Mr. Konstantinos Theodorou | Commercialization Awards | Innovation in Nanomaterials Prize

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Mr. Konstantinos Theodorou | Commercialization Awards | Innovation in Nanomaterials Prize

Mr. Konstantinos TheodorouĀ  , VITEX S.A. , Greece

Konstantinos Theodorou, born on June 17, 1967, is a seasoned chemist and R&D Manager at VITEX S.A. in Athens, Greece. With a diploma in Chemistry from the University of Heraklion, he boasts over 25 years of experience in the paint and coatings industry. His career spans roles including R&D Manager for decorative and marine/industrial paints, and he played a key role in launching VITEXā€™s fully automated factory. Konstantinos has recently published an article on air purifying paints in Applied Sciences. Fluent in Greek and English, with basic German, he is known for his expertise in formulating over 200 paint and coating products. His personal interests include bicycling, swimming, cinema, and long road trips.

Professional Profile:

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šŸŽ“Education:

Konstantinos Theodorou earned his Diploma in Chemistry, which includes both Bachelorā€™s and Masterā€™s degrees, from the University of Heraklion in Crete, Greece. His studies spanned from 1988 to 1992, providing him with a solid foundation in chemistry that has supported his extensive career in the paint and coatings industry.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Konstantinos Theodorou has had a distinguished career at VITEX S.A. in Athens, Greece. Currently serving as the R&D Manager since 2021, he oversees various research and development projects. From 2015 to 2020, he was an R&D Expert and Manager, focusing on marine and industrial paints, including antifouling solutions. Prior to this, he managed R&D for decorative paints from 2009 to 2014. His role as Project Manager and Chief Chemist from 2007 to 2009 involved leading the start-up of a new fully automated factory. He was the Chief R&D Chemist from 2002 to 2006, where he directed efforts in paint and coating formulations, and served as R&D Supervisor from 1998 to 2001. Before joining VITEX, Konstantinos taught chemistry from 1994 to 1997 and completed his mandatory military service with the Greek Army in 1993.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Introduction of captive breeders to the wild: harmful or beneficial?

Citations: 59

Title: On the expected relationship between inbreeding, fitness, and extinction

Citations: 56

Title: Inbreeding depression and heterosis in a subdivided population: influence of the mating system

Citations: 38

Title: Shifts in breeding phenology as a response to population size and climatic change: a comparison between short-and long-distance migrant species

Citations: 37

Title: Genetic load in subdivided populations: interactions between the migration rate, the size and the number of subpopulations

Citations: 36

 

 

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dikshit | Multidisciplinary Award | Young Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dikshit | Multidisciplinary Award | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dikshit , Department of Electronics Engg. IIT (BHU) Varansi , India

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dikshit holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India, completed in 2021 with a remarkable CGPA of 9.2. He also earned his M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering from the same institution in 2015, and his B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Shivdan Singh Institute of Tech. & Management, UP, in 2011. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering at VFSTR (Deemed to be University), Guntur, since September 2021, he previously worked as a Lecturer at Surya Group of Institutions from 2011 to 2013. Dr. Dikshit’s research focuses on advanced semiconductor solar cells and nanotechnology, resulting in numerous publications in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences. He possesses extensive expertise in laboratory skills and software applications, contributing significantly to the field of electronics and photovoltaics.

Professional Profile:

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Education:

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dikshit is highly qualified in the field of Electronics Engineering, holding a Ph.D. from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, completed in 2021 with a CGPA of 9.2. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering from the same institution in 2015 and a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Shivdan Singh Institute of Tech. & Management, UP, in 2011.

Work Experience:

His professional journey includes a current role as Assistant Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering at VFSTR (Deemed to be University), Guntur, since September 2021. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at Surya Group of Institutions from 2011 to 2013. Dr. Dikshit’s research is concentrated on advanced semiconductor solar cells and nanotechnology, which has led to numerous publications in prestigious journals and presentations at international conferences. He is recognized for his extensive expertise in laboratory skills and software applications, making significant contributions to the fields of electronics and photovoltaics

Publication Top Notes:

  • Research progress and prospects of spinel ferrite nanostructures for the removal of nitroaromatics from wastewater
    • Cited By: 28
    • Year: 2022
    • Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
  • Optimization of back ITO layer as the sandwiched reflector for exploiting longer wavelength lights in thin and flexible (30 Āµm) single junction c-Si solar cells
    • Cited By: 16
    • Year: 2019
    • Journal: Solar Energy
  • Theoretical optimization of double dielectric back reflector layer for thin c-Si based advanced solar cells with notable enhancement in MAPD
    • Cited By: 14
    • Year: 2021
    • Journal: Superlattices and Microstructures
  • Consequence of Fibonacci quasiperiodic sequences in 1-D photonic crystal refractive index sensor for the blood plasma and cancer cells detections
    • Cited By: 8
    • Year: 2022
    • Journal: Optical and Quantum Electronics
  • Hybrid inorganicā€“organic inverted solar cells with ZnO/ZnMgO barrier layer and effective organic active layer for low leakage current, enhanced efficiency, and reliability
    • Cited By: 8
    • Year: 2021
    • Journal: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics