Georgios Dimitrakopoulos
About Georgios Dimitrakopoulos
Georgios Dimitrakopoulos is a Senior Associate at Exponent, specializing in renewable energy applications, particularly in solid oxide fuel cells and ceramic membrane reactors. He has extensive experience in energy conversion technologies and previously held various research positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Exponent
Georgios Dimitrakopoulos serves as a Senior Associate at Exponent, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on producing pure hydrogen from water and pure carbon monoxide from carbon dioxide, utilizing renewable energy sources. His work involves designing commercial-scale reactor modules aimed at the production of value-added chemicals from low-cost feedstock. This position allows him to leverage his extensive background in energy conversion technologies.
Previous Experience at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Georgios Dimitrakopoulos has a significant tenure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he held various positions from 2012 to 2022. He began as a Ph.D. Candidate in the Reacting Gas Dynamics Laboratory, progressing to Postdoctoral Associate roles in both the Laboratory for Electrochemical Interfaces and the Reacting Gas Dynamics Laboratory. His work at MIT spanned over five years as a Ph.D. Candidate, followed by two years as a Postdoctoral Associate and three years as a Research Scientist.
Educational Background
Georgios Dimitrakopoulos studied Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, where he earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education at MIT, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering and Computation from 2012 to 2017. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in energy conversion technologies.
Expertise in Energy Conversion Technologies
Georgios Dimitrakopoulos specializes in Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolysis Cells and Ceramic Membrane Reactors, focusing on renewable energy applications. His expertise extends to the development of thermochemical and electrochemical energy conversion technologies using ceramic oxide materials. He has been involved in the synthesis and discovery of novel materials and the optimization of material micro-structure for energy conversion technologies.
Internship Experience at ExxonMobil
In 2014, Georgios Dimitrakopoulos completed a summer internship at ExxonMobil, where he gained practical experience in the energy sector. This three-month internship in the Houston, Texas area provided him with insights into the industry's operations and challenges, complementing his academic and research background.