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Dimitrios Ziotas

PhD Student

Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari"

Research fellow

Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari"

Academic discipline: CHIM/12 Chemistry for the Environment and for Cultural Heritage

Curriculum vitae

EDUCATION

Environmental Engineer

University of Patras - Greece [2019]

• I graduated the Environmental Management and Natural Resources department.

• After graduation my department became an Environmental Engineering Department.

• I took extra exams after graduation.

• I received certification that my degree is equal to the degree of Environmental Engineering

 

Integrated Master In Environmental Management And Natural Resources

University of Patras - Greece [ 2019 ]

• The last year of my bachelor degree is verified as a postgraduate degree, an Integrated Master.

 

Msc in Energy and Finance

International Hellenic University - Greece [ 2021]

 

PhD Candidate

University of Bologna [ 2024 – Current ]

• HORIZON/Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Programme

• Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to address the environmental sustainability of new materials

developed and used to treat wastewater, at laboratory and pilot scale

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Observation and Management of Waste Data - Undergraduate Internship

Waste Management Of Western Macedonia [2017]

Kozani, Greece

• Collected data related to waste management operations.

• Analyzed the collected data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in waste management.

• Maintained detailed records and documentation of waste data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

 

Waste Management

Edil Hellas SA [2021]

Thessaloniki, Greece

• In charge of overseeing and maintaining waste data dashboards.

• Ensured that the waste collection team had the necessary resources and support.

• Planned collection and disposal schedules, coordinating with the waste collection teams.

• Maintained direct communication with local municipalities and organizations.

• Inspected facilities related to waste management to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Overseeing and managing deals, contracts, and projects related to waste management.

• Gained a comprehensive understanding of the entire waste management cycle.

• Developed my teamwork and leadership skills through this role.

 

Energy and Water Management - Pan-European Seal Programme

EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office [2021-2022]

Alicante, Spain

• Supervised the operation and usage schedule of the boilers, heat pumps and chillers of the office.

• Reported the electricity, gas, and water consumption of the office.

• Reported the financial breakdown of energy and water consumption between the buildings of the office

• Proposed ideas to achieve better energy efficiency and less consumption.

• Drafted the Annual Energy Report of the EUIPO and presented the results.

• Managed the project of providing infrastructure related services in an EUIPO related residence in Cameroon.

• Prepared the receipts for the cleaning services of the EUIPO Offices in Luxembourg and Brussels.

• Actively contributed ideas and initiatives on sustainability and environmental conservation.

• Participated in recycling initiatives for office furniture.

• Drafted reports on the efficiency of heat pumps, both in terms of energy production and financial returns.

• Successfully participated in various Talent Academy projects.

• Engaged with students leaving a positive and lasting impression on their career development journey.

• Pan-European Seal IP Campus winning team member.

 

Chief Sustainability Office - Young Professional Programme

European Patent Office [ 2022 - 2023]

Munich, Germany

• Contributed to the preparation of data for EMAS certification.

• Participated in EMAS internal and external audits, providing crucial data.

• Proposed a methodology and calculated the renewable energy produced by the EPO heat pumps.

• Assessed the efficiency of the heat pumps.

• Supported the inclusion of GHG Scope 3 emission categories with the use of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

• Calculated the Scope 3 emissions related to waste and transportation and distribution

• In the process also started calculating Scope 3 emissions for business travel, teleworking, commuting.

• Contributed to updating the existing benchmarking.

• Contributed to the creation of our Energy and CO2 emissions dashboards.

• Recommended EPO Green loan initiatives and compared them to existing European organization initiatives.

• Drafted a section for the Environmental Report 2022.

• Drafted a concept on bringing inventors and investors together, suggesting potential partners.

• Participated in CSO-related activities, including moderating sessions and contributing to event scripts.

• Actively supported the application of the United Nations Sustainability Goals.

• Contributed to the creation of micro-learnings on sustainability topics.

• I was involved in envisioning the transformation of the Munich Isar building's basement into a museum.

• Drafted a text on devise mechanisms for EPO monitoring and reporting on vendors’ ESG compliance.

 

 

 

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