Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name(s) / Surname(s) Dr. Charalambos Address(es) 3B, Sikelianou Str., Athens, GR-14671, Greece Telephone(s) +30 210 8000094, +30 6942 556166 Fax(es) - E-mail bvarelas@otenet.gr Nationality Greek Date of birth 20/01/1963 Gender Male Desired employment/occupational field Project Technical Advisor (PTA) for the NMP Theme European Commission, Brussels Technical background includes: Polymer nanocomposites Advanced functional materials Nanotechnology in industrial applications Multifunctional organic materials Engineering composite materials from renewable resources Environmentally-friendly multifunctional polymer hybrids and nanocomposites Biomass Biopolymers Biorefinery systems Recycling processes/environmental Engineering Green specialty chemicals Improving resource efficiency Relevant topics for the NMP PTA activities: Manufacturing strategies for renovation and repair, product design using sustainable material and processing technologies Exploiting new materials through manufacturing: net-shaped manufacturing for advanced materials, new material functionalities through manufacturing processes. Biotechnology, Biocomposites, Wood chemistry, robotics and automation for forestry and agriculture Innovative recycling technologies of key metals in high-tech applications ERA-NET on research on materials science and engineering, including international cooperation Substitution of materials or components utilising green nanotechnology Work experience 1986-1990 Research Assistant Research activity. Areas of interest: Research on rheology of polymer solutions; structural characterization of new materials using spectroscopy, viscometry and transport measurements; Mathematical modeling of dispersed-phase solute release systems Teaching undergraduate courses: 1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2. Computer Science for Engineers 3. Process Control Laboratory 4. Polymer Science Laboratory The City College of the City University of New York Academic Page 1/5 - Curriculum vitae of Charalambos
1991-1993 Professor of Chemical Engineering Teaching of under- and postgraduate courses: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena Reactor design Reaction kinetics Chemical Process Control Polymer Science and Engineering Applied Engineering Mathematics Faculty student advisor Voted as Professor of the Year for 1992 Responsible for recruitment of new students Research activity. Areas of interest: Experimental and theoretical study of the release of active agents of innovative biomaterials, modeling and simulation of the transport properties of polymeric systems Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno Academic 2000-Today Invited (GSRT) Scientific Expert of Greek Research Institutes and National Projects Member of Committee for the Ministry of Research and Development Evaluation of Greek Research Institutes and National Projects General Secretariat for Research and Development Ministry of Education 1994-1995 Chemical Engineer Teaching chemistry courses Greek Air-Force, Chemistry Laboratory 1995- Today Invited (DG XII) Scientific Expert and Monitor of Research Projects (FP5, FP6, FP7, HORIZON 2020) Thematic areas: Chemistry, Materials, Cross-cutting technologies, Nanotechnology (over 100 invitations) DG Research and REA (Research Executive Agency) European Commission, Brussels 1995-2007 Associate Researcher Research activity: Participation of industrially oriented, externally funded R&D projects (areas of interest: development of polymeric membranes, controlled release technologies, simulation of diffusion processes) Preparation and submission of research proposals for funding from EC, GSRT and other organisations in collaboration with universities, research institutes and industries Teaching undergraduate courses and supervising postgraduate students Membranes for Environmental Separations Laboratory, Institute of Physical Chemistry, NCSR Demokritos, Athens, Greece Academic Research Institute 1995-2010 Director of Research and Development Department Coordination and management of the R&D Department Interchem Hellas S.A., Vathi Avlidas, GR-34100 Evia, Greece Polymers for Paints and Coatings Page 2/5 - Curriculum vitae of Charalambos
2004-2007 Plant Manager Responsible for all functions of the plant (95 people) Interchem Hellas S.A., Vathi Avlidas, GR-34100 Evia, Greece Resins for the Paint and Coatings Industry. 2007-2011 Senior Director, Reports to the CEO Duties include: Responsible for the sales of alkyd resins, emulsions and powder coating resins for the coatings industry in Greece, Balkans, MENA region and West Europe reaching total sales of aprox. 40 million Euro per year. Develops and executes appropriate business plans and growth strategies; creates internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals. Identifies market opportunities that are consistent with the strategy of the business and takes appropriate action to address these opportunities. Prepares, justifies, and administers budgets in accordance with company goals and strategies. Implements cost control methods and resolves budgetary issues. Leads a team of 13 people (sales force and customer service) and provides overall direction to enhance performance. Gives an overall guidance to three production plants (140 people) by prioritizing resources; Responsible for sourcing raw materials for the production, establishing contracts with suppliers and identifying alternative sources. Partners in development of company human resource initiatives; addressing new business needs; and promotes opportunities to attract and retain a high performing diverse workforce. Promotes a customer-focused environment; implements and models customer service standards across a region by ensuring high standards. Prepares, justifies, and administers budgets in accordance with company goals and strategies. Ensures expenses are accurately forecasted and modified in line with sales performance. Monitors the execution of expenditures against the operating plan and makes corrections when necessary. Neochimiki S.A., Pentelis 34, P. Faliro, Athens, Greece Big multinational chemical company 2012- Today Chemical R&D Consultant, New Business Development. From Research to Market. Connecting Academia to Industry. Areas of expertise: Nanocomposites, Coatings. Adhesives, Biopolymers, Engineering Processes. Megara Resins S.A., Megara Attiki Resins, Paper Chemicals, Gum Rosin,Esin Education and training September 1988 - June 1991 Title of qualification awarded Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Principal subjects/occupational Title of Dissertation: Structural Analysis and Applications of Polymer Networks Formed from Surfaceskills covered Active Graft Copolymers. Thesis Advisor: Prof. C.A. Steiner Name and type of organisation The City College of the City University of New York Level in national or international - September 1986 - May 1988 Title of qualification awarded M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Principal subjects/occupational Chemical Engineering skills covered Name and type of organisation The City College of the City University of New York Level in national or international G.P.A. 3.6/4.0, excellent. Page 3/5 - Curriculum vitae of Charalambos
Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Name and type of organisation Level in national or international September 1981 - September 1986 B.E. in Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering The City College of the City University of New York G.P.A. 3.7/4.0 Magna cum Laude Personal skills and Mother tongue(s) Other language(s) Greek English Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English Language Proficient (*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Technical skills and Social skills and Organisational skills and Technical skills and Computer skills and Strong ability to work in teams and collaborations, good communication Skills, adaptability. Numerous invited scientific presentations. Extensive experience in management. Project monitoring reporting. Ability to deliver under pressure under pressure, experience in team and project management, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Chemical Processes, Reactor Design, Synthesis of Multifunctional materials. Extensive experience with public speaking, including voice and dialogue training. Operative Systems: good knowledge of Windows XP and Windows Vista. Office: good knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 (Word, Excel, Power Point, FrontPage) and Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2007 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Internet: thorough knowledge of browser Internet Explorer 7.0; very good knowledge of Windows live (Mail, Messenger, Writer) and Skype. Driving licence(s) B category, possessor of a car Additional information Patents: Application Number 20000100382, Photocured Latex Paints Awards: 1993 Award for excellence in Teaching, U. of Nevada Reno 1990 Celanese Corp. Award for excellence in Materials Science 1989 Heinman Scholarship Award for excellence in Graduate Studies Page 4/5 - Curriculum vitae of Charalambos
1987 President of Omega Chi Epsilon (Nat. Eng. Honor Society) 1986-1991 Graduate Scholarship Award 1986 Outstanding Senior Award 2010-today Member of the Scientific Community of Universal Studies of Health and Business (www.universalstudies.gr) Selection of literature references and books: Book Chapters 1. C. G. and C. A. Steiner, Microstructural Analysis of Polymer Networks formed from Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers in mixed Aqueous Solvents, Absorbent Polymer Technology, Elsevier (Amsterdam), 1990, pp. 259. 2. C. G., A. J. Dualeh, C. A. Steiner, Microdomain Composition in Two Phase Hydrogels, in Dubin et al. (Eds.), Macromolecular Complexes in Chemistry and Biology, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, 1994, p.p. 63 Publications 1. C. G. and C. A. Steiner, Bulk and Microscopic Properties of Copolymer Networks, J. Polymer Science B: Polym. Physics, 30 (1992) 1233-1238 2. C. G., D. G. Dixon, C. A. Steiner, "Predictions of a Mathematical Model of Release of Hydrophobic Drugs from Novel Amphiphilic Biomaterials", Proceed. Intern. Symp. Control. Rel. Bioact. Mater., 20 (1993) 3. C. G., D. G. Dixon, C. A. Steiner, Mathematical Model of Mass Transport through Dispersed- Phase Polymer Networks, AIChE Journal, 41 (1995) 805-811 4. C. G., D. G. Dixon, C. A. Steiner, Zero-order Release from Biphasic Polymer Hydrogels, J. Controlled Release, 34 (1995) 185-192 5. E.S. Kikkinides, G.Ch. Charalambopoulou, A.K. Stubos, N.K. Kanellopoulos, C.G., A.C. Steiner, "A Two-Phase Model for Controlled Drug Release form Biphasic Polymer Hydrogels", J. Controlled Release, 51 (1998) 313-325 6. C. Bibaut, D. Burget, J.P. Fouassier, C.G., G. Tsagaropoulos, J. Thomatos, L.A. Ryrfors, O. Karlsson "The use of a-diketones as Visible Photoinitiators for the Curing of Water-Borne Latex Paints", J. Polymer Science Α: Polym. Chem., vol. 40, 3171-3181 (2002) 7. C. Bibaut, D. Burget, J.P. Fouassier, C.G., C. Charalambopoulou, L.O. Ryrfors, and O. Karlsson. Photocuring of Water-borne Latex Paints under sun and visible light sources. Paint & Coatings Industry, Pages 70-77, March 2004. Page 5/5 - Curriculum vitae of Charalambos