Curriculum Vitae

Anestis Kalfas

Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering

Personal Information

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0025-9392
Γνωστικό Αντικείμενο:
Μηχανική Ρευστών με έμφαση στη Θεωρητική και Πειραματική Μελέτη Στροβίλων
Επιστημονική Ειδίκευση:
- Μηχανική, Βιοτεχνία και Κατασκευαστική
- Ηλεκτρονική και αυτοματισμός
- Μηχανοκίνητα οχήματα, πλοία και αεροσκάφη

Education

Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές

1989	Δίπλωμα Μηχανολόγου Μηχανικού Τμήμα Μηχανολόγων Μηχανικών / Πολυτεχνική Σχολή Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης Greece Ενεργειακός Τομέας

Διδακτορικό Δίπλωμα

1994	PhD in Turbomachinery School of Engineering Cranfield University Great Britain Turbomachinery Department

Μετεκπαίδευση

Μεταδιδακτορικό (Post Doc), University of Cambridge, Whittle Laboratory, Μεγάλη Βρετανία, 1996-2000

Course Work

Courses of Winter semester of 2024–25 academic year

	SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
207	TURBOMACHINES
315	THERMAL TURBOMACHINERY

	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ΒΜ05	Health technology design and clinical engineering

Courses of Spring semester of 2024–25 academic year

	SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
326	MEASURING TECHNIQUES IN FLUID MECHANICS
387	AEROENGINE TECHNOLOGY

	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ΒΜ08	Seminar series on research methodology and practice

Theses Supervised

Student Theses within AUTh

In progress

Doctoral

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Integrating hybrid-electric propulsion and novel architectures to the future of air-travel and airports.
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Undergraduate

Thermal management system modeling for liquid hydrogen-fueled hybrid electric aircraft
Modeling of Electrolytic Hydrogen Production from Energy Recovery in an Industrial Unit via Organic Rankine Cycle
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Design of rotor blade for an axial turbine using non-ideal gases with low real-flow effects.

Postdoctoral

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Holistic study of an "e-hub" green airport integrated with hybrid prpulsion units.

2024–2025

Postgraduate

Benchmarking transfer learning techniques for Protein Language Models in various protein engineering tasks

Undergraduate

Uncertainty quantification of dielectric monitoring instrumentation in composite material manufacturing for aeronautical applications
Experimental investigation of dynamical behavior on aged elastomer components in hydrogen fuel cell charging systems.
Experimental Rigs and Modeling of Fuel Cell and micro-Gas Turbine Systems.
Cryogenic Hydrogen Fuel Tank Sizing for Aerospace Applications: A parametric study of insulation, pressure and dormancy time.
Hemodynamics and Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral Artery in Aneurysm Formation
Μodelling of a hydrogen-powered turboprop engine

2023–2024

Undergraduate

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2022–2023

Undergraduate

A new market logic approach for achieving load profile smoothness in the Swedish electricity market. (ERASMUS)

Postgraduate

Rupture Risk Estimation of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm with Machine Learning Techniques

2021–2022

Doctoral

Investigation of power output and efficiency of piezoelectric energy harvesters.
Investigation of power generating turbine characteristics for low enthalpy organic Rankine cycles.
Energy integration in hybrid power and propulsion systems: A multi-fidelity approach.

Undergraduate

Simulation of a Piezocrystalic MFC Actuator for Biomimetic Propulsion.
Aerothermal analysis of turbine film cooling: Comparative study between SPIV measurements and LES using data-driven methods. (ERASMUS+)
Modelling of two-phase nozzles and laboratory experimentation (ERASMUS+).
Impact of user-configurable prescribed mitral valve motion on intraventricular flow field.

Postgraduate

Odor enhanced passenger experience in aircraft cabin

2020–2021

Undergraduate

Determination of pressure distribution around an airfoil using machine learning.
Fluid velocity vector analysis in axial turbomachinery using a multi-platform app.

2019–2020

Postgraduate

Προκαταρκτικός σχεδιασμός 19-θέσιου υβριδικού ηλεκτρικού αεροσκάφους.

Undergraduate

Is instantaneous wave-free ratio a reliable measure when mitral regurgitation is present? A model-based approach.
Computational investigation of printed circuit heat exchangers operation with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) as working fluid.
Experimental investigation and modeling of sodium – based flow battery performance.
Conceptual mechanical design of a boundary layer ingested aft-propulsor.

2018–2019

Undergraduate

Experimental investigation of a novel boundary layer ingestion engine intake with S-shaped geometry.
Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization Framework for Aeroengine Turbine Blade and Disc Attachment.
Reduced order models for thermal management of high voltage enclosures.
Computational modelling of the flow at the interior of a flue gas desulfurization unit using dry sorbent injection.
Simulation and prediction of ice build-up on compressor vanes.
Experimental visualization of compressible flow phenomena in supersonic rotor blades of Organic Rankine Cycle systems.
Omni directional Take-off and Landing with Contra-Rotating Engine.

2017–2018

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Undergraduate

Computational modelling of non-Newtonian rheology of blood in the carotid bifurcation under gravitational load with superelastic walls.
Conceptual design of a hybrid gas turbine – solid oxide fuel cell system for civil aviation.
Implementation and validation of a novel boundary condition sensitized to pressure gradient effects.
Development of a novel boundary layer injection engine intake, with S-shape geometry.
Experimental investigation of energy harvesting from turbulent flows using piezoelectric transducers.
Design and simulation of thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCM) for combined-cycle gas turbine.
Flutter investigation on compressor cascade using anodized-aluminum pressure-sensitive paint.
Scattered noise prediction in the frequency domain from rotating sources.
Design and performance investigation of a fan for aeronautical application.
Experimental investigation of compressibility effects in supersonic blading for power generating organic Rankine cycle turbines.
Design and analysis of an axial compressor stage for carbon dioxide applications.

2016–2017

Undergraduate

Effects of boundary layer flows and transition phenomena on Turbomachinery flows.
Experimental investigation of Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) active flow control technique on NACA 0012 airfoil.
Viscous correction for Pitot-probe measurements in supersonic plasma flows using a numerical approach.
Aerodynamic generation of sound and its impact on the aeroacoustic performance of a contra rotating open rotor engine.
Application development for aircraft engines simulation and compressor map operating point prediction.
Development and calibration of autonomous traversing mechanismfor pressure probes.
Design of rotor blade for an axial turbine using non-ideal gases with low real-flow effects.
Oil contamination of aircraft cabin air by bleed air. Review of health and safety implications from exposure to contaminated air in aircraft.
Design and numerical simulation of a low speed axial compressor stage.
Preliminary aerodynamic design and integrated performance of partially mixed exhaust gas turbines.
Experimental investigation of flow characteristics in a shrouded single-stage axial compressor inside an axisymmetric cavity.
Experimental study of three dimensional flow phenomena at boundary layer ingestion aero engine intakes of varied S-shaped geometry.
Investigation of flow characteristics and velocity triangles in turbomachinery blading.
Investigation of thermal and flow characteristics in gas turbine blading.
Investigation of aircraft engine noise and efficiency and development of aircraft engine noise measuring device.

Postgraduate

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2015–2016

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Doctoral

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Undergraduate

Investigation of multi-hole pneumatic pressure probes for three-dimensional internal flows in turbomachinery.
A study of the effect of Sic/Sic LPT-blade surface roughness on the aerodynamic losses.
An experimental study on nanosecond pulsed dielectric barrier discharge plasma actuators for low-speed flow control.
Stator blade design of an axial turbine using non-ideal gases with low real-flow effects.
Heat transfer coefficient evaluation using thermochromic liquid crystals.
Novel optimization method for aircraft engine selection and aviation management.
Experimental study of the flow at boundary layer ingestion aeroengine intakes of various S-shaped geometry.
Investigation of curved fuel injector effects on control rotating vortex pair (CVP) development.
Development of an autonomous self-powered flowmeter using energy harvesting from the interaction of vortices and an oscillating blade.
Application development for the heat tranfer coefficient evaluation using experimental data.
Exilation of rotating turbomachinery blading.
Numerical analysis of blood flow through the human carotid artery bifurcation.

2014–2015

Undergraduate

Optimisation of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT)
Influence of murine ascending and abdominal aortic aneurysm on blood flow and aortic stiffness.
Numerical study of blood flow in human carotid arteries under inertial load.
Experimental investigation of rapid decompression phenomena through shock waves.
Software development for the analytical description of airfoil geometry.
Analysis of the behavior of the epoxy retina DP490 during tension and torsion load.
Software development of preliminary design of single stage turbomachines including sensitivity analysis of the primary parameters.
Development and experimental validation of a gas turbine dynamic performance model.
Numerical optimization of narrow impingement cooling channels for turbine airfoils and experimental assessment of their heat transfer distribution using the transient liquid crystal technique.
Experimental optimization contra rotating propelling unit.
Experimental investigation of the pressure drop in bearing chambers of aircraft engine.
Innovative fuel-to-air premixer design study based on aerodynamic investigation of the flow field around.

Postgraduate

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Parametric optimisation of the aerodynamic shape of an aircraft engine axial entry fan blade.

2013–2014

Undergraduate

Microgrid management with focus in thermal components viz building simulation systems and thermal grid
THE JOIN OF A PROPELLER WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR DISTRIBUTED PROPULSION AIRCRAFTS
GREENHOUSE HEATING WITH GROYND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM.
PROPULSIVE POWER OPTIMISATION THROUGH BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT USING PUMP-TURBINE IN NAVAL APPLICATION
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF AXIAL FANS
DESIGN STUDY OF AN EXO-SKELETAL HYDRO TURBINE FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS
FLUID MECHANICS RESEARCH, PRACTICAL AND STATISTICAL VALIDATION OF AN INNOVATIVE AIR-FUEL PREMIXER
NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS OF THE "APOLLO 4" RE-ENTRY TRAJECTORY
FREQUENCY DEMON SOLUTION FOR THE SYSTEMIC HUMAN ORTEVAL
HYDRODYNAMIC DESIGN METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS
NOVEL MULTIHOLE PRESSURE PROBE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARAMETRIC INVESTIGATION OF FLOW INTERACTION DUE TO GEOMETRY VARIATIONS
DESIGN RECONSTRUCTION OF A LOW PRESSURE STEAM TURBINE STAGE USING A MEASURED CLOUD OF POINTS FROM AN ERODED ROTOR BLADE
GAS TURBINE PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS: INVESTIGATING THE APPLICABILITY OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK DURING COMPRESSOR FOULING
THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF FLOW CHARACTERISTICS IN AXISYMMETRIC CAVITIES
CONSTRUCTION AND EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRIC DC MOTOR
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF TURBOCHARGER TURBINE OPERATION IN CONSIDERATION OF TEST BENCH BOUNDARY CONDITIONS

2012–2013

Postgraduate

Forced response analysis of a Counter-Rotating Fan using the Energy Method

Undergraduate

Integrated design of an Exo-Skeletal turbine driving a contra-rotating open rotor fan.
Numerical Sensitivity Analysis of the Nacelle Drag of engines integrated in propulsion systems
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INVESTIGATION OF UNSTEADY VENTILATION IN STEAM TURBINE LAST STAGE
Optimization of small wind turbines.
Investigation of distributed propulsion for aircraft and application on an experimental platform.
Mathematical modeling and control strategies of a novel rehabilitation machine.
Investigation of performance parameters of the propulsion system of an electric aircraft.
Condensation Trails and Global Cooling
Preliminary design of centrifugal compressor and radial turbine for a hybrid SOFC/μGT system.
Design of Power Generating Turbine for a Closed Organic Rankine Cycle ( ORC ).
Parametric Investigation of Low Speed Flow Field in S-type Diffusers .
Design of an Exo-skeletal Asymmetric Personal Computer Cooling Fan.
Design and Optimization of Active Connection Mechanisms ( ACMs) for Roombots modular robots.

2011–2012

Undergraduate

Design and Development of a six-stage fan assembly for an olfactometer application
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ΑLGEBRAIC MODEL FOR THE PREDICTION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY EFFECTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AXIAL FANS
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF FLOW VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES
Computational investigation of turbine blading flutter and effects of the computation parameters
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ΑLGEBRAIC MODEL FOR THE PREDICTION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY EFFECTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AXIAL FANS

2010–2011

Undergraduate

Investigation of the effects of the flight and aeroengine parameters on the human fanctions and senses
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Anechoic chamber design and sound simulation of noise generated by an open rotor aircraft engine.
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Investigation of the effects of the flight and aeroengine parameters on the human fanctions and senses.
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2009–2010

Undergraduate

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Study of a hybrid system of micro gas turbine and an interconnected photovoltaic power station 100kWp
DATA INTERPOLATION AND EXTRACTION OF SURFACE MODELS WITH KRIGING ALGORITHM
Aerodynamics and Engines.
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2008–2009

Undergraduate

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Blade Scanning to Determine Geometrical Deformations
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2007–2008

Undergraduate

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Study of methods for measuring and recording the intraocular pressure.
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2006–2007

Undergraduate

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2005–2006

Undergraduate

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2004–2005

Undergraduate

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Undergraduate

Aerodynamic generation of sound and its impact on the aeroacoustic performance of a contra rotating open rotor engine.
Investigation of the mechanical properties of ice microstructures in gas turbines
Effect of the Motion of Chordae Tendineae and Mitral Valve on Intraventricular Flow Field using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Administrative Work

Τμήματος
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Όργανο / Επιτροπή
1	2008	2011	Member, Κτηρίων Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής
2	2005	2013	Member, Erasmus
3	2005	2013	Member, Δημοσίων Σχέσεων

Research Projects

Coordinator
2025–2028	Fluidic injection in a sustainable fuelled propulsion system: Effects on Engine Life and Emissions Traces
2025–2028	Toroidal Propellers for Efficient and Sustainable Aviation
2025–2028	Aircraft engine performance evaluation, using multi-fidelity methods
2024–2027	Integrating hybrid-electric propulsion and novel architectures to the future of air-travel and airports
2024–2027	DEsigning, Manufacturing and Operating Quantification of Uncertainties to increase Aviation Safety
2024–2024	Aircraft engine performance modelling 2024'
2024–2024	CONVENTION: 27th Biennial Symposium on Measuring Techniques in Turbomachinery
2024–2024	Convention: ""
2023–2024	Turboprop surrogate modelling
2021–2026	Dissemination of the key exploitable results in the sector of fluid dynamics and Turbomachinery
2021–2021	Convention: ''25th symposium on measuring techniques in turbo machinery.Transonic and supersonic flow in cascades and turbo machines
2021–2021
2021–2021	Convention: ''25th symposium on measuring techniques in turbo machinery.Transonic and supersonic flow in cascades and turbo machines
2020–2020	Expertise Report on Fan/Blower Incident at the Thessaloniki Surage Treatment Facility
2020–2024	Next Generation of Micro Gas Turbines for High Efficiency, Low Emissions and Fuel Flexibility
2019–2020	Convention: ''25th symposium on measuring techniques in turbo machinery.Transonic and supersonic flow in cascades and turbo machines
2019–2021	Performance Untapped Modulation for Power and Heat via Energy Accumulation Technologies
2019–2023	Hybrid ElectriC smAll commuteR aiRcraft conceptUal deSign
2018–2022	Smart sensor system for leakage detection in pipes carying oil products in noisy environment
2017–2021	Performance Untapped Modulation for Power and Heat via Energy Accumulation Technologies
2016–2020	Turbomachinery Aeromechanic.
2016–2020	Turbomachinery Aeromechanic.
2016–2016	CFD Analysis of the ejectors in desulfurization reactor autopilot installation of LIFE15ENVGR000338
2010–2015	Development of novel instrumentation for thermofluid application
2009–2009	Investigation of dosing pump sizing and application
2008–2009	LFMT Laboratory infrastructure modernisation
2008–2012	ValiDation of Radical Engine Architecture systeMs
2008–2012	ValiDation of Radical Engine Architecture systeMs
2006–2007	Convention: "18th Symposium on measuring techniques in turbo machinery. Transonic and supersonic flow in cascades and turbo machines"
2006–2007	Convention: "18th Symposium on measuring techniques in turbo machinery. Transonic and supersonic flow in cascades and turbo machines"

Participant
2023–2024	Internship of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2018–2021	Advanced Small Wind Turbines
2014–2015	Experimental stabilization unit and software to correct measurements carried out with measuring equipment under fluctuating position.
2013–2015	Web Health Application for Adhd Monitoring.
2012–2013
2012–2015	Digital inclusion skills for carers bringing opportunities, value and excellence
2011–2015	Unobtrusive Smart Environments For Independent Living
2010–2012	Demonstration of a sustainable & effective 2nd generation biofuels application in an urban environment (BIOFUELS-2G)
2009–2014	Erasmus Mundus Master's Program "University Training in Turbomachinery Aeromechanic"
2009–2012	Long Lasting Memories
2001–2017
1993–2025	Καταθέσεις για πληρωμή μελών ΔΕΠ (3%) από ΕθνικούςΦορείς σε συγκεκριμένο λογαριασμό της Ε.Ε..

Publications

(Sept.23-24)

Conference Proceedings Article

Terzis A, Zachos P. K, Charnley B. A, Kalfas A. I (Sept.23-24). Αpplication of Oil and Dye Flow Visualization in Incompressible Turbomachinery Flows. Symposium on Measuring Techniques in Turbomachinery. Transonic and Supersonic Flow in Cascades and Turbomachines 20. Milano, Italy.

(21- 22 September)

Conference Proceedings Article

Luca P, Kalfas A. I, Abhari R. S, Yong Ill Yun, Seung Jin Song (21- 22 September). Stereoscopic PIV measurements in a two-stage axial turbine. Symposium on Measuring Techniques in Turbomachinery. Transonic and Supersonic Flow in Cascades and Turbomachines 18. Thessaloniki, Greece. p.1-9.