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CLOSEThe main objective of the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI) is the development and advancement of scientific knowledge and technological innovation of advanced materials with functionality in selected fields at the forefront of synthetic and physical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry and materials science, photonics and quantum technology.
Armed with a strong know-how, the Institute trains young scientists and provides specialized research services to the industry. It maintains a stable long-term research strategy, but adjusts its focus based on international developments and the needs of the country.
Research directions
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and Materials Science
I
Computer-aided design of carbon-based nanomaterials and hybrid open framework structures
Dr. Emmanuel Klontzas
Theoretical Methods for the calculation of electronic, structural, vibrational and optical properties of materials
Dr. Nektarios Lathiotakis
Molecular Simulations of Polymer-based and Bio-based Nanostructured Systems
Dr. Anastassia Rissanou
Multiscale Simulations of Polymer Interfaces and 2D Membranes
Dr. Aristotelis Sgouros
Theoretical Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
Dr. Emmanuel Simandiras
Theoretical and Numerical Methods for Photonics, Optoelectronics and Metamaterials
Dr. Odysseas Tsilipakos
Material Synthesis and Physical Chemistry
II
Carbon nanostructures and two-dimensional nanomaterials
Dr. Nikos Tagmatarchis
Block copolymer synthesis and self-assembled nanostructures
Dr. Stergios Pispas
Nanostructured biomaterials
Dr. Aristeidis Papagiannopoulos
Ιnvestigations using vibrational spectroscopy/microscopy (Raman and infrared) AFM/Raman correlative microscopy
Dr. Dimitrios Palles
Clays and clay-based materials
Dr. Georgios Chryssikos
Synthesis and Advanced Characterization of Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications
Dr. Panagiotis Dallas
Low dimensional hybrid materials
Dr. George A. Mousdis
Synthesis and physicochemical properties of advanced organic-inorganic materials
Dr. Andreas Kaltzoglou
Design and development of Metal Organic Frameworks and/or Covalent Organic Frameworks
Dr. Giasemi Angeli
Design and construction of artificial photosynthetic systems for the conversion of solar energy to fuels
Dr. Georgios Charalambidis
Photonics & Quantum Technology
III
Optical Fiber Devices and Sensors
Dr. Georgios Kakarantzas
Laser structuring and functionalization of materials and devices
Dr. Maria Kandyla
Applied Photonics – Materials & Devices – APMD
Dr. Christos Riziotis
VUV Photonics, microwaves and biological complexity
Dr. Zoe Kollia, Dr. Evangelia Sarantopoulou
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