Curriculum vitae
Education
| Date from - Date to | Institution | Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
|---|---|---|
| 04/2009 – present |
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece |
PhD candidate PhD subject: Optimal design of integrated Water-Energy Systems for Sustainable Communities |
| 10/2000 – 10/2001 |
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UK |
Master of Science (MSc) in Hydrology for Environmental Management Diploma of Imperial College (DIC) |
| 10/1994 – 09/2000 |
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece |
Diploma in Civil Engineering (5 year course, equivalent to MEng) Final Grade: 7.98/10 (graduation rank 13th) |
Language skills
| Language | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| English | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| German | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Membership of professional bodies
- Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece
- Association of Civil Engineers of Greece
- Member of the NGO Engineers of the Earth (EngoE)
Other skills
- Very good knowledge of rainfall-runoff models, catchment scale models, hydraulic models, water quality models, eco-hydrology models [BASINS - SWAT, MIKE 11, HYSIM, OTIS-USGS, OpenMI, etc.]
- Very good working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) [ArcView, ArcGIS, MapInfo, ArcInfo, MapWindow]
- Good working knowledge of system dynamic models [Vensim, Simile]
- Good working knowledge of software for statistical analysis and multilevel modelling [SPSS, @Risk, MLWin]
- Basic knowledge of programming [VBA, MATLAB, FORTRAN, BASIC]
- Good knowledge of photo editing and graphic design software [Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator]
- Ability to work in different operating systems, MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications [Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project], LINUX Open Office and Internet applications [Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome]
- Strong analytical skills and mathematical background
- Open Water Diver (PADI Open Water Certification)
Key qualifications
- Hydrologic and Water Resource Management studies for Greece, the UK Environment Agency and UK Water companies.
- Hydrologic, hydraulic, water quality, eco-hydrologic and integrated modelling. Catchment scale modelling for the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and extensive use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Sustainable development of communities in terms of water resources / water use (greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, sustainable waste water management, etc.) and analysis of water – energy systems and interactions.
- Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK for development and infrastructure projects and the Middle East for major industrial customers.
- Flood Risk Assessment studies, including flood modelling and mapping for private developers.
- Climate Change impact studies for strategic planning of public utilities contributing to the UK’s government commitments towards the Kyoto Protocol.
- Risk and Uncertainty Analysis associated with water demand forecasts incorporating social, economic and climate changes feeding into long term asset management plans (AMP’s) indicating infrastructure investment gaps of water companies.
- Technical Appraisal and evaluation for environmental projects using Multilevel Analysis and Modelling.
- Monitoring and Assessment of regulatory obligations of companies including water quality standards, quality of service and pricing.
- Field work experience (hydrometry, pumping tests, etc.) and on-site progress evaluation.
- In-depth knowledge of financial coordination of EU funded projects in the Balkan and SEE Region (ERDF, PHARE, CARDS) (expense certification process through the National Certifying Bodies under Structural and Cohesion Funds of the EU, financial reporting, financial coordination and support to EU and external Project Partners).
- In-depth knowledge of technical coordination of EU funded projects in the Balkan and SEE Region (INTERREG) (Progress Reporting, Project Partner coordination on behalf of the Lead Partner, programming of workshops and management board meetings).
- Practical involvement in numerous bids and expressions of interest with multiple international consortia for EU programmes (FP7, FP6, INTERREG CADSES, TEMPUS) and Greek National CSF 2000-2006, 2007-2013 Competitiveness and Environment OP’s from both an academic and consultancy perspective.
- Acquainted with the regulatory framework for the environment in the UK, Greece and the EU (Water Framework Directive, Groundwater Directive, Floods Directive, Dangerous Substances Directive, etc.).
- Substantial experience in working with international teams and in diverse working environments, in industry, academia, as well as non-governmental organisations in developing countries.
Other relevant information
Seminars & Professional Training
- MIKE BASIN Webinar: Introduction to modelling with MIKE BASIN. Training course organiser: DHI (March 2010, Athens, Greece)
- 1st ΜΙΚΕ by DHI User Group meeting and MIKE software training. Training course organiser: DHI (June 2009, Athens, Greece)
- OpenMI workshop for end users and developers. Training course organiser: DHI (October 2008, Athens, Greece)
- VBA Programming for Modellers. Training course organiser: Hydro-Logic (August 2004, United Kingdom))
- 2-Dimensional Tidal Surge Model HydroF. Training course organiser: WS Atkins (April 2004, United Kingdom)
- Flood Estimation Handbook User’s Course. Training course organiser: Jacobs Ltd (June 2003, United Kingdom)
Conferences & Workshops
- Training workshop and preparation of educational/training material in eco-hydrologic modelling with MW SWAT for the web management platform users of the hydrologic and meteorological databank, Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Athens, Greece, 2010
- The OpenMI-Life Pinios Workshop, Integrated modelling solutions for Pinios watershed using the OpenMI standard, Thessaly, Greece, 2009
- XXIVth conference of the Danubian Countries, Bled, Slovenia, 2008
- 10th International conference on environmental science and technology (CEST2007), island of Kos, Greece, 2007
- INTERREG - CADSES: Transnational Lead Partner Seminar (External Lead Partner Seminar) offered by the National Contact point of Thessaloniki, CADSES Programme. Athens, Greece, 2007
- Second International Conference on Environment, Sustainability, and Management of Water Resources. Athens, Greece, 2007
- State of the Art of Issues related to Engineering Education in Europe, EEGECS, Athens, Greece, 2006
Publications
- Makropoulos, C., E. Safiolea, S. Baki, E. Douka, A. Stamou, and M. Mimikou (2010). An integrated, multi-modelling approach for the assessment of water quality: lessons from the Pinios River case in Greece. International Environmental Modelling and Software Society (iEMSs). 2010 International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software Modelling for Environment’s Sake, Fifth Biennial Meeting, Ottawa, Canada.
- Katsiri A., C. Makropoulos, M. Ivetic, R. Drobot, M. Brilly, D. Assimacopoulos, S. Baki and C. Maksimovic (2010). EDUCATE!: An international e-learning postgraduate course in water resources and environmental management. Inquiries into European Higher Education in Civil Engineering, Lifelong Learning – ERASMUS Thematic Network Project, EUCEET Volume IX.
- Makropoulos, C., A. Matsouris, S. Baki, K. Legesi and C. Maksimovic (in press). A decision support system for embedding urban water into water resources management under data scarcity, Urban Water Management in Temperate Climates, In: Urban Water Series (Maksimovic, eds), UNESCO and Taylor and Francis Publications, ISSN 1749-0790
- Koutsoyiannis, D., C. Makropoulos, A. Langousis, S. Baki, A. Efstratiadis, A. Christofides, G. Karavokiros, and N. Mamassis (2009). Climate, hydrology, energy, water: recognizing uncertainty and seeking sustainability, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 13, 247–257.
- Safiolea, E., C. Makropoulos, S. Baki, E. Douka, A. Stamou, and M. Mimikou (2009). An integrated modeling approach for the assessment of water quality along the Pinios river. The OpenMI-Life Pinios Workshop, Thessaly, Greece.
- Katsiri, A., M. Brilly, R. Drobot, M. Ivetic, C. Makropoulos, D. Assimacopoulos, S. Baki and C. Maksimovic (2008). The EDUCATE! e-learning postgraduate course in water resources and environmental management: innovation and future. Interreg III B CADSES NP Closing Conference, Venice, Italy, November 2008 (invited presentation as a “success story”)
- Katsiri A., M. Brilly, R. Drobot, M. Ivetic, C. Makropoulos, D. Assimacopoulos, S. Baki and C. Maksimovic (2008). EDUCATE!: An international e-learning postgraduate course in water resources and environmental management. XXIVth conference of the Danubian Countries, 2 - 4 June 2008, Bled, Slovenia, p. 212 (extended abstract and oral presentation).
Theses
- GIS and spatial modelling for the assessment of non-point source pollution control: a tool for assisting the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. MSc Thesis, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, 2001. (within the 2 MSc theses nominated by the Academic Board for distinction)
- Assessment of the hydrologic contribution of Viotikos Kifissos River to lake Iliki through the application of SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool), Diploma Thesis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 2000 (thesis grade: 10/10)