Research Topics

Research Topics

Our Vision

To become a leader in research excellence and a hub of technological innovation in the wider region, fostering collaboration among industry, academia and society.

We turn knowledge into real energy solutions, promoting a clean and sustainable energy future for our planet

We offer integrated approaches for a greener energy mix, heading towards Energy Transition

We are aligned with the EU’s Green Deal priority define is as “Living well, within the Planet’s ecological limits”

 


Earth – Grounded Innovation

We develop and implement technologies that connect Geology, Energy and Sustainability.

Focus Areas

  • Hydrogen exploration/exploitation
  • Subsurface – geological H2 and CO2 storage
  • Reservoir modeling, development & utilization of geothermal energy
  • Marine research related to Offshore Wind Energy
  • Water resources – Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering
  • Exploration for Natural Hydrogen (White/Gold)
Division I

Environmental Innovation for the Energy Transition

We focus on the environmental impacts of energy resource exploration, the assessment and mitigation of environmental pollution, nature-based solutions to reduce CO2 emissions, and the creation of advanced materials and technologies for energy and resource reuse.

Focus Areas

  • Assessment and monitoring of ecological effects from offshore hydrocarbons and wind – energy infrastructure
  • Technology Development for Extreme Ecosytem Research
  • Blue Carbon Ecosystems for Climate Mitigation
  • De-Nox, De-N2O, De-VOCs technologies
  • Energy Management in the Built Environment – Energy Cities
Division II

Green Energy Transition Innovation

We advance research and innovation in clean and sustainable energy technologies that support the global transition toward a resilient, climate-neutral and low-carbon economy. Τhrough interdisciplinary research and international collaborations, Division III develops innovative solutions that contribute to energy security, sustainability, and technological competitiveness. 

Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Energy Transition Engineering 
  • Hydrogen (green, blue, turquoise, and white) production technologies 
  • Hydrogen storage, transport and carrier technologies, including advanced adsorption materials and hydrogen safety/sensing systems 
  • Fuel cells and hydrogen utilization technologies 
  • Integrated hydrogen-based energy systems and sector coupling
  •  Carbon capture, storage and utilization technologies linked with H2 systems
  • Energy nanomaterials and nanotechnology for clean energy applications
  • Design, digitalization, control and optimization of advanced energy processes with high technological readiness levels (TRLs)
Division III