EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management and Natural Resources
University of Patras, Greece – 2019
• Graduated from the Department of Environmental Management and Natural Resources (now officially recognized as Environmental Engineering).
• Completed additional examinations confirming degree equivalence to an Environmental Engineering degree.
• The final year of study was validated at the postgraduate level, granting an Integrated Master’s degree.
MSc in Energy and Finance
International Hellenic University, Greece – 2021
PhD Candidate
University of Bologna, Italy – 2024–Present
• Funded under the HORIZON Europe / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Programme.
• Research focus: 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
Undergraduate Internship – Waste Data Observation and Management
Waste Management of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece – 2017
• Collected, analyzed, and maintained waste management data to identify operational trends and improvements.
Waste Management
Edil Hellas S.A., Thessaloniki, Greece – 2021
• Managed waste collection schedules, facility inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated with municipalities and partners on waste management operations.
• Supported contract management and project coordination.
Energy and Water Management – Pan-European Seal Programme
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Alicante, Spain – 2021–2022
• Monitored and reported electricity, gas, and water consumption across EUIPO sites.
• Contributed to the Annual Energy Report and proposed efficiency improvements.
• Managed energy infrastructure projects and supported internal sustainability initiatives.
• Member of the winning Pan-European Seal IP Campus Team.
Chief Sustainability Office – Young Professional Programme
European Patent Office (EPO), Munich, Germany – 2022–2023
• Supported EMAS certification processes and GHG Scope 3 emissions accounting.
• Developed methods for estimating renewable energy generation from heat pumps.
• Contributed to the EPO Environmental Report 2022 and sustainability dashboards.
• Researched Green Loan frameworks and vendors ESG monitoring mechanisms.
• Assisted in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) related initiatives, internal events, and sustainability learning materials.
