Get to know Dimitris Niakolas from FORTH/ICE-HT, Greece

What is your educational background?

I am a Chemist from the University of Patras, Greece. I started my research career in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, where I hold a PhD from the same University. Later, I turned into
electrochemistry-electrocatalysis, a field in which I continue my research activities. I also hold a MBA, related to the evaluation of new technologies, from the Hellenic Open University.

What is your contribution to the NOAH2 project?

I am the Principal Investigator at FORTH, which means involvement in the management and administration activities, related to FORTH. In the framework of the NOAH2 tasks, where FORTH contributes, I am mainly involved in the supervision of activities within WP2:
“Innovative electrodes” and in WP6: “Dissemination/Communication”, where FORTH is the
WP6 leader. I also supervise tasks in WP4: “Stack integration and validation” and WP5: “Sustainability & impact”. I am involved at a scientific level, as a cosupervisor of the PhD student Mr. Dinos Stamatelatos, who works mainly in WP2 and WP4 and of the PostDoctoral researcher Ms. Dr. Evangelia Ioannidou, who contributes mainly in WP2 and WP4, as well as in all other technical WPs where FORTH is involved.

How can NOAH2 results make a difference in society in the future?

NOAH2 through the proposed innovative concept of the metallic monolithic stack of solid oxide cells will provide a competitive solution towards efficient, economically viable and green Power-to-X processes for the production of H2 or electricity. NOAH2 results and their successful implementation, always in cooperation with other projects, will certainly contribute positively to the key objectives of achieving a greener future by 2050 and that of energy security.