International Conference Presentations

1.                Zarogiannis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Control Studies of Organic Rankine Cycles with Different Working Fluid Mixtures”, 20th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’17, Tianjin, P. R. China, 2017.

2.                Kyriakides A. S., P. Seferlis, S. Voutetakis, and S. Papadopoulou, “Investigating the Simultaneous Process Design and Control of A Membrane Reactor for Hydrogen Production via Methane Steam Reforming”,  20th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’17, Tianjin, P. R. China, 2017.

3.                Chatzisakoula S., K. Panopoulos, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Design of Energy Systems with Biomass Utilization using Gasification and Torrefaction in Quicklime Plants”, 20th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’17, Tianjin, P. R. China, 2017.

4.                Kyriakides A. S., T. Zarogiannis, and P. Seferlis, “Integrated Process Design and Control: A review of the Current State-of-the-Art and Research Challenges”, 20th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’17, Tianjin, P. R. China, 2017.

5.                Zarogiannis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and P. Linke, “The Impact of Novel and Conventional Working Fluids on the Control Performance in Organic Rankine Cycles”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 27, Barcelona, Spain, 2017.

6.                Limleamthong P, González-Miquel M., S. Papadokonstantakis, A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and G. Guillén-Gosálbez, “Screening of Solvents for CO2 Capture considering Sustainability Criteria via Data Envelopment Analysis”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 27, Barcelona, Spain, 2017.

7.                Zarogiannis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis and P. Linke “On the Impact of Working Fluid Mixtures in the Control Performance of Organic Rankine Cycles”, oral presentation, Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Forum 2017 “Circular Economy and Green Chemistry”, Athens, Greece, 2017.

8.                Zarogiannis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, “On the Systematic Screening of Mixtures as CO2 Capture Solvents”, 9th Trondhein Carbon Capture and Sequestration Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 2017.

9.                Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, “Performance assessment of solvent-based CO2 capture processes: Design of complex flowsheets with different solvents”, 9th Trondhein Carbon Capture and Sequestration Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 2017.

10.            Kyriakides A. S., P. Seferlis, S. Voutetakis and S. Papadopoulou, “Investigating the Simultaneous Process Design and Control of A Membrane Reactor for Hydrogen Production via Methane Steam Reforming”, Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Forum 2017 “Circular Economy and Green Chemistry”, Athens, Greece, 2017.

11.            Barkaoui A. E., Y. Zarhloule, A. Rimi, A. Correia, S. Voutetakis , P. Seferlis, “Geothermal Country Update Report of Morocco (2010-2015)”,  World Geothermal Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 2015.

12.            Zarogiannis T., A.I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “A Framework for the Preliminary Screening of Mixtures As Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Solvent Candidates”, paper 408b, Annual AIChE Meeting, Salt Lake City, 2015.

13.            Mavrou P., A.I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, P. Linke, and S. S. Voutetakis, “A Systematic Sensitivity Analysis Approach for the Design of Organic Rankine Cycles and the Selection of Efficient Working Fluids Under Operational Variability”, paper 463f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Salt Lake City, 2015.

14.            Damartzis T., A.I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Optimal Design of Solvent-Based Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Plants Using Phase-Change Solvents”, paper 687f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Salt Lake City, 2015.

15.            Ziogou C., D. Giaouris, C. Yfoulis, F. Stergiopoulos, P. Seferlis, S.S. Voutetakis, and S. Papadopoulou, “Efficient Decision Making Based on a Hybrid Power Distribution Strategy - Application to a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle”, paper 244f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Salt Lake City, 2015.

16.            Kyriakides A.S., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Optimization of a Membrane Reactor for Low Temperature Methane Steam Reforming”, 18th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Kuching, Malaysia, 2015.

17.            Zarogiannis T., A.I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Systematic Selection of Mixtures as Post-combustion CO2 Capture Solvent Candidates”, 18th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Kuching, Malaysia, 2015.

18.            Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “An Integrated Framework for Controllability Assessment and Solvent Selection in Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Processes”, Process Systems Engineering 2015 – European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 25, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2015.

19.            Giaouris D., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and S. Voutetakis, “Adaptive Management of Renewable Energy Smart Grids Using a Power Grand Composite Curves Approach”, Process Systems Engineering 2015 – European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 25, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2015.

20.            Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, “Systematic Design of High Performance Post-Combustion CO2 capture Flowsheets Considering Different Solvents”, Process Systems Engineering 2015 – European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 25, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2015.

21.            Stijepovic M. Z., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Linke, P. Seferlis,  “Design of Rankine cycles for waste heat to power conversions in Carbon Capture compression trains”, Process Systems Engineering 2015 – European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 25, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2015.

22.            Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “A Process Design and Operability Framework for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Systems and Solvents: Integrated Assessment and Selection”, Paper 681e, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

23.            Ziogou C., D. Giaouris, C. Yfoulis, F. Stergiopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. S. Voutetakis, and S. Papadopoulou, “Supervisory Energy Management of an Integrated Fuel Cell / Battery System for Vehicular Applications”, Paper 579h, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

24.            Badr S., S. Papadokonstantakis, K. Hungerbühler, T. Damartzis, and P. Seferlis, “Benchmarking Process Alternatives for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture from a Sustainability Perspective”, Paper 681b, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

25.            Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Generalized Modeling Framework for the Optimal Synthesis of Solvent-Based Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Processes”, Paper 681a, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

26.            Seferlis P., I. Stavrakis, and A. I. Papadopoulos, “Homotopy Continuation Solution Method with Advanced Step Implementation for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control”, Paper 570f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

27.            Giaouris D., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and S. S. Voutetakis, “Adaptive Energy Management in Renewable Energy Smart Grids Using the Power Grand Composite Curves Approach”, Paper 569f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

28.            Papadopoulos A. I., S. Badr, A. Chremos, E. Forte, T. Zarogiannis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadokonstantakis, C. S. Adjiman, A. Galindo, and G. Jackson, “Molecular Design of Optimum CO2 Capture Solvents: From Conceptual Screening to SAFT-Based Validation”, Paper 524c, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

29.            Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Performance Assessment of Solvent-Based CO2 Capture Processes: Design of Complex Flowsheets with Different Solvents”, Paper 554f, Annual AIChE Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 2014.

30.            Chatziagorakis P., C. Elmasides, G. C. Sirakoulis, I. Karafyllidis, I. Andreadis, N. Georgoulas, D. Giaouris, A. I. Papadopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, and S. Voutetakis, “Cellular Automata Model with Game Theory for Power Management of Hybrid Renewable Energy Smart Grids”, 11th International Conference on Cellular Automata for Research and Industry, ACRI 2014, Krakow, Poland, 2014.

31.            Chatziagorakis P., C. Elmasides, G. C. Sirakoulis, I. Karafyllidis, I. Andreadis, N. Georgoulas, D. Giaouris, A. I. Papadopoulos, C. Ziogou, D. Ipsakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, and S. Voutetakis, “Application of Neural Networks Solar Radiation Prediction for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems”, 15th International Conference, EANN 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2014.

32.            Damartzis T., A. Kouneli, A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, G. Dimitriadis, and G. Vlachopoulos, “Optimal design of solvent based post combustion CO2 capture processes in quicklime plants”, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014.

33.            Liew P. Y., J. J. Klemes, A. Doukelis, N. Zhang, and P. Seferlis, “Identification of Process Integration Options for CO2 Capture in Greek Lignite-Fired Power Plant”, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014.

34.            Mavrou P., A. I. Papadopoulos, M. Stijepovic, P. Seferlis, P. Linke, and S. Voutetakis, “Assessment of working fluid mixtures for solar Rankine cycles”, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014.

35.            Papadopoulos A. I., S. Badr, A. Chremos, T. Zarogiannis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadokonstantakis, C. S. Adjiman, A. Galindo, and G. Jackson, “On the efficient screening and selection of post-combustion CO2 capture solvents”, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014.

36.            Giaouris D., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, F. Stergiopoulos, and C. Elmasides, “Optimum energy management in smart grids based on power pinch analysis”, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’14, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014.

37.            Stijepovic M. Z., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Linke, A. S. Grujic, and P. Seferlis, “Design of Multi-pressure Organic Rankine Cycles for Waste Heat Recovery in Site Utility Systems”, European Symposium in Computer Aided Process Engineering-24, Budapest, Hungary, 2014.

38.            Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Molecular Design and Sensitivity Analysis for Optimum ORC Working Fluid Mixtures”, ASME ORC-2013, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2013.

39.            Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Molecular Design of Working Fluid Mixtures for Organic Rankine Cycles”, European Symposium in Computer Aided Process Engineering-23, Lappeenranta, Finland, 2013.

40.            Efstathiadis T., Kalfas A. I., P. Seferlis, A. Traverso, and M. .Rivarollo, “A Preliminary Turbine Design for an Organic Rankine Cycle”, ASME Turbo Expo, San Antonio, U.S.A., 2013.

41.            Giaouris D., A. I. Papadopoulos, Ziogou C., Ipsakis D., P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, and C. Elmasides, “Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Power Generation Flowsheets Using Generic Structural and Temporal Models”, 16th Conference Process Integration, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

42.            Ziogou C., D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, Bezergianni S., S. Papadopoulou, and S. Voutetakis, “Performance Assessment and Efficiency of a Renewable Hydrogen Production Station based on a Supervisory Control Methodology”, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

43.            Kyriakides A. S., Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Modeling and Simulation of a Membrane Reactor for the Low Temperature Methane Steam Reforming”, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

44.            Ipsakis D., S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “Analysis and Implementation of a Plant-Wide Control System for an LPG Reforming-Fuel Cell Power System”, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

45.            Ved O. V., P. Seferlis, and P. O. Kapustenko, “A multi-level mathematical model of the CO catalytic conversion process”, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

46.            Giaouris D., Ziogou C., Papadopoulos S., Ipsakis D., P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, Elmasidis C., Sergiadis G., and S. Voutetakis, “Deployment and operation of an isolated smart grid”, 35th International Telecommunications Energy Conference, Hamburg, Germany, 2013.

47.            Tarabsheh Α. Α., S. Voutetakis, A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, Etier I., and O. Saraereh, “Investigation of Temperature Effects in Efficiency Improvements of Non-Uniformly Cooled Photovoltaic Cells”, 16th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’13, Rhodes, Greece, 2013.

48.            Pechlivanos L., and P. Seferlis, Pricing and Inventory Decisions in Competing Supply Chain Networks: The Duopoly Case, 26th European Conference on Operations Research, Rome, Italy, 2013.

49.            Hüser N., E.Y. Kenig, Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Solvent based CO2 capture process design framework through innovative modelling and pilot plant validation experiments”, Carbon Capture & Sequestration Conference, Antwerpen, Belgium, 2013.

50.            Papadopoulos A. I., T. Zarogiannis, and P. Seferlis, “Computer-aided screening for optimum solvent candidates in post-combustion CO2 capture”, Carbon Capture & Sequestration Conference, Antwerpen, Belgium, 2013.

51.            Giaouris D., A. I. Papadopoulos, Ziogou C., Ipsakis D., P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and S. Voutetakis, “Generic Modeling, Design and Operating Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Power Generation Flowsheets Including Hydrogen Storage”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Pittsburgh, USA, 2012.

52.            Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Computer-Aided Synthesis and Design of Working Fluid Mixtures for Organic Rankine Cycles”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Pittsburgh, USA, 2012.

53.            Giaouris D., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, D. Ipsakis, C. Ziogou, A. I. Papadopoulos, S. Banerjee, and C. Elmasides, “Nonlinear Behaviour of Interleaved Boost Converters Used in Renewable Energy Applications”, 2012 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications, Majorca, Spain, 2012.

54.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, C. Elmasides, K. Papadaki, S. Mastrogeorgopoulos, and A. S. Kyriakides, “Dynamic Modeling and Control of a Steam Reformer-Fuel Cell Power System Operating on LPG for Vehicular Applications”, 15th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’12, Prague, Czech Republic, 2012.

55.            Ziogou C., D. Ipsakis, K. G. Tsita, P. Seferlis, S. Bezergianni, S. Papadopoulou, and S. Voutetakis, “A Novel and Flexible Energy Management Strategy with Application in a Hydrolytic Solar Hydrogen Autonomous System”, 15th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’12, Prague, Czech Republic, 2012.

56.              Pechlivanos L., and P. Seferlis, “Pricing-cum-inventory decisions in supply chain networks”, European Conference on Operations Research, Vilnius, 2012.

57.              Seferlis P., I. Stavrakis, and A. I. Papadopoulos, “Homotopy Continuation Solution Method in Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Applications”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-22, London, U.K., 2012.

58.            Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis “Multi-level Design and Selection of Optimum Working Fluids and ORC Systems for Power and Heat Cogeneration from Low Enthalpy Renewable Sources”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-22, London, U.K., 2012.

59.            Stavrakis I., and P. Seferlis, “A Fast and Effifient Algorithm for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Applications”, 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, ICMEN, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2011.

60.            Papadopoulos Α. Ι., M. Stijepovic, Linke P., P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Computer-Aided Design and Selection of Optimum Working Fluids and ORC Systems for Power Generation from Low-Enthalpy Heat Sources”, 1st International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, ORC2011, Delft, The Netherlands, 2011.

61.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Disturbance Rejection Sensitivity Analysis in an Integrated Methanol Reforming and PEM Fuel Cell System”, International Conference on Hydrogen Production, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2011.

62.            Giannakoudis G., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “A Data-mining Approach for Efficient Systems Optimization under Uncertainty using Stochastic Search Methods”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-21, Chalkidiki, Greece, 2011.

63.            Bounovas V., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, ““Energy Supply Chain Optimization under Demand Variation and Emission Constraints”, 14th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’11, Florence, Italy, 2011.

64.            Seferlis P., “System Poles and Zeros Sensitivity for Dynamic Process Controllability”, American Control Conference, Baltimore, USA, 2010.

65.            Pechlivanos L., and P. Seferlis, “Pricing-Cum-Inventory Decisions in Supply Chain Networks”, International Conference on Operations Research, Munich, Germany, 2010.

66.            Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Power Generation from Low Enthalpy Geothermal Fields by Design and Selection of Efficient Working Fluids for Organic Rankine Cycles”, 13th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’10, Prague, Czech Republic, 2010.

67.            Giannakoudis G., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “On the Systematic Design and Optimization Under Uncertainty of a Hybrid Power System”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-20, Ischia Island, Italy, 2010.

68.              Ziogou C., S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis “An Efficient Multi-Objective Model Predictive Framework of a PEM Fuel Cell”, ADCHEM, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009.

69.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, and S. Papadopoulou, “Dynamic Modeling and Control Issues on a Methanol Reforming Unit for Hydrogen Production and Use in a PEM Fuel Cell”, ADCHEM, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009.

70.              Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Environmentally benign and cost optimal phosphoric acid production through a systematic process design framework”, CEMEPE, Myconos, Greece, 2009.

71.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and M. Stoukidis, “Modeling and Analysis of an Integrated Power System Based on Methanol Autothermal Reforming”, 17th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2009.

72.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “A framework for solvent selection based on optimum separation process design and controllability properties”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-19, Krakow, Poland, 2009

73.            Ziogou C., D. Ipsakis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and C. Elmasides, “Automation and Operation Strategies in a Stand-Alone Power System that uses Solar and Wind Energy in Conjunction with Hydrogen Long-Term Storage”, IFAC Symposium on Power Plants and Power Systems Control, Tampere, Finland, 2009.

74.            Ipsakis D., G. Giannakoudis, A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Οptimization of a Stand-Alone Power System based on Renewable Energy Sources”, 12th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’09, Rome, Italy, 2009.

75.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Systematic Process Integration Technologies For Cost Optimal And Environmentally Benign Phosphoric Acid Production”, COVAPHOS III, Marrakesh, Morocco, 2009.

76.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Effects of Solvent Selection in Optimal Separation Process Design and Controllability Properties Using a Nonlinear Sensitivity Analysis Approach”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, 2008.

77.            Damartzis T., and P. Seferlis, “Optimal Design of Three-Phase Reactive Distillation Columns Using Nonequilibrium/Collocation Models”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, 2008.

78.            Ouzounidou M., D. Ipsakis, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Experimental Studies and Optimal Design for a Small-Scale Autonomous Power System Based on Methanol Reforming and a PEM Fuel Cell”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, 2008.

79.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “A Systematic Bi-Level Approach for Efficient Process Optimization Under Uncertainty Using Stochastic Annealing”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, 2008.

80.            Seferlis P., D. Vlachos, E. Iakovou, and A. Xanthopoulos, “An Optimal Control Theory-Based Framework for Supply Chain Resilience”, 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, ICMEN, Chalkidiki, Greece, 2008.

81.            Ziogou C., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, P. Seferlis and N. Karampetakis, “Maximum Power Targeting for the PEM Fuel Cell using an NMPC Framework”, International Workshop on Assessment and Future Directions of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, NMPC’08, Pavia, Italy, 2008.

82.            Ouzounidou M., D. Ipsakis, S. Voutatekis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “A Pilot Plant for Hydrogen Production via Methanol Reforming for Power Generation in a PEM Fuel Cell”, 11th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’08, Prague, Czech Republic, 2008.

83.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Design of Energy Efficient and Environmentally Conscious Industrial Phosphoric Acid Production Processes”, 11th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’08, Prague, Czech Republic, 2008.

84.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis. “A Generic Framework for Modeling, Design and Optimization of Industrial Phosphoric Acid Production Processes”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering–18, Lyon, France, 2008.

85.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, F. Stergiopoulos, P. Seferlis, C. Elmasides, S. Papadopoulou, and C. Keivanidis. “Energy Management in a Stand-Alone Power System for the Production of Electrical Energy with Long Term Hydrogen Production”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering–18, Lyon, France, 2008.

86.            Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Generic Modelling, Design and Optimization of Industrial Phosphoric Acid Production Processes”, Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2008.

87.            Anastasiou I., Ziogou C., Kostaras K., S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “Model Predictive Control of a Cyclic Propylene Steaming Pilot Plant”, Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2008.

88.            Bollas G., I. Anastasiou, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “A Non-Linear MPC Strategy for Feed Conversion Targeting in a FCC Pilot Plant”, Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2008.

89.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, and C. Elmasides, “Operating Policy and Simulation Studies of a Stand-Alone Power System Using Renewable Energy Sources and Hydrogen Storage”, Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2008.

90.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Papadopoulou, and C. Elmasides, S. Papadopoulou, and C. Keivanidis. “Design and Operation Optimization for a Stand-Alone Power System Using Renewable Energy Sources and Hydrogen Storage”, EMINENT-2 Workshop, Veszprem, Hungary, 2008.

91.            Koltsova E., P. Seferlis, J. J. Klemes, P. Kapustenko, A. D. Bojarski, L. Puigjaner, R. Suleymanov, and I. Bulatov, “Information system for phosphorous containing compounds”, European Congress of Chemical Engineering 6, ECCE-6, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2007.

92.            Ipsakis D., F. Stergiopoulos, S. S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, and C. Elmasides. “Study of an autonomous power system based on solar and wind energy with hydrogen as the intermittent energy source for future use”, 4th Dubrovnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy Water and Environment Systems, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2007.

93.            Bollas G. M., I. Anastasiou, S. A. Papadopoulou, S. S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis. “Feed conversion targeting in an FCC pilot plant using a non-linear MPC strategy”, American Control Conference, New York, U.S.A., 2007.

94.            Ipsakis D., P. Kechagiopoulos, C. Martavaltzi, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, P. Daoutidis, and F. Stergiopoulos, “Study of an integrated system for the production of hydrogen by autothermal reforming of methanol”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering–17, Bucharest, Romania, 2007.

95.            Voutetakis S., G. M. Bollas, I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, S. A. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis. “A non-linear MPC strategy for conversion targeting in a FCC pilot plant”, PSE User’s Meeting, London, U.K., 2007.

96.            Voutetakis S., G. M. Bollas, I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, S. A. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis. “A non-linear MPC strategy for conversion targeting in a FCC pilot plant – Development and online implementation”, Nonlinear Model Predictive Control – Software Applications, NMPC-SOFAP 2007 Workshop, Loughborough, U.K., 2007.

97.            Papadopoulos A. I., K. Theodosiadis, and P. Seferlis. “Modeling, Design and Optimization of Industrial Phosphoric Acid Production Processes”, 10th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’07, Ischia Island, Italy, 2007.

98.            Theodosiadis K., A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis. “Modeling of the reactor-crystallizer unit of a phosphoric acid production plant”, 10th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’07, Ischia Island, Italy, 2007.

99.            Ipsakis D., C. Elmasides, F. Stergiopoulos, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis. “Simulation of a stand-alone power system using renewable energy sources and hydrogen storage”, 10th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’07, Ischia Island, Italy, 2007.

100.        Bollas G. M., S. A. Papadopoulou, A. A. Lappas, S. S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, and I. A. Vasalos. “Application of a model predictive control strategy on a fluid catalytic cracking pilot plant”, Annual AIChE Meeting, San Francisco, U.S.A., 2006.

101.        Seferlis P., J. J. Klemeš, I. Bulatov, E. Koltsova, and P. Kapustenko. “Development of Sustainable Processes for Waste Utilisation in Phosphoric Acid Industry”, 9th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’06, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006.

102.        Bollas G. M., S. Avramidis, S. A. Papadopoulou, A. A. Lappas, S. S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis. “Model Predictive Control of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Pilot Plant”, 9th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’06, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006.

103.        Klemeš J. J, I. Bulatov, P. Seferlis, E. Koltsova, P. Kapustenko, and M. Zhekeyev. “Waste Minimisation and Utilisation in Phosphoric Acid Industry”, CISAP-2, Naples, Italy, 2006.

104.        Seferlis P., and L. Pechlivanos, “A Model-Predictive Control Strategy For Optimal Inventory And Pricing Policies In Supply Chain Networks”, EMCC-4, Dead Sea, Israel, 2006.

105.        Seferlis P., N. Dalaouti, E. Y. Kenig, B. Huepen, P. Patil, M. Jobson, J. Klemes, P. Proios, M. C. Georgiadis, E. N. Pistikopoulos, S. Singare, C. S. Bildea, J. Grievink, P. J. T. Verheijen, M. Hostrup, P. Harper, G. Vlachopoulos, C. Kerasidis, J. Katsanevakis, D. Constantinidis, P. Stehlik, and G. Fernholz, “Modelling and Optimisation of Industrial Absorption Processes: An EC Collaborative Research Project”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering–15, Barcelona, Spain, 2005.

106.        Papadopoulou S., G. Kokolaki, I. Anastasiou, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “Modeling and parameter estimation of a catalyst deactivation fluidized bed reactor”, 5th International Conference on Technology and Automation, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2005.

107.        Seferlis P., and L. Pechlivanos, “Integrated Inventory and Pricing Policies for Supply Chain Networks”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Austin TX, U.S.A., 2004.

108.        Dalaouti N., and P. Seferlis, “A Unified Modelling Approach for the Design of Complex Separation Processes”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Austin TX, U.S.A., 2004.

109.        Seferlis P., and L. Pechlivanos, “Optimal Inventory and Pricing Policies for Supply Chain Networks”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-14, Lisbon, Portugal, 2004.

110.        Seferlis P., “Optimal Process Design based on Static and Dynamic Controllability Criteria”, 84th Canadian Conference of Chemical Engineering, Hamilton, Canada, 2003.

111.        Dalaοuti N., and P. Seferlis, “Design Sensitivity of the Dynamic Behaviour in Reactive Absorption Processes”, 6th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’03, Hamilton, Canada, 2003.

112.        Seferlis P., and N. F. Giannelos, “An Optimisation based Control Strategy for Multi-Echelon Supply Chain Networks”, 84th Canadian Conference of Chemical Engineering, Hamilton, Canada, 2003.

113.        Voutetakis S., P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, and G. Kyriakos, “Model-based Control of a Fluidised-bed Furnace”, 6th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES’03, Hamilton, Canada, 2003.

114.        Seferlis P., and N. F. Giannelos, “A Two-Layered Optimization-Based Control Strategy for Multi-Echelon Supply Chain Networks”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-13, Lappeenranta, Finland, 2003.

115.        Dalaοuti N, and P. Seferlis, “Design Sensitivity Of The Dynamic Behaviour In Reactive Absorption Processes”, EMCC-3, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2003.

116.        Seferlis P., and Kiparissides C., “Prediction of the Joint Molecular Weight-Long Chain Branching Distribution in Free-Radical Branched Polymerizations”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-12, The Hague, The Netherlands, 2002.

117.        Seferlis P., and C. Kiparissides, “Prediction of the Joint Molecular Weight-Long Chain Branching Distribution in Free-Radical Branched Polymerizations”, 82nd Canadian Conference of Chemical Engineering, Halifax, Canada, 2001.

118.        Seferlis P., and C. Kiparissides, “Optimizing Control of Molecular Weight Properties for Batch Free-Radical Polymerization Reactors”, DYCOPS-6, S. Korea, 2001.

119.        Mourikas G., P. Seferlis, A. J. Morris, and C. Kiparissides, "On-line Optimal Operating Policy and Control of a Batch Free-Radical Polymerization Reactor", European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-11, Kolding, Denmark, 2001.

120.        Seferlis P., and J. Grievink, “Plant Design based on Economic and Static Controllability Criteria”, Foundations of Computer Aided Process Design, Foundations of Computer Aided Process Design, FOCAPD ‘99, Breckenridge, Colorado, U.S.A., 1999.

121.        Seferlis P., and J. Grievink, “Process Control Structure Screening by Steady-State Multiple Disturbance Sensitivity Analysis”, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering-9, Budapest, Hungary, 1999.

122.        Seferlis P., “Reactive Distillation Processes – Design and Optimization”, Annual Symposium of Chemical Process Technology, Lunteren, The Netherlands, 1999.

123.        Seferlis P., “Integrated Process Design and Control”, Annual Symposium of the Dutch Research Institute of Chemical Technology, OSPT, Hengelo, The Netherlands, 1998.

124.        Seferlis P., and J. Grievink, “Optimal Design of Reactive Distillation Units under Uncertainty using Collocation Models”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, U.S.A., 1998.

125.        Seferlis P., and A. N. Hrymak, “Sensitivity Analysis Methods in Process Optimization”, Annual AIChE Meeting, S. Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 1994.

126.        Seferlis P., and A. N. Hrymak, “Error-based Adaptive Mesh Selection for Collocation Models of Multistage Separation Processes”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, U.S.A., 1992.

127.        Seferlis P., and A. N. Hrymak, “Reduced Order Models for Distillation Optimization”, Annual AIChE Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A., 1991.

National Conference Presentations

1.                Damartzis T., A. I. Papadopoulos, P. Seferlis, “Generalized Framework for the Optimal Design of CO2 Capture Processes using Amine Solvents”, 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2013.

2.                Ziogou C., D. Ipsakis, P. Seferlis, Bezergianni S., S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, “Supervisoty Control, Aytomation and Optimal Operation of a Solar Hydrogen Production Station”, 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2013.

3.                A. I. Papadopoulos, Giaouris D., Ziogou C., Ipsakis D., P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, Elmasidis C., “Optimal Design of Hybrid Power Generation Systems with Hydrogen Production using System Models”, 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2013.

4.                A. I. Papadopoulos, M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, S. Voutetakis, “Molecular Design Of Working Fluid Mixtures For Organic Rankine Cycles”, 9th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2013.

5.                Ipsakis D., Kyriakides A., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, S. Papadopoulou, Lemonidou A., Ouzounidou M., and N. Drakaki, “Enhancement of the catalytic reforming of methane in low temperature with simultaneous hydrogen separation through Pd membrane”, 12th Greek Catalysis Conference, Chania, 2012.

6.                Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Disturbance Compensation Study in an Integrated System of Methanol Reforming for the Production of Hydrogen and Energy in a Fuel Cell” 8th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2011.

7.                Papadopoulos A. I., M. Stijepovic, P. Linke, P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, “Power Generation from Low Enthalpy Geothermal Fields by Design and Selection of Efficient Working Fluids for Organic Rankine Cycles”, 8th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2011.

8.                Giannakoudis G., Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Integrated Design under Uncertainty of Hybrid Power Generation Systems using Renewable Energy Sources with Simultaneous Hydrogen Production”, 8th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2011.

9.                Giannakoudis T., Vezirakis G., Konstantinou K., D. Ipsakis, Papadopoulos A. I., P. Seferlis, and S. Voutetakis, 9th Conference on Solar Energy, Cyprus, 2009.

10.            A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Solvent design and selection for optimal process design and controllability properties”, 7th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2009.

11.            A. I. Papadopoulos, and P. Seferlis, “Design under uncertainty using simulated annealing methods”, 7th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2009.

12.            Damartzis T., and P. Seferlis, “Optimal design of three-phase reactive distillation columns”, 7th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2009.

13.            Ipsakis D., Vezyrakis G., Constantinou C., Giannakoudis G., A. I. Papadopoulos, Ziogou C., S. Voutetakis, amd P. Seferlis, “Optimal Design and Operation of a Combines Solar/Wind Power Unit with Simultaneous Hydrogen Storage”, Solar Technology Conference, 665-672, 2009.

14.            Ouzounidou M., D. Ipsakis, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Experimental and Simulation Studies of a Methanol Reforming and Fuel Cell Power System”, 10th Greek Catalysis Conference, 2008.

15.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, Stergiopoulos F, Elmasides C., Keivanidis C., and S. Papadopoulou, “Simulation studies of an integrated renewable energy sources power system with simultaneous hydrogen storage”, 3rd National Hydrogen Technology Conference, 2007.

16.            Anastasiou I., C. Ziogou, S. Papadopoulou, S. Voutetakis, C. Kostaras, and P. Seferlis, “Development of a model predictive control system for the pilot cyclic propylene steaming (CPS) unit”, 6th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2007.

17.            Bollas G., I. Anastasiou, C. Ziogou, S. Voutetakis, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “Development of an optimal control system with parameter estimation for a pilot fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) unit”, 6th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2007.

18.            Papadopoulos A. I., K. Theodosiades, P. Seferlis, C. Kerasidis, G. Vlachopoulos, and G. Kapetanakis, “Optimal design of an industrial phosphoric acid process”, 6th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2007.

19.            Ipsakis D., S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, F. Stergiopoulos, and C. Elmasides, “Design of an autonomous energy production system from renewable energy sources with simultaneous hydrogen production”, 6th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Athens, 2007.

20.            Dalaouti N., and P. Seferlis, “Optimal design of complex separation units”, 5th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2005.

21.            S. Papadopoulou A., I. Anastasiou, G. Kokolaki, S. Voutetakis, and P. Seferlis, “Mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of a fluidized bed reactor for catalyst deactivation”, 5th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2005.

22.            Martavaltzi C., A. Iordanidis, S. Voutetakis, P. Seferlis, and P. Swinkels, “Modeling of a methanol reformer for the production of hydrogen in fuel cells”, 5th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, 2005.

23.            Dalaouti N., and P. Seferlis, “Design sensitivity of the dynamic behaviour of reactive absorption processes”, 4th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2003.

24.            P. Seferlis, and N. F. Giannelos, “Design of chemical processes with desired dynamic behaviour” 4th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2003.

25.            P. Seferlis, and N. F. Giannelos, “Optimal operation of multi-echelon supply chain networks” Proceedings of the 4th Greek Chemical Engineering Conference, Patras, 2003.

Invited Lectures

1.                Papadopoulos A.I., P. Seferlis, and T. Zarogiannis. “Computer-Aided Molecular Design of Post-Combustion CO2 capture solvents: From Conceptual Screening to Rigorous Validation”, 2nd Hellenic Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation, National Center for Science and Research – Democritus, Athens, Greece, 2014.

2.                Papadopoulos A.I., P. Seferlis, and T. Damartzis. “Design of Optimum Amine-based CO2 capture flowsheets”, 2nd Hellenic Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation, National Center for Science and Research – Democritus, Athens, Greece, 2014.

3.                Papadopoulos A. I., and P. Seferlis, “Multi-scale Integration of Computer-aided Molecular Synthesis with Process and Control Systems Design for Efficient Post-combustion CO2 Capture: An Overview of the EC CAPSOL Project”, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2012.

4.                 Seferlis P., “System Engineering Technologies in Autonomous Power Systems Using Renewable Energy Sources Integrated with Hydrogen Production, Storage and Utilization”, Universität Paderborn, Germany, 2012.

5.                Seferlis P., and A.I. Papadopoulos, “A Framework for Extraction Solvent Selection based on Optimal Process Performance and Operability Properties”, Universität Paderborn, Germany, 2012.

6.                Seferlis P., and A.I. Papadopoulos, “An Integrated Framework for Optimal Solvent Selection and Separation Process Design Based on Economic and Controllability Criteria”, McMaster University, Canada, 2010.

7.                Seferlis P., “System Engineering Technologies in Autonomous Power Systems Using Renewable Energy Sources and Hydrogen”, University of Western Ontario, Canada, 2010.

8.                Seferlis P., and A. I. Papadopoulos, “Process Design and Optimization”, COVAPHOS III, Marrakech, Morocco, 2009.

9.                Voutetakis S., G. Bollas, I. Anastasiou, S. Papadopoulou, and P. Seferlis, “A non-linear MPC strategy for conversion targeting in a FCC pilot plant – Development and online implementation”, PSE User’s Meeting, London, U.K., 2007.

10.            Seferlis P., “Process design and control structure evaluation and screening using nonlinear sensitivity analysis”, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 2004.

11.            Seferlis P., “Modelling and optimization of industrial absorption processes – A European collaboration research project”, IChemE Reactive Separations Symposium, Manchester, U.K., 2004.

12.            Seferlis P., “Optimal Design and Sensitivity Analysis of Reactive Distillation Units”, research meeting in the design of reactive distillation units, Delft, The Netherlands, 2001.

13.            Seferlis P., “Process Design and Control Structure Screening based on Economic and Static Controllability Criteria”, Delft University of Technology, DIOC 6, Delft, The Netherlands, 1999.

14.            Seferlis P., “Integrated Process Design and Control”, McMaster University, Canada, 1999.