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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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