Marios Theristis
About Marios Theristis
Marios Theristis is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in photovoltaic performance modeling and reliability.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Marios Theristis is currently a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has held this position since 2019. His role includes working on research and development projects funded by the US Department of Energy. These projects focus on photovoltaic performance modeling, reliability, degradation, and operations and maintenance.
Previous Research Positions
Before his current role, Marios Theristis has held various research and academic positions. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cyprus from 2016 to 2019. In 2016, he worked as a Visiting Researcher at Universidad de Jaén for two months. He also had a brief position as a Research Fellow at Fraunhofer USA - Center for Sustainable Energy Systems in 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Research Associate at NCSR 'DEMOKRITOS' from 2010 to 2011.
Academic Experience at Heriot-Watt University
Marios Theristis has a significant academic background from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He served as a Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014. Concurrently, he pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Photovoltaic Engineering from 2011 to 2016. His academic endeavors provided him with a robust foundation in photovoltaic systems and advanced research methodologies.
Educational Background
Marios Theristis holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Photovoltaic Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, which he achieved after five years of study from 2011 to 2016. He also has a Diploma of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, which he obtained after five years of study from 2006 to 2011. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in electrical and photovoltaic engineering.
Research Interests and Expertise
Marios Theristis focuses his research on photovoltaic performance modeling, reliability, degradation, and operations and maintenance. He has a strong background in data quality routines and failure diagnostics in photovoltaic systems. His work contributes significantly to the advancement of photovoltaic technologies and the optimization of their performance and longevity.