Main aim of the Conference

In a period marked by an unprecedented economic crisis, energy sector specialists and the general public focus their attention on the growing environmental and energy problems that require immediate resolution. The energy requirements of modern economies were built at a time when the efficiency of fossil fuels, energy conservation and protection for the environment were not a particular concern for societies. These are no longer viable nowadays. Modern societies and scientific communities are looking for a radically different development model that combines energy efficiency with environment protection.

The purpose of the Conference was to discuss issues concerning "green energy", a key element of a development model, where economic growth, social cohesion and environmental protection exist harmonically. The Conference hosted presentations from eminent scientists and managers of the Greek energy market key agencies, contributing to the ongoing public debate between the scientific community and public authorities. In addition, the School of Science and Technology Dean presented for the first time the new postgraduate programme on "Energy Systems" (MSc in Energy Systems), starting in October 2010.

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Conference Programme

Welcome Speech

Kostas Th. Grammenos
Chairman of the Governing Board IHU
Professor, CASS Business School, City University, UK

Welcoming Speech - Talk

Ioannis Magriotis
Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks

Session Chair: Prof. Christoforos Koutitas

EU’s Energy Security Challenge

Ioannis Tsoukalas - Download speech abstract

Member of the European Parliament, Member of ITRE Committee

Professor Emeritus, Department of Informatics, AUTH

Prospects for the Development of the Greek Power System

Nikolaos Hatziargyriou - Download presentation
Deputy Managing Director of PPC (ΔΕΗ)
Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, NTUA

Progress and Prospects, Extension of Renewable Energy Sources in Greece

Theodoros K. Panagos - Download presentation
Vice President of Energy Regulatory Authority (RAE)

Lawyer D.N.

Session Chair: Prof. Athanassios G. Kaissis

Solar Hydrogen: Technology HYDROSOL and Implications

Athanasios G. Konstantopoulos
Head, Aerosol and Particle Technology Lab
Director, Inst. Tech. Chem. Processes CERTH


Prospects for Energy Conservation in the Transportation Sector and the Built Environment

Nicolas Mousiopoulos - Download presentation
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AUTH
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AUTH

Presentation of the new IHU Postgraduate Programme "Msc in Energy Systems"

Ioannis Vlahavas - Download presentation
Dean, School of Science and Technology, IHU
Governing Board Member, IHU Professor, Department of Informatics, Aristotle University

Environment and Energy

Christoforos Koutitas - Download presentation
Deputy Chairman of the Governing Board IHU
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, AUTH

Scientific Supervision: Professor Christoforos Koutitas, Professor Athanassios G. Kaissis