2019
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Best Poster Award
14th European Congress in Catalysis (EuropaCat-14), Aachen, Germany, August 2019.
M.A. Vasiliades, C.M. Damaskinos, K.K. Kyprianou, A.M. Efstathiou
“The Effect of Pt and Dopant M (Pr3+, Ti4+) in the Ce1-xMxO2-δ-Supported NiPt Catalyst on the Carbon Pathways in the Dry Reforming of Methane (DRM) Studied by Transient and Isotopic Techniques”
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CATSA Eminent Visitor Award 2019
Prof. Angelos M. Efstathiou
This award is given annually by the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA) to recognize excellence in catalysis research by overseas scientists and their significant contributions. The award includes a Plenary Lecture at the CATSA Conference (10-13 Nov. 2019) and lecture tour of selected universities and main catalysis research centers in South Africa. Previous recipients include: Profs Avelino Corma Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ-CSIC)-Polytechnical University of Valencia), David Cole-Hamilton (University of St Andrews, UK), Krijn de Jong (Utrecht University), Bruce Gates (University of California, Davis), Graham Hutchings (Cardiff University, UK), Enrique Iglesia (University of California, Berkley), Walter Leitner (Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC), Director of Department “Molecular Catalysis”), Hans Niemantsverdriet (Eindhoven University of Technology) , Bert Weckhuysen (Utrecht University), to name a few.
2018
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Third Award (500 Euros)
Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation – Program «ΦΟΙΤΩ», Cyprus, Sept. 2018
Best undergraduate student research supervision (Diploma Thesis)
Mrs. Konstantina Konstantinou (Chemistry 4th-year undergraduate student)
Diploma Thesis: “Development of novel catalytic systems for the utilization of natural gas (rich in CO2) towards syngas (CO/H2)”
2017
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First Price Award, PhD Thesis (1500 Euros)
1st Price Award for Best PhD Thesis, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Cyprus
M.A. Vasiliades (Ph.D student)
Thesis Title: “Development of New Catalysts for the Utilization of Natural Gas Towards Synthesis Gas and Liquid Fuels Production: The Contribution of Transient Isotopic Techniques”
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Best Poster Award
13th European Congress in Catalysis (EuropaCat-13), Florence, Italy, August 2017
M.A. Vasiliades, K.C. Petallidou, A.M. Efstathiou
“The effect of Co particle size and time on stream on the deactivation of Co/γ-Al2O3 in CO hydrogenation studied by SSITKA and DRIFTS techniques”
2014
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First Price Award, PhD Thesis
1st Price Award for Best PhD Thesis, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Cyprus
K.C. Petallidou (Ph.D student)
Thesis Title: “Development of New Ceria-Based Materials Towards the Low-Temperature Water-Gas Shift Reaction”
2011
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First Price Award, PhD Thesis
1st Price Award for Best PhD Thesis, School of Pure and Applied Sciences – University of Cyprus.
1st Price Award for Best PhD Thesis, University of Cyprus.
C.M. Kalamaras (Ph.D student)
Thesis Title: “Low-Temperature Water-Gas Shift Reaction: Kinetic and Mechanistic Studies by Transient Isotopic Experiments and Operando Methodology”
2008
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Royal Award for Sustainable Technology Transfer 2008, COPENMIND
European Environment Agency (EPA), COPENMIND 1-3 September 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Prof. A.M. Efstathiou
“Novel Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx Using Hydrogen in Strongly Oxidizing Conditions at Low-Temperatures for Stationary NOx Control”
The highest distinction ever received by the University of Cyprus in the area of Technology Transfer from Universities to the Industry.
2007
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First Research Award Nikos Symeonides – 2007
Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation
Prof. A.M. Efstathiou
Plaudit, Prize and 5,000 Euros, European Researchers Night 2007, 28 September 2007, Nicosia, Cyprus.
“Acknowledgement and Reward for the Excellent Performance in Research Related to the Improvement of the Quality of Life in Cyprus and in Europe” (12 Applicants).
Project: Development of a Novel de-NOx Catalytic Technology (H2-SCR).
2006
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Second Award (4.500 Euros)
Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation – Program «ΦΟΙΤΩ», Cyprus, Sept. 2006
Best undergraduate student research supervision (Diploma Thesis)
Mr. Christos Kalamaras (Chemistry 4th-year undergraduate student)
Diploma Thesis: “Mechanistic Studies of the Water-Gas Shift Reaction over Pt, Rh, and Pd-supported Catalysts”
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First Award and Honor Diploma
Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation (Sept. 22, 2006, Nicosia, Cyprus)
Prof. A.M. Efstathiou
“Successful participating in three European Projects within the 5th FP of European Union, total budget 570,000 Euros)”
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Honor Diploma
Hellenic Catalysis Society, 9th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, 6-7 October 2006, Lefkada-Greece
Prof. A.M. Efstathiou
“Excellent contribution to the promotion of knowledge in the field of Environmental Catalysis”
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Best Oral Presentation Award
III International Conference, Catalysis: Fundamentals and Application, July 4-8 2007, Novosibirsk, Russia (School-Seminar for Young Scientists).
P.G. Savva, C.N. Costa, A.M. Efstathiou
“The Mechanism of Reduction of NO with H2 in Strongly Oxidizing Conditions (H2-SCR) on a Novel Pt/MgO-CeO2 Catalyst: Effects of Reaction Temperature”
2004
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Best Poster Award
1st International Conference on Carbon in Catalysis (CarboCat-1), Lausanne, Switzerland, June 2004.
P.G. Savva, C.N. Costa, V.A. Ryzhkov, A.M. Efstathiou
“Hydrogen Production by Ethylene Decomposition over Ni Supported on Novel Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers”
2001
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First EFCATS Young Scientists Award
1st EFCATS Catalysis School, Prague, March 28-31, 2001
C.N. Costa (Ph.D student)
“A Highly Active and Selective Pt/Support Catalyst for the NO/H2/O2 (lean de-NOx) Reaction”. Reference: CATTECH 5(2), 116-118 (2001); Appl. Catal. A: 214, N3 (2001).
