Kostas Papastergiou

CERN Accelerator Systems

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

I am fascinated by discovery, ideas, and strategy in technology. I enjoy delivering results that serve and inspire others in their work. I value my connections and resonant relationships. As an engineer with industry, I have delivered technology that has been transformed into products in the field of Static Variable Compensators with energy storage, HVDC DC/DC systems, and Utility scale Solar. In my work at a High Energy Physics Laboratory, I focus on facility powering studies, with emphasis on regenerative power converter topologies, semiconductors, and magnetics. I am driven by a passion for change and problem-solving. I collaborate with international teams and regularly supervise students and graduates.

Experience

  • CERN (Geneva, Switzerland)
    • Project Team Lead
      Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

      - Powering of East Experimental Area Transfer lines - LIU TT2 and NToF Transfer lines consolidation - ISOLDE and SPS powering upgrade pre-studies - Design & Industrialisation of Sirius Power Converters

    • R&D Power Engineer
      Mar 2012 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      - Definition of functional requirements for medium power converters - R&D for new converter topologies - Prototyping and industrialisation of design

  • Scientist at Corporate Research at ABB
    Sep 2008 - Apr 2012 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    R&D project leader: - HVDC power converters for DC Grids and renewable generation - Electrification of the transportation sector (technology watch, business models) - Power conversion for utility-scale photovoltaic plants

  • Post-doctoral Fellow at University of Nottingham
    Sep 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs

    - Research in the field of electric aircrafts (partnership with Liebherr and Airbus industries) - Responsibility for technology development, EU work-package management, relations with partners - Supervision of student theses and publishing

  • Managing Partner & Engineer at Turnstone Devices Ltd, UK
    Mar 2006 - Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Start-up company in the field of power electronics design services. Functions included the daily administration and commercial operations as well as the electronic design for measurements and telemetry for a wind energy customer.

  • Partner at Mediterranean Host Ltd, UK
    2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

    Have been developing advanced web interfaces for clients in the travel industry. Specialising in: voice recognition, content syndication, XML platforms and online payment processing technologies.