CURRICULUM VITAE

Professor Angelos M. Efstathiou

PERSONAL

Born: November 5, 1956; Morphou, Married, six children

Citizenship: Greek-Cypriot

Home Address: 20 Louki Akrita, 2064 Strovolos, , Cyprus Tel: +357 22 665 855; Mob: +357 99405856

Profession: Professor of Chemistry University of Cyprus; since July 1, 2008

Work Address: Department of Chemistry University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537 1678 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357 22 89 2776; Fax: +357 22 89 2801 E-mail: [email protected]; web: http://www2.ucy.ac.cy/~chemweb/Faculty/EfstathiouE/ efstathiou.htm

EDUCATION

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering (1989) The University of Connecticut, USA; Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.0 Thesis Title: “Transient and Isotopic Tracing Kinetic Study of Supported Rhodium Catalysts in the CO Hydrogenation Reaction” (Professor C. O. Bennett).

M.Sc in Chemical Engineering (1985) The University of Connecticut, USA; Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0 Thesis Title: “Computer Control of Mass Spectrometer and its Application to the Study of Carbon Monoxide Oxidation” (Professor M. B. Cutlip).

B.Sc in Chemical Engineering (1981) The National Technical University of Athens (Ethnikon Metsovion Polytechnion), ; Cumulative Score: 8.0/10.0 Thesis Title: “Energy and Exergy Analysis of Non-Continuous Drying Process”

Holder of a License (Greek Technical Chamber) to exercise the profession of Chemical Engineer in Greece (September 1981-present).

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Full Professor of Chemistry Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus July 1, 2008 - present

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Associate Professor of Chemistry Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus July 15, 2002 – June 30, 2008

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Department of Natural Sciences, and Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus (January 1997 – June 2002)

Assistant Research Professor Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes (ICE/HT-FORTH), Patras, Greece (November 1994 – December 1996)

Senior Research Scientist Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes (ICE/HT- FORTH), Patras, Greece (August 1991 - November 1994)

Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, USA (February 1989 - June 1991)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS (University of Cyprus)

Vice-Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences (2011-2014) Appointed Member of Senate’s “Research Committee” (2010-2011) Appointed Member of Senate’s Committee titled “Improvement of University policy regarding patent applications” (2010 - today) Departmental Co-ordinator of ERASMUS European Program (2008-2009) Member of several Specialist Committees for the hiring and promotion of Chemistry faculty staff (2008 - today) Head of the Chemistry Department (July 2004 – March 2006) Member of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences Council (July 2004 - March 2006) Elected Representative, School of Pure and Applied Sciences Council (March 2006 - June 2007) Deputy Head of the Chemistry Department (November 2002 – July 2004) Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee “University Student Conduct Disciplinary Rules” (2001-2003; 2003-2006) Chairman and member of Special Selection Committees for the appointment and promotion of academic faculty in the Chemistry Department of the University of Cyprus (2003 – 2006) Elected Member of the Senate of the University of Cyprus (1999-2001) Appointed Member of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee “Establishment of rules governing the participation of faculty members in mechanisms for the conversion of scientific knowledge into marketable products and services” (2001-2002; 2006-2008) Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program, Chemistry Department (2001-2003) Coordinator of the Graduate Program, Chemistry Department (1999-2000) Coordinator of the Chemistry Graduate Program, Department of Natural Sciences (1998-1999) Representative of the University of Cyprus, Committee for the preparation of Entrance Examinations in Chemistry for the Greek Universities and the University of Cyprus (1999)

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Coordinator of Graduate Seminars, Chemistry Section, Department of Natural Sciences (1996- 1997).

EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Member of Scientific Board, “Center of Applied Research and Technology” - (2007-2010) Appointed National Representative (Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation) - COST Domain Committee (European Union): Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies (2007-2010; 2011-2014) Appointed Member (Cyprus Council of Ministers) - National Bioethics Committee of Cyprus (June 2005 – June 2010). Appointed Member, National Cyprus Foundation for Fellowship Awards- I.K.Y.K (2001-2003; 2004-2006; 2007-2010). Member of Specialist Committees for the evaluation of Research Grant Applications in various Cyprus Business Incubators/Technological Parks. Member of Specialist Committees for the Ranking/Promotion of Faculty members in Cyprus private Universities (e.g. University of Nicosia).

TEACHING

Chemical Technology: 3rd year undergraduate course; Chemical Technology Lab: 4th year undergraduate course; Catalysis: 4th year undergraduate elective course; Heterogeneous Catalysis: Post graduate course

RESEARCH POSITIONS

Assistant Research Professor (November 1994 - December 1996)

Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes, ICE/HT-FORTH, Patras, Greece.

Research Topics: Lean de-NOx by the use of various hydrocarbons (HC-SCR): Catalyst development, characterization, kinetic and mechanistic studies.

A new Heterogeneous Catalysis Laboratory was designed and constructed.

Senior Research Scientist (August 1991 - November 1994)

Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes (ICE/HT-FORTH), Patras, Greece (Collaboration with Professor X. E. Verykios, Department of Chemical Engineering, , Greece)

Research Topics: Oxidative Coupling of Methane (OCM) towards C2-hydrocarbons formation: Catalyst development, characterization and mechanistic studies; Improvement of existing NOx control catalysts: Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx by NH3, kinetic and mechanistic studies; Catalytic Partial Oxidation (CPO) of methane to synthesis gas (CO/H2): Catalyst development, characterization and mechanistic studies; Catalytic reforming of CH4 with CO2 to synthesis gas (CO/H2): Catalyst development, characterization and mechanistic studies.

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Post Doctoral Fellow (February 1989 - June 1991)

Chemistry Department, University of Connecticut, USA

Research Topic: Cyclopropane and Hydrogen Reactions in Zeolites Studied by Transient Techniques (Supervising Professors: Steven L. Suib/Carroll O. Bennett)

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS and EXPERTISE

Environmental Catalysis

Development of NOx, CO and H2S de-pollution control catalytic technologies for stationary and mobile applications.

A novel H2-SCR of NO catalytic system has been developed for which several patents have been obtained. A “License Agreement” with LINDE Engineering AG (Germany) for the exploitation of the patents and commercialization of the H2-SCR technology was signed (2008-2010).

Heterogeneous Catalysis for Energy Production

Conversion of Biomass Pyrolysis-derived Products to a Hydrogen-Rich Gas; Natural Gas Upgrading into Useful Chemicals (e.g., H2, CO/H2, C2H4); Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis – Mechanistic Investigation; Steam Reforming of Non-recyclable Organic Solvents towards H2 Production. In situ Catalyst Surface Characterization Temperature-Programmed Desorption (TPD); Temperature-Programmed Reduction (TPR) and Surface Reaction (TPSR); Transient isothermal titration methods for the in situ characterization of adsorbed surface intermediate species; In situ Diffuse Reflectance Infra-Red Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) for the characterization of the chemical structure of adsorbed reaction intermediate species; Transient Isotopic Techniques; X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS); In situ Raman Spectroscopy; In situ UV-vis/DRS. Investigation of Mechanisms and Kinetics of Heterogeneous Catalytic Reactions An extensive use of the Steady State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis (SSITKA) technique coupled with online Mass Spectrometry and DRIFTS (Operando Catalytic Studies). In-depth investigation of mechanisms of heterogeneous catalytic reactions by the use of various transient techniques: step and pulse changes in the reaction feed gas composition, and temperature programming of the catalyst surface. Investigation of Relationships between Physico-chemical and Catalytic Properties of Solid Surfaces In situ measurements of solid surface acidity/basicity (TPD-MS, TPD-DRIFTS) In situ DRIFTS, XPS, Raman and UV-vis/DRS coupled with catalytic performance (activity, selectivity, stability with time on stream) measurements (Operando Studies) Mathematical Modeling of Various Kinds of Transient Experiments Development of appropriate kinetic models coupled with mathematical analysis to obtain intrinsic kinetic parameters and to evaluate catalyst site heterogeneity. Design and Construction of Special Gas-Flow Panels This allows the performance of a variety of transient experiments used in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. The gas-flow panels can be connected with on line GC-MS analysis systems, DRIFTS, Raman, XRD, and UV-vis/DRS flow cells.

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RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS with INDUSTRY

• MEL Chemicals, Manchester, England (Sept. 2006 – 2008; 2013 – 2018)

“In-depth characterization of the transient oxygen storage and release properties of ceria- and zirconia-based materials”

• SASOL Technology SA (South Africa) (July 2013 - today)

“Investigation of the mechanism of FT synthesis on Co-based catalysts”

• CERECO, Chalkida-Greece (2004 – 2010)

“Development of monolithic Pt/MgO-CeO2 catalyst for H2-SCR of NOx for industrial applications”

• Linde Engineering AG, Münich-Germany (2006 - 2010)

“Commercialization of the patent “Catalyst for the Reduction of NO to N2 with Hydrogen Under NOx Oxidation Conditions”.

EDITORIAL - International Scientific Journals

Editor • Catalysis Communications (June 1, 2016 - today) Member of the Editorial Board • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (Elsevier Publishers) (2012- ) • Recent Patents on Materials Science, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd (2009-2012) • The Open Environmental Engineering Journal (Bentham Science Publishers) (2007 - ) • The Scientific World Journal, Hindawi Publishing Corporation (2012 - ) • Frontiers in Green and Environmental Chemistry (Review Editor) (2015 - 2020) Special Issue Guest Editor • Catalysis Today: “Fuel roadmap for the mid-21st century: Advanced catalytic processes and strategies for the production and use of energy and fuels”, Catalysis Today 242 (2015) 1-239. • Catalysts (Open Access journal): “Advancements in Environmental Catalysis - The 19th National Congress on Catalysis of China”, to be published by Dec 2020.

REVIEWER for International Journals

Reviewer (1990 - present) for the following International Journals:

ACS Catalysis; Journal of Catalysis; Applied Catalysis A: General; Applied Catalysis B: Environmental; Langmuir (ACS); Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS); J. of Physical Chemistry B & C (ACS); Chemistry of Materials (ACS); Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (ACS); Energy & Fuels (ACS); Environmental Science & Technology (ACS); Topics in Catalysis; Catalysis Today; Catalysis Letters; Chemical Engineering Communications; Chemical Engineering Journal; Journal of Hazardous Materials; Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical; Catalysis Communications; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy; Fuel Processing Technology; Chemical Engineering Science; Environmental Engineering Science; Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures; Journal of Sol-Gel Science & Technology; Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis; Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (RSC); Materials Chemistry and Physics; Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 5/11

REVIEWER - Competitive Research Grants

National Centre for Research and Development, Poland. Polish-Norwegian Research Programme.

Appointed National Representative of COST (European Union), Domain: Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies, Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, European Union.

Evaluator of Projects within “Program of Establishment of New Ventures of High Technology and Innovation through Business Incubators”, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (Cyprus).

Expert Evaluator, 7th FP European Union.

Expert Evaluator of Greek Research Programs: “Archimedes III”, “Thales”, “Innovation Actions”, “States Scholarships-PhD”, Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning, and Religious Affairs (Greece).

American Chemical Society (ACS), Petroleum Research Fund. Title: “Chemistry of Ag/Al2O3 catalyzed de-NOx reactions”.

Evaluator - University Academic Departments’ Performance

Member and Co-ordinator of External Evaluation Committees for the Assessment of Chemistry, and Environmental Engineering/Science Departments of Greek Universities (Hellenic Quality Assurance Agency, HQAA). (Total: 10 Academic Departments).

CITATION INDEX

There are more than 5700 Citations until end August 2020 to the papers shown in the Publications List and which appear in more than 90 international Journals [source: Scopus]; Also, over 6850 Citations based on Google Scholar.

Top 25 and Top 50 Cited Paper: Journal of Catalysis (2011-2012) and amongst all Catalysis Journals of the Elsevier Publisher, respectively: "Redox" vs "associative formate with -OH group regeneration" WGS reaction mechanism on Pt/CeO2: Effect of platinum particle size, Journal of Catalysis, 2011, Volume 279, pp. 287-300.

RESEARCH GRANTS – National and European

1997 – today:

• Thirty projects with total funding 3.25 MEuros

(See detailed list in personal website)

RESEARCH GRANTS – Industry

1997 – today:

• Several projects amounted to over 1.0 MEuros (Sasol Technology Ltd (South Africa); MEL Chemicals Ltd (Manchester, UK); Linde Engineering (Munich, Germany)

(See detailed list in personal website)

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INVOLVEMENT in SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

European Congress on Catalysis – EUROPACAT-XIV), 19 Aug – 23 Aug. 2019, Aachen, Germany –Chairman (Session: Advanced Fischer-Tropsch).

European Congress on Catalysis – EUROPACAT-XIII), 27 Aug – 30 Aug. 2017, Florence, Italy – Chairman (Session: Catalytic Mechanisms).

13th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, 16-18 October 2014, Palaios Agios Athanasios, Greece - Member of Scientific Committee

9th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control (CAPoC9), August 29- 31, 2012, Bruxelles, Belgium – Member of Discussions Panel

University of Cyprus (Cyprus European Office), International Conference “EASTMEETSWEST 2012 Congress and Exhibition”, Session 1.25: Catalytic NOx Control Systems: Current State and Future Developments”, 1-4 September, 2012 – Organizer and Chair Session

12th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, 25-27 October 2012, Chania, Crete, Greece - Member of Scientific Committee

European Congress on Catalysis – X (EUROPACAT-X), 28 Sept. – 2 Aug. 2011, Glasgow, UK – Co-Chairman (Session: Mechanisms and Kinetics).

National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-India and Unite de Catalyse et de Chimie due Solide, Lille- , Bilateral Indo-French Symposium on Catalysis for Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry, Pune, India, 11-14 July 2010 – International Scientific Advisor

11th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, 22-23 October 2010, Athens, Greece – Member of Scientific Committee

2nd European Conference on Environmental Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes, 9-11 Sept. 2009, Nicosia, Cyprus – Co-organiser (University of Cyprus-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Crete).

10th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, 3-4 October 2008, Metsovo, Greece - Member of Scientific Committee

III International Conference “Catalysis: Fundamentals and Application”, 4-8 July 2007, Novosibirsk-Russia, Session “Young Scientists”, Co-Chairman

7th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control (CAPoC-7), 29 Aug. – 1 Sept. 2006, Brussels (Belgium) Session “NOx Control”, Co-Chairman

9th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Lefkada-Greece, 6-7 October 2006, Member of Scientific Committee

7th European Catalysis Conference (EUROPACAT-VII) “Catalysis: A Key to a Richer and Cleaner Society”, 28 Aug. – 1 Sept. 2005, Sofia-Bulgaria, Symposium 3: “Theoretical Methods and Fundamental Studies in Catalysis”, Co-Chairman

8th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Agia Napa-Cyprus, 30 Oct – 1 Nov. 2004, President, Organizer

8th Greece-Cyprus Chemistry Symposium, Thessaloniki-Greece, 10-13 December 2004, Member of Scientific Committee

PARTICIPATION in Ph.D EXAMINATION COMMITTEES (External Member)

• Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology, Aalto University, Helsinki-Finland, PhD Thesis Opponent (Dr. Sonja Kouva), Thesis Title: Temperature-programmed methods for probing surface interactions on catalytic oxide materials”, November 6, 2015.

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• Chemistry Department, University of Cyprus. Thesis title: “Studies of the Shape of N2 Adsorption Isotherm on ZSM-5 Zeolite”, April 2008.

• Chemistry Department, University of Cyprus. Thesis title: “Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Ceria”, December 2007.

• Chemistry Department, University of Cyprus. Thesis title: “Synthesis of Mixed Metal Oxides of MnxCe1-xO2-y (x=0-1) and Studies of the Influence of Various Synthesis Parameters on the Surface Properties of Ceria and its Derivatives”, May 2007.

• Chemistry Department, University of Cyprus. Thesis title: “The Effects of Dopants (Cu2+,

Mn2+, Ni2+, La3+) on the Surface Properties of CeO2”, March 2006.

• University of Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 (France). Thesis title: “Transient Kinetic and Modeling Studies of CO Oxidation Reaction”, April 2003.

• Chemistry Department, University of Ioannina (Greece). Thesis title: “Preparation, Characterization and Catalytic Performance of Fe-based Perovskite Materials”, April 2000.

• Department of Natural Sciences, University of Cyprus. Thesis title: “Studies of Surface Structure of Adsorptive Materials with Environmental Applications”, November 1997.

• University of Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 (France). Thesis title: “Intermediate Species in the Synthesis of Methanol over CuO/ZnO Aerogels Supported on Zirconia”, June 1992.

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION

Current Ph.D Students: 2

Mr. Constantinos Damaskinos (Sept 2017 – June 2021) Thesis Title: “Dry Reforming of Methane over Supported Ni-based Bimetallic Catalysts: Performance, Kinetic and Mechanistic Studies”

Mr. Cheng Zhang (Oct. 2020 – Sept 2021) Visiting Scholar (PhD candidate), China People Republic Fellowship Project: Advanced transient kinetic experiments in the field of NOx storage and reduction (NSR) catalysis.

Awarded Ph.D Degrees: 14

Mr. Michalis Vasiliades (May 2017) Thesis Title: “Mechanistic studies of the catalytic dry reforming of methane and Fischer-Tropsch reactions by transient isotopic techniques”

Ms Klito C. Petallidou (May 2014) Thesis Title: “Development of New Ceria-Based Materials Towards the Low-Temperature Water- Gas Shift Reaction”

Mr. Constantinos L. Constantinou (May 2013) Thesis Title: “Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitrates in Waters over Supported Pd-Cu Catalysts”

Mr. George G. Olympiou (July 2011) Thesis Title: “Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with H2 (H2-SCR) on Supported Pt: Effect of Support and Chemical Promoters”

Mr. Christos Kalamaras (May 2011) Thesis Title: “Low-Temperature Water-Gas Shift Reaction: Catalytic and Mechanistic Studies”

Ms. Domna Constantinou (November 2010) Thesis Title: “Steam Reforming of Phenol and Toluene over Natural Materials and Supported Metal Catalysts” 8/11

Mr. Petros G. Savva (May 2008) Thesis Title: “Hydrogen Production over Supported-Ni catalysts and H2-SCR of NO at Low- Temperatures over Supported-Pt and Pd Catalysts”

Ms. Tasoula N. Anastasiadou (May 2006) Thesis Title: “Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by CH4 and H2 under Strongly Oxidizing Conditions over La2O3-CaO and Supported-Pd Catalysts”

Ms. Stavroula Y. Christou (April 2006) Thesis Title: 1. “Fundamental Studies of the Oxygen Storage and Release Phenomena over Pd/CexZr1-xO2 Solids and of Regeneration Methods of Three-Way Catalysts”

Ms. Panayiota S. Lambrou (April 2006) Thesis Title: “Studies of the Oxygen Storage and Release Phenomena over Aged and Regenerated TWCs: Effects of Various Pollutants and Regeneration Methods”

Ms. Kyriaki Polychronopoulou (April 2005) Thesis Title: “Synthesis of New Solid Absorbents of H2S and Novel Catalysts for Steam Reforming of Phenol: Physicochemical, Catalytic and Mechanistic Studies”

Mr. Costas N. Costa (January 2003) Thesis Title: “The Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by Hydrogen under Strongly Oxidizing Conditions over Supported-Pt Catalysts”

Ms. Katerina Fliatoura (June 1997) Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece. Joint supervision with Professor X.E. Verykios. Thesis Title: “Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO in the Presence of Excess Oxygen by Using Ammonia and Hydrocarbons over Supported Vanadia and Calcium Oxide Catalysts”

Mr. Dimitris Papageorgiou (June 1995) Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece. Joint supervision with Professor X.E. Verykios. Thesis Title: “Oxidative Coupling of Methane to C2-Hydrocarbons”.

Awarded M.Sc Degrees: 3

Ms Zena Savva (November 2017) Thesis Title: “The Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by Hydrogen over Ceria-supported Pd Catalysts”

Ms Maria Makri (May 2016) Thesis Title: “Dry Reforming of Methane with Carbon Dioxide over Ni/Ce1-xPrxO2: Effect of Pr- dopant on Carbon Formation”

Ms. Zena Theodorou (February 2006) Thesis Title: “New Catalysts Development towards H2 Production by Steam Reforming of Toluene and Phenol-Toluene Mixtures”

Post-Doctoral Fellows: 8

Dr. Michalis Vasiliades (June 2017 – today), PhD University of Cyprus Dr. Klito Petallidou (June 2014 – March 2017); Marie-Curie Fellow (2018-2020); Sept 2020- Sept. 2021. Dr. Christos M. Kalamaras (June 2011 – August 2013) Dr. Petros G. Savva (May 2008 – Dec. 2008), Ph.D University of Cyprus Dr. Stavroula Christou (2006 – 2012; Sept-Nov. 2013), Ph.D University of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Zeinalipour-Yazdi (2006 - 2009), Ph.D University of California Los Angeles Dr. Costas N. Costa (2003 - 2006), Ph.D University of Cyprus Dr. Kyriaki Polychronopoulou (2005 - 2007), Ph.D University of Cyprus. 9/11

Undergraduate Students – Diploma Thesis

1-3 senior undergraduate students per year perform their Diploma Thesis in the field of Heterogeneous Catalysis. (Total: 36 until 2019)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL and SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

2007-2010: Appointed Member by the Cyprus Council of Ministers of the National Bioethics Committee of Cyprus, Council of Ministers, Republic of Cyprus.

2011-2014: Member of the European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS); elected representative of the Hellenic Catalysis Society (Greece).

March 2004: A Lecture titled “The Catalytic Technology of Gasoline Cars – Management of Aged Commercial Three-Way Catalysts”, Zenonion Open University Lecture Series, Larnaka- Cyprus.

November 2003: A Lecture titled “The Catalytic Car in our Present Life”, Open University Lecture Series, Nicosia-Cyprus.

June 2003: Presentation in the TV Program: “Line 1088” of the First Patent for the University of Cyprus as a result of my Research at the University of Cyprus.

February 2001: A Lecture titled “Sources of Atmospheric Pollution and Ways of Facing the Problem”, Open University Lecture Series, Nicosia-Cyprus.

FELLOWSHIPS

Greek government fellowship during B.Sc. undergraduate studies (1976-1981).

Teaching and Research Graduate Student Fellowships, University of Connecticut, USA (1983- 1989).

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS RECORD – October 2019 (Scopus)

Full List of publications is provided in the personal website.

Accumulated Number of Total Citations > 5700 (Scopus) Accumulated Number of Non Self-Citations > 4700 Average Citations per Cited Publication 37.5 Quantified Scientific Research Output (h-index) 45 (Scopus); 50 (Google Scholar)

152 Publications in Peer-Reviewed International Scientific Journals (SCOPUS)

Journal of Catalysis (39) Applied Catalysis B: Environmental1 (35) Catalysis Today (14) Topics in Catalysis (10) Journal of Physical Chemistry B & C (9) Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis (7) Applied Catalysis A: General (7) Journal of Molecular Catalysis (3) Environmental Science & Technology (3) Recent Patents on Materials Science (2) ACS Catalysis (1) Surface Science (1) Environmental Chemistry Letters (1) Chemical Engineering Communications (1) Chemical Engineering Journal (1) Journal of Hazardous Materials (1)

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Journal of CO2 Utilization (1) Thermochimica Acta (1) Kinetics & Catalysis (1) Journal of Photochemistry Photobiology A: Chemical (1) Powder Technology (1) Advanced Powder Technology (1) Greenhouse Gas Science & Technology (1) Catalysis Science & Technology (1) Catalysis (1) – Book Chapter 7 Catalysts (3) Journal of Environmental Management (1) Geosciences (1) Minerals Engineering (1) Applied Geochemistry (1) “Perovskites and Related Mixed Oxides: Concepts and Applications” (Wiley-VCH, 2016) – Book Chapter 26 “Characterization of Solid Materials and Heterogeneous Catalysts: From Structure to Surface Reactivity” (Wiley-VCH, 2012) – Book Chapter 22

Footnotes:

1The highest Impact Factor among Catalysis and Chemical Engineering Journals (IF=16.7)

• Referred Publications in International Conference Proceedings 70 • Referred Publications in Greek Conference Proceedings 38 • Refereed Invited Chapters in Books 4 • Refereed Oral Presentations in International Conferences 37 (see corresponding Link) • Refereed Poster Presentations in International Conferences 30 • Presentations in Greek Conferences (Oral and Posters) 38 (see corresponding Link) • Invited Lectures in Universities, Research Centers, Industry and Conferences 25 (see corresponding Link)

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