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Agapi Vasileiadou
\n<\/strong>Assistant Professor (tenure)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Contact information<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Thessaly, Dept. of Energy Systems,
\nGaiopolis Campus, R.R. of Larissa-Trikala
\nGR-41500 Larissa<\/p>\n

email:\u00a0agvasileiadou@uth.gr<\/a><\/p>\n

Tel: +30 (2410) 684.318<\/td>\n

Related webpages<\/strong><\/p>\n
Field of expertise: <\/b>Energy Production, Conversion, and Storage Systems<\/p>\n

Short CV:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teaching Courses:<\/strong> Biomass and Biofuels, Heating \u2013 Refrigeration – Air Conditioning, Total Quality Management, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fossil Fuels and Natural Gas Technology.<\/p>\n

Academic Education & Current Position<\/strong>: Dr. Agapi Vasileiadou is an Assistant Professor focused on “Energy Production, Conversion, and Storage Systems”, at the Department of Energy Systems, University of Thessaly, Greece. She holds 2 Bachelor of Science: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and B.Sc. in Geotechnology and Environmental Engineering, 2 Master of Science: M.Sc. in Quality Assurance and M.Sc. in Mechatronics, and a Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. in Engineering (receiving unanimous “Excellent”) at the Department of Environmental Engineering, at the Polytechnic School, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. In addition, she has completed the Annual Pedagogical and Teaching Proficiency training program at the University school of Pedagogical and Technological Education ASPETE.<\/p>\n

Scientific Expertise: <\/strong>Her main research interests include energy production and conversion through the combustion and co-combustion of organic waste – biomass residues and fossil fuels, in terms of fuel quality characteristics \/ characterization, environmental impact \/ emissions, synergistic effects, and modeling. Energy saving, circular economy, sustainable development, quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, 14001, etc.). She is a certified inspector IRCA of ISO 9001. She has developed innovative tools for the characterization and categorization of solid alternative biofuels (fuel quality index) and ash (ash quality index).<\/p>\n

Academic, Research & Professional Experience:<\/strong> She has many years of Professional Experience (in industry as production supervisor, quality control manager, engineer, etc.). She has participated in 4 Research Projects. She has many years of Teaching Experience in Universities (University of Thessaly, University of Western Macedonia, Permanent Non-Commissioned Officer Academy-SMY) and in Secondary education (Technical Schools).<\/p>\n

Experimental Techniques & Theoretical Methods: <\/strong>Calorimetry (isoperobol bomb calorimeter), Thermogravimetric and Differential Thermogravimetric Analysis, Proximate Analysis, Ultimate Analysis, ANYS Chemkin modeling, Kinetic Modeling Analysis, Thermodynamic Analysis, case studies, etc..<\/p>\n

Publications:<\/strong> She is the Author of more than 53 publications in Scientific Journals and Conferences. More specifically, 15 of the publications are papers in peer-reviewed International Scientific Journals with High Impact Factor (such as Energy IF: 9.0, Environmental Technology & Innovation IF: 6.7, Environmental Science and Pollution Research IF: 5.8, Energy, Ecology and Environment IF: 3.5, etc.). Also, 4 publications are Monographs while in 7 out of the 11 other publications she is the first author. Her published work has received recognition (7 h-index, 98 citations in Scopus and 114 citations in Google Scholar). In addition, she is the Author of a Scientific Book with an international ISBN (ISBN-10: 3659974692, https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aluminium-Metal-Matrix-Composite-Reinforced\/dp\/3659974692<\/a>) and the Author of 2 Book Chapters in collective volumes, one of which is a Monograph (https:\/\/www.appleacademicpress.com\/waste-management-from-trash-to-treasure-\/1499<\/a>). Moreover, she has published 38 papers in Conferences (25 in peer reviewed International Conferences and 13 in peer reviewed National Conferences). In 25 out of 38 conference papers she is the First Author.<\/p>\n

Journal Reviewer:<\/strong> She serves as a reviewer in 17 Scientific Journals, such as Journal of Cleaner Production, (Elsevier, IF: 9.7), Waste Management (Elsevier, IF: 7.1), Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer, IF:4.2), Recycling (MDPI, IF: 4.6), Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer, 3.5), Environmental nanotechnology, monitoring & management (Elsevier), etc. and in 7 International Conferences. She served as Chairwoman in the Scientific Committee Member of 8th <\/sup>& 9th<\/sup> International Conference for the promotion of Educational Innovation, EEPEK, Ministry of Education, University of Thessaly, 14\/10\/2022-16\/10\/2022. She served as Scientific Committee Member in the 10\u03bf<\/sup> National Thermal Analysis Conference, Therma2024, 05-06 July 2024, Larissa.<\/p>\n

Honors\/Scholarships\/Awards:<\/strong> She has received 8 scholarships and awards during her academic career: 4 from IKY in undergraduate studies and recitation of the oath among 3 departments, 1 from IKY for her Doctoral studies, 1 German (DAAD) scholarship for Research, 3rd<\/sup> prize for innovative ideas, 2nd<\/sup> prize for best conference presentation.<\/p>\n

Seminars\/Training:<\/strong> She has participated in various training programs for engineers (renewable energy sources, green buildings, energy inspectors for heating and air conditioning buildings, ISO 9001, AutoCAD), training for teachers (special education, management of training units, organization and planning of teaching, trainer training), continuous training, python, etc. of about 2452 hours.<\/p>\n

Supervision of Bachelor’s Thesis:<\/strong> She has supervised 5 Bachelor Theses of undergraduate studies and has served as member in the corresponding examination committees.<\/p>\n

Indicative Publications in peer-reviewed Journals (SCI journals) (in the last 5 years):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Vasileiadou A. (2024) Energy recovery from brewers\u2019 spent grain combustion\/co-combustion with lignite. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 21(6), pp. 5335\u20135350. doi.org\/10.1007\/s13762-023-05368-9<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Vasileiadou A. (2024) Reduction of CO2<\/sub> emissions through the co-combustion of lignite with biomass residues: renewable and non-renewable CO2<\/sub> per produced megajoule and fuel characterization. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 50, 102566. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.tsep.2024.102566<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Vasileiadou A. (2024) From organic wastes to bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added products for urban sustainability and circular economy: A review. Urban Science 8(3) 121. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/urbansci8030121<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Vasileiadou A. (2025) Agriculture waste: from trash to treasure\u2019 for the upcoming book entitled \u2018Waste Management: From Trash to Treasure\u2019, Apple Academic Press, Inc. \u2013 Accepted. Under publication Jan 2025. https:\/\/www.appleacademicpress.com\/waste-management-from-trash-to-treasure-\/1499<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Vasileiadou A. (2023) Sustainable energy production from grape marc: From thermo-analytical and chemical analysis to kinetic modelling and environmental impact assessment. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 8(5), pp. 471\u2013484. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s40974-023-00288-3<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Vasileiadou, A., Brouzgou A. (2024) \u2018Role of nanomaterial in biofuels production from industrial wastes\u2019 for the upcoming book entitled \u2018Recent Trends on Emerging Materials for Biofuels Developments, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publisher (USA)\u2013 Accepted, under publication.<\/li>\n
  7. Vasileiadou, A., Tsioptsias, C. (2023) Thermochemical and Kinetic Analysis of Combustion of Plastic Wastes and Their Blends with Lignite Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 13(14), 8141. doi.org\/10.3390\/app13148141<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Vasileiadou A., Zoras S., Dimoudi, A., (2023) A comprehensive experimental study of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as solid biofuel and as composite solid fuel in blends with lignite: quality characteristics, environmental impact, modelling, and energy cover. Energy, Ecology and Environment 8: 211-240. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s40974-023-00271-y<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Vasileiadou A., Zoras S., Iordanidis A. (2023) Bioenergy production from olive oil mill solid wastes and their blends with lignite: Thermal Characterization, Kinetics, Thermodynamic analysis and several Scenarios for Sustainable practices. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13(6): 5325-5338. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s13399-021-01518-6<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Vasileiadou A., Papadopoulou L., Zoras S., Iordanidis A. (2022) Development of a total Ash Quality Index and an Ash Quality Label: Comparative analysis of slagging\/fouling potential of solid biofuels. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29: 42647-42663. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11356-021-18225-4<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Vasileiadou A., Zoras S., Iordanidis A. (2021) Biofuel potential of compost-like output from Municipal Solid Waste: Multiple analyses of its seasonal variation and blends with lignite. Energy 236: 121457. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.energy.2021.121457<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Vasileiadou A., Zoras S., Iordanidis A. (2021) Fuel Quality Index and Fuel Quality Label: Two versatile tools for the objective evaluation of biomass\/wastes with application in sustainable energy practices. Environmental Technology and Innovation 23: 101739. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.eti.2021.101739<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Vasileiadou, A., Zoras, S., Dimoudi, A., Iordanidis, A., Evagelopoulos (2020) V. Compost of biodegradable municipal solid waste as a fuel in lignite co-combustion Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, 76 (4), 60-67. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5755\/j01.erem.76.4.24168<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. Asvesta A, Kapageridis I, Vasileiadou A, Koios K, Kantiranis N (2023). Granulometric, Chemical, and Mineralogical Evaluation of Greek Lignite Bottom Ash for Potential Utilization in Concrete Manufacturing. Materials Proceedings, 15(1): 50 doi.org\/10.3390\/materproc2023015050<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Iordanidis A, Asvesta A, Kapageridis I, Vasileiadou A, Koios K, Oikonomidis S, Kantiranis N (2021). A comprehensive analytical characterization of Greek lignite Bottom ash samples. Thermal Science, 25(3 (Part A)): 1879 \u2013 1888. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2298\/TSCI200606299I<\/a><\/li>\n
  16. Iordanidis A, Asvesta A, Kapageridis I, Vasileiadou A, Koios K, Oikonomidis S, Kantiranis N, Evagelopoulos V (2020). Temporal variation in the compositional and thermal characteristics of greek lignite bottom ash samples. Solid Fuel Chemistry, 54: 427\u2013435 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3103\/S0361521921010055<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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