Qualifications
- MEng (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
- MSc (International Hellenic University)
- PhD / DPhil (University of Manchester)
Summary
Dr Stavros Michailos is, as of October 2022, a Lecturer at University of Hull and a chemical engineer by background. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (funded by Shell Research UK) and has post-doctoral experience at the University of Manchester, Aston University and the University of Sheffield.
He has extensive experience and expertise in process design, modelling, lifecycle and techno-economic assessments of various low carbon energy systems including carbon capture utilisation and storage, sustainable aviation fuel production technologies, biorefineries and decentralised energy solutions. He has published widely, over 40 research papers, book chapters and reports, and contributed to numerous multi-disciplinary programmes. He has successfully co-supervised over 10 PhD students.
If you are interested in working with me, or studying for a PhD in any of the above-mentioned areas please feel free to contact me.
I am currently the Module leader and teaching :
Level 5: Engineering Global Challenge II (500661)
Level 3: Engineering Group Challenge (330113)
while contribute in teaching as co-tutor in:
Level 4: Engineering Global Challenge I (400456)
Level 6: Chemical Engineering Design Project (601091)
Level 6: Process Equipment Design (662010)
Level 7: Sustainable Engineering Systems (701008)
Journal Article
Comprehensive process simulation of a biomass-based hydrogen production system through gasification within the BECCS concept in a commercial two-stage fixed bed gasifier
Rabea, K., Michailos, S., Hughes, K. J., Ingham, D., & Pourkashanian, M. (2023). Comprehensive process simulation of a biomass-based hydrogen production system through gasification within the BECCS concept in a commercial two-stage fixed bed gasifier. Energy Conversion and Management, 298, Article 117812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117812
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through power-to-liquid (PtL): A combined techno-economic and life cycle assessment
Rojas-Michaga, M. F., Michailos, S., Cardozo, E., Akram, M., Hughes, K. J., Ingham, D., & Pourkashanian, M. (2023). Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through power-to-liquid (PtL): A combined techno-economic and life cycle assessment. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, Article 117427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117427
A Comprehensive Technoeconomic and Environmental Evaluation of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System for a Smart Farm in South Korea
Rabea, K., Michailos, S., Udeh, G. T., Park, J., Lee, Y., Kim, S., …Pourkashanian, M. (2023). A Comprehensive Technoeconomic and Environmental Evaluation of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System for a Smart Farm in South Korea. International journal of energy research, 2023, Article 4951589. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4951589
Experimental Evaluation of Continuous In-Situ Biomethanation of CO2 in Anaerobic Digesters Fed on Sewage Sludge and Food Waste and the Influence of Hydrogen Gas–Liquid Mass Transfer
Poggio, D., Sastraatmaja, A., Walker, M., Michailos, S., Nimmo, W., & Pourkashanian, M. (2023). Experimental Evaluation of Continuous In-Situ Biomethanation of CO2 in Anaerobic Digesters Fed on Sewage Sludge and Food Waste and the Influence of Hydrogen Gas–Liquid Mass Transfer. Processes, 11(2), Article 604. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11020604
Sorption direct air capture with CO2 utilization
Jiang, L., Liu, W., Liu, W., Wang, R. Q., Gonzalez-Diaz, A., Rojas-Michaga, M. F., …Font-Palma, C. (2023). Sorption direct air capture with CO2 utilization. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 95, Article 101069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2022.101069
Research interests
Conceptual design, process modelling and optimisation of low carbon technologies
Life cycle (LCA) and techno-economic assessments (TEA) of energy systems
Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS)
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies, Power to Liquids, Biomass to Liquids, Gas to Liquids
Direct air capture (DACCS) and bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS)
Decentralised energy solutions
Lead investigator
Project
Funder
Grant
Started
Status
Project
Co-DAC: Combined Direct Air Capture and PPC Amine Capture for Reduced Energy and Capital Cost Requirements
Funder
EPSRC Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
Grant
£6,868.00
Started
1 January 2023
Status
Complete
Project
SMART - Solvent Management At Reduced Throughput - prototype demonstration
Funder
EPSRC Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
Grant
£3,226.00
Started
1 April 2023
Status
Complete
Project
Comprehensive Assessment of Post- Combustion Capture Options (CAPCCO)
Funder
EPSRC Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
Grant
£31,957.00
Started
1 September 2023
Status
Complete