2023-06-252023-06-25https://tore.tuhh.de/handle/11420/36322Involved research projects: ● Study the catalytic detoxification performance of various metal hydroxides, mixed oxides, Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF), polyoxometalates, and perovskites, against organic toxic compounds ● Modified the synthetic procedure of various metal (hydr)oxides in order to enhance the activity and density of the surface functional groups, the porosity and the catalytic detoxification capability against Chemical Warfare Agents ● Development of composites of metal (hydr)oxides or MOF with different carbonaceous phases for a further improvement of the reactive adsorption capabilities ● Synthesis of novel multifunctional nano-composites of the above combinations with the further addition of limited amount of Au- or AgNPs for the enhancement of the (photo)catalytic performance ● Incorporation of oxidized g-C3N4 nanospheres as linkers for the formation of photoreactive hierarchical pore structured MOF for the detoxification and rapid detection of toxic vapors ● Investigate the features of activated carbons or carbon textiles/fibers that play a key role on the remediation capabilities ● Study the chemical modification effect and the decoration with various active phases on porous carbon fibers for potential integration into wearable protective apparatus ● Fabrication of “smart” textiles decorated with MOF-based nanocomposite capable to simultaneously adsorb, photo-catalytically degrade and rapidly sense toxic nerve agents The general areas of my research experience: - Synthesis and Characterization of novel multifunctional nanocomposites with carbonaceous phases - Fabrication of active phases on fabrics and nano-porous carbon textiles - (Photo)catalytic detoxification of toxic organic compounds such as CWAs vapors or droplets - Adsorption of organic compounds from liquid phases - Photo- and Chemo- catalytic valorization/oxidation of biomass obtained model compounds - Desulfurization of biofuels - Colorimetric detection of toxic vapors Dimitrios Giannakoudakis was born in Thessaloniki. He attended Mantoulidis private high school and was awarded with a scholarship gaining the first place in several Pan-Hellenic Mathematics competitions. He also received the second European award at the “Gh. Titeica” Mathematic competition while, being a student; he was also awarded from the Greek Chemistry Association with the first award in Macedonia in the Pan-Hellenic Chemistry contest. He graduated first from the department of Chemistry in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued his master studies in the field of Physical Chemistry & Electrochemistry of Materials in the same department, with grade 9.34/10. He also holds a second Master’s Degree in “Chemistry Teaching and New Educational Technologies”, with grade 9.25 during which, he developed the first modern online Green Chemistry e-library. He worked at the Organization of Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System of Thessaloniki. After completing his military service, he worked at Piraeus Bank in the field of Green Products. He has a long time experience in the field of education. Finally he was a radio producer at FM101. Beside his education and working experience, he was elected a counselor of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. He also served as the youngest chairman of the Association of Chemists of Northern Greece. Currently, he defended his PhD at City University of New York (CUNY) at the sub-disciple of Nanotechnology, having received a full scholarship from the City University of New York, from Onassis foundation and from Leventis foundation. His research focused on the removal of Chemical Warfare Agents and toxic gasses by adsorption on nanocomposites with metal oxide / carbon-based materials / nanoparticles. He is also an elected officer of the Greek Community at the Graduate Center of CUNY.