Dimitrios Apostolou

Prof. Dimitrios Apostolou

Mechanical Engineering, University of Peloponnese, Pátrai, Greece
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Biography

Apostolou Dimitrios PhD, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of West Attica, a Master’s degree in Energy (MSc in Energy) from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, and a PhD from Aarhus University in Denmark. He has experience in the maintenance of electromechanical installations and has participated in research projects related to energy storage. His main research activities focus on hydrogen-based systems for storing surplus energy from renewable energy sources (RES), optimization of energy systems and RES-based power generation, as well as the participation of such systems in electricity markets. He has authored numerous articles and publications in international scientific literature. He has worked as an energy analyst at the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) in Greece, in the electricity market division. Since 2025, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Peloponnese in Greece.

Affiliations

University of Peloponnese

Pátrai, Greece

Mechanical Engineering

Honors and Awards

honor

University Prize

Heriot Watt University

University prize for achieving the highest score among all post graduate students of the 2014 - 2015 MSc in Energy programme.

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

University of Peloponnese, Pátrai, Greece

01 Jul 2025 - present

Energy Analyst in Electricity Market Management Department

Independent Power Transmission Operator SA, TSO, Athens, Greece

01 Jul 2020 - 01 Jun 2025

Post Doctoral Researcher

Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

01 Feb 2021 - 01 Jun 2021

PhD Fellow

Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

01 Sep 2017 - 01 Dec 2020

Research or Laboratory Scientist

University of West Attica, Athens, Greece

01 Sep 2015 - 01 Aug 2017

University Lecturer

University of West Attica, Athens, Greece

01 Sep 2016 - 01 Jul 2017

Electrical Engineer

Hangar studio, Athens, Greece

01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2013

Technician or Assistant

Public Power Corporation (Greece), Athens, Greece

01 Apr 2006 - 01 Jul 2006

Technician or Assistant

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Athens, Greece

01 Apr 2002 - 01 Oct 2002