Professor Tassos Karayiannis
Theme Leader/Professor

Summary

EDUCATION

• PhD 1986, Engineering Science, Natural Convection in rectangular Cavities, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
• BSc (hons) 1981, Mechanical Engineering , City University, London, UK.

EMPLOYMENT

• 2004-2005 Head of Department of Engineering Systems, London South Bank University
• 2001-2003 Head of Division of Environmental and Energy Engineering, London South Bank University
• 1993-2001 Head of Research, School of Engineering Systems and Design, London South Bank University
• 1998 Professor of Engineering; 1996 Reader in Mechanical Engineering; 1993 Principal Lecturer (Thermofluids); 1989 Senior Lecturer; 1988 Lecturer, London South Bank University
• 1994-1996 Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow; 1988-1994 Honorary Visiting Fellow, City University.
• 1986-1988 British Technology Group Research Fellow, Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement of Boiling and Condensation in Heat Exchangers, City University.
• 1986 Research Fellow, Cavitation Erosion, University of Southampton.
• 1981-1986 Teaching Assistant, The University of Western Ontario.

Responsibility

CONFERENCES & MEETINGS ORGANISED

• MNF2009
• MNF2011
• ETPFGM’10
• MNF2014
• UK-J SMPF13

TRAINING

• Recruitment & Selection – Equal Opportunities, 1993
• Appraisal Methods, 1994
• Management Development Programme, 2001-02 (Recruitment, selection and staff development, Managing multiple roles, Staff disciplinary procedures, Financial management, Health and safety, Equal opportunities).
• Employment Related Policy & Procedures, 2002.
• Training for Chairs of Examining Boards, 2002, 2003.
• Leadership Development Programme, 2004.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS

• Institute of Energy 2002 Fellow
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers 1990 Member
• Institute of Refrigeration 1992 Member
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers 1999 Member
• UK Heat Transfer Society 1989 Member
• UK Heat Exchanger Action Group 1996 Member
• Member of College of Reviewers, EPSRC 2000-2002 and 2002 - present