Theodoros Papalas

Theodoros Papalas is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. His work focuses on chemical reaction engineering, process intensification, and sustainable energy systems, particularly for industrial decarbonization and ammonia utilization as a green energy vector. He previously earned his Ph.D. from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, under Prof. Angeliki A. Lemonidou.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2023), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • MSc in Chemical Engineering (2018), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Papalas’s research spans:

• Development of novel CO2 capture materials (e.g., MgO, CaCO3, Ni-Co catalysts)
• Process intensification for hydrogen production and carbon-neutral chemical synthesis
• Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment of carbon capture technologies
• Ammonia-based energy systems with NOx mitigation

His publications demonstrate expertise in chemical looping, calcium sorption, and reactor design. Theodoros has received multiple awards, including a prestigious IKY Ph.D. scholarship, a first-place poster award at ISCRE26, and the Honorary Award of Excellence from Aristotle University.