Dr. Panagiotis Karafotis is an electrical and computer engineer, majoring in electric power systems. His expertise includes operation, planning, power quality and reliability of energy systems, renewable energy sources, as well as optimization models and methods. He is having the diploma in electrical and computer engineering and the PhD degree from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. He has published 18 research articles in international scientific journals and conferences, and more than 9 years of experience in participating in European and Hellenic Research Projects. Currently, he is working as an associate researcher and project manager.