Research

Worked for the last 7 years in the fields of energy systems modeling, wind resource analysis, exergy analysis, energy and environmental planning, optimization of renewable energy sources, and waste management. Participated in different type of projects.

European Actions and Committees Participating

Wind Resource Analysis

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1. National Representative of the European COST Action C24 “Analysis and Design of Innovative Systems for Low-EXergy in the Built Environment: COSTeXergy”, Member of the Management Committee, 2005-2009
   
2. National Representative of the European COST Action “TU0902: Integrated assessment technologies to support the sustainable development of urban areas”, Member of the Management Committee, 2009-2013
   
3. Participation as members of a working group in the COST Action C23 “Strategies for a Low Carbon Built Environment” 2005-2009
   
4. Participation as members of a working group in the European Action: “COST Materials Action 530, Sustainable Materials Technology, Life Cycle Inventories for Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Processes”, 2001-2005. Working Group IV “Integrated Product Policy”

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Research Activity

Experience in Proposal writing
Participated in research projects

1. FlexPower – a market design project, funded by Energinet.dk, 2010 - 2013
2. TWENTIES: Transmission system operation with large penetration of Wind and other renewable Electricity sources in Networks by means of innovative Tools and Integrated Energy Solutions, An FP7 Project
3. iPower: a Strategic Platform for Innovation and Research within Intelligent Electricity (SPIR)
4. NREL project: Advanced Unit Commitment Strategies in the Eastern Interconnection
5. Sustainable Construction in Public and Private Works through IPP approach, (SUSCON), LIFE Environment Project, 2005-2008, European Commission
6. Development of best management systems for high priority waste streams in Cyprus, (KYPROS), Life-3rd Countries 2004-2006, European Commission
7. Promotion and Implementation of Systems for the Production of High Quality Compost from Biodegradable Household Waste separated at Source, (COMWASTE), LIFE Environment Project, 2004-2006
8. Development of tools and guidelines for the promotion of the sustainable urban wastewater treatment and reuse in the agricultural production in the Mediterranean countries, (MEDAWARE), 2003-2006, MEDA projects, European Commission
9. Design and Application of an Innovative Composting Unit for the Effective Treatment of Sludge and other Biodegradable Organic Waste in Morocco, (MOROCOMP), Life-3rd Countries, 2006-2008, European Commission
10. Mediterranean Islands Sustainability ISO-Based Action Plan, “2006-2015”, (MED-ISOLAE)
11. Management and Valorisation of Solid Domestic Waste for the Small Urban Communities in Morocco (WasteSUM), Life-3rd Countries 2006-2009, European Commission
12. Capacity Building of State Hazardous Waste Management Agency, Twinning Project, LV2006/IB/EN/01 TL, 2007