Dr George Dimopoulos, Head of DNV Maritime’s R&D and Advisory Unit, DNV Maritime, will join the NTUA Faculty of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Mr Dimopoulos will be working in the field of marine energy systems, enhancing vessel efficiency and performance, new fuels, and maritime decarbonization.

“I am thrilled that George Dimopoulos has been appointed to this prestigious position,” said Ioannis Chiotopoulos, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager South-East Europe, Middle East and Africa. “In addition to being a brilliant scientist, he is a warm and much-loved colleague, and we wish him an equally brilliant career in Academia. George will remain an External Advisor for DNV Maritime, which I am sure will further strengthen our connection to the Greek academic and research community.”

“George has been key in delivering maritime advisory services and research and development projects over many years,” said Morten A Lerø, Managing Director of Maritime Advisory. “Customers and colleagues from all over the world, especially in Greece, have benefited from his deep understanding of the maritime industry. I wish George all the best at NTUA and look forward to working with George in this new setting.”

“Taking on this role at NTUA, is an exciting new challenge,” said George Dimopoulos. “With the rapid transformations already underway across the maritime industry, the need for research and innovation is more vital than ever. I want to thank DNV, an organization that fosters innovation and encourages personal development, but even more my colleagues worldwide who have broadened my scientific horizons over these past 14 years.”

The NTUA is Greece's oldest and most prestigious technical university, founded in 1837. The School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (SNAME) was founded in 1969, covering all aspects of ship design, construction, marine hydrodynamics, marine engineering, and economics.

Image caption: George Dimopoulos