Petekidis George

Prof. Petekidis George is a Full Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology at the University of Crete. He holds dual affiliations with the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) at FORTH. His academic journey includes roles such as Adjunct Associate Professor and Marie Curie Research Fellowships in the UK and Greece. He earned his PhD in Polymer Physics from the University of Crete (1997) and a Diploma in Physics from the University of Thessaloniki (1989).

His research focuses on colloidal dynamics, rheology of complex fluids, and soft matter physics. Key areas include studying colloidal glasses, gels, and their behavior under shear and confinement. He develops advanced techniques like high-frequency rheometry and combines light scattering with optical tweezers for microstructural analysis.

Recent work explores rheological signatures of aging in hard-sphere colloids, tunable interactions in rod-like particles, and shear-induced structural changes in gels. His 2016 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award highlights his international recognition.

Research projects span industrial applications of colloidal gels and fundamental studies of material aging. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating experimental and theoretical approaches to understand non-equilibrium soft matter systems.