Current Research Programs

2010 – 2013–Design and implementation of an integrated control system for wind turbines which produces increased power through minimization of electric generator losses and extension of the exploitable wind speed region towards the lower wind speeds, S.M.V.A.A.Action: Cooperation 2009, NSRF 2007-2013.

Funding Source: European Regional Development Funds and Greek National Resources – Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs, Greece

Partners: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Alexander Technological Education Institute of Thessaloniki and the company Voltampere Energy Ltd.

Responsibility:Coordinator of the program.

 

2011 – 2014–Research and development of energy saving techniques and internet monitoring in order to design and build an energy efficient eco-mechanical lift fully controlled by the remote location via the internet and a KERS system (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in order to achieve further savings,Action: Cooperation 2009, NSRF 2007-2013.

Funding Source: European Regional Development Funds and Greek National Resources – Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs, Greece.

Partners: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Alexander Technological Education Institute of Thessaloniki and the company Doppler S.A. Greece.

 

2012-2013–Optimizing closed-loop control systems through neuro-fuzzy logic techniques, Action Reinforcement of Research Activities in Basic Research.

Funding Source: Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

2014–Construction of an electronic device with supercapacitors for braking energy recovery in traction and hydraylic elevators driven by power converter.

Funding Source: Company Doppler S.A., Greece.

 

2014-2015–Design and manufacture of an electric racing car.

Funding Source: Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.