of Southampton (2014-2015)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from NTUA’s School of Mechanical Engineering (2008-2013)

His research specializes in Thermal Engineering with emphasis on Computational Fluid Dynamics applications for Stirling engines, energy conversion systems, and refrigeration technologies. His doctoral work involved advanced flow analysis in regenerator components and parametric optimization studies for thermal energy systems.

He contributes to NTUA's experimental research infrastructure including Stirling cogeneration heat engines, solar cooling units with absorption chillers, dehumidification systems, and desalination equipment. His industry role at Greece's largest petroleum refiner applies mechanical engineering expertise to static equipment inspection and maintenance in industrial energy facilities.