Faculty Members

Costas Galiotis

Costas Galiotis, PhD

Professor Emeritus | Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras Collaborating Faculty Member | Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), FORTH

Contact Information

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Phone:

+302610965236

(secretary)

+306977644502

(mobile)

Web:

//nanotech.chemeng.upatras.gr/

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Professional Summary

40+ years of expertise in Graphene and 2D Materials, Composites and Polymers, and Non-Destructive Testing. Globally recognized for pioneering research in materials mechanics and graphene technologies. Proven leadership in management of European research programs.

Academic and Professional Appointments

Role

Institution/Organization

Years

Professor Emeritus

University of Patras

Present

Collaborating Faculty

FORTH/ ICEHT

Present

Director

Physical Sciences Program, HFRI

2017–2025

Executive Director

FORTH/ICEHT

2007–2013

Professor

University of Patras

2002-2022

Research Director

FORTH/ICEHT

1996-2007

Reader (Associate Professor)

Queen Mary University of London (UK)

1985–1997

Education

Degree

Institution

PhD in Materials Science

Queen Mary University of London

BSc (Ptychion) in Chemistry

University of Athens

Research Expertise

Graphene and 2D Materials: Production, properties, physical and mechanical characterization, sensors, application to art works

Composites and Polymers: Processing, mechanical properties, large scale construction

Non-Destructive Testing: World leader in the development of Laser Raman Spectroscopy for stress/strain measurements.

Academic Supervision

Supervised 35 PhD awards, 29 Masters thesis and numerous final-year student dissertations

 

Publications and Impact

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Citations

H-Index

400 (journals articles, reviews, chapters in books)

~27,300 (Google Scholar)

65

Journals published

Include 1 Nature Nanotech, 4 Nature Comms, 4 ACS Nano, 2 Nano Lett, 10 Carbon, 3 Chem. Eng. J., etc.. 30 publications have been cited over 100 times.

Research Leadership

Managed 50+ research projects (EC, national bodies, industry) valued at €100M+. Secured €20M+ funding for own research group activities

Collaborator with Profs. Novoselov and Geim (2010 Nobel Laureates) on graphene mechanics Awarded prestigious research grants: ERC Advanced, ERC PoC, Marie-Curie, FET-Open, EIC Transition, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe etc.

Patents

Two US Patents, 1 EPO, 1 PCT application has entered national phase for IT, DE, ES, UK. Four national patents

Current Editorial Roles

Editor-in-Chief, Graphene and 2D Materials (Springer-Nature)

Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports (Nature), International Materials Reviews (Taylor & Francis)

Key Achievements and Awards (last 5 years)

Member, Academia Europaea (AE)- since 2021

Fellow, European Academy of Sciences (EURASC)- since 2019

Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) – since 2020

Recipient: International Graphene Innovation Award, IGA, Shangai, China (2023)

Recipient: “Panagiotis Kanellopoulos” Excellent Publication Award, University of Patras (2023)

Recipient: Aristeion of Academy of Athens– Top (yearly) academic recognition in Greece (2019)

Recipient: Bodossakis Foundation Prize for innovative project/ patent application (2019)

Recipient: Springer-Nature Editorial Distinction Award 2025 as Editor-in-Chief of Graphene & 2D Materials

Professional Contributions

Member, European Graphene Flagship Executive Board (2016–2023)

Served on major CEC Research Panels: ERC, INFRAIA, Marie-Curie, SME, Nano-Materials-Bio-Processes

Head of Greek Representation in Brussels (EC), NMBP Programme Committee (2011–2018)

Industrial Involvement

Collaborated with all major material suppliers and other engineering companies such as Airbus, BASF, Fiat, Dallara automobili, Dow Chemicals, BP (Sunbury), Solutia, Courtaulds, British Aerospace (BAe) etc.

Languages

Greek: Native, English: Fluent, Italian: very good, Spanish: good knowledge

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