About Dr Panagiotis Karagiannidis
I studied Physics (BSc) at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and received an MSc degree in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies. I gained my PhD in Physics on the growth and study of thin films and the fabrication of organic photovoltaic devices. I gained three years of postdoctoral experience at the Cambridge Graphene Centre at the Electrical Engineering of the University of Cambridge. In Cambridge, I worked on the production of 2D materials by new solution processing methods, the formulation of printing inks and the development of polymer composites. I joined the University of Sunderland in 2017 as senior lecturer and progressed to associate professor in 2022. I established and lead a polymer composites laboratory.
I have over 15 years of experience in working and managing research projects, over 50 peer-reviewed research papers, granted patents and patent applications, over 60 conference participations including oral presentations and invited talks. I have an extensive track record of collaborations with the industry and world-class academic institutions. I have commercialised three graphene products.
Teaching and supervision
Modules:
- Thermofluids
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Sustainable Engineering
- Manufacturing Processes
- Vehicle Chassis Engineering
- Automotive Dynamics and Control
Supervisions:
- Final Year Project
- MSc Projects
Interests
I welcome enquiries from potential PhD candidates who are interested in the areas of:
- Polymer-matrix nanocomposites for applications in automotive, aerospace and construction industries
- Graphene printed and structural electronics
Research
My research is focused on the development of advanced materials and printed electronics:
- Polymer matrix nanocomposites (including thermosets, thermoplastics and elastomers)
- Functional films by coating or printing techniques.
- Printed and flexible electronics (organic solar cells, capacitive touchpads, RFIDs, strain sensors).
Highlights
- Introducing Functional Mouldings, thermoformable conductive inks redefine electronics
- Development of new graphene/epoxy nanocomposites and study of cure kinetics, thermal and mechanical properties(opens in new tab)
- Microfluidization of Graphite and Formulation of Graphene-Based Conductive Inks(opens in new tab)
- Terahertz saturable absorbers from liquid phase exfoliation of graphite(opens in new tab)
Current PhD students:
- Abdelaziz Alhannini, Enhancing defect detection using AI and machine learning in Health Care PCB Assembly
- Dwane Cossey, Study of 2D materials within thermosetting resins for structural applications (DoS)
- Mohammad Al Hariri, A novel smart-battery pack housing for electric vehicle to protect lithium-ion cells under severe mechanical abuse due to high-speed full-frontal crash with rigid barrier (DoS)
PhD completions:
- Spyridon Fakiridis, Development of thermal interface materials based on polydimethylsiloxane matrix, filled with graphene and ceramic fillers. Study of thermal and mechanical properties – completed 2024 (DoS)
- Bankole Oladapo, Development of polymer scaffolds for spine bone implants – completed 2023 (DoS)
- Haishang Wu, Localised Plastic Recycling and Additive Manufacturing: Sustainability Strategy – completed 2023 (co-supervisor)
- Sheikh Rehman, Synthesis and study of novel nanocomposites with polymer matrix and graphene or related layered materials (GRMs) for lightweight automotive applications - completed 2022 (DoS)
- Molchanov Dmitrii Sergeevich, Damage monitoring of aircraft structures made of composite materials using wavelet transforms – completed 2020 (DoS).
Further information
Membership of professional bodies:
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Journal Editor:
- Associate Editor for the Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems (JNNN), SAGE Publishing
- Member of the Editorial Board of Discover Materials, Springer Nature
- Member of the Editorial Board of Energies, MDPI, Advanced Energy Materials Section
Reviewer:
I am peer reviewer for 10+ Journals.
