Rendizelas Athanasios

Rendizelas Athanasios serves as Associate Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Management & Operations Research since 2024, following his appointment as Assistant Professor (2020-2024). His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Strathclyde where he held Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions in Engineering Management (2013-2019).

His academic credentials include:

• Dr. Mechanical Engineer from NTUA (2007) specializing in supply chain optimization
• MSc in Operations Management from UMIST, Manchester UK (2002) with distinction
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from NTUA (2001)

His research centers on designing circular economy frameworks for reverse supply chains, sustainability performance metrics in extended supply networks, and digital transformation of bio-materials/energy value chains. This work integrates engineering principles with operational decision-making systems to address industrial sustainability challenges.

His distinguished scientific recognition includes:

• Web of Science Highly Cited Paper award (top 1% in Engineering, 2017)
• Voss Prize at Euroma 2017 conference
• University of Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Award (2015)
• Thomaidian Prize for Sciences and Arts (2007)
• Multiple scholarships from Alexander S. Onassis Foundation and Eugenides Foundation

He maintains active professional engagement as Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), Technical Chamber of Greece member, editorial board member for the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering, and board member of the EURO Working Group on Sustainable Supply Chains. His current administrative role includes service on the General Assembly of NTUA's School of Mechanical Engineering.