John Nikolaou
About John Nikolaou
John Nikolaou is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Germany, specializing in patents related to industrial chemistry and metallurgy. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the National Technical University of Athens and has extensive experience in quality assurance and process engineering.
Work at European Patent Office
John Nikolaou has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2013. In this role, he specializes in examining patents related to industrial chemistry and metallurgy, with a focus on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. His work involves assessing the novelty and applicability of patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Nikolaou operates within a collaborative environment, engaging with other experts in industrial chemistry to enhance the examination process.
Education and Expertise
John Nikolaou studied at the National Technical University of Athens, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2000 to 2004. Prior to this, he completed his engineering studies at the same institution from 1993 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the fields of industrial chemistry and metallurgy. Nikolaou possesses expertise in methods of forming and heat treatments that influence the properties and applications of materials.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, John Nikolaou held several positions related to engineering and quality assurance. He worked as a Scientific Assistant at the National Technical University of Athens from 2000 to 2004. Following this, he was employed at Halyvourgiki.s.a, where he served as a Process Engineer and Meltshop for one year, and later as Quality Assurance Deputy Manager for five years. He advanced to the role of Quality Assurance Manager at the same company from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Experience
John Nikolaou has accumulated extensive professional experience in the field of engineering. His tenure at Halyvourgiki.s.a included various roles that contributed to his expertise in quality assurance and process engineering. As Quality Assurance Deputy Manager and later as Quality Assurance Manager, he was responsible for implementing quality control measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His experience in these roles has informed his current work as a Patent Examiner.