Despina Chioti
Researcher
Responsible for the overall management and operation of the team
Email: dchioti@chemeng.ntua.gr
Despoina Chioti is responsible for the overall management and operation of the team, having gained extensive experience in research and administrative tasks in the field of energy management and environmental systems. She has collaborated on EU-funded research programs focusing on water resource management, air pollutant measurements, and circular economy applications.
With excellent organizational and communication skills, she manages research teams and projects, ensuring optimal collaboration between research entities and local stakeholders. Her work focuses on the implementation of sustainable development practices and the promotion of environmental awareness.
Educational Background
| 2023 | ΜSc Food and Meal Science, Kristianstad University Thesis: Experiential learning as a strategy for reducing household food waste among young Greeks |
| 2014 | BSc Environmental Sciences, Οpen University UK (Milton Keynes) |
| Native Language | Greek |
| Languages | English – Proficient user (C2) German – Basic user (A2) |
Collaboration on EU-funded programs related to environmental systems management, water resource management, and air pollution measurements.
COROADO: TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE IN LATIN AMERICA CONTENT. ASSESSMENT, DECISION TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTABLE STRATEGIES UNDER AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE, Contract Number 283025
- Development of questionnaires to assess the influence of political, economic, social, and institutional factors on the integration of wastewater reuse and recycling systems in the case studies of the project.
- Review of the international literature regarding the guidelines proposed for promoting and implementing practices of wastewater reuse and recycling, as well as the best practices for reuse worldwide.
Drought R-SPI, Contract No. 282769 – Award Project
- "Support of research activities for the project"
Aquanes: Demonstrating synergies in combined natural and engineered processed for water treatment systems», Contract Number 689450
- Review of international literature and data collection
- Development of a framework for collecting information and data related to the operation of treatment systems encountered in the case studies of the project.
- Exploration of literature for the development of computational algorithms for analyzing market conditions that affect the promotion of natural water treatment systems and the creation of business plans for these systems.
- Collection and processing of data for market analysis aimed at promoting water treatment systems that include natural systems.
Award project of the codes KA 63/1864, 631865, and 631866 as per decision GGET 71644/28.04.2016, ELKE No. 67102900.
- Collection of data regarding wastewater reuse strategies in South America.
LIFE IP ADAPTINGR – Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece», Contract Number LIFE17 IPC/GR/000006
- Secretarial and administrative support for Action A1, communication with stakeholders at national, regional, and local levels for conducting interviews and completing questionnaires, Actions F1, F2, A3, C2, and C3, communication with partners for collecting information and data regarding the project's pilot actions, as well as administrative support for handling correspondence and other administrative tasks. Organizing meetings and workshops as part of the aforementioned actions.
| Date | Job Description | Key Activities and Responsibilities | Employer | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1993 – today | Administrative Support | Administrative support in the financial management of research programs (budgeting, contracts, procurement), as well as support for LIFE IP ADAPTINGR and organizing summer schools and conferences. | National Technical University | University |
| 01/06/2010 – 31/05/2016 | Secretarial Support | Support for students and professors, managing files and lectures within the framework of the Master's Program in Energy Management Systems and Environmental Protection. | University of Piraeus / NTUA | University |
| 03/12/2008 – 31/03/2010 | Secretarial Support | Secretarial support to the Director of the National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development, managing correspondence and other supporting tasks. | National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development | Legal person |
| 10/02/2005 – 30/09/2005 | Secretarial Support | Database management for warehouse and order management. | ΚΝΤ Biological | Imports of consumables and instruments for biological laboratories. |
| 01/09/2004 – 01/02/2005 | Secretarial Support | Secretarial support for the analytical laboratory, management of the customer database and laboratory consumables. | BIOGENOMICA | Health |
| 04/09/1993 – 30/09/1996 | Secretarial Support | File management and office supplies procurement. | G. D. Areteos and Associates | Mechanical Engineer |
| Date | Job Description | Key Activities and Responsibilities | Employer | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/1997 – 30/08/1999 | Third Party Liaison Representatives | Management of customer complaint correspondence related to their account or the installation of new mobile phone antennas. | STET HELLAS SA (Commercial Name TIM Int.) | Communications |
| 03/02/1997 – 30/08/1999 | Third Party Liaison Representatives | Management of customer complaint correspondence related to their account or the installation of new mobile phone antennas. | BT Cellnet (Commercial Name O2), LEEDS UK | Communications |
| 01/10/1996 – 30/06/1998 | Professor | Teaching Greek as a foreign language. | Joseph Priestly College, Rothwell UK | Education |
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