Vlassopoulos Dimitris

Prof. Vlassopoulos Dimitris is a prominent academic affiliated with the University of Crete (Department of Materials Science & Technology) and the Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH), Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser. His career spans over three decades, with roles including Professor (2007–present), Associate Professor (2002–2007), and Adjunct Professor at the University of Crete. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (1990) and has held positions at Mobil Research & Development Corporation (1990–1991) and Metelco S.A. (1983–1984).

Education:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1983)
• M.A. in Chemical Engineering, Princeton University (1986)
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Princeton University (1990)

Research Interests: His work focuses on molecular rheology, branched/ring polymers, soft colloids, nonlinear rheometry, and interfacial viscoelasticity. Key areas include polymer network dynamics, colloidal gels, and supramolecular assemblies. His contributions bridge fundamental rheology and applications in materials science.

Awards:

• FORTH Prize for Basic Research (2009)
• Society of Rheology Publication Award (2011)
• Weissenberg Award (2015)
• E.C. Bingham Medal (2019)

Advising & Grants: While student names are not listed, his research has been supported by grants from institutions like FORTH. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, such as developing 3D bioprinting methods and exploring hagfish slime mechanics.

Labs/Teams: Active in FORTH's Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser and collaborates with international groups on projects like supramolecular polymer networks and nanocomposite rheology.