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Curriculum Vitae Personal Information Name Chrysovalantou Ziogou Residence address Bizaniou 55, 54639, Thessaloniki, Greece Telephone 0030 6936-556670, 0030 2310-498316 e-mail [email protected]

Education

2008 – 2013: University of Western Macedonia, Department of Engineering Informatics and Telecommunications, Greece  PhD title “Modeling, optimization and control of an integrated fuel cell system” Supervisor: Prof Michael Georgiadis 2009: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Mathematics Department, Greece  MSc. in Theoretical Informatics & Systems and Control Theory (grade 8.8/10)  Master Thesis “Model predictive control (MPC) of a fuel cell and maximum power point tracking” 2005: University of Madeconia (UOM), Interdepartmental Program of Postgraduate Studies, Greece  MSc. in Information systems (MIS) (grade 9.3/10)  Master Thesis ‘’Modeling and performance study of wireless network protocols’ 2001: Informatics Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece  BSc. in Engineering Informatics (grade 8.5/10)  Thesis ‘’Simulation and modeling of data networks’’

Employment Record

Work Experience 2/2014 – 6/2014: Postdoc Researcher, Chemical Engineering Dept., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) 2012 – 2015: Research Associate Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece 2009 – Today: Research Associate, Computer and Control Engineer Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology‐Hellas (CPERI/CERTH), Process Systems Design and Implementation Laboratory (PSDI), Greece 2002 ‐ 2009: Computer and Control Engineer Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology‐Hellas (CPERI/CERTH), Laboratory of Environmental Fuels and hydrocarbons (LEFH), Greece 2002‐ 2005: Research Assistant Informatics Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece 2000‐ 2001: System and Network Administrator Informatics Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece 1998‐ 2000: Database and System Administrator Automation Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece

Academic Experience Taught courses at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece: Department of Engineering Automation: 2002 ‐ Today : ‘’Process Control, Supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA)’’ (7th semester) 2000‐01, 2001‐02: ‘’Computer networks’’ (6th semester) Department of Informatics: 2003‐04, 2004‐05 : ‘’Computer networks” (6th semester), ‘’Programming languages ΙΙ – Java” (2nd semester), ‘’Data structures” (4th semester), ‘’Programming languages Ι ‐ (Java)” (1st semester) 2002‐03 : ‘’Programming languages and Methodologies (C++)” (4rd semester)

Scholarships . 2010: Imperial College London, CPSE, UK, Bursary for the Design of a PEM Fuel Cell Unit (under the supervision by Prof. E. N. Pistikopoulos) . 2003‐2005 : University of Macedonia, Scholarship for Master of Science Studies . 2001 : Center for Research and Technology Hellas, Post graduate scholarship . 1998,1999, 2000, 2001 : Awards for Excellent Performance ‐ Greek State Scholarship Foundation ‐ (IKY) . 1999‐2000 : Center for Research and Technology Hellas, Undergraduate scholarship

Publications Journal Publications: 1. D. Giaouris, A. I. Papadopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, C.Elmasides, Performance investigation of a hybrid renewable power generation and storage system using systemic power management models, Energy, 61, 11, 2013, 621‐635. 2. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Bezergianni, S. Voutetakis, Optimal Production of Renewable Hydrogen based on an Efficient Energy Management Strategy, Energy, 55, 2013, 58‐67. 3. C. Ziogou, E. N. Pistikopoulos, M. C. Georgiadis, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, Empowering the performance of advanced NMPC by multi‐parametric programming – An application to a PEM fuel cell system, Ind. Engineering and Chemistry Research, 2013, 52 (13), 4863–4873. 4. C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, M.C. Georgiadis, S. Voutetakis, On‐line nonlinear model predictive control of a PEM fuel cell system, Journal of Process Control, 23, 4, 2013, 483‐492. 5. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Bezergianni, S. Voutetakis, Infrastructure, automation and model‐based operation strategy in a stand‐alone hydrolytic solar hydrogen production unit, Int. Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37, (21) 2012, 16591‐16603. 6. D. Giaouris, F. Stergiopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, S. Banerjee, B. Zahawi, V. Pickert, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, Nonlinear stability analysis and a new design methodology for a PEM fuel cell fed DC–DC boost converter, Int. Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37 (23), 2012, 18205‐18215. 7. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. C. Georgiadis, Modeling, Simulation and Validation of a PEM Fuel Cell System, Computers and Chemical Engineering, 35, 2011, 1886‐1900. 8. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, C. Elmasides, Automation and Operation Strategies in a Stand‐Alone Power System that uses Solar and Wind Energy in Conjunction with Hydrogen Long‐Term Storage, Journal of Power Sources, 196 (22), 2011, 9488‐9499. Publications in Refereed International Conference Proceedings 1. D. Giaouris, C. Ziogou, A. I. Papadopoulos, D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, S. A. Papadopoulou, C. Elmasides, G. Sergiadis, S. Voutetakis Deployment and operation of an isolated smart grid, IEEE 35th International Telecommunications Energy Conference, 13 ‐ 17 October 2013, Hamburg, Germany. 2. C. Ziogou,D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis,S. Bezergianni, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, Performance assessment and efficiency of a renewable hydrogen production station based on a supervisory control methodology, 16th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES13), 29 September ‐ 2 October 2013, Rhodes, Greece. 3. D. Giaouris, A. I. Papadopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, S. A. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Power Generation Flowsheets Using Generic Structural and Temporal Models, 16th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES13), 29 September ‐ 2 October 2013, Rhodes, Greece. 4. C. Ziogou, M. C. Georgiadis, E. N. Pistikopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, "Combining multi‐parametric programming and NMPC for the efficient operation of a PEM fuel cell", 16th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES13), 29 September ‐ 2 October 2013, Rhodes, Greece. 5. C. Ziogou, C. Elmasides, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, "Supervisory control and unattended operation of an off‐grid hybrid power generation station including hydrogen storage", 16th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES13), 29 September ‐ 2 October 2013, Rhodes, Greece. 6. C. Ziogou, M. C. Georgiadis, E. N. Pistikopoulos, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, "Performance improvement of an NMPC problem by search space reduction and experimental validation to a PEM fuel cell system", European Control Conference (ECC), 16‐19 July 2013, Zurich, Switzerland. 7. C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, M. C. Georgiadis, "Online Implementation of an Integrated Explicit and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (exNMPC) Framework for a PEM Fuel Cell System", IFAC 5th Symposium on System, Structure and Control, 4‐6 February 2013, Grenoble, France. 8. D. Giaouris, A. I. Papadopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, S. A. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, Generic Modeling, Design and Operating Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Power Generation Flowsheets Including Hydrogen Storage, AIChE 2012 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A., October 28‐November 2, 2012 9. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. C. Georgiadis, “Development of a Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Framework for a PEM Fuel Cell System”, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Volume 30, 2012, Pages 1342‐1346 10. C. Ziogou, E. N. Pistikopoulos, S. Voutetakis, M. C. Georgiadis, S. Papadopoulou, "A Multivariable Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Framework for a PEM Fuel Cell System", Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Volume 31, 2012, Pages 1617‐1621 11. C. Ziogou,D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis,S. Bezergianni, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, A Novel and Flexible Energy Management Strategy with Application in a Hydrolytic Solar Hydrogen Autonomous System, 15th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES‐12), August 25‐29, 2012, Prague, Czech Republic 12. D. Giaouris, F. Stergiopoulos, C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, "Efficient design of boost converters for fuel cells", 33rd ΙΕΕΕ International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC‐2011), 9‐13 Oct 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 13. C. Ziogou, C. Panos, K. Kouramas, S. Papadopoulou, M. Georgiadis, S. Voutetakis, E. N. Pistikopoulos, “Multi‐Parametric Model Predictive Control of an Automated Integrated Fuel Cell Testing Unit”, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Volume 29, 2011, Pages 744‐747 14. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Bezergianni, S. Voutetakis, " Evaluation of Design Issues and Simulation Studies in a Solar Based Hydrogen Production Unit at CERTH in Thessaloniki ", 21st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (ΕSCAPE21), 29 May ‐ 1 June 2011, Chalkidiki, Greece 15. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. Georgiadis, “Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Validation of a PEM Fuel Cell System”, 13th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation (PRES2010), 28 Aug ‐ 1 Sep 2010, Prague, Czech Republic 16. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. Georgiadis, “Modeling and experimental validation of a PEM fuel cell system”, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Volume 28, 2010, Pages 721‐726 17. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, C. Elmasides, Automation and Operation Strategies in a Stand‐Alone Power System that uses Solar and Wind Energy in Conjunction with Hydrogen Long‐Term Storage, IFAC Symposium on Power Plants and Power Systems Control, 5‐8 July 2009, Tampere, Elsinki 18. C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, S. Voutetakis, An efficient multi‐objective model predictive control framework of a PEM fuel cell, IFAC International Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes (ADCHEM09), 12‐15 July 2009 Istanbul, Turkey 19. K. Kontonikolas, C. Ziogou, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, Design and Development of an Embedded Control System of a DC/DC Power Converter for a Fuel Cell, 17th ΙΕΕΕ Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, June 24‐26, 2009, Thessaloniki, Greece 20. Kostaras K., Ziogou C., Lappas A. and Voutetakis S., Design Engineering, “Implementation And Control Of A Flexible Cyclic Deactivation Unit”, Chemical Engineering Transactions, Volume 18, 2009, Pages 563‐568 21. Voutetakis S. S., Lappas A.A., Ziogou C.O. and I. A. Vasalos "A Virtual Petroleum Refinery Catalyst Evaluation Laboratory" , AICHE 2002 Spring Meeting, March 10‐14 2002, New Orleans, LA, USA Publications in International Conference Proceedings 1. C. Ziogou, The effect of a search space reduction algorithm to an NMPC problem – Online deployment to a fuel cell system, SADCO Summer School and Workshop on Optimal and Model Predictive Control OMPC 2013, Germany, Sep 9 – 13, 2013 2. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, S. Bezergianni, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, On‐Line Operation and Efficiency of a Renewable Hydrogen Generation Station for Sustainable Biofuels Production, International Conference “Biofuels for Sustainable Development of Southern Europe”, 19‐20 November 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece 3. D. Giaouris, S. Banerjee, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, D. Ipsakis, C. Ziogou, A. Papadopoulos, C. Elmasides, Nonlinear Behaviour of Interleaved Boost Converters Used in Renewable Energy Applications, International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications (NOLTA 2012), October 22‐26, 2012, Majorca, Spain 4. C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, S. Bezergianni, S. Papadopoulou, S.Voutetakis, Development and Operation of an Innovative Energy Management Strategy for a Hydrolytic Solar Hydrogen Autonomous System, Hydrogen Research at the Greek‐ Bulgarian border region, Thessaloniki, Greece, 17 October 2012 5. S. Voutetakis, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, C. Elmasides, On Line Energy Management Strategy of an Off‐Grid Hybrid Power Generation System, 6th European Conference on PV‐Hybrids and Mini‐Grids, 24 ‐ 26 April 2012, Chambéry, France 6. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. Georgiadis, "Design of an Integrated Model Predictive Control Framework for a PEM Fuel Cell System", European Fuel Cell Conference (EFC11), 12‐14 Dec 2011, Rome, Italy 7. C. Ziogou , D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, S. Bezergianni, S. Voutetakis, "Evaluation of Design Issues and Simulation Studies in a Solar Based Hydrogen Production Unit at CERTH in Thessaloniki ", ICH2P‐2011, 19/6 – 22/6 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece 8. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. Georgiadis, “Experimental Validation of a PEM Fuel Cell Dynamic Model”, 7th Symposium on Fuel Cell Modelling and Experimental Validation (MODVAL7), March 2010, Lausanne, Switzerland 9. C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, S. Voutetakis, A Constrained model predictive control scheme for the efficient power regulation of a PEM Fuel Cell, Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Forum, March 27‐28, 2009, Limerick, Ireland 10. D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, C. Elmasides, “Analysis of a stand‐alone power system based on solar and wind energy with hydrogen long‐term storage: Operational experience and control studies”, 6th Mediterranean Conference on Power, 5‐8 November 2008, Greece 11. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, N. Karampetakis, “Maximum Power Targeting for the PEM Fuel Cell using an NMPC Framework”, Int. Workshop on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC08), 5‐9 Sep 2008, Pavia, Italy 12. I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, K. Kostaras,S. A. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “Model Predictive Control of a Cyclic Propylene Steaming Pilot Plant”, Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Forum, Thessaloniki, 7‐8 February, 2008 13. G. M. Bollas, I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, S. A. Papadopoulou, S. S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, «A non‐linear MPC strategy for conversion targeting in an FCC pilot plant – Development and online implementation », Oral Presentation (invited lecture) PSE (Process Systems Entreprise Ltd) Annual Meeting, London, 17‐18 April, 2007 14. George M. Bollas, Ismini Anastasiou, Chrysa Ziogou, Simira A. Papadopoulou, Spyros S. Voutetakis, Panos Seferlis, «A non‐ linear MPC strategy for conversion targeting in a FCC pilot plant », Workshop on Nonlinear Model Based Control ‐ Software and Applications (NMPC‐SOFAP), Loughborough, UK, 19‐20 April, 2007 15. N. Maragos, D.N. Kleftouris, C. Ziogou, “A Formal And Executable Model For Robot Planning”, 1st South‐East European Workshop on Formal Methods (SEEFM’03), 20 Nov. 2003, Thessaloniki 16. D.N. Kleftouris, N. Maragos, C. Ziogou, Ch. Mouchos, ‘’An Agent Based Approach To Modeling The Secure Electronic Transaction Protocol’’, ICTAMI 2003, International Conference on Theory and Applications of Mathematics and Informatics, Alba Iulia, Romania, October 24‐25 2003. Chapter in Book . S. Voutetakis, F. Stergiopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, D. Ipsakis, C. Ziogou, A.I. Papadopoulos, C. Elmasides, Design of a Stand‐Alone Power System Using Renewable Energy Sources and Long‐term Hydrogen Storage, In Lee, W.H. and Cho, V.G. (Eds) Handbook of Sustainable Energy, ISBN: 978‐1‐60876‐263‐7, Nova Publishers, 2010. Book . “Design, Optimization and Control of Power Systems based on Renewable Energy Sources with Hydrogen Production, Storage and Utilization” S. Voutetakis, F. Stergiopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, D. Ipsakis, C. Ziogou, A.I. Papadopoulos, C. Elmasides, ISBN: 977‐1‐60856‐113‐2, Nova Publishers, 2011.

Publications in peer‐reviewed National Conference Proceedings 1. Papadopoulos A., Giaouris D., Ziogou C., Ipsakis D., Seferlis P., Papadopoulou S., Voutetakis, S.,Elmasidis K. “Optimal design of hybrid systems for power production and hydrogen storage using systemic models”, Proceedings of the 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, 2013, Athens 2. Ziogou C., Ipsakis D., Seferlis P., Bezergianni S., Papadopoulou S., Voutetakis, S., “Supervisory Control, Automation and Optimal Operation of a Solar Hydrogen Production Station”, Proceedings of the 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, 2013, Athens 3. C. Ziogou, E.N. Pistikopoulos, M. C. Georgiadis, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, “Improving the performance of NMPC using mpQP and application to a PEMFC”, 9th Panhellenic Chemical Engineering Conference, 23‐25 May, 2013, Athens, Greece. 4. Ipsakis D., Ziogou C., Voutetakis S., Papadopoulou S., Stergiopoulos F. “Design of an Integrated Solar Based Hydrogen Production Unit with Electrolysis at CERTH in Thessaloniki”, Proceedings of the 8th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, 2011, Thessaloniki. 5. C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, M. C. Georgiadis, “Design of an integrated MPC system for a PEM fuel cell unit”, 8th Panhellenic Chemical Engineering Conference, 26‐28 May, 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece. 6. Ziogou C., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, “Optimum control of a PEM fuel cell based on a non‐linear mathematic model and maximum power point tracking”, Proceedings of the 7th Greek Chemical Engineering, Conference, 3‐5 June 2009, Patras, Greece. 7. Kostaras K., Ziogou C., Lappas A. and Voutetakis S., “Design and development of a flexible Cyclic Deactivation Unit”, Proceedings of the 7th Greek Chemical Engineering, Conference, 3‐5 June 2009, Patras, Greece. 8. Ipsakis D., Vezirakis D., Papadopoulos A., Ziogou C., Voutetakis S., Seferlis P., «Optimal design and operation of a combined solar and wind energy generation unit with hydrogen storage“, 9th Conference of Renewable Sources of Energy, 26 – 28 March 2009, Paphos, Cyprus 9. Bollas G., I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Development of an optimal control system with parameter estimation for a pilot fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) unit”, Proceedings of the 6th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, 717‐720, ‐ ISBN 978‐960‐89789‐0‐4, Athens, 2007. 10. Anastasiou I., C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, C. Kostaras, and P. Seferlis, “Development of a model predictive control system for the pilot cyclic propylene steaming (CPS) unit”, Proceedings of the 6thGreek Chemical Engineering Conference, 747‐752, ‐ ISBN 978‐960‐89789‐0‐4 , Athens, 2007 11. Ziogou C., Voutetakis S. S., Lappas A.A., I. A. Vasalos "Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory through the integration of information systems and process units automation systems”, 4th Panhellenic Chemical Engineering Conference, 29‐31 May, 2003, Patra, Greece 12. Voutetakis S. S., Ziogou C., Lappas A.A., I. A. Vasalos "Development of a Virtual Petroleum Refinery Catalyst Evaluation Laboratory" , 4th Automation and Technology Conference, 5‐6 Oct. 2002, Thessaloniki 13. Ziogou C., Voutetakis S. S., Lappas A.A., I. A. Vasalos "Integration of automation systems of a Fluid Catalytic Crackinh (FCC) pilot plant though a centralized information system" , 4th Automation and Technology Conference, 5‐6 Oct. 2002, Thessaloniki 14. S. S. Voutetakis and C. Ziogou, “The development of a virtual laboratory through the integration of automation systems and information management systems”, 1st Scientific Workshop of CPERI, 6‐7 Dec 2002, Thessaloniki

Publication in National Technical Journals (2)

Invited Talks  C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, “Hydrogen production plant with RES in CPERI”, International Hellenic University, Hydrogen Energy field trip – 24/4/2015, Thessaloniki, Greece  C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, “Design and Construction of Power Production Stations with Renewable Hydrogen – Automation and Operation of an Autonomous Network”, Energy Management of Hybrid Systems Workshop, Demicritus University of Thrace (DUTh), 25th November 2014, Xanthi, Greece  C. Ziogou, “Advanced decision‐making services for energy storage management”, Efficient Energy Buildings Workshop, 12/12/2014, Radom, Poland  C. Ziogou, “Advanced Model‐based Optimization and Control methods”, YONSEI University, 26th June 2014, Seoul, Korea  C. Ziogou, “Modeling, Optimization and Control of PEM fuel cell systems”, International Fuel Cell Seminar – YONSEI University, 3rd March 2014, Seoul, Korea

Participation in Research and Operational Projects Participation in Research programs: . 2015‐2017: “SATISFACTORY ‐ A collaborative and augmented‐enabled ecosystem for increasing satisfaction and working experience in smart factory environments”, Horizon2020 – Factories of the Future (FOF) project. . 2012‐2014: ARCHIMEDES III : “Design, optimization and control of a fuel cell system for vehicular applications”, Automation Dept. Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) 2007–2013. . 2012‐2014: “SustainDiesel ‐ Sustainability Improvement Of Diesel Production Technology”, Synergasia, funded by Greek Ministry of Education (General Secretariat for Research and Technology ‐ GSRT) and EU‐ NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) 2007–2013. . 2011‐2013: “Optimal Energy Management of Hybrid Autonomous Systems ‐SUPERMICRO”, Synergasia, funded by Greek Ministry of Education (General Secretariat for Research and Technology ‐ GSRT) and EU‐ NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) 2007–2013. . 2011‐2013: “Design and Development of a Hybrid Power Supply System for Vehicles”, Synergasia, funded by Greek Ministry of Education (General Secretariat for Research and Technology) and EU‐NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) 2007–2013. . HYDECON . 2010‐2012 : “Demonstration of a Sustainable & Effective 2nd Generation Biofuels Application in an Urban Environment”, LIFE08 ENV/GR/00569, funded by the EU . 2006‐2008: “Study of a Fully Automated Electrical Power System with Renewable Energy Sources, Hydrogen Production and Utilisation in Fuel Cells”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) and EU‐NSRF. . 2006‐2008: “Design and Implementation of an Automatic Control System for a PEM Fuel Cell Maximum Power Tracking and Utilisation”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) and EU‐NSRF. . 2004‐2007: ARCHIMEDES I : “Advanced Control of a FCC Unit”, Automation Dept., Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU.

Participation to Industrial projects and Services (last 5 years) Participation as member of the PSDI‐CPERI/CERTH team (role: design of control & automation system) . 2015‐2016, YFEN, Naousa, Greece, Supervisory and remote monitoring of a hydroelectric plant . 10/2011 ‐ 6/2013, Advanced Technologies, Greece, Pilot Scale Production Unit for Nanotubes . 09/2011 ‐ 12/2011, Imperial College, UK, Construction of the Control Cabinet for a PEM Fuel Cell Unit . 11/2010‐ 3/2011, Imperial College, UK, Design and Engineering of a PEM Fuel Cell Unit . 2008 – 2013, CSolutions Ltd, Greece, Development and Support of Pilot Plants Infrastructure Participation in Infrastructure development and Operational programs Participation as member of the CPERI/CERTH team: . 2006‐2008: Program MOHLOS. entitled “Infrastructure development supporting innovation and business dexterity of research public bodies”, Project title: “Development of infrastructure supporting innovation for the production of clean fuels with the method of hydrocracking”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) . 2002‐2006: Program AKMON. Title “Development of Research Centers with the participation of end users”. Project title: “Application of catalyst evaluation technology for the oil industry”. Funded by Competitivess and co‐ funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) Participation as member of the Informatics Dept of TEITHΕ team: . 2004 ‐ 2005: Operational Programme (ΕPΕΑΕΚ IΙ) Curriculum reform of Computer Science Department, ATEITH, funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU . 2002 – 2003: Project title: "Greek School Network – EDUnet, Implementation and operation in the perfectures of Grevena, Kilkis, Kozani, Pieria, and part of Thessaloniki", funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU Participation as member of the Automation Dept of TEITHΕ team: . 1999‐2000: Technical and Administrative support of the Operational Programme “Education and Initial Vocational Training” (ΕPΕΑΕΚ Ι, NSRF / National Strategic Reference Framework) of Automation Dep., ATEITHE, funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU. . 1998‐1999: Operational Programme (ΕPΕΑΕΚ Ι) Curriculum reform of Automation Department, ATEITHE, funded by Greek Ministry of Education and EU. Reviewer for various Conferences & Journals . Journal Reviewer:  Computers and Chemical Engineering  Sustainable Technologies, Systems and Policies  Control Engineering Practise  Chemical Engineering Transactions  International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems  Energies . IFAC Conferences (World Conference, Intelligent Control and Automation Science, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems) . IEEE conferences (Mediterranean Control and Automation Conference, Conference on Decision and Control, Chinese Control and Decision Conference, International Conference on systems and Control)

Memberships . Member of Conference Organizing Committees: ‐ International Conference on Process Integration and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES13), 29 Sep – 2 Oct 2013, Rhodes, Greece ‐ International Conference on Biofuels for Sustainable Development of Southern Europe (Bio4Sud), 19‐20 November 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece ‐ Hydrogen for LIFE Conference (H2LIFE), 24th May 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece ‐ Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Forum, 7‐8 February 2008, Thessaloniki . Member of IEEE Societies: Computer (M’03), Control Systems (M’07), Power & Energy (M’12), Internet of Things (M’12) Participation in Seminars/Workshops . 8‐11 July 2014. «Beckhoff – Industrial Automation Systems», Thessaloniki, Greece . 14‐17 October 2013. «National Instruments – Labview Programming», Thessaloniki, Greece . 5‐6 May 2012. «Mathworks – Matlab programming – Statistical Analysis», Thessaloniki, Greece . 23‐24 October 2008. «Dynamic Optimization and Model Validation», PSE, London, UK . 19‐22 October 2008. «Introduction to gPROMS», Process Systems Enterprise, London, UK . 9‐12 October 2007. «LIMS Administration for Sample Manager», Manchester, UK . 20‐25 May 2007. «Algebraic Informatics – CAI2007», Thessaloniki, Greece . 16‐20 April 2007. «Emerson Process Management :DeltaV Configuration», Emerson, Delft, Holland . 9‐10 October 2006. «Level 1 – OPC Integration», Matrikon, Koln, Germany . 11‐12 October 2006. «Level 2 – OPC Diagnostics & Optimization », Matrikon, Koln, Germany . 22 March 2006. “Industrial Networks & Safety integrity Level in Process Automation, Athens, Greece . January 2004 – December 2004. Cisco Networking Academy Program ‐ CNAP ‐ Jan ‐ Mar 2004. 1st cycle CNAP : “CCNA 1 ‐ Networking Basics” ‐ Apr‐Jun 2004. 2nd cycle CNAP: “CCNA 2 ‐ Router and Routing Basics” ‐ Sep‐Dec 2004. 3rd cycle CNAP : “CCNA 3 ‐ Switching Basics” . 13 – 14 April 2004. “Statistical Process Control – Six Sigma”, Thessaloniki, Greece

Thesis Supervision Co‐supervision of Thesis at the Automation Eng. Department of TEITHE with Prof. S. Papadopoulou and Dr. Voutetakis from CERTH/CPERI:  “Development of the automation and control system for a Cyclic Deactivation unit with Biomass”, Bollos P., 2014  “Analysis and programming of a control system based on a PLC for energy systems, Smirnis A., 2013  “Development of the control system for a hydrogen production unit”, Mihov A., 2013  “Advanced model‐based control methods for a Fuel cell system”, Karagiaouris D., 2012  “Development of the automation system for a liquid fuel reforming unit”, Lalousis G., 2011  “Modeling of a Fuel cell system”, Nazarian D., 2010  “Development of a remote monitoring system and upgrade of the automation system for a Biomass pilot plant” Papa G. 2009  “Design and development of an embedded system for the control of a DC/DC converter for a fuel cell”, Kontonikolas K., 2008  “Development of the automation system of a hydrogen fuel cell unit”, Nikiforakis M., Voyatzis L., 2007  “Setup of a laboratory unit for the control of temperature at Process Control lab”, Koutlis P., Tsikopoulos S., 2007  “Setup of a laboratory unit for the control of level and flow at Process Control lab”, Papathanasiou, I., 2006  “Automation system upgrade of an FCC unit ‐ from FIX V7 to iFIX V3.5”, Deligiannis I., 2005

Experience and Expertise Experience related to Information Systems Design and implementation of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS ‐ Themo Scientific)  Design of 3 analytical laboratories, with more than 50 different instruments including a wide variety of chromatographs with ISO procedures (ISO9000, ISO17025) (at LEFH/CPERI, LACS/CPERI, CSolutions Ltd)  Configure and support of Process Information Management System (PIMS): Data from 20 process units (>1800 tags)  Development (analysis, design, implementation) of heterogeneous Information Systems for the integration of the experimental procedures for: Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCC), Micro Activity Catalyst Testing Unit (MAT) and Short Contact MAT and Hydrocracking Units (HDS) (at LEFH/CPERI)

Experience related to Industrial Process Automation & Control ‐ Design of industrial automation systems for the following units (from the Process Flow Diagram to the commissioning phase): . Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Unit (SOFC), Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Testing Units (Regenerative, High temperature PEM, single cell), Closed loop Power generation Unit (Fuel cell and electrolyzer)

‐ Development of the automation and control system for various process units including: . Fluid catalytic Cracking Unit, Catalyst Deactivation Units (Cyclic, Large scale, Small scale), Biomass Pilot Plant Unit, Micro activity Catalyst Testing Bench Scale Units, Hydrotreating/cracking Units (with parallel reactors), Distillation Unit, Catalyst Steaming unit

‐ Design and Development of the automation and control system for integrated Renewable Energy Station: . Renewable Power Generation station (HYRES): 10KW PV panels, 3 Wind generators, 5KW Fuel Cell, 4.5KW electrolyzer, constructed at Xanthi, Greece (2008) (Systems Sunlight SA) . Hydrogen production station (HYSOLGEN) : 10KW PV panels with a 7.5KW PEM electrolyzer, Thessaloniki, Greece (2011) (CPERI/PSDI)

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) Applications  Small scale PEM fuel cell unit. Development of the infrastructure for the on‐line control of the system (interface the model to the unit using OPC communication to the SCADA system) at PSDI‐CPERI/CERTH.

 Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit, Cyclic Propylene Steam (CPS) unit. Software Programming, protocol integration and infrastructure development for an NMPC controller at LEFH‐CPERI/CERTH.

Programming and Systems expertise  Control Systems: SCADA (GE iFIX), DCS (Emersson DeltaV), PLC (eg Beckhoff, IFM electornic, Siemens)  Embedded Systems: Phytec (Infineon C166), NI Embedded  Network / Industrial Protocol Programming: CANBus, Profibus, ModBus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232  Industrial Software Development: Device drivers and OPC‐based Servers (Matrikon GENIE, NI Labview, C)