Award for Oustanding Contribution to University's Culture and Sustainability 2021
2022 - 2022
Faculty of Science and Engineering Excellence Awards 2021.
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research 2021
2022 - 2022
Faculty of Science and Engineering Excellence Awards 2021.
1st Prize of the LECO Analytical Applications competition LA²PC 2020: lignocellulosic biomass wastes for the next generation of solid fuels
2021 - 2021
1st AWARD of the LECO Analytical Applications competition
LA²PC 2020 // LECO ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS POSTER COMPETITION 2020
Team members:
PI of project Dr V.Skoulou, Chemical Engineering , University of Hull
CoIs Dr P. Hurst (BDC), Dr M.Taylor (EEI-University of Hull),
Thyme PoC Research Technician: Karl Hornsby, EEI- University of Hull
Industry Partner: Mr S.Walker (Jesmond Engineering)
FoSE Research Prize: Oustanding External Grant Capture , University of Hull
2019 - 2019
Awarded among other FoSE- University of Hull multidisciplinary team members (PI: Prof. C. Redshaw,Co-Is Dr. P. Deutz, Dr. V.Skoulou and Dr S.Zein) o with the Research Award in the category: Outstanding External Grant Capture (25th June 2019)
Co-Is from different faculties: Dr W.M. Mayes, Prof. DR Parsons, Prof. RKW Wurzel, Prof. RA Barnes, Dr M. Farrelly, Prof. G. Midgley, Dr N. Mishra, Dr F. Why, Dr C. Kambhampati, Dr V. Osburg.
Travel Award BRISK2 Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge Travel Grant - VTT Research Institute , Finland
2019 - 2019
BRISK2 Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge EU Horizon 2020 program awarded a Transnational Research Facilities Access Grant (max 1,200 E) to PhD Candidate H. Alabdrabalameer and Dr Skoulou, on February 2019.
His First Supervisor Dr V. Skoulou built the research idea/application and awarded a small fund for Mr H.A.Alabdrabalameer for accessing and using the Research Facilities of VTT Technical Research Centre , Finland , in order to test the thermochemical behavior of pre-treated lignocellulosic biomass waste in a fluidized bed (FB) thermochemical reactor system.
Max 1,200 €
Project Completed and resulted in the following publication:
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00155D
1st Prize for PhD Poster Presentation of PhD Candidate Hassan Alabdrabalameer (First Supervisor: V.Skoulou)
2019 - 2019
The B3 Challenge Group and specifically the PhD Candidate H.AlabdrabAlameer with co-authors Dr. M.Taylor and PI Dr V.Skoulou won the 1st Award for Poster Presentation in the Post-Graduate Colloquium - Poster Session, Canham Turner – Eliot Table, Hull University, 15th July, 2019
Travel Award BRISK2 Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge Travel Grant - Bioenergy 2020+ , Graz University, Austria
2019 - 2019
BRISK2 Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge program awarded a small Transnational Research Facilities Access Grant (up to max 1,200 E) to PhD Candidate H. Alabdrabalameer and Dr V.Skoulou, on September 2019.
His First Supervisor Dr V. Skoulou built the research idea/application and awarded a small fund for Mr H.A.Alabdrabalameer for accessing and using the Research Facilities of Bioenergy 2020+ ,Graz, Austria , in order to test the thermal behavior of pre-treated lignocellulosic biomass waste and thermogravimetric analysis.
Max 1200 €
Project Completed
Travel Award BRISK Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge Travel Grant- KTH Stockholm, Sweden : Partial Recycling of CO2 and exploitation as a possible enhancement medium of producer gas during high temperature steam gasification (ReCO2-sHiTAG).
2014 - 2014
BRISK Biofuels Research Infrastructure for Sharing Knowledge programm awarded a small Transnational Research Facilities Access Grant to Dr V. Skoulou, on July 2014.
Dr Skoulou submitted her research idea application and awarded a small fund for accessing an using the Research Facilities of KTH Royal Institute Sweden, Stockholm, in order to perform biomass waste/plastics gasification experiments.
1,337.49 €
Project Completed and resulted in the following publication: https://doi.org/10.5071/24thEUBCE2016-2CV.3.97
As a result of that grant a Dr Skoulou, along with her collaborators from KTH presented in a conference / paper published a paper in conference proceedings of the 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE), as shown below:
Skoulou, V*., Kantarelis, E., Wang, M.CO2 Integration in High Temperature Steam Gasification (HTSG) of Solid Fuels and Blends with Waste’ 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE) 2016, 6th – 9th June 2016, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ionic liquid bio-refining of lignocellulose to sustainable polymers
2013 - 2013
Funder: EPSRC (EP/K014676/1)
Coordinator: Imperial College London (ICL), UK
Project Duration: 2013-2017
Scientific Responsible: Dr. Marcos Millan (ICL)
Participation : Among other Co-Is Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 6/2013-12/2013)
Project participation Completed
Advanced concepts and process schemes for CO2 free fluidized and entrained bed co-gasification of coals.
2012 - 2013
Funder: European Union-
(FECUNDUS project)
Coordinator: CNR-Consiglio Nationale delle Ricerche., Italy
Project Duration: 2010-2013
Scientific Responsible: Dr. Marcos Millan (ICL)
Participation : Among other Co-Is Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 6/2012-6/2013)
Project participation Completed
State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.) Award for Postdoctoral Studies at National level
2011 - 2012
State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.) – Awarded for one (1) year Postdoctoral research scholarship
entitled:
Thermochemical conversion of lignin-cellulose mixtures for ’green’ energy production with environmental safety.
National State Scholarships Foundation IKY Award: Thermochemical conversion( pyrolysis, gasification) of lignin-cellulose mixtures for ‘’green’’ energy production with environmental safety.
2011 - 2012
Funder: National State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.)
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dep. of Chem. Eng, AUTh
Project Duration: 2011-2012
Scientific Responsible: Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 2/2011-3/2012)
6,000 €
Project Completed
Research award : Among the top 3% of the best Researchers of AUTh, Year 2010-2011 (AUth University and CPERI/CERTH)
2010 - 2011
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is the largest university in Greece. About 8.472 students were following postgraduate programes, of which 3,952 are research active at and above Doctoral level, along the 2.024 faculty members.
Awards Ceremony took place on 21/9/2011
AUTh Research Excellency Ceremony , academic year 2010-11
Video: Dr Skoulou awarded from from the Special Secretariat of Hellenic Ministry of Higher Education and Religious Affairs Mr V.Papazoglou (seen video (in Greek): 1:55: 35 and 1:56:20 - 1:56:30)
Industrial Research Project: Demonstration of a Small scale Mobile Agricultural Residue gasification unit (5kWth) for decentralized Combined Heat and Power production.
2010 - 2011
Funder: European Union- LIFE08 ENV/GR/000576 and District Heating Municipal Company of Ptolemaida, Greece Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Amyntaion Greece
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece
Project Duration: 2010-2012
Scientific Responsible(s) : Prof. A. Zabaniotou (LCPP-AUTh) and Prof. Z. Samaras (LAT-AUTh).
Participation : Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 01/2010-06/2011 & 07/2010-12/2010)
10,140 €
Inception Report available : http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showFile&rep=file&fil=SMART-CHP_Inception-Report.pdf
Last Accessed on: 23/3/2019
Project Completed - (one of the 21 Best LIFE Environment projects, 2013)
Valorisation of biodiesel industry by-products for alternative energy production by thermochemical treatments (pyrolysis, gasification)
2010 - 2011
Funder: Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dep. of Chem. Eng, AUTh
Project Duration: 2010-2011
Scientific Responsible: Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 1/2010-1/2011)
5,000 €
Project Completed
Research Excellency Prize from the Research Committee of AUTh (University Level)
2010 - 2010
Research Committee of AUTh – Research Excellency Award for one (1) year of Post Doc Research
studies entitled:
Valorization of biodiesel industry byproducts for alternative energy production by thermochemical treatments.
6,000 Euros
Project Completed
Industrial Research Project: Exploration of particulate filter limits.
2009 - 2009
Funder: Inco Special Products, Avl List, GmBh.
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dep. of Mech. Eng, AUTh
Project Duration: 2009-2009
Scientific Responsible: Prof. Z.Samaras (LAT-AUTh).
Participation: Research Associate Dr V. Skoulou ( 10/2009-10/2009)
1,785 €
Project Completed
SUSPOWER project (continued as BRISK and BRISK2): High Temperature, steam gasification of agro-industrial biomass – Catalytic effect of metals
2007 - 2007
SUSPOWER allowed European researchers to access KTH’s unique large-scale experimental facilities in the areas of innovative combustion, gasification and gas turbine technology. Funding is available to cover travel and up-keep for 4-8 weeks . Costs related to facility operation and on-side assistance and expert consulting are also covered.
Dr Skoulou awarded a travel grant ( from KTH Royal Institute of month) Sweden, Material Science Department after her selection based in her research project proposal:
High Temperature, steam gasification of agro-industrial biomass – Catalytic effect of metals
€
Project Completed
Industrial Research Project: Study of biomass pellets production (Agro-pellets) for bioenergy (pyrolyis, gasification) and related materials production in pyrolysis/gasification units with environmental and economic safety. (PELET-AGROS).
2006 - 2007
Funder: Greek Ministry of Development- PABET05 AMTH and Hellenic Pellets S.A.
Coordinator: Laboratory of Chemical Plants Processes, Chemical Engineering Dep. (LCPP-AUTh). Greece
Project Duration: 2006-2007
Scientific Responsible: Assoc.Prof. A. Zabaniotou (LCPP-AUTh).
Participation : Dr V. Skoulou, Junior Researcher (07/2006-12/2007)
Project Completed
Industrial Research Project: Integrated study (pyrolysis, gasification) and management of energy crops and their residues, for energy and biofuels production (Ηi-Bred fuels).
2006 - 2007
Funder: Greek Ministry of Development- PABET05 and Hi-Bred Hellas S.A.
Coordinator: Laboratory of Chemical Plants Processes, Chemical Engineering Dep. (LCPP-AUTh). Greece
Project Duration: 2006-2007
Scientific Responsible: Assoc.Prof. A. Zabaniotou (LCPP-AUTh).
Participation : Dr V. Skoulou, Junior Researcher (04/2006
12/2007)
Project Completed
Industrial Research Project: Simulation of Diesel particulate filter based in Ni.
2006 - 2006
Funder: Inco Special Products, Avl List, GmBh.
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dep. of Mech. Eng, AUTh
Project Duration: 2006-2006
Scientific Responsible: Prof. Z.Samaras (LAT-AUTh).
Participation: Junior Researcher Dr V. Skoulou ( 2/2006-2/2006)
500 €
Project Completed
Industrial Research Project: Optimization of olive kernel Fluidized Bed Gasification, in conjunction with Internal Combustion Engine (Diesel.)
2005 - 2009
Funder: Greek Ministry of Development –(PENED03) and N.Ach. Philippopoulos Energy Technical S.A
Coordinator: Laboratory of Chemical Plants Processes, Chemical Engineering Dep. (LCPP-AUTh). Greece
Project Duration: 2005-2009
Scientific Responsible: Assoc.Prof. A. Zabaniotou (LCPP-AUTh).
Participation : Dr V. Skoulou, Junior Researcher ( 12/2005-07/2009)
42,304.5 €
Project aiming at supporting my PhD study in the field of Design, Construction and experimentation in a pilot scale fluidized bed gasification system running on lignocellulosic biomass/waste for syngas production and energy generation.
Project Completed
Thermochemical conversion (pyrolysis, gasification) of agricultural wastes for H2, electric energy in fuel cells and active carbon production.
2005 - 2006
Funder: Greek Ministry of Higher Education and Religious Affairs- (ΕPΕΑΕΚ ΙΙ PYTHAGORAS).
Coordinator: Laboratory of Chemical Plants Processes, Chemical Engineering Dep. (LCPP-AUTh). Greece
Project Duration: 2005-2007
Scientific Responsible: Assoc.Prof. A. Zabaniotou (LCPP-AUTh).
Participation : Dr V. Skoulou, Junior Researcher (04/2005-12/2006)
Project Completed ans resulted in the following publication :
Industrial Research Project: Simulation program of ceramic trap filter.
2004 - 2005
Funder: Daimler Chrysler AG.
Coordinator: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dep. of Mech. Eng, AUTh
Project Duration: 2004-2005
Scientific Responsible: Prof. Z.Samaras (LAT-AUTh).
Participation: as Junior Researcher Dr V. Skoulou ( 10/2004-3/2005)
(4,200 €)
Project Completed
2nd International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability ( CEES 2023) Funchal, Madeira 23-27th of June 2023
2023 - 2023
The Carbon Online Conference & Exhibition, 2020
2020 - 2020
The Carbon Conference focused on Ireland's 2030 Climate Action Agenda. The primary goal of this conference will be to unify government bodies, academics, and Industry leaders in taking action on achieving our 2030 Agenda. We will tackle these issues head-on by providing cost-effective solutions to the inevitable carbon pricing & changes in legislation.
We will introduce new technologies and advancements across various sectors highlighting the latest trends and opportunities available to businesses and landowners across the country.
Companies can save up to 70% of their energy usage alone through new smart technologies. This conference is for high-level professionals seeking innovative ways to ensure they are on target
to meet Ireland’s climate action plan and reduce our carbon footprint.
CA17128 LignoCOST Workshop :‘Current status of lignin valorisation in Europe’ in Stockholm, Sweden
2020 - 2020
The main objective of LignoCOST is to establish a sound network covering the entire value chain in which relevant information can be produced with a focus on lignin valorisation towards sustainable industrial applications. Only when working together this information can be gathered to cover the technical, non-technical, environmental and socio-economic implications of the most promising lignin value chains.
Energy and Growth in the Northern Powerhouse Conference and Exhibition
2019 - 2019
Energy & Clean Growth in the Northern Powerhouse was a two (2) day Conference and Exhibition being held at the Bonus Arena in Hull on 5 & 6 November 2019.
It is organised by the NP11, a collection of the 11 Local Enterprise Partnerships that cover the 76 Local Authorities in the North of England, and in conjunction with the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s Green GB & NI Week.
Keynote speakers, workshops, seminars and discussions with have drawn over a thousand of delegates, high-profile politicians and leading businesses in this event which was:
showcasing the North’s successes and aspirations
debating the hot topics for policy makers
promoting future technologies and ground-breaking research
assess the economic environment for businesses of all sizes and their workforces
illustrating the case for inward investment across these regions
Our Energy Future - The Challenges and Solutions: Energy Conference 2018
2018 - 2018
Beyond the Coast 2018: JNCC's Conference on the future of the offshore
2018 - 2018
2018 marks the 10-year anniversary of the first MPA designated in UK offshore waters. To mark this milestone, JNCC are launching ‘Beyond the Coast’, a conference specifically focussed on progressive marine conservation in the UK’s offshore marine environment.
This event will bring together a diverse range of practitioners, academics and others to discuss key overarching themes, such as how to deal with uncertainty, assessing the health of the marine environment beyond the coast, and working together to achieve common goals. Q&A panels and breakout sessions will enable lively debate and interaction, with the aim of setting the ground for future collaborations and networking.
The objectives of Beyond the Coast 2018 are to:
Enable a review of the UK’s offshore marine environment in 2018, providing the opportunity for multi-disciplinary discussion around topical offshore issues;
Provide a platform for identification of opportunities for collaborative working to address challenges in our knowledge base and management of offshore areas;
Facilitate effective networking and relationship building for stakeholders working in the UK offshore environment.
ETI10 Conference and Excibition
2017 - 2017
The ETI isa £400m industry and government funded research institute into low carbon energy system planning and technology development to address UK energy and climate change targets.
For the last 10 years we have invested in whole energy system modelling, technology innovation, road mapping and the delivery of a portfolio of over 135 complex low carbon energy innovation projects.
Over the course of two days hosted seminars on each of our technology programme areas alongside an exhibition detailing ETI's completed work and insights together with a profile of our large scale technology demonstration activity in 2018 & 2019.
World Seafood Congress
2015 - 2015
World Seafood Congress is a 5 day event being held from 5th September to the 9th September 2015 in Grimsby, UK. This event showcases products like World Seafood Congress organisers is to build and enhance partnerships between IAFI members and all seafood professionals and specialists to benefit global seafood trade. It also aims to profile innovation in seafood and provide opportunities for maximum participation by all economies involved in seafood trade – including developed and developing economies. This is accomplished by various means throughout the international event– expert panels, debates, workshops and formal presentations etc. in the Food & Beverage industry.
Chemical Engineering Day UK 2015
2015 - 2015
Chem Eng Day UK 2015 was a scientific conference about chemical engineering at Sheffield’s City Hall on 8-9 April 2015, organised by the University of Sheffield and IChemE. Vrch, and find out more about our impedance testing systems.
The event aimed to encourage interaction within the UK chemical engineering academic community and to enhance communication among researchers and practitioners working in chemical engineering. Distinguished plenary speakers, parallel technical sessions and poster sessions,showcases the technological advances and research in core areas of chemical engineering, with leading experts from academia and industry.
Academic researchers and industrial professionals at all levels working within research in chemical engineering and related sectors, particularly those based within the UK participated.
Chemical Engineering Day UK 2014
2014 - 2014
This conference brought together researchers, engineers and scientists from around the UK to explore the latest technological advances and research results in core areas of chemical engineering. Through a combination of a distinguished plenary speaker, parallel technical sessions with invited talks by leading experts from academia and industry, and interactive poster sessions, participants showcased their research efforts and technologies, and share visions with researchers in the UK. New opportunities for collaborative effort will be created and, in particular, industrialists will be able to establish new dialogues and build relationships with universities in addition to developing links across industries.
Aims of the conference were: to strengthen the interactions within the UK chemical engineering academic community, in particular, to enhance communication among researchers and practitioners from the UK working in the area of chemical engineering and to create a dynamic environment for presenting, transferring, and exchanging the know-how and latest advanced research highlights and scientific achievements in chemical engineering and at the same time to stimulate the creative professional activity of young engineers and scientists.
1st Yorkshire Innovation in Science and Engineering Conference (YISEC 2023).
2023 - 2023
The Yorkshire Innovation in Science and Engineering Conference (YISEC) will be held at the University of Bradford’s main campus on June 15-16, 2022 and aims to provide postgraduate students with a cross-functional platform to address critical issues and innovative solutions through practical discussions. A strong consortium of Yorkshire Universities will be organising the conference. The consortium comprises four institutions: the University of Bradford, the University of Hull, the University of York and the University of Huddersfield.
The conference aims to have the following format, although some changes might occur based on suggestions made by the Organising Committee. It is planned to include a full day with sessions in the University of Bradford campus: invited talks; short and full paper talks, according to the papers submitted; poster session; Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
YISEC aims to provide postgraduate students with a cross-functional platform to address critical issues and innovative solutions through practical discussions. It provides an opportunity for Master and PhD students to showcase their research and to receive feedback on their new research ideas or results in an early stage of investigation.
The conference will display innovative research conducted by doctoral researchers across all institutions. All graduate students are highly encouraged to participate and present their research and results! The topics list is not exhaustive. This is an excellent opportunity for doctoral researchers to develop clear and confident communication skills that are critically important when presenting work in academia or industry.
The deadline for full-length paper submission to the Yorkshire Innovation in Science and Engineering Conference (YISEC 2023) is April 21, 2023.
Organizing Committee from University of Hull:
Dr Vicky Skoulou, Dr Carolina Font Palma and Dr Stavros Michailos
CEES 2021 International Conference, Spain : Thematic Session 10: Renewable Energy (RES) Technologies in Buildings and Built Environment
2021 - 2021
CEES 2021 : Construction Energy and Environment Sustainability International Conference , Coimbra Portugal , 12-15 October 2021
The first International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability - CEES 2021 - is taking place in Coimbra, Portugal, October 2021, and is being organized by Itecons.
Globally, we are faced with resource scarcity, climate change and increased urbanisation. More than ever, there is a need for increasing the sustainability of the built environment and construction activities.
As concerns with sustainability, efficiency and wellbeing continue to grow, the construction industry must not only continue to embrace new technologies, processes and materials, but also continue to address the many challenges facing the existing building stock. The first International CEES conference aims to bring together construction, energy and environment researchers, engineers, planners, stakeholders and policy makers to address these challenges.
In order to achieve a sustainable built environment and a sustainable construction activity, professionals from a wide range of backgrounds need to work together, from researchers working on the development of innovative construction materials and technologies, on building physics and energy performance, or on studying the environmental effects of manmade infrastructure, to those working towards the adoption of the industry 4.0 principals or those working in a more regional and urban scale, all the while without neglecting the social aspect of sustainable construction and housing.
In this context, we are looking for contributions related with, but not limited to, a wide range of multidisciplinary topics, which are arranged in six general themes:
Construction materials and technologies
Building physics
Energy
Environment
Construction and industry 4.0
Community challenges and policies
and the special thematic session:
TS10: RENEWABLE ENERGY (RES) TECHNOLOGIES IN BUILDINGS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Organized by Apostolos Michopoulos (University of Cyprus, Cyprus) and Vasiliki Skoulou (University of Hull, UK)
FoSE (Chemical Engineering) and EEI (Thyme) Seminar Prof.Zabaniotou ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki):Awareness of Sustainability: Sustainable use of Bioresources - Guest Speaker Prof Anastasia Zabaniotou
2019 - 2019
Awareness of Sustainability: Sustainable use of Bioresources
Dr Skoulou, the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Energy and Environment Institute were delighted to welcome visiting Reseacher Professor Anastasia Zabaniotou from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where she is Director of the new Circular Economy Institute (ICE) and Biomass & Waste group leader in the Chemical Engineering Department, AUTh, Greece.
Professor Zabaniotou is also Chair of Biomass and Biogas at the World Renewable Energy Network and is a renowned leader in the field of renewable energy with a focus on bioenergy and biofuels, circular economy and sustainability.
On Wednesday 10th July, Professor Zabaniotou was speaking on sustainability and the bioeconomy. The subject of the seminars map to the THYME Project, a collaboration between the Universities of Teeside, Hull and York, which is looking to boost the bioeconomy across Yorkshire, the Humber region and the Tees Valley.
11.00-12.00, Wednesday 10 July 2019, Allam Medical Building Lecture Theatre 2
FoSE (Chemical Engineering) and EEI (Thyme) Guest Lecture Prof.Zabaniotou ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki): Biomass and Waste to Energy in the context of Sustainability and Circular Economy: Latest advancements, innovations and strategic objectives
2019 - 2019
GUEST LECTURES FROM VISITING PROFESSOR ANASTASIA ZABANIOTOU
Biomass and Waste to Energy in the context of Sustainability and Circular Economy: Latest advancements, innovations and strategic objectives
Dr V. Skoulou, the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Energy and Environment Institute were delighted to welcome visiting Professor Anastasia Zabaniotou from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where she is Director of the new Circular Economy Institute (ICE) and Biomass & Waste group leader in the Chemical Engineering Department.
Professor Zabaniotou is also Chair of Biomass and Biogas at the World Renewable Energy Network and is a renowned leader in the field of renewable energy with a focus on bioenergy and biofuels, circular economy and sustainability.
On Tuesday 9th of July, Professor Zabaniotou was speaking on sustainability and the bioeconomy. The subject of the seminars mapped also to the THYME Project, a collaboration between the Universities of Teeside, Hull and York, which is looking to boost the bioeconomy across Yorkshire, the Humber region and the Tees Valley.
Please do join us in hearing from Professor Zabaniotou by signing up using the links below, which redirect to eventbrite:
12.00-13.00, Tuesday 9 July 2019, Allam Medical Building Lecture Theatre 2
Chemical Engineering -B3 Challenge Group Invited Seminar Dr A.Michopoulos (University of Cyprus, Cyprus) : Introduction to Energy Analysis and Technoeconomic Evaluation
2019 - 2019
Chemical Engineering Seminar Dr R.Volpe (Enna, Italy) : Biomass Waste to Energy: Design of experiments to study the thermochemical breakdown (pyrolysis, gasification)of agro-waste.
2017 - 2017
Organised the Chemical Engineering
Seminar
Wednesday, 8TH MARCH 2017, at 12.00 pm
Biomass Waste to Energy: Design of experiments to study the thermochemical breakdown of agro-waste.
by
Dr Roberto Volpe, University of Enna ‘Kore’, Italy
Chemical Engineering Seminar Dr G.Evans (ETI, UK) : ETI 2050 low carbon energy scenarios and bioenergy opportunities
2015 - 2015
Organised the Chemical Engineering
Seminar
ETI 2050 low carbon energy scenarios and bioenergy opportunities
by
Dr Geraint Evans MIChemE MEI CEng
Programme Manager - Bioenergy ETI Instirute UK
Interdisciplinarity: Perspectives on attempting interdisciplinary research
2023 - 2023
2nd FoSE Research Culture and Community event
University of Hull,
Date: Monday, 27th March 2023
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
Location: BJL Teaching Room 1 - Ground Floor
Campus: Hull Campus
March 27 • 12:30 to 2 PM
TR1, Ground Floor, Brynmor Jones Library
For more information please contact: Dr Charlotte Hopkins (charlotte.hopkins@hull.ac.uk) or Prof Lewis Holloway (l.holloway@hull.ac.uk)
THYME Cluster Event - Biomass for Sustainable Biofuels
2022 - 2022
THYME Cluster Event - Biomass for Sustainable Biofuels
This event is held online over Zoom on 24/5/2022.
Agenda:
10.30 - Welcome and introduction to organising partners Biovale, Catch, NEPIC and THYME project
Dr Jenny Spear (THYME Programme Manager at the University of Hull)
10.35 - Setting the Scene for Sustainable Biofuels within the Region
Olivier Macé (Broadmanor Consulting Limited)
10.55 – University of Hull approaches to upgrade biomass for biofuel applications
Dr Vicky Skoulou and Dr Martin Taylor
11.10 – Sustainable biofuels development at pilot scale
Dr Mark Gronnow (Biorenewables Development Centre)
11.25 - Introduction to BioVale
Alice North (BioVale)
11.35 - Panel session Q & A
11.55 - Summary
CATCH/Biovale
12pm - End of Cluster Event
Speakers:
Dr Jenny Spear, THYME Programme Manager, University of Hull
Jenny works as an Innovation Programme Manager in the Energy & Environment Institute at the University of Hull. Her work focuses on bringing together academic and industry partnerships to demonstrate regional strength in the bioeconomy in the Humber, Yorkshire and Tees Valley region.
Bioeconomy Ventures Pitch Event
2022 - 2022
Finalist of the Bioeconomy Ventures Pitch Event - 9th June 2022
Presentation of Biomass pretreatment and energy generation for residential sector
Chem Eng Day 2021 : Avoidance of the operational problem of Bed Agglomeration during Gasification of Barley Straw in Fluidized bed energy generation technologies.
2021 - 2021
Avoidance of the operational problem of Bed Agglomeration during Gasification of Barley Straw in Fluidized bed energy generation technologies.
Hassan A. Alabdrab-Alameer1, Martin J. Taylor2 and Vasiliki Skoulou1,2
1 B 3 Challenge Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Hull,UK, 2 Energy and Environment Institute (EEI), University of Hull, UK
Abstract
Problematic lignocellulosic waste such as straw (around 5%wt of ash and low bulk density causing problems during reactors’ feeding) cause defluidisation in fluidized bed energy generation systems. Such waste contain much higher amount of alkali and alkali earth metals (especially K). Potassium (K) for example interacts with the cheap and easy to find bed material (silica sand), leading to bed agglomeration operational problems which in turn results in pressure drop increase and loss of fluidisation due to eutectic mixtures creation. Leaching (water washing) the problematic inorganic constitutes from such type of waste reduces the tendency towards bed agglomeration of FB technologies commonly used in wasteto-energy plants. Untreated barley straw was fed to the fluidized bed reactor at temperatures ranging from 750 to 950oC and bed agglomerated. The de-fluidization operational problem became more prominent as the bed temperature increased. On the other hand, pre-treated barley straw didn’t lead to any bed agglomeration during continuous operation and lowered gaseous emissions compared to raw barley straw. Leaching reduced also both K and chlorine (Cl) by almost 90% after leaching in the water as well as improved feeding of feedstock into the gasification system. SEM/EDX characterization of the bed material before and after de-fluidization indicated the nature of bed agglomeration phenomena and actual composition of the ash decoration on the surface of the bed material. The raw straw coating composition presented a high K content (50%wt) with low content of Si (15%wt). However, the SEM/EDX results of the bed material after gasifiying the leached straw didn’t show any agglomeration by eutectic mixtures of very low concentration of K (< 2%wt) and Si (~70%wt). The latter enabled avoidance of the FB agglomeration operational problem and decreased the chances of forming eutectic mixtures.
Acknowledgments: Authors would like to thank the BRISK2 Project (Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme, grant: 731101) and EPSRC for co-funding parts of this project (EPSRC New Investigator Grant (former First Grant), grant number EP/P034667/1).
Keywords: Lignocellulosic biomass waste, Bed agglomeration, Leaching, Fluidized bed, Continuous process
2021 #RSCPoster Twitter Conference : Innovative Pre-treatment of woody waste to create alternative fuels for thermochemical reactors
2021 - 2021
The 2021 #RSCPoster Twitter Conference was held on 2 March 2021 from 12:00 UTC for 24 hours and has now finished. It was an incredible year with around 900 people from over 60 countries around the globe sharing their science. The Chairs are finalising their choices so keep an eye out for the winners announcement shortly!
2021 #RSC Poster Twitter Conference
2nd March 2021
Innovative Pre-treatment of woody waste to create alternative fuels for thermochemical reactors
Hassan Alabdrabalameer, Martin J. Taylor and Vasiliki Skoulou*
By Hassan Alabdrabalameer :
Developing a fast, efficient and green method of ash extraction for better energy production from biomass.
#RSCEnergy , #RSCPoster
The new developed pre-treatment method reduced the energy consumption by 480 times.
More energy conserved, more the planet life is reserved!!
GECOST 2021 Conference Keynote Speaker : Conversion of Biomass waste to value added feedstock for solid biofuels and green energy production
2021 - 2021
Conversion of Biomass waste to value added feedstock for solid biofuels and green energy production
Keynote Speaker: Dr V.Skoulou
The exploitation of alternative, green fuels such as the lignocellulosic (woody and herbaceous) biomass waste in energy production, offers the advantages of: i) improved waste management, ii) resource efficiency, iii) reduced dependence on imported energy and iv) increased renewables usage in power production. Low carbon thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification, in combination with exploitation of biomass waste can reduce the carbon footprint of the energy production sector and offer an additional source of income to farmers and agro industries. When woody and herbaceous waste (e.g. empty fruit bunches and kernels, rice straws) are fed in raw form into fluidised bed technologies (FBGs) such gasifiers for bioenergy production, operational problems like ash fusion and bed agglomeration appear. To ensure a sustainable and efficient operation of such technologies fed on biomass waste, raw material needs to be pre-treated in order to ensure long term operation of bioenergy systems without disturbance as well as optimize the economics of these new fuels by solving logistic issues. As a result these optimised biomass fuels will accelerate the decarbonization of the energy production sector. In this way any underestimated biomass ‘waste’ sources produced locally will be upgraded to a highly desirable and sustainable feedstock for further bioenergy related uses and innovation which is brought by a multidisciplinary approach in the field.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
GECOST 2021 was held virtually on July 7 – 9, 2021.
GECOST 2021 was organized by Curtin University Malaysia and technically sponsored by IEEE Malaysia Comsoc & VTS Joint Chapter.
The aim of the GECOST 2021 was to serve as a forum for engineers, researchers, and specialists from academia, research centers, and industry worldwide to discuss and present the latest developments and applications related to the challenges of securing green and clean energy sources for the 21st century to protect the environment.
GECOST 2021 brought the theme of “Green Sustainable Technologies for Creating a Better World”. The main areas of interest included, but not limited to, the following tracks:
Track 1: Green Computing and Security
Track 2: Green Communications, Networks, and Signal Processing
Track 3: Intelligent Embedded Systems and Analytics
Track 4: Green Energy and Power System, Smart Grid
Track 5: Sensors, Green Materials, Alternative Energy and Control Process
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mardeni Roslee, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Pelin Angin, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Vasiliki (Vicky) Skoulou, Hull University, UK
EUBCE 2021 : Avoidance of the Operational Problem of Bed Agglomeration during Gasification of Barley Straw in Fluidized Bed Energy Generation Technologies
2021 - 2021
Poster and mini (3 min) presentation in EUBCE European Biomass Conference & Exhibition 2021, on 27-29 April/2021:
by Alabdrabalameer, H., (presenter)
Taylor, M. and Skoulou, V* . ‘’ Avoidance of the Operational Problem of Bed Agglomeration during Gasification of Barley Straw in Fluidized Bed Energy Generation Technologies’’
Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass waste for enhanced thermochemical decomposition for bioenergy production- Chemical Engineering Day 2019
2019 - 2019
Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass waste for enhanced thermochemical decomposition for bioenergy production.
by H.A. Alabdrabalameer, M.J. Taylor and V.Skoulou*
The pre-treatment of woody and herbaceous lignocellulosic biomass waste has been explored to enhance its properties as a solid fuel source and control the inherent parameters such as moisture and ash content (inorganic residues that remain after combustion), as well as oxygen content, low calorific value, high volatilIly and low bulk density. Various chemical and physicochemical methods of leaching such as; hotplate, microwave and mechano-acoustic technologies have been used to combat the issues mentioned above, as well as determining an optimum substrate particle size via milling techniques. Facilitating pre-treatments under mild conditions have been found to not only be beneficial in the reduction of inorganic components such as P, S, Na, K and Ca (as determined by ICP-OES). They have been found to cause no detrimental effect to the complex organic matrix, where lignin and hemicellulose content of the substrate when measured by FTIR. Pre-treatment studies have been found to reduce the overall cellulosic crystallinity (calculated by Segal’s equation in PXRD) which is beneficial for thermochemical upgrading when using pyrolysis and gasification. Thermochemical studies have been conducted via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) under N2 at varying temperatures to model pyrolysis conditions to calculate the biomass reactivity and heating value. It has been found that microwave based leaching is the most effective at reducing inorganic species and therefore lowering the ash content while maintaining the lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose content, as determined by ultimate analysis.
The Plastics Collaboratory Forum Presentation : Energy production from plastic waste via the thermochemical route
2019 - 2019
Oral presentantion under the frames of the Plastics Collaboratory Forum
Kingsley Suite , 3rd October 2019 :
Skoulou, V. Energy production from plastic waste via the thermochemical route. The Plastics Collaborative Forum, 3rd October 2019, Kingsley Suite, University of Hull, 3rd October 2019
MAICH Institute Invited Talk: Agro-Waste Upgrading to high added value feedstock for energy-materials production sector.
2016 - 2016
Skoulou, V. Agro-Waste Upgrading to high added value feedstock for energy-materials production sector. MAICH Institute , Crete Insland, Greece 28/9/2016
CO2 Integration in High Temperature Steam Gasification (HTSG) of Solid Fuels (lignocellulosic biomass) and Blends with Waste (Plastic)
2016 - 2016
CO2 integration in high temperature steam gasification (HTSG) of solid fuels and blends with waste
Skoulou, V.* , Kantarelis, E., Yang, W.
Aim of the present work is to investigate the viability of modifying the high temperature steam gasification process by adding CO2 in an attempt to tailor value added gas suitable for the energy - chemicals production industry. Such an integrated process investigates the concepts of high temperature steam gasification (HTSG) with aspects from steam gasification under a rich in CO2 atmosphere(CO2HTSG). The present study aimed at investigating the beneficial or detrimental effect of modifying the existing HTSG atmosphere by partially recycling CO2 in lab scale and ideally emerging from a conventional CO2 production process. The effect of the process parameters on the producer gas quality, char and tar yields when gasified non-food woody biomass (WB) of forest origin, swedish coal (SC) and pre-treated plastic waste (PW) studied, as well as their weak blends. Results of the present study indicated synergies when materials of lignocellulosic origin with coal are co-gasified under high temperature/steam conditions, while the modified with CO2 steam gasification environment and at elevated temperature did affect also the quality of the producer gas. This effect depends on the feeding properties and steam gasification conditions, It seems that gasification at elevated temperature with steam-carbon-dioxide decreased the reactivity of chars however blending with biomass at low percentages maximized the H2 and CO2 production.
European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE) 2016
6th – 9th June 2016, Amsterdam,
The Netherlands.
Results of Research, published by Elsevier Cited Conference Proceedings
Exploitation of Lignocellulosic Biomass-From household uses to industrial development - Icheme Hull and Humber Invited Speaker 2015
2015 - 2015
26 February 2015
Invited by the IchemE Hull and Humber Group lecture to promote knowledge and synergies with industrial sector .
The lecture delivered by Dr Vicky Skoulou, a chemical engineering research academic at the School of Engineering, University of Hull. Discussions centered around lignocellulosic biomass (of plant origin) exploitation fro bioenery and or biofuels-biochemicals production.
Time : 18:30
Location: Robert Blackburn Building, School of Engineering, The University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX
Exploitation of Lignocellulosic Biomass- From Household Uses to Industrial Challenges
2015 - 2015
26 February 2015
An interesting evening lecture on the recovery of useful materials and energy from biomass.The lecture delivered by Dr Vicky Skoulou, a chemical engineer research academic at the School of Engineering, University of Hull.Discussions centered around lignocellulosic biomass (of plant origin( exploitation for bioenergy and/or biofuels-biochemicals production.
Time: 18:30 refreshments, 19:00 start
Location: Robert Blackburn Building, School of Engineering, The University of Hull, Hull, HU67RX
Cost: Free of Charge, open to all
Registration: By email to hullgroup@ichememember.org
Webpage: www.icheme.org/hull-humber-biomass-info
Production of Syngas by Pressurized Fluidized Bed Gasification of German Lignite in a H2O/CO2 Atmosphere
2014 - 2014
Participation in 10th ERCCIA Coal Conference
Hull, UK
Long X., Skoulou V., Paterson N., Millan M. ‘Production of Syngas by Pressurized Fluidized Bed Gasification of German Lignite in a H2O/CO2 Atmosphere’, 10th ERCCIA , 15th-17th September 2014, Hull,
U.K.
Page 19 of 117
Fluidized Bed Co-gasification of Coal and Biomass under High Pressure Oxy-fuel Conditions.
2013 - 2013
Spiegl N., Berrueco C., Skoulou V., Paterson N., Millan M.‘Fluidized Bed Co-gasification of Coal and Biomass under High Pressure Oxy-fuel Conditions.’International Conference on Coal Science and Technology 2013.29th September-3rd October 2013, USA,
Aspects of gasifier scaling up for the conversion of biomass into energy
2011 - 2011
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Damartzis Th., Antoniou N.Aspects of gasifier scaling up for the conversion of biomass into energy. Material Technologies for ‘green’ chemistry.5th -9th September 2011, Tallin, Estonia.
Investigation of agricultural biomass for energy, fuels and materials. Utilization of biomass for fuels and chemicals-The road to sustainability.
2010 - 2010
Skoulou V., Zabaniotou A.I COST Action UBIOCHEM I 13rd -15th May 2010, Cordoba, Spain.
Development of fluidized bed gasifier for sustainable energy production in rural areas (Smart-CHP)
2010 - 2010
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Mertzis D., Samaras Z.Development of fluidized bed gasifier for sustainable energy production in rural areas (Smart-CHP). PROTECTION 2010
Integrated study of energy crops management and their residues, for energy and biofuels production
2010 - 2010
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Samaras Z., Zanakis G.Integrated study of energy crops management and their residues, for energy and biofuels production.’PROTECTION 2010July 2010
Mobile gasification unit for sustainable electricity production in rural areas: The Smart CHP project.
2010 - 2010
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Mobile gasification unit for sustainable electricity production in rural areas: The Smart CHP project.’Protection and Restoration of the Environment 2010 (PRE10)5th -9th July 2010, Corfu Island, Greece.
Possibility of energy production from biomass in Prefecture of Western Macedonia, Greece
2010 - 2010
Skoulou V., Zabaniotou A., Chatziavgoustis Th.Possibility of energy production from biomass in Prefecture of Western Macedonia, Greece. 1st Workshop for Results Dissemination of D.1 Deliverable of The SMARt CHP LIFE08 ENV/GR/000576 project.8th December 2010, Amyntaion, Greece.
Flexible gasification systems of agricultural and agro-industrial residues for energy production
2009 - 2009
Kantarelis Ε., Skoulou V., Zabaniotou Α.Flexible gasification systems of agricultural and agro-industrial residues for energy production.
9th National Conference of Renewable Energy Sources. 26th -28th March 2009, Geroskipou – Pafos, Cyrpus.
in the Institute of Solar Technologies Book of Conference Proceedings
p.629-631 (In Greek)
Experimental unit of olive kernel gasification-Study of the process conditions in the quality of the produced gas.
2009 - 2009
Koufodimos G., Skoulou V., Mertzis D., Zabaniotou Α., Samaras Ζ.
Experimental unit of olive kernel gasification-Study of the process conditions in the quality of the produced gas.’
9th National Conference of Renewable Energy Sources. 26th -28th March 2009, Geroskipou – Pafos, Cyrpus.
in the Institute of Solar Technologies Book of Conference Proceedings
p.632-639 (In Greek)
Is biogenic energy production viable via agro-residues gasification?
2008 - 2008
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V.Is biogenic energy production viable via agro-residues gasification?’International Conference on Agricultural Engineering 2008 (AgEng2008).23rd -25th June 2008, Hersonissos-Crete Island, Greece.
Thermal treatment of energy crop residues: alternatives for energy and materials production.
2007 - 2007
Zabaniotou A.A., Skoulou V.K., Ioannidou O.A.Thermal treatment of energy crop residues: alternatives for energy and materials production.10th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST07) 5th -7th September 2007, Kos Island Greece, A: 1624-30.
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Bench Scale Fluidized Bed Gasifier
2007 - 2007
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Samaras Z., Koufodimos G. ‘Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Bench Scale Fluidized Bed Gasifier 15th European Biomass Conference (EUBCE). 7th -11th May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
Experimental unit of an olive kernel gasification-Study of the effect of process conditions in the quality of the gasification gas
2007 - 2007
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Koufodimos G., Samaras Z.Experimental unit of an olive kernel gasification-Study of the effect of process conditions in the quality of the gasification gas. 2nd International Conference for the Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency.18th – 21st October 2007, Αthens, Greece.
Design of a pilot scale fluidized bed gasification unit of agricultural residues.
2007 - 2007
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Samaras Z., Koufodimos G. Design of a pilot scale fluidized bed gasification unit of agricultural residues.’6th PanHellenic Conference of Chemical Engineering.31st -2nd June 2007, Athens, Greece.
Integrated study and management of energy crops and residues for biofuels and energy production.’
2007 - 2007
Zanakis G., Mariolis Ν., Zabaniotou Α., Skoulou V., Samaras Ζ., Fontaras G.Integrated study and management of energy crops and residues for biofuels and energy production.’Energy crops in Thessaly meeting15th December 2007, 3rd klm of Karditsa-Mitropolis, Karditsa,
Potential application of wastes for energy and material recovery with environmental safety
2006 - 2006
Skoulou V., Zabaniotou , A. Potential application of wastes for energy and material recovery with environmental safety. Biomass and Waste to Energy Symposium. 29th November – 1st December 2006, Venice, Italy.
Fixed bed gasification of agro-industrial waste
2006 - 2006
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Stauropoulos G. Fixed bed gasification of agro-industrial waste, 2nd Conference of Alternative fuels and Biofuels.26th -27th April 2006, Plastira Lake-Karditsa, Greece.
Integrated study and management of energy crops and residues for biofuels and energy production.’
2006 - 2006
Zabaniotou A., Skoulou V., Samaras Z., Fontaras G., Zanakis G., Mariolis N.Integrated study and management of energy crops and residues for biofuels and energy production.’2nd Conference of Alternative fuels and Biofuels.26th -27th April 2006, Plastira Lake- Karditsa, Greece.
Olive kernel gasification for energy production
2006 - 2006
Skoulou V.8Zabaniotou A.Olive kernel gasification for energy production. th National Conferences for Renewable Energy Sources, 29th -31st March 2006, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Gasification of olive kernel for energy production
2006 - 2006
8th National Conference for Renewawable Energy Sources, 29-31 March 2006, Thessaloniki , Greece
Gasification of olive kernel for energy generation
by
V.Skoulou and A.Zabaniotou
in Institute of Solar Technology Book of Conference Papers, Vol. A
p. 478-482 (in Greek)
Agricultural and animal wastes for energy with environmental safety.
2005 - 2005
Zabaniotou A.,Karagiannidis A., Skoulou V. Agricultural and animal wastes for energy with environmental safety. 20th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium.1st -5th October 2007, S. Margherita di Pula (Cagliari), Sardinia.
Optimization and Energy Balance of the Biomass Gasification - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Integrated Process
2005 - 2005
Athanasiou C., Koutelieris F., Vakouftsi Ε., Skoulou V., Antonakou E., Marnellos G., Zabaniotou Α. Optimization and Energy Balance of the Biomass Gasification - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Integrated Process. 2nd Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-2). 3rd - 7th July 2005, Kos Island, Greece.
Optimization of a combined process including biomass gasification and power production in a fuel cell.
2005 - 2005
Athanasiou C., Koutelieris F., Vakouftsi E., Skoulou V., Marnellos G., Zabaniotou A. Optimization of a combined process including biomass gasification and power production in a fuel cell.2nd Pan-hellenic Symposium on Hydrogen Technology.20th -2st October 2005, Thessaloniki, Greece. p.272-285.
Potential application of wastes (agricultural and animal) for energy and material recovery with environmental safety
2005 - 2005
Skoulou V., Zabaniotou A.Potential application of wastes (agricultural and animal) for energy and material recovery with environmental safety. 13th International Symposium on Environmental Pollution and its Impact on Life in the Mediterranean Region. (MESAEP05).8th -12th October, 2005, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Cafe Scientifique Public Lecture - Turned waste to Fuels
2022 - 2022
Dr V. Skoulou:
Turned waste into fuels
Green and sustainable catalysis using a Pd doped biochar under mild conditions
2021 - 2021
Your Future Career and Perspectives at the University of Hull: Low carbon energy generation from waste sources to combat climate change and waste production
2021 - 2021
FOSE 3rd Research Culture and Community Seminar 19th January , 2021 : Dr Vasiliki Skoulou
International Woman's Day 2021 -KCcOM
2021 - 2021
To mark #IWD2021
, KCcom ’re celebrating some of @UniOfHull
's pioneering women in the fields of science and technology.
We’re starting today with Dr Vicky Skoulou. With a PhD in chemical engineering, she is Director of Research at the university’s Chemical Engineering Department.
3rd Research Culture and Community Event , FOSE 2021
2021 - 2021
The 3rd
@HullUniScience
@FSEFacultyRese1
PGR Research Culture & Community Seminar is on 19 Jan 2-3.30pm. Showcasing the bio-waste/bioenergy research from PhD Candidate Hassan Alabdrabalameer & Dr Vicky Skoulou, PI (B3: Biomass-Bioenergy-Biochars Group
Optimized solid fuels by alternative pretreatments
2019 - 2020
Dr Vicky Skoulou leads the way to innovative biomass waste pretreatments such as ultrasound pretreatment and pelletization of biomass waste for optimized solid fuels production.
The work kick started under her leadership by the EP/P034667/1 grant and expanded with her international academic collaborators from the University of Cyprus (Dr Apostolos Michopoulos) , Queen University London (Dr Roberto Volpe)
as well as the B3 Challenge Group members (PGRs and PDRAs) under her supervision:
PhD Candidate Hassan Alabdrabalameer (Chem. Engineering Department UoH)
PDRA Dr Martin Taylor (Thyme Fellow, EEI)
and co-funding from a sludge waste repurposing as an optimized fuels Thyme PoC project sunder her Principal Investigator leadership. (https://thyme.biovale.org/thyme-proof-of-concept-funded-projects/)
Experience and Open Day/University of Hull
2018 - 2018
Participation in a You Tube Video participation concerning how it is to be a member of the staff and students flourishing academic community of the University of Hull!
19,669 views
Web Media -Public Engagement : Girls in Science
2017 - 2017
http://girlsinscience.co.uk/category-videos/
Advisory Role (Supervisor) of a PhD by Publications in the field of : Innovative uses of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the agricultural sector
2016 - 2016
Dr Jonh Vourdoubas, Innovative uses of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the agricultural sector in Crete, Greece,
December 2016- PhD by Publications- Completed - Self Funded
Supervisor: Dr Vasiliki Skoulou
(https://hydra.hull.ac.uk/resources/hull:15146, Last accessed on: 20/1/2020)
SoapBoxScience 2016 Public Event Speaker : Waste to B2 Upgrading waste to Bioenergy and Biofuels ”
2016 - 2016
For a first event in the region, 2016 saw strong competition to appear at the event. Among the 12 winners and their discussion topics included:
Dr Vicky Skoulou, University of Hull “Waste to B2 Upgrading waste to Bioenergy and Biofuels ”
https://biochemistry.blob.core.windows.net/public/2019/07/Soapbox-Science-Hull-2016-evaluation_Optimized.pdf (Last Accessed: 10/11/2019)
A Pint of Science Public Lecture: Is that a Biofuel in my Glass?
2016 - 2016
16 May 2016
Session: Here on Planet Earth
A Pint of Science Public Lecture in the Deep:
Dr V.Skoulou, Is that a Biofuel in my Glass?, Pint of Science Public Lecture, 16 May 2017, The Deep, Hull, UK
Cafe Scientifique Public Lecture - Biomass: an old known source of green energy
2015 - 2015
An introduction to biomass gasification
Public Lecture given by Dr V.Skoulou
24 June 2015, Beverley, United Kingdom
Invited Talk in Workshop Newton Fund Project Malaysia- UK : Gasification of Biomass Waste (University of Hull, 2015)
2015 - 2015
Invited talk under the frames of a Newton Fund Project Malaysia- UK
Skoulou, V. Gasification of Waste, Chemical Engineering Building, 26/2/2015 University of Hull, UK
Author of Book Chapter: Gasification of Biomass (In Greek)
2014 - 2014
Book Chapter in Biomass Waste Gasification:
Zabaniotou, A. and Skoulou, V. Chapter 11- Gasification of Biomass, In Biofuels and Sustainable Energy, ‘by Karnavos, N., Lappas, A., Marnellos, G.
1st Ed., Tziolas, 2014, (In Greek).
ISBN-978-960-418-445-3