Dr Christos Kalamaras
Senior Research & Development Scientist
RESUME
Christos Kalamaras
Saudi Aramco, PO Box 11715
Dhahran, 31311, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: christos.kalamaras@gmail.com
Phone:
+966 (0)53 8576548
+357 99 454535
+44 (0)7760 530442
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Professional info
Experienced researcher in Catalytic Chemistry both in Academia and R&D sector. My research focus on novel catalytic systems for emission control technologies and energy-related applications.
Work experience
Languages
Greek
English
Skills
Senior Research Scientist
Saudi Aramco - Research & Development Center
2015 - present
The main research activities and projects include: (i) catalytic after-treatment technologies for new engine concepts, and (ii) new fuel formulation concepts, methodologies and required infrastructure that will enable advanced fuel/engine systems for efficient, affordable and sustainable mobility.
Research Associate
Imperial College London - Department of Chemical Engineering
2013 - 2015
The research was related with the Selective Oxidation of Methane to Methanol with Biologically Inspired Di-Copper Catalysts founded by Shell Public Company Limited.
Research Fellow
University of Cyprus - Department of Chemistry
2006 - 2013
The activities included research on Water-Gas Shift reaction, Steam Reforming, catalytic pollution control technologies for automotive (TWC) and industrial applications (H2-SCR), as well as Fischer-Tropsch reaction. The projects were mainly founded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, European Union (6th FP), Linde AG and SASOL Limited.
TPD/TPO/TPSR
in situ DRIFTS
online MS
XRD
UV-Vis/DRS
XPS
SEM/TEM
Education
PhD in Heterogeneous Catalysis, University of Cyprus
2006 - 2011
PhD thesis: “Mechanistic and Kinetic Studies of the Water-Gas Shift Reaction Using Operando Methodology and Transient Isotopic Techniques”.
BSc in Chemistry, University of Cyprus
2002 - 2006
Diploma thesis: “Study of the Water-Gas Shift Reaction Over Pt, Rh and Pd Catalysts Supported on γ-Al2O3”.