جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Process Control
• System Dynamics
• Process Design Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos A. Diangelakis is an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering (ChEnvEng) and the Division II: Process Development, Analysis and Design. His research focuses on system dynamics, process control, and integrated process design optimization. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (2017), an M.Sc. from the same institution (2012), and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2011). He has conducted a Visiting Ph.D. research at Texas A&M University (2017). Diangelakis specializes in multi-parametric optimization and control strategies, with applications in chemical, environmental, and energy systems. He has contributed to software tools like PAROC and POP, advancing explicit model predictive control (MPC) and robust optimization frameworks. His work integrates process design, scheduling, and control to enhance operational efficiency in industries such as pharmaceuticals and energy systems. He has secured research funding through projects like 'PAROC' (National Science Foundation) and 'U Psi Psi' (EPSRC), and has been recognized with awards including the 2017 Excellence Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis in Computer-Aided Process Engineering (CAPE). His academic contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing topics like microgrid optimization, rotary tablet press control, and energy-efficient industrial processes. Diangelakis teaches Linear Algebra at TUC and actively engages in academic conferences, delivering invited lectures and presenting innovative research on MPC strategies and process operability. His research group collaborates internationally, advancing the frontiers of model-based systems engineering.

• Catalysis
• Biofuels
• CO2 Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eleni Heracleous serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology at the International Hellenic University (IHU) and as a Collaborating Member of the Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI/CERTH). Her administrative leadership includes roles as Head of Department, School Dean (2020-2021), and Director of MSc programs since 2016, alongside service on over 15 committees including IHU's Research Committee and the Administrative Council of the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency. Her academic foundation includes: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2000) PhD in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005) Dr. Heracleous' research pioneers catalytic solutions for sustainable energy systems through biofuels upgrading, CO 2 conversion to fuels/chemicals, and selective oxidation of light alkanes. Her work integrates advanced catalyst design with process intensification to address critical environmental challenges in industrial applications, emphasizing circular economy principles and decarbonization pathways across multiple sectors. Analysis of her 2020-2022 publications reveals dominant themes in biomass/waste valorization (sewage sludge hydrothermal liquefaction, steel off-gas conversion) and precision catalyst engineering (zeolite modifications, Cu-Mo 2 C systems). These studies consistently bridge fundamental catalysis with scalable industrial processes for renewable fuel production and carbon utilization, demonstrating strong alignment with EU Green Deal objectives. No scientific awards or honors were specified in the source documentation. She actively mentors three PhD candidates while managing extensive research portfolios: as Principal Investigator for 17 projects (14 EU, 3 national) and Coordinator for 5 projects totaling €2M+, including flagship initiatives like BlackCycle (tire recycling), 3DInnovaCat (catalyst 3D printing), NextGenRoadFuels (urban waste biofuels), and CO 2 2MeOH (CO 2 -to-methanol technology). Her experimental work operates through the Laboratory of Environmental Fuels and Hydrocarbons (LEFH) at CPERI/CERTH, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across European institutions and industry partners to advance catalytic technologies for industrial decarbonization and circular resource management.

• Process Control
• Optimization
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diangelakis Nikolaos is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete. His research focuses on advanced control strategies, optimization, and their integration within process systems engineering, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and energy systems. He specializes in model predictive control (MPC), multi-parametric programming, and the unification of process design, scheduling, and control. Academic Role: Assistant Professor Department: Chemical and Environmental Engineering Institution: Technical University of Crete His work emphasizes data-driven methods and robust optimization, with applications in pharmaceutical processes, evaporation systems, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. He has developed frameworks like PAROC for integrated optimization and control, bridging theoretical advancements with industrial applications. Key research themes include explicit model predictive control algorithms, multi-scale energy systems engineering, and the integration of design, scheduling, and control through multiparametric programming. His publications highlight contributions to MPC strategies for rotary tablet presses, robust optimization techniques, and the design of operable process intensification systems. Diangelakis collaborates on frameworks such as PAROC, which unifies process optimization and control. His research also addresses process operability and resilience, with applications to batch reactors and CHP systems. He advocates for the 'Grand Unification' of process design, scheduling, and control to enhance industrial efficiency and sustainability.

Katsafados Petrosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy Sources
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katsafados Petros is a Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Geography , Harokopio University , Athens. His academic journey began with a Mathematics degree from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993), followed by a Master's in Environmental Physics (1996), and a PhD in Meteorology and Environmental Physics (2003). He leads undergraduate programs in Meteorology, Climate Change, and Environmental Risk Management, while directing research in atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and natural disaster prediction. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: BSc Mathematics (1993), MSc Environmental Physics (1996), PhD Meteorology & Environmental Physics (2003) Research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Atmospheric Dynamics : Regional and mesoscale simulations, meteorological data assimilation, atmosphere-ocean-land interactions Climate Science : Climate change impacts, extreme weather events, seasonal predictability Applied Geoinformatics : Modeling natural disasters, risk assessment, renewable energy applications Environmental Hazards : Air pollution analysis, dust transport, hydrometeorological disasters Marine Meteorology : Tropical-like cyclones, sea-state feedback mechanisms, ocean-atmosphere coupling Recent publications demonstrate a focus on integrating geospatial tools with climate modeling to address environmental challenges. Key trends include: Advancing data assimilation techniques using satellite observations Investigating dust transport and mineralogy impacts on climate Developing coupled atmosphere-ocean-wave models Urban climate resilience strategies like green roofs Hydrological impacts of climate change and extreme events Improving numerical weather prediction accuracy Scientific contributions include developing innovative geoinformation tools and leading interdisciplinary research projects. He serves on program committees for postgraduate programs in Applied Geoinformatics and Climate Crisis Risk Management, demonstrating leadership in academic governance and education.

• Catalysis
• Biofuels
• CO2 Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eleni Irakleous serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, and holds an Associate Faculty position at the Institute of Environmental and Social Sciences/CERTH. Education Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2000) PhD in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005) Research Focus : Her work centers on catalyst development and process intensification for sustainable energy systems. Key areas include biofuels production/upgrading, CO 2 conversion to fuels/chemicals, and selective oxidation of light alkanes to olefins, emphasizing circular economy applications through innovative catalytic solutions. Publication Trends : Recent work (2020-2022) demonstrates concentrated expertise in waste valorization (sewage sludge, steel off-gases) and biomass conversion via advanced catalytic processes. Her research consistently bridges fundamental catalyst design with industrial-scale implementation, targeting high-value product streams from low-value feedstocks. Grants & Advising Coordinated 5 major projects (2 EU, 3 national) totaling >€2M Participated in 17 research projects (14 EU, 3 national) Currently supervising 3 doctoral candidates in biomass conversion and CO 2 utilization Laboratory Affiliations : Active in the Environmental Fuels and Hydrocarbons Laboratory (EPKY) at IRED and collaborates extensively with CERTH's Institute of Environmental and Social Sciences on catalytic process development.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Optimization
• Model Predictive Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos Diaggelakis serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Process Development, Analysis & Design (II) at the School of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Crete, where his work bridges theoretical optimization and industrial process applications. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, 2017 M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, 2012 Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 2011 Visiting Doctoral Researcher, Texas A&M Energy Institute, 2017 His research pioneers process systems engineering through mathematical optimization with moving time horizons, simultaneous design-control integration, and multi-parametric programming frameworks. Key applications span chemical process intensification, energy-efficient microgrids, and environmental systems, emphasizing worst-case and nonlinear optimization robustness. His theoretical contributions directly enable industrial implementations in energy systems and manufacturing. Publications from 2015-2022 reveal a concentrated evolution toward real-time optimization and decentralized control architectures , with increasing focus on data-driven surrogate models and robust explicit MPC strategies. The work consistently bridges fundamental algorithm development (e.g., multi-parametric quadratic programming solutions) with tangible industrial applications like air separation units and combined heat-power systems. Scientific Awards: Excellence Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis in Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE), Third Place, 2017 Invited Speaker, Distinguished Young Researchers Seminar Series, Northwestern University, 2016 Best Poster Award, CPSE Autumn Industrial Consortium Meeting, Imperial College London, 2014 Dr. Diaggelakis actively secures competitive funding, including U.S. Department of Energy grants (2018-2020) for smart manufacturing in chemical processing and National Science Foundation projects (2015-2016) on integrated process design-control frameworks. His leadership in the PAROC research group drives software development (POP toolbox) and industry collaborations through consortia like CPSE. Current projects emphasize uncertainty-aware scheduling for process industries and energy-efficient microgrid operation. He co-develops the industry-standard PAROC framework and POP toolbox, enabling multi-parametric optimization for complex process systems, and maintains active partnerships with Texas A&M and Imperial College London through ongoing research consortia.

• Chemical Engineering
• Process Intensification
• Plasma Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Georgios Stefanidis is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Analysis, Design and Development of Processes and Systems. His research focuses on process intensification, plasma-driven chemical conversions, ultrasonic and microwave applications, and sustainable chemical manufacturing. He leads studies on non-oxidative methane coupling to ethylene, catalytic reactor design, and valorization of waste materials through advanced recycling techniques. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies like non-thermal plasma, acoustic cavitation, and computational modeling to enhance energy efficiency and resource utilization. Professor Stefanidis has contributed to advancements in sonochemical reactor modeling, microwave-assisted synthesis, and the development of novel reactor configurations such as rotary kiln-type systems. His research addresses global challenges in carbon utilization, renewable energy integration, and circular economy solutions. He currently holds the email address gstefani@mail.ntua.gr and is a full-time faculty member without part-time status. His recent studies include investigations into the electrification of CO₂-based methanol synthesis, plasma-catalytic methane conversion, and the application of artificial intelligence in crystallization processes. These efforts aim to bridge fundamental science with industrial-scale applications, emphasizing scalability and economic viability through techno-economic assessments and modular reactor design.

• Computational Methods
• Machine Learning Applications in Chemical Engineering
• Transport Phenomena
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mihalis Kavousanakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, with a focus on computational methods and machine learning applications in chemical engineering. His research spans transport phenomena, tumor growth modeling, and process intensification. Research Highlights : Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) to transport phenomena, machine learning models for polymer properties, computational tumor growth studies, and AI-driven catalysis optimization. Conference Participation : Active involvement in organizing and presenting at conferences like EPIC, HICOMP, and EFCE Spotlight Talks. Student Supervision : Supervises advanced research projects, including diploma theses on topics ranging from GIS applications to neurotoxin binding energy simulations.

Dimitris Ipsakisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Process Modeling and Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dimitris Ipsakis is an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Crete , affiliated with the School of Production Engineering and Management . He holds a Chemical Engineering Diploma from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005), a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2011), and an MSc in Mathematics (2013). His research focuses on control systems for energy and environmental applications, process modeling, renewable energy systems, and techno-economic analysis. He has extensive experience in European and National projects, acting as an evaluator for research proposals. Education: Chemical Engineering Diploma (AUTH, 2005) PhD in Chemical Engineering (AUTH, 2011) MSc in Mathematics (AUTH, 2013) Research Interests: Control systems (conventional and advanced) for energy/environmental systems, process modeling/simulation, renewable energy integration, hydrogen production, and techno-economic assessments. His work emphasizes sustainable processes for energy systems and circular economy solutions. Key Contributions: Over 50 publications in prestigious journals/conferences, including studies on hydrogen production via electrolysis, biomass valorization, and smart grid management. He co-leads the Production Systems Laboratory and Industrial, Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory , focusing on industrial process optimization and renewable energy systems. Labs/Teams: Active in two core laboratories at TUC, advancing research in production systems and energy sustainability. Collaborates with institutions like CERTH and Texas A&M University at Qatar.

• Food Chemistry
• Food Safety
• Microbial Inactivation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Vasilis Valdramidis is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on advancing food science and technology through innovative non-thermal processing methods (e.g., manothermosonication, pulsed electric fields) and addressing climate change impacts on food safety. Key areas include microbial inactivation modeling, sustainable food systems, and sensory analysis of novel food products. His work integrates predictive microbiology, risk assessment tools, and environmental modeling to evaluate climatic effects on dairy production and microbial contamination risks. He also explores applications of nanotechnology and green extraction techniques for functional food development. Recent projects emphasize extended reality (XR) applications in food science education and industry innovation. Valdramidis has contributed to developing quantitative risk assessment frameworks (e.g., Q4MRATools) and life cycle assessments for novel food preservation technologies. His research bridges food chemistry, engineering, and environmental science to promote sustainable and resilient food systems globally.