Department of Energy Systems

Thesis Topics – Vasileiadou Agapi

1. Green nanotechnology in sustainable energy production from organic waste: properties, applications, environmental impacts, and limitations.
2. Energy production via Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC): comparative efficiency analysis of existing IGCC power plants and optimization techniques.
3. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies in power plants and their contribution to emission reduction (CCS/CCU).
4. Study of thermochemical energy production methods and ways to optimize their efficiency.
5. Study of biochemical energy production methods and ways to optimize their efficiency.
6. Life cycle assessment of various biofuels (e.g., from biomass waste, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, etc.).
7. Study and evaluation of the energy efficiency of alternative second-, third-, and fourth-generation biofuels.
8. Study of circular economy and energy conservation practices in the energy sector.
9. International standards for energy management systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Case studies).
10. Study, analysis, and evaluation of sustainable innovative energy storage technologies.
11. Energy transition in Greece: Developments and Challenges.