Technical University of Crete | Greece
Dr. Panagiotis Regkouzas is a passionate environmental engineer from Chania, Greece, born on November 21, 1991. With a robust academic and professional foundation, he is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Crete. His career is defined by his dedication to sustainable development, specializing in biochar production, wastewater treatment, and the circular economy. Through national and international collaborations, Panagiotis contributes to innovative environmental engineering solutions that promote resource recovery and sustainable agriculture.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Strong Academic Background:
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PhD in Environmental Engineering with a specialization in biochar production, environmental applications, and wastewater treatment.
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Dual master’s degrees with focused theses on biochar and wastewater reuse, directly supporting the sustainability and circular economy sectors.
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Research Productivity & Impact:
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Author/co-author of several peer-reviewed articles in reputed international journals such as Chemosphere, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
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Published cutting-edge work on nanobiochar, graphene oxide biochars, and CNT-doped composites, showing innovation and depth in environmental nanotechnology.
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Active Participation in High-Profile Projects:
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Involved in European Union-funded projects like Horizon 2020 (PRIMA) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, indicating his role in top-tier international collaborations.
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Project themes align with global environmental priorities such as circular economy, green technologies, and nature-based solutions.
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Extensive Conference Participation & Visibility:
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Regular presenter at international conferences (EGU, IEES, IWA, EURECA-PRO), reflecting academic leadership and scientific communication strength.
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Frequent contributions in sessions on circular economy, wastewater valorization, and biochar technologies, underlining topic consistency and relevance.
🎓 Education
Panagiotis began his academic journey with a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (2009–2015), where he explored biochar applications for pollutant adsorption. He then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment (2015–2017), focusing on valorizing municipal solid waste. His PhD (2017–2024) further delved into advanced biochar materials and their applications in removing emerging contaminants from water. Currently, he continues his research as a postdoctoral scholar in Circular Economy at the same institution.
🧪 Experience
With over 7 years of research and teaching experience at the Technical University of Crete, Panagiotis has worked on diverse projects ranging from biochar production and nanomaterials to wastewater treatment technologies. His roles include university research and teaching assistant, as well as laboratory assistant in courses on water treatment and environmental engineering. In 2024, he expanded his international experience as an Engineering Research Scientist at APS-Ekoinnowacje in Poland, emphasizing sustainable waste management and environmental innovation.
🔬 Research Interests On Materials
Panagiotis’s research interests lie in environmental sustainability with a sharp focus on circular economy principles. He is particularly interested in:
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Biochar production from waste biomass
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Adsorption of emerging micro-contaminants
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Development of nanocomposite biochars
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Wastewater and sludge treatment
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Nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands
His work bridges the gap between environmental engineering and practical, sustainable applications for agriculture and water systems.
🏆 Awards & Nominations
1. Title: Adsorption of selected organic micro-pollutants on sewage sludge biochar
Authors: P. Regkouzas, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2019
Citations: 158
2. Title: Ni (II) adsorption on biochars produced from different types of biomass
Authors: R.N. Mourgela, P. Regkouzas, F.M. Pellera, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2020
Citations: 14
3. Title: Biochar production from waste biomass: Characterization and evaluation for agronomic and environmental applications
Authors: F.M. Pellera, P. Regkouzas, I. Manolikaki, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2021
Citations: 12
4. Title: Production and characterization of graphene oxide-engineered biochars and application for organic micro-pollutant adsorption from aqueous solutions
Authors: P. Regkouzas, L. Sygellou, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2023
Citations: 10
5. Title: Effect of compost and compost-derived biochar on the growth of lettuce irrigated with water and treated wastewater
Authors: P. Regkouzas, N. Katie, K. Bontiotis, A. Stefanakis
Year: 2025
Citations: Not listed
6. Title: Assessing Biochar and Compost from the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste on Nutrient Availability and Plant Growth of Lettuce in a Pot Experiment
Authors: P. Regkouzas, I. Manolikaki, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2025
Citations: Not listed
7. Title: Effect of compost and compost-derived biochar on lettuce growth in a water and wastewater irrigated pot experiment
Authors: P. Regkouzas, N. Katie, K. Bontiotis, A. Stefanakis
Year: 2025
Citations: Not listed
8. Title: The role of biochar in a circular economy: from agriculture to water and wastewater treatment applications
Authors: P. Regkouzas, I. Asimakoulas, E. Athanasiadou, E. Koukouraki, …
Year: 2024
Citations: Not listed
9. Title: Production of advanced adsorptive materials based on biochar
Author: P. Regkouzas
Year: 2024
Citations: Not listed
10. Title: Global Challenges for a Sustainable Society: EURECA-PRO
Authors: P. Regkouzas, E. Diamadopoulos
Year: 2023
Citations: Not listed
✅ Conclusion
Panagiotis Regkouzas exemplifies the spirit of environmental innovation and sustainable engineering. With a solid foundation in education, a breadth of interdisciplinary experience, and a forward-looking research portfolio, he is a valuable asset to the scientific community and an outstanding nominee for this award. His work paves the way for greener technologies in water treatment, agriculture, and waste valorization, making impactful contributions both locally and globally 🌎🌿.
