Dr. Athanasios D. Sarantopoulos is an academic and professional in the fields of electrical engineering, climatology, and business administration.
He is an elected member of the Euro-Mediterannean Academy of Arts and Sciences and EMAAS Presidium Secretary. He currently serves on the Executive Council of the International Hellenic Association.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Akron, Ohio
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Youngstown State University, Ohio
- Executive Master of Business Administration, University of Indianapolis, Indiana
- Bachelor of Engineering, Cum Laude, Youngstown State University, Ohio
Employment:
- Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Division of Climatology and Applications
- Faculty Member, Webster University Athens, Business and Technology Department
Dr. Sarantopoulos has performed scientific work focusing on climatology and control systems. His work spans teaching, research, and practical applications in engineering and climatology and engaging in significant voluntary work. His contributions include:
- Meteorological Initiatives: Dr. Sarantopoulos’s involvement with the Hellenic National Meteorological Service includes expanding practical training programs and contributing to various projects, including the installation of a Lightning Detection Network in Greece. His role also includes public service by distributing meteorological data to various sectors.
- Social Control Board Member: He served as a member of the Social Control Board for ERT S.A. (Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation), where he participated in overseeing and ensuring the quality of public broadcasting services.
- Educational Contributions: As faculty member at Webster University, he not only teaches courses but also conducts directed studies, which may involve mentoring students and guiding research initiatives.
- Secretary of AHEPA Digital Medical Library: In this role, he contributed to the construction of the Evangelismos Hospital Medical Library, which disseminates medical knowledge, enhancing access to digital resources for the community.
His doctoral dissertation was centered on the development of transfer functions for systems of partial differential equations, particularly in applications related to propulsion systems. He has also participated in significant research projects, including those related to the NASA Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
These activities reflect his commitment to both educational and scientific communities, showcasing a blend of academic and practical contributions to society.
Doctoral Dissertation:
- “Development of Transfer Functions for Systems of Partial Differential Equations with Propulsion Systems Applications” (pdf)
Masters Thesis:
- “Implementation of a Modern Control Algorithm on a General Purpose Microcomputer” (pdf)
Use the QR code below to access Dr. Sarantopoulos’s list of selected publications on his ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8321-2777).
