Philippos Farmakis

Dr. Philippos Farmakis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. He has held academic positions since 2012 and continues active research in microelectronics, photovoltaics, and energy storage technologies.

• PhD (2000) and Master's (1997) in Physics from Grenoble INP, France
• BSc in Physics (1996) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

His research interests focus on:

• Microtechnology & Nanotechnology
• Thin film deposition for photovoltaics
• Advanced lithium-ion battery materials
• 2D materials engineering
• Chemical sensor development

He has led multiple research programs funded by the European Space Agency and General Secretariat for Research and Technology, including projects on:

• Safe high-energy lithium-ion cells (SHELION)
• Space exploration batteries
• Low-temperature solid electrolytes

Scientific contributions include:

• Best Paper Awards at SEST 2022 and MEDPOWER 2020 conferences
• NASA Letter of Appreciation
• Recognition in global scientist rankings

As a faculty member, he teaches courses in:

• Physics and Materials Science
• Microelectronic Technology
• Large Area Microelectronics

He works in the Microtechnology and Nanotechnology Laboratory, specializing in thin-film technologies for energy and sensing applications.