Professor, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Dr. Nikolaos C. Kokkinos is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), Greece 🇬🇷. He is the Director of the Petroleum Institute and Program Director of the MSc in Oil and Gas Technology at DUTH. Since 2013, he has served as Section Officer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Kavala Section. He also leads the Modeling and Simulation in Process Engineering Laboratory at DUTH and holds a Research Director role at Hephaestus Laboratory. With over two decades of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Kokkinos is a certified Master Instructor in emergency control room operations and actively contributes to global research in petroleum engineering and catalysis.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education Background
Dr. Kokkinos holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Process Simulations, an MPhil in Applied Catalysis, an MSc in Information Technology, and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering 🎓. He has also worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Organic Geochemistry Unit (OGU), University of Bristol, UK 🇬🇧, further strengthening his academic and research credentials.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Kokkinos brings over ten years of academic teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate oil & gas (O&G) engineering programs and another ten years of consulting experience in the O&G industry 🛢️. He is actively involved in simulation training using advanced tools such as the Virtual Crisis Control Room and Drilling Simulator. His leadership at the Modeling and Simulation Lab and his research directorship at Hephaestus Laboratory highlight his commitment to applied science and education.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Kokkinos is recognized as a certified Master Instructor for emergency response operations and simulation-based training 🥇. He is a respected member and Section Officer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, further emphasizing his leadership and contributions to professional communities in petroleum and process engineering.
🔬 Research Focus
His research interests lie in process modeling and simulation, petroleum engineering, applied catalysis, and biofuels 🌱. Dr. Kokkinos is an active editor and reviewer in various international journals and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications. His systematic reviews and modeling contributions have significantly advanced catalytic processes and renewable energy applications.
📌 Conclusion
Dr. Nikolaos C. Kokkinos stands out as a leading figure in petroleum process engineering, merging deep academic knowledge with practical industry applications 🔍. His continued dedication to simulation-based learning, catalysis, and sustainable fuel research positions him as a key contributor in both academia and the energy sector.
📚 Top Publications Notes
Biphasic Catalytic Conversion of Olefins in Aqueous Media: A Systematic Review
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A comparative study on biodiesel production from edible and non-edible biomasses
Cited by: Available via Scopus/Google Scholar
Catalytic Upgrading of Biodiesel by Partial Hydrogenation of Its FAME Composition: A Systematic Review
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Solid waste biomass as a potential feedstock for producing sustainable aviation fuel: A systematic review
Cited by: 20+ (Scopus/Google Scholar)
Modeling and simulation of biphasic catalytic hydrogenation of a hydroformylated fuel
Cited by: 18 (Google Scholar)
Two-step conversion of LLCN olefins to strong anti-knocking alcohol mixtures catalysed by Rh, Ru/TPPTS complexes in aqueous media
Cited by: 50+ (Scopus)
An environmentally benign catalytic process enhances in situ the quality of gasoline
Cited by: Available via OnePetro/Google Scholar