Ioannis Papadopoulos

Mechanical and Propulsion Engineer with an expertise on Energy Economics and Management | E-mobility Operations Engineer at DEI BLUE - PPC S.A. Greece

Paiania, Attiki, Greece

About

I appreciate especially the importance of learning from things around us. I am motivated to be internationally and interculturally oriented. I am fond of meeting and interacting with people from different experiences, cultures or environments. In general I am looking forward to contribute my analytical and interpersonal skills as an individual or part of a team. Areas of study and study projects: Engineering Applications: -propulsion systems (Chemical/Electric Propulsion) -EV battery design -Engines (ICE analysis) -thermodynamics and heat transfer -artificial intelligence in sensors positioning using bees algorithm (MSc Thesis) - GLARE hybrid materials tests (BEng Thesis) -thermal barrier coatings nanoindentation tests (MSc Thesis) -Power Production technologies (new/alternative/renewable/fossil fuels and new efficient technologies for production) -Tidal Turbines Management Applications: -Decision Theory -Operation Research and Optimization principles (Linear/Dynamic Programming, etc.) -Energy Markets -Energy Economics -Energy Management -Energy Trading -Energy Security (MSc Thesis)

Experience

  • PPC S.A. (On-site)
    • E-mobility Operations and Maintenance Engineer
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

      EV Charging Stations and Charging Stations Management Systems: -Operations and Maintenance (analysing field technical status, solving arising problems and ensuring attainment of KPIs and smooth customer experience, supporting EVSE network management, validating correct EVSE behaviour according to latest international standards) -Organizational Support (process/task mining and enhancement) -Procurement (EV Chargers technical specifications and requirements review and evaluation)

    • E-mobility Laboratory Testing and Validation Engineer
      Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Electromobility Laboratory - IEC 61851-1 Compliance Tests - Electrical Functional and Safety Tests on EV Charging Stations - Preliminary work on Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing - OCPP Compliance Testing on EV Charging Stations and Charging Station Management Systems - Use Case related Functional and Operational Compliance Testing on EV Charging Stations according to contractual technical requirements - Suppliers site inspections - Commissioning and digital communication testing of EV charging stations and charging station management systems in order to identify and fix technical problems that arise during their operation - Drafting of Technical Specifications - Drafting of Technical Instructions - Procurement of Laboratory Equipment - Head of Quality Management System Electrical Tests and Measurements Laboratory - Compliance Tests - Lead Acid Battery Testing - Preliminary work on Lithium Ion EV Battery Testing - IP Degrees and IK Mechanical impact Testing - Electrical Functional and Safety Tests - Climatic Tests (Damp Heat, Dry Heat, Cold, Change of Temperature, etc.) - Drafting of Technical Specifications - Drafting of Technical Instructions - Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Deputy Head of ISO 17024 Certification Sub-Scheme - EV technicians - EV Charging Station Installation technicians - Reviewing certification exams, norms, questions categorization - Procurement of examination training equipment

    • Researcher
      Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - EU HORIZON Research Programs: ELECTRON, PHOENI2X, EV4EU - Cybersecurity research in IOT devices and related protocols such as OCPP and DLMS - Assistance in the development of cyberattack detection methodologies - Penetration Testing in IOT devices such as EV charging stations and Smart Meters - Participation in standardization efforts of OCPP and ISO 15118 - Commissioning, cybersecurity testing and quality control of EV charging stations in different CSMS systems - Use Case Pilot Testing activities - Cyberattack scenarios planning and implementation (Man in the Middle, DoS, DDoS) - V2G related research and deliverables writing - Drafting of Platform User Requirements

  • Vans Development Department at Daimler AG
    Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 · 11 mos

    I worked in the Research and Development sector in Daimler AG for one year between my second and third year of Bachelor as a part of my study program. I was involved in automotive component testing, team conferences, brainstorming sessions, spreadsheet and analytical tasks of the VAN/EAS department of Daimler AG.