EDUCATION Ph.D. in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (June 2002). M.Sc. in "Physics of Materials" , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (November 1998). Degree in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (October 1996). CAREER Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus (2013- present) Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus (2008-2013) Lecturer, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus (2004-2008) Teaching position, Department of Education, University of Cyprus (2003-2004) Research Fellow, Chemistry Department at Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA (2002-2003). Researcher, Chemistry Department at Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA (1999-2002).

Materials synthesis and processing based on powder technology techniques – ball milling and consolidation techniques. Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites. Energy- and Environment- related materials. Thermoelectric materials for cooling applications and power generation. CO2 storage.