Prof. Dr. Andreas Poullikkas

Tagline:Professor of Energy Systems, School of Engineering, Frederick University

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About Me

Expert in energy systems with advanced degrees from Loughborough University, UK. Professor of Energy Systems at Frederick University and former Chair of both the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority and the Cyprus Energy Strategy Council. Career spans both academia and industry; editor for major energy journals and author of ten books and numerous scientific publications. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists.

Curriculum Vitae

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Research Interests

  • Energy Systems
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Energy Policy
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Computational Energy Economics

Education

  • Doctor of Technology (D.Tech.)

    from: 2012, until: 2012

    Field of study:Mechanical EngineeringSchool:Loughborough University, UK

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    from: 1995, until: 1998

    Field of study:Mechanical EngineeringSchool:Loughborough University, UK

  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

    from: 1991, until: 1992

    Field of study:Mechanical EngineeringSchool:Loughborough University, UK

  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. Hons)

    from: 1989, until: 1991

    Field of study:Mechanical EngineeringSchool:Loughborough University, UK

Work Experience

  • Professor of Energy Systems

    from: 2025, until: present

    Organization:School of Engineering

    Description:

    Frederick University, Cyprus

  • Chairman

    from: 2015, until: 2024

    Organization:Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority

    Description:

    (appointment by the President of Cyprus)

  • Chairman

    from: 2014, until: 2018

    Organization:Cyprus Energy Strategy Council

    Description:

    (appointment by the President of Cyprus)

  • Chair and Professor of Power Systems

    from: 2014, until: 2015

    Organization:Department of Electrical Engineering

    Description:

    Cyprus University of Technology

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    from: 2014, until: 2015

    Organization:Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA), Cyprus

    Description:

    (appointment by the Cyprus Government)

  • Visiting Associate Professor

    from: 2012, until: 2014

    Organization:Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Description:

    American University of Sharjah, UAE

  • Visiting Faculty

    from: 2008, until: 2011

    Organization:Department of Electrical Engineering

    Description:

    University of Cyprus

  • Visiting Faculty

    from: 2005, until: 2009

    Organization:Harvard School of Public Health

    Description:

    Harvard University, USA

  • Assistant Manager

    from: 1995, until: 2014

    Organization:Research and Development Department

    Description:

    Electricity Authority Cyprus

Research in Progress

Publications

Journal Editor

  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

    From: 2025

    To: present

    Associate Editor

  • Discover Energy

    From: 2023

    To: present

    Associate Editor

  • Journal of Power Technologies

    From: 2013

    To: present

    Associate Editor

Software Development

  • CAPSE algorithm, Optimization software for the short term calculation of electricity unit cost from power systems

    date: 2000

    Description:

    Optimization algorithm for the short term calculation of electricity unit cost from power systems

  • IPP Algorithm v3.0, Optimization software for power technology selection in competitive electricity markets

    date: 2000

    Description:

    Optimization algorithm for power technology selection in competitive electricity markets (technical, economic and environmental analysis including renewables, storage and hydrogen)

  • CAROC algorithm, Optimization software for the calculation of water unit cost from reverse osmosis desalination plants

    date: 1999

    Description:

    Optimization algorithm for the calculation of water unit cost from reverse osmosis desalination plants

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