EU Funded and International Research Projects
1. “Nanoscale Quantum Optics”, COST Action MP1403 (2014-2018)
2. “Advances in Optofluidics: Integration of Optical Control and Photonics with Microfluidics”, COST Action MP1205 (2012-2016)
3. “Novel NLO hybrid nanomaterials based on block copolymers and metal nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and theoretical Calculations”, Cyprus Research Foundation (2008-2011)
4. “Nanostructured Photonic Sensors NANOPHOS”, Information Society Technologies, IST-2001-39112 (2003-2006)
5. “Mixed air steam turbines fired by liquid fuels (MAST B LIQUID)”, Environmental Protection, Energy Saving, Renewable Sources of Energy ENK5-CT-2002-00668 (2002-2006)
6. “An Integrate Approach to Designing High Intensity Discharge Lighting Systems-NUMELITE”, NNE5-2001-00282 (2002-2005)
7. “Widening our Knowledge on Derivative Fullerenes: Modeling, Synthesis, Characterization and Application in Donor-Acceptor ensembles-WONDERFULL”, Research Training Networks 2001-00136 (2002-2006)
8. “Improved Process Control of Hot Metal Production Through a Non-Intrusive, On-line Sensing System for Metals in Topgas of Blast Furnace-PROCSSYMO”, ECSC-99, 7120-PR/128 (1999-2002)
9. “Development of multipurpose industrial separator units for recycling of plastic wastes by on-line pattern recognition of polymer features-SUREPLAST”, FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3, BRPR-CT98-0783 (1998-2001)
10. “Usable Fullerene Derivatives: Synthesis, Stabilization, Spectroscopy and Systematics-USEFULL”, TMR Research Network ERB 4061 PL97-0217 (1997-2001)
11. “On line sensing for Integrated Monitoring the Reactions and Processes in Industrial-Scale Metallurgical and Mineral Processing Furnaces-OSIRIS”, FP4, BRITE/EURAM 3, BRPR-CT96-0255 (1996-1998)
12. “LATECA-Laser Based Techniques in the Conservation of Artworks”, EU and Greek Ministry for Research and Technology (1995-1998)
13. “High speed laser identification of Plastics and Polymers from domestic wastes for recycling purposes”, BRITE/EURAM ΒΕ-7717 (1994-1996)
14. “Molecular Rydberg States – Spectroscopy, Properties and Theory”, Human Capital and Mobility Program ERBCHRXCT940485 (1994-1996)
15. “Laser based Environmental Studies”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, Greece-Germany Bilateral Collaboration (1992-1995)
16. “Development of an Automatic System for Controlling the Process of Metal Recovery from Slags”, BRITE/EURAM 2, MA2M0004, Raw Materials PL 900011 (1991-1993)
17. “Nonlinear Laser-Matter Interactions”, Human Capital and Mobility Program ERBCHRXCT930105
18. “European Ultraviolet Laser Facility”, Large Installations Plan of DG XII G/89100086/GEP (1990-2002)
19. “Laser based Techniques for Diagnostics of Non-Ferrous Metals”, RAWMAT 3C MA1R1 (1988-1991)
20. “High Power Solid State Laser”, EU, Eureka (1989-1992)
National Research Projects
1. “Laser Assisted Milk Analysis-LAMA”, ELIDEK (2020-2023)
2. “Emblematic Action: The Roads of the Bees”, Public Investment Program (PIP) of General Secretariat for Research & Technology (GSRT) (2019-2022)
3. “Emblematic Action: The Olive Roads”, Public Investment Program (PIP) of General Secretariat for Research & Technology (GSRT) (2018-2021)
4. “HELLAS-CH” (MIS 5002735), Reinforcement of the Research and Innovation Infrastructure, Operational Programme “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (NSRF 2014-2020) co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund)
5. “Interaction of Ultra-short Intense Electromagnetic Pulses with Matter-ISEPUMA”, 80 k€, Ministry for National Education, Research and Technology-THALLIS (2012-2015)
7. “Polymeric Photonic Systems for Applications in Information Technologies-PHOTOPOLIS”, Ministry for National Education, Research and Technology-THALLIS (2012-2015)
8. “Effect of Plasmon resonance on the nonlinear optical response of metallic nanoparticles”, Ministry for National Education, Research and Technology-Heracleitus II (2011-2014)
9. “Ultrafast response of nanostructured hybrid materials”, Ministry for National Education, Research and Technology-Heracleitus II (2011-2014)
10. “In-situ, rapid and non-perturbing diagnostics of combustion processes using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)”, Ministry for National Education, Research and Technology-Heracleitus II (2011-2014)
11. “Nano-sized hybrid photonic Sensors for Gases-ΝΥΒΡΙΦΩΣ”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, PENED 2003 03ΕΔ888 (2004-2008)
12. “Coatings for optics and Photonic Applications”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, PENED 2001, 01ΕΔ395 (2002-2005)
13. “Nonlinear Optical Properties of Fullerene and Fullerene derivatives”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, HERAKLEITOUS I (2000-2003)
14. “Real time dynamics of the molecular fragmentation”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, Greece-France Bilateral Collaboration (1998-2001)
15. “Analytical applications of laser diagnostic techniques for the detection of heavy and toxic metals in environmental samples”, Region of Crete PEP-1996 (1996-1999)
16. “Dynamics and Spectroscopy of highly excited molecules of astrophysical interest”, Programme International de Cooperation Scientifique PICS No 152, CNRS-Greek Ministry for Research and Technology (1991-1996)
17. “Spectroscopy of the Rydberg States of Molecules of Atmospheric and Astrophysical Interest”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, Greece-France Bilateral Collaborationν (1988-1991)
18. “Spectroscopy of Free Radicals”, Greek Ministry for Research and Technology, Greece-Germany Bilateral Collaboration (1988-1991)
19. “Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy using VUV tunable lasers”, University of Crete (1987-1989)
20. “Development of tunable laser VUV source for Spectroscopic studies”, University of Crete (1986-1988)