Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris | Biomedical | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris is a newly graduated Mechanical Engineer specializing in the energy sector. With a keen interest in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into engineering, Dimos aims to enhance his academic and practical skills to develop innovative solutions in engineering projects.

Education

Mr. Dimos earned his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in April 2024, with a focus on Energy. He graduated with a grade of 6.6 (Very Good). Prior to this, he completed his secondary education at 1st Lyceum of Mitilini, achieving an impressive graduation grade of 19.0/20.0.

Research Experience

Mr. Dimos Dimitrios Plakotaris conducted his diploma thesis titled “Recording, Analyzing, Mapping, and Modeling Air Quality Levels Using Low-Cost Sensors on Pedestrian Routes in the Urban Center of Thessaloniki” under the supervision of Professor K. Karatzas. This project involved data collection using low-cost sensors, data analysis and modeling in Python, prediction and data reconstruction with machine learning, and the design and execution of the experiment. This work culminated in the publication of the paper “Estimation of Particulate Matter Levels in City Center Pedestrian Routes with the Aid of Low-Cost Sensors” in the journal Atmosphere (2024).