CURRICULUM VITAE
Maria A. Goula, Ph.D,
Professor
Curriculum Vitae Ass. Prof. Maria A. Goula March 2017
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CONTENTS
Personal information 1
Education & Training 1
Work experience 1
Scientific record 2
Research interests 3
Experimental techniques & Theoretical methods 4
Awards 4
Scientific memberships 4
Research & Development Projects 6
Publications in Refereed International Journals 8
Publications in Refereed International Conference Proceedings 11
Publications in Refereed National Conference Proceedings 18
Other Publications 22
Publications per Year 24
Citations per year, excluding self (based on the Scopus and /or Web of Science
databases)
25
Academic Experience – Courses Taught 28
Academic Experience – List of Dissertations Supervised 30
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Personal Information
Name Maria A. Goula
Present position Professor
Address Department of Environmental and Pollution Control Engineering,
School of Technological Applications, Technological Educational
Institute of Western Macedonia (TEI WM), Koila, Kozani, 50100,
Greece
Telephone +30 24610 68296
Fax +30 24610 39682
E-mail [email protected]
Website http://lafec.env-pol.teiwm.gr
Education & Training
Qualification PhD in Chemistry
Dates 1988-1993
PhD dissertation Development of methods for determination and controlling of the
catalytically active species concentration profile supported on γ-
alumina cylindrical pellets
Academic advisor Prof. A. Lycourghiotis
Organization Department of Chemistry, University of Patras (UOP), Greece
Qualification Diploma in Chemistry (BSc)
Dates 1983-1987
Organization Department of Chemistry, University of Patras (UOP), Greece
Qualification Certificate of Post Graduate Studies in Open and Distance Learning
Dates 1998-1999
Organization Hellenic Open University (HOU)
Work Experience
Research & Development Projects
Coordinator (National projects) 5
Partner/ Sub-contractor (National projects) 8
Participant (EU projects) 6
Academic / Research Experience
Professor Department of Environmental and Pollution Control
Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Western
Macedonia (TEI WM), 2017-Present
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Collab. Faculty Member MSc Catalysis and the Environment, School of Physical and
Applied Science, Hellenic Open University (HOU), 2000-
Present
Associate Professor Department of Environmental and Pollution Control
Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Western
Macedonia (TEI WM), 2013-2017
Associate Professor Pollution Control Technologies Department (PCT),
Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia
(TEI WM), 2012-2013
Assistant Professor PCT, TEI WM, 2004-2012
Adjunct Ass. Prof. PCT, TEI WM, 2000-2004
Adjunct Lecturer Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of
Thessaly (UOT), 2002-2004
Adjunct Lecturer Department of Medicine, UOT, 2000-2002
Adjunct Lecturer Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, UOT, 2000-
2001
Senior Researcher Institute for Solid Fuels Technology and Applications (ISFTA),
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), 2000-
2001
Senior Researcher Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute (CPERI),
CERTH, 1992-1998
Administrative Experience
Laboratory Director Laboratory of Alternative Fuels and Environmental Catalysis
(LAFEC), Department of Environmental Engineering, TEI
WM, 2004-Present
Departmental Vice-Head PCT, TEI WM, 2008-2012
Sector Director Lignite Sector, Centre of Technology and Research, TEI WM,
2010- 2012
School Vice-Dean School of Technological Applications, TEI WM, 2007-2008
Departmental Head PCT, TEI WM, 2004-2008
Committee Member Education and Research Committee, TEI WM, 2005-2010
Scientific Record
Journals 29
Int. Confer. Proceedings 70
Nat. Confer. Proceedings 39
Course notes, Tech. reports 24
Citations >750 (Scopus), >1050 (Google Scholar)
h-index 10 (Scopus documents)
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Editorial Boards (Journals)
International Journal of Environmental Engineering (IJEE), Journal of Environment and Waste
Management (IJEWM), ChemXpress, Conference Papers in Energy
Peer reviewer (Journals)
Applied Catalysis B (Environmental), Catalysis Today, Chemical Engineering Journal, Energy
and Fuels, Fuel Processing Technology, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal of
Combustion, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, The Korean Journal of Chemical
Engineering
Scientific Committees (Conferences)
Innovative Manufacturing Engineering & Energy International Conference, IManEE
(2016)
8th International Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and
Environment Systems (2013)
1st International Conference on Thermochemical Processing of Biomass: Conversion
into Fuels, Chemicals and Power (2012)
1st International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning
and Economics (2007)
1st National Congress of the Greek Hydrogen Society (2004)
Peer reviewer (Conference Proceedings)
11th International Conference on Protection and Restoration of the Environment XI
(2012)
1st International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries – CatBior (2011)
6th International Conference on Protection and Restoration of the Environment
(2002)
Peer reviewer (Projects)
Marie Curie FP7-PEOPLE-2011-COFUND program (2013), Ministry of Science,
Education and Sports, Croatia
Spin-off, Spin-out (2011), General Secretariat of Research and Technology, Ministry
of National Education and Religious Affairs, Greece
Cooperation (2010), General Secretariat of Research and Technology, Ministry of
National Education and Religious Affairs, Greece
SMEs (2010), General Secretariat of Research and Technology, Ministry of National
Education and Religious Affairs, Greece
Research Interests
Design and development of heterogeneous catalysts
Environmental catalysis (NOx, SO2, H2S)
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Development of novel environmental catalytic technologies for industrial NOx
control
Catalytic technologies for hydrogen production (steam reforming of biogas and
bioethanol)
Biomass sustainability through Life Cycle Analysis
Experimental Techniques & Theoretical Methods
Quantitative analysis (UV, IR spectroscopy)
Study of crystalline phases in solids (X.R.D.)
Study of intermediates of catalytic reactions (F.T.I.R.)
Determination of surface species with transient techniques and mass spectrometry
(MS)
Study of activity and selectivity of solid catalysts (TCD & FID Chromatography)
Observation of the active phase distribution of solid catalysts (S.E.M-EDX)
Determination of the active catalyst surface (X.P.S.)
Mercury Porosimetry – Study of porous materials (Hg-Porosimetry)
Measurement of BET surface area of solids by nitrogen adsorption (Β.Ε.Τ.)
Measurement of surface properties of solid catalysts (active centers, acidity,
reducibility & Adsorption of gases and use of thermal conductivity detector - T.C.D.)
Observation of the geometry of surface species (D.R.S.)
Determination of particle size distribution (Dry and wet sieving)
Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of transport and reactive
processes in porous media
Experimental and theoretical study of multiphase flows in porous media
Awards
Scholarships
Research Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical
Processes (1988 – 1992)
National Foundation of Scholarships (1983-1987)
Biographic profile
International Biographical Center (Cambridge) 2011 Edition
Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2010 Edition
Scientific Memberships
Hellenic Catalysis Society
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Hellenic Hydrogen Society
International Solid Waste Association
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Research & Development Projects
No. Project Title Organization Position Funding
Mechanism Year
1
Hydrogen production via the reforming
reaction using Ni catalysts based on
alumina (Al2O3) or zirconia (ZrO2) dopped
with ceria (CeO2) or lanthana (La2O3)
TEI WMa Coordinator TEI WM
a 2015-16
2
Application and evaluation of different
composting materials to restored lands in
the Western Macedonian basin
TEI WMa
Sub-
contractor
Industrial
contract 2015-16
3
Comparative assessment of the methane
steam reforming reaction using industrial
catalysts and Ni based on natural clays
catalysts
TEI WMa Coordinator
Industrial
contract 2015
4
Production of energy carriers from
biomass byproducts. Glycerol reforming
for the production of hydrogen,
hydrocarbons and superior alcohols
TEI WMa Partner Thales
2 2012-15
5
Development of novel catalytic systems
through the synergy of building and
surface dopants for the simultaneous
removal of NOx and N2O from combustion
flue gases
TEI WMa Partner Thales
2 2012-15
6 Online air discharge monitoring and
control of industrial source flue gases TEI WM
a Coordinator TEI WM 2014
7
Development and evaluation of
innovative catalytic systems for hydrogen
production from biogas (BIO2HYDRO)
TEI WMa Coordinator
Regional Poles
of Innovation1
2007-09
8
Development and application of an
operational forecasting model for
atmospheric pollution and tackling actions
in the region of Kozani-Ptolemaida
TEI WMa Partner 3
nd PEP
1 2006-09
9
Hydrogen production from bio-ethanol via
catalytic steam reforming reaction for use
in fuel cells
TEI WMa Coordinator Archimedes II
2 2005-08
10
Activated sludge stabilization by the
addition of fly ash and use of bio-
indicators for the study of ecotoxicity of
materials produced
TEI WMa Partner Archimedes II
2 2005-08
11
Study of toxic substance adsorption and
transportation from particulate matter in
urban and rural areas in close proximity to
lignite mines and power generation plants
TEI WMa Partner Archimedes II
2 2005-08
12 Study of electrolytic solution/ oxides
interfaces with technological interest TEI WM
a Partner Pythagoras
2 2004-06
13 Multi fuel operated integrated clean ISFTA / Participant European 2000-03
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energy process: Thermal de-sorption
recycle-reuse-reduce technology
CERTHb Commission
3
14
Combined combustion of biomass/
sewage sludge and coals of high and low
rank in different systems of semi-
industrial and industrial scale
ISFTA /
CERTHb
Participant European
Commission4
1999-02
15 Integrated after-treatment system of DI-
diesel for cars
CPERI /
CERTHc
Participant European
Commission5
1996-99
16 Conversion of biomass to aryl ethers CPERI /
CERTHc
Participant European
Commission6
1994-97
17 Conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas
and C2+ hydrocarbons
CPERI /
CERTHc
Participant European
Commission7
1992-95
18 Increasing the competitiveness of the
Greek petroleum refineries
CPERI /
CERTHc
Participant STRIDE HELLAS1 1991-93
19 Development of systems for regenerative
desulphurisation of coal gas
CPERI /
CERTHc
Participant European
Commission8
1990-93
Note: a Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (TEI WM), b Institute for
Solid Fuels Technology and Applications (ISFTA), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
(CERTH),c Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute (CPERI), Centre for Research and
Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Note: 1 Ministry of Development, 2 Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, 3
Εnergy Project PPC2000-00115, “TDT-3R Multi Fuel, 4 Energy Project NEE5-1999-00366
“UCOR”, 5 BRITE EURAM Programme, 6 AIR2 Programme, 7 JOULE II Programme, 8 JOULE I
Programme
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Publications in Refereed International Journals
Under review
- Charisiou, N.D., Siakavelas, G., Tzounis, L., Sebastian, V., Monzon, A., Baker, M.A.,
Hinder, S.J., Polychronopoulou, K., Yentekakis, I.V., Goula, M.A.*, Insights into the
carbon formation during dry reforming of biogas over CeO2 and La2O3-modified
Ni/ZrO2 catalysts. Catalysis Science and Technology
Under revision
- Charisiou, N.D., Siakavelas, G., Papageridis, K.N., Baklavaridis, A., Tzounis, L.,
Polychronopoulou, K., Goula, M.A.* An experimental investigation of nickel nano-
catalysts based on alumina and lanthana-alumina for the glycerol steam reforming.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Published
2017
J1. Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K.N., Siakavelas, S., Tzounis, L., Kousi, K., Baker, M.A.,
Hinder, S.J., Sebastian, V., Polychronopoulou, K., Goula, M.A.*, 2017. Glycerol steam
reforming for hydrogen production over nickel supported on alumina, zirconia and
silica catalysts. Topics in Catalysis – In Press.
J2. Tzounis, L.*, Herlekar, S., Tzounis, A., Charisiou, N.D., Goula, M.A., Stamm, M., 2017.
Halloysite nanotubes non-covalently functionalised with SDS anionic surfactant and
PS-b-P4VP block copolymer for their effective dispersion in Polystyrene as UV-
blocking nanocomposite films. Journal of Nanotechnology – In Press.
2016
J3. Goula, Μ.Α.*, Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K.N., Siakavelas, G., 2016. Influence of
the synthesis method parameters used to prepare nickel-based catalysts on the
catalytic performance for the glycerol steam reforming reaction. Chinese Journal of
Catalysis, 37(11), 1949-1965.
J4. Papageridis, K.N., Charisiou, N.D., Siakavelas, G., Avraam, D.G., Tzounis, L., Kousi, K.,
Goula, M.A.*, 2016. Comparative study of Ni, Co, Cu supported on γ-alumina
catalysts for hydrogen production via the glycerol steam reforming reaction. Fuel
Processing Technology, 152, 156-175.
J5. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Tzounis L., Tsiaoussis I., Panagiotopoulou
P., Goula G., Yentekakis I.V., 2016. Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming
reaction over Ni supported on zirconia modified with CeO2 or La2O3 catalysts.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy – In Press.
J6. Charisiou, N.D.*, Baklavaridis, A., Papadakis, V.G., Goula, M.A., 2016. Synthesis gas
production via the biogas reforming reaction over Ni/MgO-Al2O3 and Ni/CaO-Al2O3
catalysts. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7(4), 725-736.
J7. Papista, E.*, Pachatouridou, E., Goula, M.A., Marnellos, G.E., Iliopoulou, E.,
Konsolakis, M., Yentekakis, I.V., 2016. Effect of alkali promoters (K) on nitrous oxide
abatement over Ir/Al2O3 catalysts. Topics in Catalysis, 59(10), 1020-1027.
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J8. Goula, M.A.*, Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K.N., Delimitis, A. Papista, E.,
Pachatouridou, E., Iliopoulou, E., Marnellos, G.E., Konsolakis, M., Yentekakis, I.V.,
2016. A comparative study of the H2-assisted SCR of NO by C3H6 over noble metal
(Pt, Pd, Ir)/γ-Al2O3 catalysts. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4(2),
1629-1641.
J9. Charisiou, N.D., Siakavelas, G., Papageridis, K.N., Baklavaridis, A., Tzounis, L.,
Avraam, D.G., Goula, M.A.*, 2016. Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming
reaction over nickel supported on modified with CeO2 and/or La2O3 alumina
catalysts. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, 31, 164-183.
J10. Goula, Μ.Α., Charisiou, N.D., Pandis, P.K., Stathopoulos, V.N.*, 2016. Ni/apatite-type
lanthanum silicate supported catalyst for the glycerol steam reforming reaction. RCS
Advances, 6, 78954-78958.
J11. Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K.N., Siakavelas, G., Tzounis, L., Goula, M.A.*, 2016.
Effect of active metal supported on SiO2 for selective hydrogen production from the
glycerol steam reforming reaction. BioResources, 11(4), 10173-10189.
≤2015
J12. Goula, M.A.*, Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K.N., Delimitis, A., Pachatouridou, E.,
Iliopoulou, E.F., 2015. Nickel on alumina catalysts for the production of hydrogen
rich mixtures via the biogas dry reforming reaction: Influence of the synthesis
method. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40 (30), 9183-9200.
J13. Charisiou, N.D., Goula, M.A.*, 2014. Attitudes of Greek university students towards
energy and the environment. Global Nest Journal, 16 (5), pp. 856-865.
J14. Charisiou, N.D., Paraskeva, C.A., Goula, M.A., Papadakis, V.G.*, 2014. Techno-
economical & sustainability analyses for multilateral exploitation of olive tree
cultivation residues. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Research
(JESTR), 1 (1), pp. 1-6.
J15. Goula, M.A.*, Bereketidou, O.A., Papageridis, K.N., Charisiou, N.D. 2014. Influence
of the preparation procedure parameters on the performance of Ni/γ-alumina
catalysts for the biogas reforming reaction. WHEC2014, 3, 1435-1441.
J16. Bereketidou, O.A., Goula, M.A.*, 2012. Biogas reforming for syngas production over
nickel supported on ceria-alumina catalysts. Catalysis Today, 195 (1), pp. 93-100.
J17. Bereketidou, O.A., Charisiou, N.D., Goula, M.A.*, 2012. Simultaneous removal of NO
and SO2 from combustion flue gases using supported copper oxide catalysts. Global
Nest Journal, 14 (2), pp. 166-174.
J18. Avraam, D.G., Halkides, T.I., Liguras, D.K., Bereketidou, O.A., Goula, M.A.*, 2010. An
experimental and theoretical approach for the biogas steam reforming reaction.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35 (18), pp. 9818-9827.
J19. Albanis, A., Economopoulos, C., Goula, M.A.*, 2008. Economic viability of waste
treatment units livestock farms for electricity and heat production. Journal of
Environmental Protection and Ecology, 9 (1), 150-158.
J20. Goula, M.A.*, Bereketidou, O.A., Economopoulos, C.G., 2006. Design and
optimization of a fixed - bed reactor for hydrogen production via bioethanol steam
reforming. WHEC2006, 4, 2996-3004.
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J21. Goula, M.A., Kontou, S.K., Tsiakaras, P.E.*, 2004. Hydrogen production by ethanol
steam reforming over a commercial Pd/γ-Al2O3 catalyst. Applied Catalysis B:
Environmental, 49 (2), pp. 135-144.
J22. Zhou, W.J., Zhou, B., Li, W.Z., Zhou, Z.H., Song, S.Q., Sun, G.Q., Xin, Q, Douvartzides,
S., Goula, M., Tsiakaras, P.*, 2004. Performance comparison of low-temperature
direct alcohol fuel cells with different anode catalysts. Journal of Power Sources, 126
(1-2), pp. 16-22.
J23. Goula, M.A., Kontou, S., Zhou, W., Qin, X., Tsiakaras, P.E.*, 2003. Hydrogen
production over a commercial Pd/Al2O3 catalyst for fuel cell utilization. Ionics, 9 (3-
4), pp. 248-252.
J24. Lemonidou, A.A.*, Goula, M.A., Vasalos, I.A., 1998. Carbon dioxide reforming of
methane over 5 wt.% nickel calcium aluminate catalysts - Effect of preparation
method, Catalysis Today, 46 (2-3), pp. 175-183.
J25. Bourikas, K., Goula, M.A., Lycourghiotis, A.*, 1998. Kinetics of deposition of the mo-
oxo species on the surface of γ-alumina. Langmuir, 14 (17), pp. 4819-4826.
J26. Goula, M.A.*, Lemonidou, A.A., Grünert, W., Baerns, M., 1996. Methane partial
oxidation to synthesis gas using nickel on calcium aluminate catalysts. Catalysis
Today, 32 (1-4), pp. 149-156.
J27. Goula, M.A., Lemonidou, A.A., Efstathiou, A.M.*, 1996. Characterization of
carbonaceous species formed during reforming of CH4 with CO2 over Ni/CaO-Al2O3
catalysts studied by various transient techniques. Journal of Catalysis, 161 (2), pp.
626-640.
J28. Goula, M.A., Kordulis, Ch., Lycourghiotis, A.*, Fierro, J.L.G., 1992. Development of
molybdena catalysts supported on γ-alumina extrudates with four different Mo
profiles: Preparation, characterization, and catalytic properties. Journal of Catalysis,
137 (2), pp. 285-305.
J29. Goula, M.A., Kordulis, Ch., Lycourghiotis, A.*, 1992. Influence of impregnation
parameters on the axial Mo/γ-alumina profiles studied using a novel simple
technique. Journal of Catalysis, 133 (2), pp. 486-497.
Note:
*Denotes corresponding author
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Publications in Refereed International Conference Proceedings
2017
IC1. Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Papageridis K., Avraam D.G., Tzounis L.,
Polychronopoulou K., Goula M.A.*, Hydrogen production from the steam reforming
of glycerol over Ni catalysts supported on Al2O3 and AlCeO3, Europacat-XIII (13th
European Congress on Catalysis), Florence, Italy, August 27-31, 2017.
2016
IC2. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Avraam D.G.,
Baklavaridis A., Tzounis L., Panagiotopoulou P., Yentekakis I.V., “An experimental and
theoretical investigation of the biogas dry reforming reaction over Ni supported on
modified with CeO2 or La2O3 zirconia catalysts”, CCESC2016 (3rd International
Symposium on Catalysis for Clean Energy and Sustainable Chemistry), Madrid, Spain,
September 7-9, 2016.
IC3. Goula M.A.*, Papageridis K.N., Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., “Glycerol steam
reforming for hydrogen production over nickel supported on alumina, zirconia and
silica catalysts”, CCESC2016 (3rd International Symposium on Catalysis for Clean
Energy and Sustainable Chemistry), Madrid, Spain, September 7-9, 2016.
IC4. Charisiou N.D., Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “A hydrogen future? An economic
assessment of glycerol utilization derived from the biodiesel process for hydrogen
production”, CYPRUS2016 (4th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste
Management), Limassol, Cyprus, June 23-25, 2016.
IC5. Charisiou N.D., Savvidis S., Halder P., Goula M.A.*, “A study of Greek university
student attitudes and behavior towards waste prevention, re-use and recycling”,
CYPRUS2016 (4th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste
Management), Limassol, Cyprus, June 23-25, 2016.
IC6. Goula M.A.*, Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Charisiou N.D., Kousi K., Kondarides D.,
“Hydrogen production via the glycerol steam reforming reaction over Ni/ZrO2 and
Ni/SiO2-ZrO2 catalysts”, WHEC2016 (21st World Hydrogen Energy Conference),
Saragossa, Spain, June 13-16, 2016.
IC7. Goula M.A.*, Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Charisiou N.D., Panagiotopoulou P.,
Yentekakis I.V., “Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction over Ni
supported on zirconia modified with CeO2 or La2O3 catalysts”, WHEC2016 (21st World
Hydrogen Energy Conference), Saragossa, Spain, June 13-16, 2016.
2015
IC8. Papista E., Pachatouridou E., Goula M.A., Marnellos G.E., Iliopoulou E., Konsolakis
M., Yentekakis I.V., “Effect of alkali promoters (K) on nitrous oxide abatement over
Ir/Al2O3 catalysts” CAPOC10 (10th International Congress on Catalysis and
Automotive Pollution Control), Brussels, Belgium, October 28-30, 2015.
IC9. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., “Catalytic Performance
of nickel supported on modified with CeO2 and/or La2O3 alumina for the biogas
reforming reaction”, HYPOTHESIS2015 (6th Hydrogen Power Theoretical and
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Engineering Solutions International Symposium), Toledo, Spain, September 6-9,
2015.
IC10. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou Papageridis K.N., N.D., Siakavelas G., “Hydrogen via the
glycerol steam reforming reaction: Influence of the synthesis method for Ni/ Al2O3
catalysts”, HYPOTHESIS2015 (6th Hydrogen Power Theoretical and Engineering
Solutions International Symposium), Toledo, Spain, September 6-9, 2015.
IC11. Papageridis K.N., Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Hydrogen production
through glycerol stream reforming using transition metals on alumina catalysts”,
CEST2015 (14th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology),
Rhodes, Greece, September 3-5, 2015.
IC12. Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Charisiou N.D., Baklavaridis A., Charalampides G.,
Goula M.A.*, “Biogas valorization for syngas production via reforming reaction using
nickel on modified alumina catalysts”, CEST2015 (14th International Conference on
Environmental Science and Technology), Rhodes, Greece, September 3-5, 2015.
IC13. Stathopoulos V.N., Pandis P., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A., “Synthesis,
characterization and catalytic study of Ni supported apatite-type lanthanum silicates
in glycerol steam reforming reaction”, EuropaCat-XII (12th European Congress on
Catalysis), Kazan, Russia, August 30th – September 4th, 2015.
IC14. Papageridis K.N., Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Effect of the active
metal supported on SiO2 to the selective hydrogen production on the glycerol steam
reforming reaction”, TINOS2015 (3rd International Conference on Sustainable Solid
Waste Management), Tinos Island, Cyclades – Greece, July 2-4, 2015.
IC15. Charisiou N.D., Papadakis V.G., Goula M.A.*, “Syngas production from biogas
reforming over La-promoted Ni/Al2O3 catalyst”, TINOS2015 (3rd International
Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management), Tinos Island, Cyclades –
Greece, July 2-4, 2015.
IC16. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K.N., Pachatouridou E., Iliopoulou E.F.,
“Enhanced catalytic performance of iridium catalysts for the SCR reaction of NO
using mixtures of C3H6 and H2”, AMAM2015 (International Conference on Applied
Mineralogy & Advanced Materials), Castellaneta Marina, Taranto, Italy, June 7-12,
2015.
IC17. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Pandis P.K., Stathopoulos V.N., “Glycerol steam
reforming on nickel loaded apatite-type lanthanum silicates”, AMAM2015
(International Conference on Applied Mineralogy & Advanced Materials),
Castellaneta Marina, Taranto, Italy, June 7-12, 2015.
IC18. Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Goula M.A.*, “Effect of La2O3
addition on Ni/Al2O3 catalysts to produce H2 from glycerol”, IWWATV (International
Conference on Industrial Waste and Wastewater Treatment and Valorization),
Athens, Greece, May 21-23, 2015.
IC19. Charisiou N.D., Baklavaridis A., Papadakis V.G., Goula M.A.*, “Synthesis gas
production via the biogas reforming reaction over Ni/MgO-Al2O3 and Ni/CaO-Al2O3
catalysts”, IWWATV (International Conference on Industrial Waste and Wastewater
Treatment and Valorization), Athens, Greece, May 21-23, 2015.
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2014
IC20. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O.A., Papageridis K.N., Charisiou N.D., Pachatouridou E.,
Iliopoulou E.F., “Hydrogen production via biogas reforming over nickel – alumina
catalysts. Effect of catalysts’ synthesis method”, ICEC2014 (8th International
Conference on Environmental Catalysis), Asheville, North Carolina, United States,
August 24 – 27, 2014.
IC21. Bereketidou O.A, Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “Mathematical modeling of nickel
supported on alumina egg/shell catalysts preparation process”, PREPA11 (Scientific
Bases for the Preparation of Heterogeneous Catalysts), Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium,
July 6-10, 2014.
IC22. Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A., Papadakis V.G., “Composting process of olive tree
prunnings: Assessment of nitrogen and carbon loss”, ATHENS2014 (2nd International
Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management), Athens, Greece, June 12-14,
2014.
2013
IC23. Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Potential of municipal solid waste for renewable
energy production and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Thessaloniki,
Greece”, SARDINIA2013 (14th International Waste Management and Landfill
Symposium), Forte Village, S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy, September 30 – October
4, 2013.
IC24. Bereketidou O.A., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, "Simultaneous removal of NOx and
SO2 over copper oxide catalysts supported on silica and rice husk ash", CEST2013
(13th International Conference of Environmental Science and Technology), Athens,
Greece, September 5-7, 2013.
2012
IC25. Charisiou N.D., Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “Economic viability of biodiesel industry
through glycerol valorization” BIO4SUD (1st International Conference on Biofuels for
Sustainable Development of Southern Europe), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 16 –
17, 2012.
IC26. Charisiou N.D., Papadakis V.G., Goula M.A.*, “Biodegradable agricultural waste
biomass utilization” BIO4SUD (1st International Conference on Biofuels for
Sustainable Development of Southern Europe), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 16 –
17, 2012.
IC27. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O.A., Koutla I., Tsiakaras P.E., “Sustainable hydrogen
production via the bio-ethanol catalytic steam reforming reaction” BIO4SUD (1st
International Conference on Biofuels for Sustainable Development of Southern
Europe), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 16 – 17, 2012.
IC28. Bereketidou O.A., Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “Biogas upgrading to synthesis gas”
BIO4SUD (1st International Conference on Biofuels for Sustainable Development of
Southern Europe), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 16 – 17, 2012.
IC29. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O.A., Charisiou N.D., “Environmental assessment of
glycerol utilisation for hydrogen production” VENICE2012 (4th International
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Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste), Venice, Italy, November 12-15,
2012.
IC30. Goula M.A., Charisiou N.D., Papadakis V.G., “Sustainability assessment of
agricultural waste biomass exploitations”, VENICE2012 (4th International Symposium
on Energy from Biomass and Waste), Venice, Italy, November 12-15, 2012.
IC31. Charisiou N.D., Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “Techno-economic analysis of biodiesel
production through glycerol utilization” UBIOCHEM-III (Third Workshop of COST
Action CM0903: Sustainable Production of Fuels/Energy, Materials & Chemicals from
Biomass), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 1– 3, 2012.
IC32. Charisiou N.D., Papadakis V.G., Goula M.A.*, “Life cycle assessment of biogas
catalytic and electro-catalytic processes utilization” UBIOCHEM-III (Third Workshop
of COST Action CM0903: Sustainable Production of Fuels/Energy, Materials &
Chemicals from Biomass), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 1– 3, 2012.
IC33. Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Supported Ni on alumina catalysts for biogas
reforming reaction – Influence of the preparation technique” UBIOCHEM-III (Third
Workshop of COST Action CM0903: Sustainable Production of Fuels/Energy,
Materials & Chemicals from Biomass), Thessaloniki, Greece, November 1– 3, 2012.
IC34. Bereketidou O.A., Avraam D.G., Goula M.A.*, “Experimental and Theoretical
Approach of the Biogas Reforming Reaction over nickel supported catalysts”
UBIOCHEM-III (Third Workshop of COST Action CM0903: Sustainable Production of
Fuels/Energy, Materials & Chemicals from Biomass), Thessaloniki, Greece,
November 1– 3, 2012.
IC35. Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Dry reforming of biogas over nickel-alumina
catalysts with egg/shell structures” CAT4BIO (Advances in Catalysis for Biomass
Valorisation), Thessaloniki, Greece, July 8-11, 2012.
IC36. Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “The Greek energy system and the lack of renewable
energy micro-generation schemes”, PRE-XI (11th International Conference on the
Protection and Restoration of the Environment), Thessaloniki, Greece, July 3-6,
2012.
IC37. Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “A survey of university student attitudes towards
energy and the environment”, PRE-XI (11th International Conference on the
Protection and Restoration of the Environment), Thessaloniki, Greece, July 3-6,
2012.
IC38. Charisiou N.D., Argiropoulos N., Papageridis K., Goula M.A.*, “Comparison of
different collection efficiency models for Venturi scrubbers using a general software”,
PRE-XI (11th International Conference on the Protection and Restoration of the
Environment), Thessaloniki, Greece, July 3-6, 2012.
IC39. Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K., Goula M.A.*, “Software development package for
modelling in environmental engineering: Control equipment for gaseous pollutants”,
PRE-XI (11th International Conference on the Protection and Restoration of the
Environment), Thessaloniki, Greece, July 3-6, 2012.
IC40. Charisiou N.D., Bereketidou O.A., Papadakis V.G., Goula M.A.*, “Environmental
impacts of biogas utilisation pathways”, EUBC&E (20th European Biomass
Conference and Exhibition), Milan, Italy, June 18-22, 2012.
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IC41. Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A., Papadakis V.G., “Estimation of nitrogen and carbon loss
during composting process of olive tree lops and contribution to greenhouse effect”,
EUBC&E (20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition), Milan, Italy, June 18-
22, 2012.
IC42. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O.A., Charisiou N.D., Biogas upgrade to syngas via the dry
reforming process”, 5th World Bioenergy (Conference and Exhibition on Biomass for
Energy), JonKoping, Sweden, May 29-31, 2012.
IC43. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Bereketidou O.A., “Biodiesel production from a
sustainability perspective”, 5th World Bioenergy: (Conference and Exhibition on
Biomass for Energy), JonKoping, Sweden, May 29-31, 2012.
2011
IC44. Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Biogas reforming over nickel catalysts supported on
CeO2-Al2O3”, CatBior2011 (1st International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries),
Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain, October 2-5, 2011.
IC45. Charisiou N.D., Tsevrenis G.J., Goula M.A.*, “Software development for the design of
control equipment for particulate pollutants”, (2011), CEST2011 (12th International
Conference on Environmental Science and Technology), Rhodes, Greece, September
8-10, 2011.
IC46. Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Simultaneous removal of NOx and SO2 from
combustion flue gases using supported copper oxide catalysts”, CEST2011 (12th
International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology), Rhodes,
Greece, September 8-10, 2011.
2009
IC47. Latsios H.V., Bereketidou O.A., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Energy potential
assessment of the biogas produced by an urban waste landfill in Northern Greece”,
SARDINIA2009 (12th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium), S.
Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy, October 5-9, 2009.
IC48. Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Latsios H., Goula M.A.*, “Simultaneous removal
of NO and SO2 from combustion flue gases using copper oxide catalysts supported on
CeO2/γ-Al2O3”, EuropaCat IX, Salamanca, Spain, 30 August–4 September, 2009.
IC49. Avraam D., Halkides T., Liguras D., Goula M.A.*, “An experimental and theoretical
approach for the biogas steam reforming reaction”, HYPOTHESIS VII (HYdrogen –
POwer THeoretical and Engineering Solutions International Symposium), Lisbon,
Portugal, April 1-3, 2009.
2008
IC50. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Latsios H., Grigoropoulou G.,
“Performance of alumina and silica-supported copper oxide catalysts for
simultaneous removal of NOx and SO2 from combustion flue gases”, 5ICEC (5th
International Conference on Environmental Catalysis), Belfast, Ireland, 31 August-3
September, 2008.
IC51. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O., Koutla I., Tsiakaras P., “Catalytic performance of
AlCeO3 supported nickel for ethanol steam reforming”, CCESC2008 (1st International
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Symposium on Catalysis for Clean and Sustainable Chemistry), Madrid, Spain, June
17-20, 2008.
IC52. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Charisiou N.D., “Biogas potential
from livestock and poultry wastes in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece”,
EUBC&E (16th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition), Feria Valencia, Spain,
June 2-6, 2008.
2007
IC53. Bereketidou O., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Potential for hydrogen and methane
production from biomass residues in Greece”, WHTC2007 (World Hydrogen
Technologies Convention), Montecatini Terme, Italy, November 4-7, 2007.
IC54. Tsitsiriki M., Bereketidou O., Latsios H., Goula M.A.*, “System design and cost
estimation for NOx selective catalytic reduction (SCR) on coal-fired boilers”,
CEST2007, (10th International Conference on Environmental Science and
Technology), Cos Island, Greece, September 5-7, 2007.
IC55. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O., Avraam D., Kikkinides E., “Mathematical modeling of
the impregnation process for molybdenum supported on alumina catalysts
preparation”, EuropaCat VIII, Turku/Abo, Finland, August 26-31, 2007.
IC56. Bereketidou O., Goula M.A.*, “Biomass – biological hydrogen and electricity
generation potential”, IHEC2007 (2nd International Hydrogen Energy Congress &
Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey, July 13-17, 2007.
2006
IC57. Goula M.*, Bereketidou O., Tsiakaras P., “Catalytic performance of cerium aluminate
catalysts for hydrogen production by steam reforming of ethanol”, 1st European
Chemistry Congress, Budapest, Hungary, 27 August - 1 September, 2006.
IC58. Economopoulos C.G., Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Biogas as an alternative
source for electricity production”, PRE-VIII (8th International Conference on the
Protection and Restoration of the Environment), Chania, Crete, Greece, July 3-7,
2006.
IC59. Goula M.A.*, “Comparison of active phase axial and radial profiles obtained on a
cylindrical catalyst supporting material: Theoretical and experimental approach”,
CHEMREACTOR-17 (XVII International Conference on Chemical Reactors), Athens,
Greece, May 15-19, 2006.
2005
IC60. Skitzi C., Goula M.A., Polychronopoulou H., Chalarakis E., “Stabilisation of the active
sludge by using fly ash”, MESAEP (13th International Symposium on Environmental
Pollution and its Impact on Life in the Mediterranean Region), Thessaloniki, Greece,
October 8-12, 2005.
IC61. Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Hydrogen Economy for Today and Tomorrow”,
IEEES2 (2nd International Exergy, Energy and Environmental Symposium), Kos,
Greece, July 3-7, 2005.
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IC62. Goula M.A.*, Skitzi C., Skodras G., “Potential of fly ash utilization in Greece”,
CEST2005 (9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology),
Rhodes island, Greece, September 1-3, 2005.
≥2004
IC63. Kontou S., Kokkinouli N., Song S., Athanasiou C., Goula Μ., Tsiakaras P., “Bioethanol
steam reforming for hydrogen production”, PRE-VII (7th International Conference on
the Protection and Restoration of the Environment), Mykonos, Greece, 28 June-1
July, 2004.
IC64. Goula M.A.*, Sarantarides D., Zhou W., Tsiakaras P., “Commercial Pd/ γ-Al2O3
Catalyzed Ethanol Steam Reforming in Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell
Applications”, EMCC-3 (3rd Chemical Engineering Conference for Collaborative
Research in Eastern Mediterranean), Thessaloniki, Greece, May 13-15, 2003.
IC65. Goula M.A.*, Lozos I., Sismanis G., Qin X., Tsiakaras P., “Ηydrogen rich streams
production over Pd/Al2O3 catalyst for fuel cell utilization”, 9th Euroconference on
Science and Technology of Ionics, Rhodes, Greece, September 15-21, 2002.
IC66. Goula, M.A.*, Αthanasiou, Κ., Kontou S., Nentse P., Douvarzides S., Tsiakaras, P.,
“Fuel option for electricity production in fuel cells”, PRE-VI (6th International
Conference on the Protection and Restoration of the Environment), Skiathos island,
Greece, July 1-5, 2002.
IC67. Douvartzides S., Georgakakis N., Tsiakaras P., Goula M.A.*, “Catalytic oxidation of
ethanol on Ag”, EUROPACAT V, Limerick, Ireland, September 2-7, 2001.
IC68. Lemonidou A.A., Goula M.A., Vasalos I.A., “Carbon dioxide reforming of methane
over 5 wt% nickel calcium aluminate catalysts-effect on preparation procedure”, 5th
European Workshop on Methane Activation, Limerick, Ireland, June 9-10, 1997.
IC69. Goula Μ.Α., Lemonidou A.A., Gruenert W., Baerns M., “Methane partial oxidation to
synthesis gas using nickel on calcium aluminate catalysts”, 5th European Workshop
Meeting, “Selective Oxidation by Heterogeneous Catalysis”, Berlin, November 6-7,
1995.
IC70. Goula M.A., Kordulis Ch., Lycourghiotis A., “Development of a simple technique to
study axial ion profile tailoring of axial Mo/γ-alumina profiles by regulating the
impregnation parameters”, 7th International Symposium in Heterogeneous Catalysis,
Bourges, Bulgaria, September, 1991.
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Publications in Refereed National Conference Proceedings (in Greek)
2017
NC1. Avraam D.G., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, Techno-economic valorization of a syngas
production reactor via the steam reforming of bioglycerol using a 8%NiAl2O3 catalyst,
11th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece, May
25-27, 2017.
NC2. Papapadelidis G., Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., Avraam D.G, Iordanidis A., Yentekakis
I.V., Goula M.A.*, Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction using
nickel catalysts based on alumina. Effects on the modification of alumina by ceria,
11th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece, May
25-27, 2017.
NC3. Papageridis K., Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, Hydrogen production via
the steam reforming of glycerol. Effect of the active metal and of the catalyst
preparation method, 11th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering,
Thessaloniki, Greece, May 25-27, 2017.
2016
NC4. Goula M.A.*, Siakavelas G., Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K., Avraam D.G.,
Panagiotopoulou P., Yentekakis I.V., Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming
reaction using Ni/ZrO2 doped with either La2O3 or CeO2, 14th Pan-Hellenic
Symposium of Catalysis, Patra, Greece, October 13-15, 2016.
NC5. Goula M.A.*, Papageridis K., Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Antoniou A., Hydrogen
production via the glycerol steam reforming reaction over Ni/ZrO2 and Ni/SiO2-ZrO2
catalysts, 14th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Patra, Greece, October 13-15,
2016.
NC6. Typa E., Charisiou N.D., Siakavelas G., Goula M.Α.*, Attapulgite: Properties and use
as support in catalytic systems, 14th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Patra,
Greece, October 13-15, 2016.
NC7. Pandis P.K., Goula Μ.Α., Charisiou N.D., Stathopoulos V.N.*, Catalytic performance
of Ni supported apatite-type lanthanum silicates (Ni-La9.83Si4.5Fe1.5O26.5±δ) in glycerol
team reforming reaction, 14th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Patra, Greece,
October 13-15, 2016.
NC8. Avraam D.G., Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K., Siakavelas G., Goula M.A.*,
Development of a theoretical model for the biogas dry reforming for nickel catalysts
based on alumina and ceria-alumina, 14th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis,
Patra, Greece, October 13-15, 2016.
2015
NC9. Papageridis K., Siakavelas G., Baklavaridis A., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*,
“Hydrogen production via glycerol steam reforming using Ni supported on Al2O3 and
CeO2- Al2O3 catalysts”, 10th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering, Patras,
Greece, June 4-6, 2015.
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NC10. Siakavelas G., Papageridis K., Charisiou N.D., Baklavaridis A., Charalampides G.,
Goula M.A.*, “Influence of nickel catalysts' supporting material on the biogas
reforming reaction”, 10th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering, Patras,
Greece, June 4-6, 2015.
NC11. Avraam D.G., Goula M.A., "Mathematical modeling of countercurrent two-phase
flow in water-wetting porous media for the preparation of Molybdenum based on
alumina catalysts", 10th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Chemical Engineering, Patras,
Greece, June 4-6, 2015.
2014
NC12. Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K.N., Goula M.A.*, “Glycerol steam reforming reaction
over Ni supported on γ-alumina catalysts: Effect of active phase's loading and
catalysts' synthesis method”, 13th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Agios
Athanasios Pellas, Greece, October 16-18, 2014.
NC13. Siakavelas G., Papageridis K.N., Charisiou N.D., Goula M.A.*, “Syngas production
from the biogas reforming reaction on Ni/Al2O3 promoted with CeO2 catalysts: Effect
of reduction temperature”, 13th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Agios
Athanasios Pellas, Greece, October 16-18, 2014.
NC14. Goula M.A.*, Charisiou N.D., Papageridis K.K., Pachatouridou E., Iliopoulou
E, “Influence of the support's nature on the performance of the Pt, Ir, Pd catalysts
for the NO SCR with propylene (C3H6) reaction", 13th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of
Catalysis, Agios Athanasios Pellas, Greece, October 16-18, 2014.
NC15. Avraam D.G., Bereketidou O., Goula Μ.Α., “Mathematical modeling of
countercurrent two-phase flow for water-wetting porous materials applying on the
preparation of Mo/γ-alumina catalysts”, 13th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis,
Agios Athanasios Pellas, Greece, October 16-18, 2014.
NC16. Doka G., Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Determination of the zero point of charge
(zpc) for solids mixed oxides applying the potentiometric titration method”, 13th
Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Agios Athanasios Pellas, Greece, October 16-
18, 2014.
2010
NC17. Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, Panagiotou G., Bourikas K., Kordulis Ch.,
Lycourghiotis A., “Evaluation of tungsten catalysts supported on titania for the SCR
process of NO in the presence of SO2”, 11th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis,
Athens, Greece, October 22–23, 2010.
NC18. Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Evaluation of supported nickel catalysts for the dry
reforming reaction of biogas”, 11th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Athens,
Greece, October 22–23, 2010.
2009
NC19. Avraam D.G., Halkides T.I., Ligouras D.K., Bereketidou O.A., Goula M.A.*, “Hydrogen
production via steam reforming of biogas”, 4th National Congress of Porous
Materials, Patras, Greece, October 22-23, 2009.
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NC20. Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Evaluation of heterogeneous
copper oxide catalysts supported on silica from rice husk ash”, 3rd National
Symposium of Green Chemistry, Thessaloniki, Greece, September 26-27, 2009.
2008
NC21. Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Latsios H., Goula M.A.*, “Catalytic evaluation of
CuO/Al2O3 και CuO/CeO2-Al2O3 systems in simultaneous removal of NOx and SO2 in
flue gases”, 10th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Metsovo, Greece, October 3–
4, 2008.
NC22. Goula M.A.*, Bereketidou O.A., Stergiopoulos V., Tsiakaras P., “Catalytic evaluation
of nickel catalysts supported on AlCeO3 in steam reforming of bioethanol for
hydrogen production”, 10th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Metsovo, Greece,
October 3–4, 2008.
NC23. Bereketidou O., Avraam D., Goula M.A., Kikkinides E., “Mathematical modeling of
the impregnation process of cylindrical species for catalyst preparation“, 10th Pan-
Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Metsovo, Greece, October 3–4, 2008.
2007
NC24. Latsios H.V., Goula M.A., Koroneos Ch., “Hydrogen production from municipal solid
wastes – the case of the prefecture of Thessaloniki”, 3nd National Congress of
Hydrogen Technologies, Patras, Greece, November 19-20, 2007.
NC25. Goula M.*, Bereketidou O., Maragkou V., Tsiakaras P., “Bioethanol reforming with
CeAl2O3 catalysts for hydrogen production”, 2nd Congress on Alternative Fuels –
Biofuels, Plastira Lake, Greece, 26-27 April 2007.
NC26. Tsanaktsides C., Goula M., Papadimitriou A., “Study of detergent action of organic
compounds in aqueous solutions aiming at the application of its results on liquid
cleaning products, so that they are rendered environmentally friendly”, 2nd Pan-
Hellenic Symposium on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development, March
Patras, Greece, 8-10, 2007.
NC27. Bereketidou O., Goula M.*, “Hydrogen production from biomass – Current
technologies and their applicability”, 2nd Pan-Hellenic Symposium on Green
Chemistry and Sustainable Development, Patras, Greece, March 8-10, 2007.
NC28. Vouvoulis S., Bereketidou O., Goula Μ.Α.*, “Use of rice milling industries by-
products for preparation of pure silicon oxide”, 2nd Pan-Hellenic Symposium on
Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development, Patras, Greece, March 8-10, 2007.
≤2006
NC29. Bereketidou O., Avraam D., Goula M., Kikkinides E., “Mathematical modeling of the
impregnation process of cylindrical species for catalyst preparation”, 9th Pan-Hellenic
Symposium of Catalysis, Lefkada, Greece, October 6–7, 2006.
NC30. Goula M.A.*, Economopoulos C., Kiratzis N., “Economic evaluation of the process of
hydrogen production from bioethanol”, 1st National Congress of Alternative Fuels,
Athens, Greece, January, 2005.
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NC31. Bereketidou O., Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Hydrogen production from biogas
– Economic Analysis”, 2nd Congress of Hydrogen Technologies, Thessaloniki, Greece,
October 20-21, 2005.
NC32. Albanis Α., Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Economic viability of waste treatment
units livestock farms for electricity and heat production”, 2nd Environmental
Congress of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece, October 8-12, 2005.
NC33. Skitzi K., Goula M. Polychronopoulou E., Chalarakis E., “Active sludge stabilisation
with the use of fly ash”, HELECO, Athens, Greece, February, 2005.
NC34. Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Comparative assessment of the technologies for
the production of hydrogen” 1st National Congress of Hydrogen Technologies,
Athens, Greece, September 30 – October 2, 2004.
NC35. Economopoulos C., Goula M.A.*, “Hydrogen production via catalytic steam
reforming of methane in industry”, 1st National Symposium of Green Chemistry,
Athens, Greece, February 27-28, 2004.
NC36. Goula M.A., Lozos I., Sismanis G., Tsiakaras P., “Hydrogen production via ethanol
reforming over Pd/γ-Al2O3 for use in fuel cells”, 7th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of
Catalysis, Edessa, Greece, October 4-5, 2002.
NC37. Bourikas K., Goula M.A., Lycourghiotis Α., “Kinetics of deposition of molybdenum
species on γ-alumina surface”, 5th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Olympia,
Greece, October 3-4, 1997.
NC38. Goula M.A., Lemonidou A.A, Bertolacini R., Grunert W., Baerns M., “XPS studies on
nickel calcium aluminate catalysts used for methane CO2 reforming to syngas
reaction”, 4th Pan-Hellenic Symposium of Catalysis, Papingo–Ioannina, Greece, 6-7
October 1995.
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Other Publications
TECHNICAL REPORTS
TR1. Goula, M.A., Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K., Hydrogen production via the reforming
reaction using Ni catalysts based on alumina (Al2O3) or zirconia (ZrO2) dopped with
ceria (CeO2) or lanthana (La2O3), (2016), Final Report, TEIWM/ELKE, Kozani, Greece –
in Greek.
TR2. Goula, M.A., Charisiou, N.D., Papageridis, K., Siakavelas, G., Application and
evaluation of different composting materials to restored lands in the Western
Macedonian basin (2016), Final Report, Center for Research and Technology (KTE)/
TEIWM, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
TR3. Goula, M.A., Siakavelas, G., Papageridis, K., “Comparative assessment of the
methane steam reforming reaction using industrial catalysts and Ni based on natural
clays catalysts” (2015), Technical Report, Industrial Contract, Kozani, Greece – in
Greek.
TR4. Marnellos, G., Iliopoulou, E., Konsolakis, D, Yentekakis, I., Goula, M.A.,
“Development of novel catalytic systems through the synergy of structural and
surface promoters for the simultaneous reduction of NOx and N2O emissions.” (2015),
Final Report, Thalis, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
TR5. Goula, M.A., Charisiou, N.D., Bereketidou, O.A., Avraam, D.G., Tsanaksides, C.,
“Production of energy carriers from biomass byproducts. Glycerol reforming for the
production of hydrogen, hydrocarbons and superior alcohols” (2015), Final Report,
Thalis, Kozani, Greece.
TR6. Goula, M.A., Papageridis, K., “Online air discharge monitoring and control of
industrial source flue gases” (2014), Technical Report, TEIWM, Kozani, Greece – in
Greek.
TR7. Goula, Μ.Α., Economopoulos, C. and Bereketidou, O., “Development and application
of an operational forecasting model for atmospheric pollution and tackling actions in
the region of Kozani – Ptolemaida” (2009), Final Report, 3nd PEP, Kozani, Greece – in
Greek.
TR8. Goula, M.A., Kiratzis, N., Samaras, P., Tsiakaras P., Spanos N., Nalbandian, L.,
“Hydrogen production from bio-ethanol via catalytic steam reforming reaction for
use in fuel cells” (2008), Final Report, Archimedes II, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
TR9. Goula, M.A., “Development and evaluation of innovative catalytic systems for
hydrogen production from biogas” (2008), Final Report, Regional Poles of
Innovation, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
TR10. Goula, Μ.Α., Latsios, H., Bereketidou, O. and Economopoulos, C., “Case study:
Production of biogas for animal and poultry waste in the region of Western
Macedonia” (2008), Technical Report, Regional Poles of Innovation, Kozani, Greece –
in Greek.
TR11. Goula, Μ.Α., Latsios, H., Bereketidou, O., Economopoulos, C and Charisiou, N.,
“Techno economic assessment of the technologies used for the production and
utilization of biomass” (2008), Technical Report, Regional Poles of Innovation,
Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
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COURSE NOTES
CN1. Goula, M.A., “Clean Technologies for Energy Production”, Course notes (2014), Τ.Ε.Ι.
of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN2. Charisiou, N.D. and Goula, M.A., “Basic concepts in environmental engineering: Air
pollution control” Course notes (2012), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece
– in Greek.
CN3. Goula, M.A., “Air Pollution Control Technologies”, Course notes (2012), Τ.Ε.Ι. of
Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN4. Goula, M.A., Avraam, D., Grigoropoulou, G. and Bereketidou, O., “Measurement
Technologies Ι”, Course notes (2011), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece –
in Greek.
CN5. Goula, M.A., Kodona, E. and Bereketidou, O., “Measurement Technologies II” Course
notes (2010), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN6. Goula, M.A., Grigoropoulou, G. and Bereketidou, O., “Measurement Technologies
ΙI”, Course notes (2008), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN7. Goula M.A., Karayannis V., Bereketidou O. "Measurements Technologies Laboratory
- ΙΙ", Course notes (2006), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN8. Cooper, C.D. and Alley F.C., “Air Pollution Control: A Design Approach”, 3rd edition,
Waveland Press Inc., Scientist in charge for the book’s translation (2004), TZIOLA
Publications Inc, Thessaloniki, Greece – in Greek.
CN9. Goula, M.A., “Experimental Chemistry”, Course notes (2001), University of Thessaly,
Volos, Greece – in Greek.
CN10. Goula, M.A., “Environmental Physics”, Report on the course’s educational
development (2001), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN11. Goula, M.A., “Environmental Physics II”, Course notes (2001), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western
Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN12. Goula, M.A., “Environmental Physics I”, Course notes (2001), Τ.Ε.Ι. of Western
Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – in Greek.
CN13. Goula, M.A., “Analytical Chemistry”, Course notes (2000), University of Thessaly,
Larisa, Greece – in Greek.
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Publications per Year
Type of Document <2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
Publications in Refereed International
Journals 7 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 9 2 29
Publications in Refereed International
Conference Proceedings 7 1 3 3 4 3 3 3 19 2 3 12 6 1 70
Publications in Refereed National
Conference Proceedings (in Greek) 3 2 4 1 5 3 2 2 5 3 5 4 39
Other Publications (Course notes and
Technical Reports) 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 24
Total 22 6 7 6 9 12 6 4 4 23 2 13 19 22 7 161
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Citations per year, excluding self citations (based on the Scopus and /or Web of Science databases)
A/A Document Year <2008 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
1 Glycerol steam reforming for hydrogen production over nickel
supported on alumina, zirconia and silica catalysts 2017
2
Halloysite nanotubes non-covalently functionalised with SDS
anionic surfactant and PS-b-P4VP block copolymer for their
effective dispersion in Polystyrene as UV-blocking
nanocomposite films
2017
3
Influence of the synthesis method parameters used to
prepare nickel-based catalysts on the catalytic performance
for the glycerol steam reforming reaction
2016 1 1
4
Comparative study of Ni, Co, Cu supported on γ-alumina
catalysts for hydrogen production via the glycerol steam
reforming reaction
2016 5 1 6
5
Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction over
Ni supported on zirconia modified with CeO2 or La2O3
catalysts
2016
6 Synthesis gas production via the biogas reforming reaction
over Ni/MgO-Al2O3 and Ni/CaO-Al2O3 catalysts 2016
7 Effect of alkali promoters (K) on nitrous oxide abatement over
Ir/Al2O3 catalysts 2016
8 A comparative study of the H2-assisted SCR of NO by C3H6
over noble metal (Pt, Pd, Ir)/γ-Al2O3 catalysts 2016 2 2
9
Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction over
nickel supported on modified with CeO2 and/or La2O3 alumina
catalysts
2016 3 1 4
10 Ni/apatite-type lanthanum silicate supported catalyst for the
glycerol steam reforming reactio 2016 1 1
11 Effect of Active Metal Supported on SiO2 for Selective
Hydrogen Production from the Glycerol Steam Reforming 2016
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Reaction
12
Nickel on alumina catalysts for the production of hydrogen
rich mixtures via the biogas dry reforming reaction: Influence
of the synthesis method
2015 2 15 5 22
13 Attitudes of Greek university students towards energy and
the environment 2014 3 3
14 Techno-economical & sustainability analyses for multilateral
exploitation of olive tree cultivation residues 2014
15
Influence of the preparation procedure parameters on the
performance of Ni/γ-alumina catalysts for the biogas
reforming reaction
2014 1 1
16 Biogas reforming for syngas production over nickel supported
on ceria-alumina catalysts 2012 3 13 15 9 1 41
17 Simultaneous removal of NO and SO2 from combustion flue
gases using supported copper oxide catalysts 2012 1 1 1 3
18 An experimental and theoretical approach for the biogas
steam reforming reaction 2010 1 2 7 8 6 4 28
19 Economic viability of waste treatment units livestock farms
for electricity and heat production 2008 1 4 1 6
20 Design and optimization of a fixed - bed reactor for hydrogen
production via bioethanol steam reforming 2006
21 Hydrogen production by ethanol steam reforming over a
commercial Pd/γ-Al2O3 catalyst 2004 36 11 18 10 16 10 7 4 4 7 2 125
22 Performance comparison of low-temperature direct alcohol
fuel cells with different anode catalysts 2004 50 11 15 10 14 14 20 15 13 12 1 175
23 Hydrogen production over a commercial Pd/Al2O3 catalyst for
fuel cell utilization 2003 3 2 1 6
24 Carbon dioxide reforming of methane over 5 wt.% nickel
calcium aluminate catalysts - Effect of preparation method 1998 34 9 9 6 4 4 5 11 7 3 2 94
25 Kinetics of deposition of the mo-oxo species on the surface of
γ-alumina 1998 3 3
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26 Methane partial oxidation to synthesis gas using nickel on
calcium aluminate catalysts 1996 27 5 2 2 1 4 3 1 45
27
Characterization of carbonaceous species formed during
reforming of CH4 with CO2 over Ni/CaO-Al2O3 catalysts studied
by various transient techniques
1996 58 10 9 6 4 7 8 9 14 18 1 144
28
Development of molybdena catalysts supported on γ-alumina
extrudates with four different Mo profiles: Preparation,
characterization, and catalytic properties
1992 12 3 1 1 1 1 1 20
29 Influence of impregnation parameters on the axial Mo/γ-
alumina profiles studied using a novel simple technique 1992 12 3 1 1 1 1 19
Total 235 46 59 34 44 42 55 66 66 86 16 749
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Academic Experience – Courses Taught
Postgraduate:
Collaborating Faculty Member, MSc Catalysis and the Environment, School of Physical and
Applied Science, Hellenic Open University, 2000-Present
Pollution, Energy and Pollution Control Technologies
Undergraduate:
Professor, Department of Environmental and Pollution Control Engineering, Technological
Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (TEI WM), 2013-Present
Measurements Technology I
Measurements Technology II
Air Pollution Control Technologies: Particulate Matter
Air Pollution Control Technologies: Chemical Pollutants
Clean Technologies for Energy Production
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Pollution Control Engineering,
Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (TEI WM), 2013-Present
Measurements Technology I
Measurements Technology II
Air Pollution Control Technologies: Particulate Matter
Air Pollution Control Technologies: Chemical Pollutants
Clean Technologies for Energy Production
Associate Professor, Department of Pollution Control Technologies (PCT), TEI WM, 2012-
2013
Measurements Technology I
Measurements Technology II
Air Pollution Control Technologies
Environmental Physics
Clean Energy Generation Technologies
Techno-Economic Analysis
Organization and Management of Industrial Facilities
Assistant Professor, PCT, TEI WM, 2004-2012
Measurements Technology I
Measurements Technology II
Fuels Combustion and Pollutants Emission
Air Pollution Control Technologies
Clean Energy Generation Technologies
Energy Policy & the Environment
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Industrial – Agricultural Policy & the Environment
Environmental Physics
Techno-Economic Analysis
Organization and Management of Industrial Facilities
Collaborating Faculty Member, School of Physical and Applied Science, Hellenic Open
University, 2000-2010
General and Inorganic Chemistry
Adjunct Assistant Professor, PCT, TEI WM, 2000-2004
Environmental Physics
Measurements Technology
Fuels Combustion and Pollutants Emission
Air Pollution Control Technologies
Clean Energy Generation Technologies
Energy Policy & the Environment
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Thessaly, 2002-2004
Experimental Chemistry
Chemical and Biochemical Processes
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 2000-2002
Medical Chemistry
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly,
2000-2001
Analytical Chemistry
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Academic Experience – List of Dissertations Supervised
List of PhD thesis co-supervised*
1. Papageridis K1, Catalyst development for ‘green’ diesel production, In progress
2. Charisiou Na, Utilization of biomass from agricultural residues through the processes
of composting and biogas upgrading, 2017.
3. Bereketidou O.b, Development, characterization and evaluation of innovative
catalytic systems for the production of biofuel derived hydrogen, 2011.
Postgraduate (MSc):
1. Siakavelas G., An investigation of Nickel based on zirconia or zirconia modified with
La2O3 or CeO2 catalysts for the biogas dry reforming reaction. – In progress
2. Typa E., Use of natural clays as supports in catalytic systems, HOU1, 2016.
3. Papageridis K., Development of novel catalytic systems for hydrogen production via
the steam reforming of glycerol, HOU1, 2015.
4. Taipliadis T., Methods for the utilization of municipal solid wastes in Greece
(excluding combustion), HOU1, 2015.
5. Pandrakis A., Zeolite reserves in Petrota, Evros (Greece) and its potential use in
environmental applications, HOU1, 2015.
6. Bereketidou Ο., Glycerol utilization for hydrogen production, HOU1, 2014.
7. Papadopoulos N., Use of solid absorbers for the treatment and pollution control of
water sources, HOU1, 2014.
8. Gelezis D, The greenhouse effect and the contribution of carbon dioxide emissions,
HOU1, 2011.
9. Sretskovits M., Local authorities and energy consumption, HOU1, 2010.
10. Papakrasas N., Hydrogen production from biomass, HOU1, 2009.
Undergraduate (BSc):
1. Klapsi E., Waste management practices in the island of Lipsi: Review of existing
practices and proposals for improvement – In progress
2. Alevras K., Occupational exposure to airborne particulate matter of workers in small
scale wood processing industries – In progress
3. Spyrou S., Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction using nickel
catalysts based on alumina. Effects on the modification of alumina by lanthana – In
progress
4. Papapandelidis G., Syngas production via the biogas dry reforming reaction using
nickel catalysts based on alumina. Effects on the modification of alumina by ceria –
In progress
5. Antoniou A., Hydrogen production via the biogas dry reforming using nickel
catalysts based on zirconia, TEIWM – In progress
6. Hollapa Y., Biogas valorization for syngas production via reforming reaction using
nickel on modified zirconia catalysts, TEIWM2/VAASA3, 2015.
7. Katsibras G., Hydrogen production via steam reforming of glycerol using Nickel
catalysts on CeO2-Al2O3 support, TEIWM2, 2015.
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8. Siakavelas G., Synthesis gas production via the biogas dry reforming over Ni/Al2O3
catalysts. Effect of CeO2 and influence of the preparation procedure, TEIWM2, 2014.
9. Doka J., Determination of the point of zero charge (PZC) and adsorption isotherms,
2014.
10. Nikolopoulos I., Electrostatic precipitators: A review of operation, components and
design parameters, TEIWM2, 2014.
11. Patoura E., Development of novel catalytic systems through the synergy of building
and surface dopants for the simultaneous removal of NOx and N2O from combustion
flue gases, TEIWM2, 2013.
12. Dapergola E., Software development for the design of cyclone separators, TEIWM2,
2012.
13. Argiropoulos N., Software development for the design of wet scrubbers, TEIWM2,
2011.
14. Tsevrenis G., Software development for the design of control equipment for
particulate pollutants, TEIWM2, 2010.
15. Papageridis K., Software development for the design of control equipment for
gaseous pollutants, TEIWM2, 2010.
16. Glymitsas G., Biomass pyrolisis for the production of bio-oils, TEIWM2, 2010.
17. Sarri M. & Spiridou E., Biodiesel production through transesterification using
calcium oxide heterogeneous catalysts, TEIWM2, 2010.
18. Goutsos O., Gas pollutant emission determination from the combustion of
diesel/biodiesel mixtures, TEIWM2, 2009.
19. Psimarnis N., Hydrogen fuel cells: Types and applications, TEIWM2, 2008.
20. Solakakis K., Use of copper oxide heterogeneous catalysts supported on silica
derived from rice husk ash, TEIWM2, 2008.
21. Asaloumidis K., Biomass utilization for energy production, TEIWM2, 2008.
22. Tsafi E., Biodiesel production plants, TEIWM2, 2007.
23. Nikolaidou Th., Biogas production plants in Western Macedonia, TEIWM2, 2007.
24. Vouvoulis S., Utilization of rice byproducts for the production of ‘clean’ materials,
TEIWM2, 2007.
25. Tsitsiriki M., Preparation and characterization of catalysts used for the ethanol
steam reforming reaction, TEIWM2, 2006.
26. Lazou P., Alternative fuels: A review, 2005.
27. Papaioannou V., Biogas production and utilization, TEIWM2, 2005.
28. Christopoulos F., Methods for the deactivation and evaluation of FCC catalysts,
TEIWM2, 2005.
29. Gounari P., Physical and chemical methods for the analysis of air pollutants,
TEIWM2, 2005.
30. Economopoulos C., Hydrogen as a fuel: Production, transportation, use and
economic evaluation, TEIWM2, 2004.
31. Skintzi K., Energy and the environment in the European Union, TEIWM2, 2004.
Note: *The Greek state legislature (N. 3685 of July 2008 and N. 3653 of March 2008) regarding
‘Postgraduate studies’ and ‘research and technology’ does not allow the development of
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postgraduate programmes at the Doctoral level in Technological Educational Institutes.
Nevertheless, it does allow academic staff members to co-supervise PhD students. These
students are formally registered at the PhD level in other collaborating Greek Universities. a University of Patras b University of Western Macedonia 1HOU: Hellenic Open University 2TEIWM: Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia 3Vaasa University of Applied Sciences