Dr Dimitrios Tsaoulidis
About
Biography
Dr Dimitrios Tsaoulidis is a Senior Lecturer of Chemical Engineering in the School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey. He is also an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London. His research interests evolve around clean energy (nuclear, bio, solar), healthcare, and manufacturing and particularly their connection with intensified technologies. He specializes in complex multi-phase flows at different scales (nano-to-macro) and their application to process intensification in energy, manufacturing, and synthesis. His research combines advanced experimental investigations of multi-phase hydro- and thermo- dynamics that are enabled by cutting-edge sensing and measurement technologies, as well as numerical simulations, modelling, and optimization.
Dr Tsaoulidis has been involved in the conception and development of many successful proposals and was supported by different UKRI-funded projects (Innovate UK, EPSRC) for his work on concentrated solar power, spent nuclear reprocessing, and biowaste valorisation.
Dr Tsaoulidis obtained his Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and his PhD in Chemical/Nuclear Engineering from University College London. His PhD research dealt with investigative experimental and numerical studies of a novel combination of liquid-liquid separations in microfluidic channels and the use of ionic liquids, and in particular micro-droplet extractions relevant to spent nuclear reprocessing. For his PhD thesis, the Dept. of Chemical Engineering (UCL) honoured him with the esteemed David Newton’s Award for his excellent research in the field of Sustainability. He also received a Springer Thesis award, and his work has been published in the “Springer Theses” series of outstanding dissertations. Upon completion of his PhD, Dr Tsaoulidis worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at University College London working on areas related to nuclear and biomass valorisation.
For his contributions to teaching and mentoring, Dr Tsaoulidis has been accredited as “Fellow” of the Higher Education Academy.
University roles and responsibilities
- Academic Integrity Officer
- Senior Personal Tutor
- Disability & Neurodiversity Representative
ResearchResearch interests
Posts available:
PhD position (Deadline 6 January 2023): Integrated design of concentrated solar power (CSP) systems for distributed energy applications
Postdoctoral position (Deadline 11 January 2023): Research Fellow in Next Generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology (UKRI Innovate UK)
- Application of process intensification concepts in clean energy (nuclear fusion, bio, solar), healthcare (bioprocess scalability), and manufacturing.
- Development and application of advanced diagnostic (optical/laser-based) techniques in complex multiphase flows.
- Development of continuous multiphase reactors using advanced experimental methodologies and reactor modelling tools.
- Scale-up strategies for commercial applications and optimisation.
- Novel fluid mixing techniques and characterisation.
Research collaborations
Academic collaborations:
- Prof Panagiota Angeli (University College London)
- Prof Eric Fraga (University College London)
- Dr Maryam Parhizkar (University College London)
Industrial collaborations:
- Greenergy Ltd
- UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
- GSK
- National Nuclear Laboratory
- Armfield
Research interests
Posts available:
PhD position (Deadline 6 January 2023): Integrated design of concentrated solar power (CSP) systems for distributed energy applications
Postdoctoral position (Deadline 11 January 2023): Research Fellow in Next Generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology (UKRI Innovate UK)
- Application of process intensification concepts in clean energy (nuclear fusion, bio, solar), healthcare (bioprocess scalability), and manufacturing.
- Development and application of advanced diagnostic (optical/laser-based) techniques in complex multiphase flows.
- Development of continuous multiphase reactors using advanced experimental methodologies and reactor modelling tools.
- Scale-up strategies for commercial applications and optimisation.
- Novel fluid mixing techniques and characterisation.
Research collaborations
Academic collaborations:
- Prof Panagiota Angeli (University College London)
- Prof Eric Fraga (University College London)
- Dr Maryam Parhizkar (University College London)
Industrial collaborations:
- Greenergy Ltd
- UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
- GSK
- National Nuclear Laboratory
- Armfield
Supervision
Postgraduate research supervision
Principal PhD supervision:
Mustapha Hamdan (July 2021 - present): Design and optimization of a fluidised bed Concentrated Solar Power system using CFD Simulations.
Anna Tsitouridou (Jan 2022 - present): Intensified approaches and scale-up strategies for continuous automated manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.
Mark Fullerton (Oct 2022 - present): Development of integrated systems for biofuel production from waste biomass.
Emma Barrow (Oct 2022 - present): Fusion fuel cycle modelling for tritium pressure relief systems.
Farid Jalili Jamshidian (Oct 2023 - present): Integrated design of Concentrated Solar Power systems for distributed energy applications.
PhD Co-supervision:
Yongrui Xiao (Oct 2022 - present): AI-driven microfluidic platform for automated design of skin product formulations.
Yu Zhang (Oct 2023 – present): Digital twin for high-throughput design of skin product formulations.
Nicolo Fasoli (Oct 2023- present): Development of physics-informed Al platform for pharmaceutical product development.
PDRA supervision:
Dr Jamshid Zarkesh (Apr 2023- present): Research Fellow in "Next generation concentrated solar power (CSP)
technology". (UKRI Innovate UK grant)
MSc supervision:
Ongoing projects:
Greeshma Suresh: Production of biofuels in intensified reactors
Mohamed Firnas Mohamed Fareed: Development of scale-up strategies for intensified reactors.
Uduak Luke: Reaction kinetics mechanisms of intensified transesterification methods for biodiesel production.
Patrick Ozigbu: Design and CFD analysis of a fluidised bed concentrated solar power receiver (FB_CSPR) for sustainable energy production.
Past projects:
Musa Ejaz: Application of microfluidics in cell and gene therapy
Mohammed Farhan Parakkal: Alternative fuels for sustainable development
Teaching
ENG3184: ADVANCED REACTION ENGINEERING
ENG3200: ADVANCED CHEMICAL AND PETROCHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
ENG3193: DESIGN PROJECT
Publications
Highlights
TSAOULIDIS, D., ORTEGA, G. E., ANGELI, P., 2023. Intensified biodiesel production from waste cooking oil and flow pattern evolution in small-scale reactors. Front. Chem. Eng. Vol 5, 1144009
PARHIZKAR, M. and TSAOULIDIS, D., “Microfluidics for drug discovery and development”. In D. Lamprou (Editor), 2023, “Emerging Drug Delivery and Biomedical Engineering Technologies: Transforming Therapy”, Taylor & Francis.
PARHIZKAR, M. and TSAOULIDIS, D., “Outlook of novel pharmaceuticals”. In S. Ehsani et al. (Editors), 2022, “The Future Circle of Healthcare”, Springer Nature
PINEDA, M., TSAOULIDIS, D., FILHO, P.I.O., TSUKAHARA, T., ANGELI, P., FRAGA, S.E., 2021. Design optimisation of microfluidic-based solvent extraction systems for radionuclides detection. Nuclear Engineering and Design.
TSAOULIDIS, D., MAMTORA, M., PINEDA, M., FRAGA, S. E., ANGELI, P., 2021. Experimental and CFD scale-up studies for intensified actinide/lanthanide separations. Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification.
TSAOULIDIS, D., MARTOMA, M., MAYALS, G. M., ORTEGA, G. E., ANGELI, P., 2020. Scale-up studies for Co/Ni separations in intensified reactors. Micromachines, 11, 1106.
ORTEGA, G. E., TSAOULIDIS, D., PINEDA, M., FRAGA, S. E., ANGELI, P., 2020. Hydrodynamics and mass transfer in segmented flow small channel contactors for uranium extraction. Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 153, 107921.
ANGELI, P., EARLE, M., ORTEGA, G. E., TSAOULIDIS, D. 2019. Intensified liquid-liquid extraction technologies: a review. Johnson Matthey Technology Review.
TSAOULIDIS, D., FAROOQUI, F., ORTEGA, G. E., ANGELI, P., 2019. Scale-up studies for intensified production of biodiesel from used cooking oil. Bulgarian Chemical Communications (BCC) Volume 51, Special Issue B-2019.
ANGELI, P., TSAOULIDIS, D., WEHELIYE HASHI, W., 2019. Studies on mass transfer of europium(III) in microchannels using a micro laser induced fluorescence technique. Chemical Engineering Journal, 372, 1154-1163 (authors in alphabetical order). ORTEGA, G. E., TSAOULIDIS, D., ANGELI, P., 2018. Predictive model for the scale out of small channel two-phase flow contactors. Chemical Engineering Journal, 351, 589-602.
MAJASAN, J., DEDIGAMA, I., CHO, J., TSAOULIDIS, D., SHEARING, P., BRETT, D., 2018. Two-phase Flow Behaviour and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolysers: Electrochemical and Optical Characterisation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
TSAOULIDIS, D., ORTEGA, G. E., ANGELI, P., 2018. Intensified extraction of uranium(VI) in impinging-jets cells. Chemical Engineering Journal, 342, 251-259.
CRABBE-MANN, M., TSAOULIDIS, D., PARHIZKAR, M., EDIRISINGHE, M., 2018. Ethyl Cellulose, cellulose acetate and carboxymethyl cellulose microstructures prepared using electrohydrodynamics and green solvents. Cellulose, 25, 3, 1687-1703.
TSAOULIDIS, D., ANGELI, P., 2017. Liquid-liquid dispersions in intensified impinging-jets cells. Chemical Engineering Science, 171, 149-159.
TSAOULIDIS, D., ANGELI, P., 2016. Effect of channel size on liquid-liquid plug flow in small channels. AIChE Journal 62, 315-324.
TSAOULIDIS, D., ANGELI, P. 2015. Effect of channel size on mass transfer during liquid-liquid plug flow in small scale extractors. Chemical Engineering Journal, 262, 785-793.
DEDIGAMA, I., ANGELI, P., VAN DIJK, N., MILLICHAMP, J., TSAOULIDIS, D., SHEARING, P. R. & BRETT, D. J. 2014b. Current density mapping and optical flow visualisation of a polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyser. Journal of Power Sources, 265, 97-103.
DEDIGAMA, I., ANGELI, P., AYERS, K., ROBINSON, J., SHEARING, P., TSAOULIDIS, D. & BRETT, D. 2014a. In situ diagnostic techniques for characterisation of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers–Flow visualisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39, 4468-4482.
TSAOULIDIS, D., DORE, V., ANGELI, P., PLECHKOVA, N. V. & SEDDON, K. R. 2013c. Flow patterns and pressure drop of ionic liquid–water two-phase flows in microchannels. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 54, 1-10.
TSAOULIDIS, D., DORE, V., ANGELI, P., PLECHKOVA, N. V. & SEDDON, K. R. 2013b. Extraction of dioxouranium(VI) in small channels using ionic liquids. Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 91, 681-687.
TSAOULIDIS, D., DORE, V., ANGELI, P., PLECHKOVA, N. V. & SEDDON, K. R. 2013a. Dioxouranium(VI) extraction in microchannels using ionic liquids. Chemical Engineering Journal, 227, 151-157.
DORE, V., TSAOULIDIS, D. & ANGELI, P. 2012. Mixing patterns in water plugs during water/ionic liquid segmented flow in microchannels. Chemical Engineering Science, 80, 334-341.