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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr Simeon Malamis
Personal Details
Surname: Malamis First Name(s): Simeon Alexandros
Date of Birth: 15/05/1978 Place of Birth: Athens, Greece
Nationality: Greek Sex: Male
Address: 28 Koritsas St. Marital Status: Single
Kalamaki, Athens
Greece P.C. 17455
Office tel. number: +30 210 772 3108
Cell phone number: +30 6977428893
Education
2005 - 2009 National Technical University of Athens; Department of Civil Engineering
Doctorate Degree in the subject of “Biological Wastewater Treatment with the Use of
Membranes”
2003 - 2005: National Technical University of Athens (NTUA); Department of Civil
Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Water Resources Science and Technology
Awarded Mark: 9.5/10 (Distinction)
2001 - 2002: University of Oxford; Said Business School
Master of Science (MSc) in Management Research
Awarded 75%
1996 - 2000: Imperial College of Science Technology & Medicine
Μaster of Engineering (MEng) in Civil & Environmental Engineering
1 st Class Honours
1990-1996: Secondary Education: Athens College, Greece
1996: Greek Apolytirion from Athens College
Other Diplomas
2001: GRE 2140/2400 (Mathematical 780/800, Analytical 730/800,
Verbal 630/800)
1995: French Diploma Sorbonne I; Certificat Pratique de Langue Francaise
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Projects-Thesis Undertaken
2005 – 2009: Doctorate Thesis at the National Technical University of Athens;
“Biological Wastewater Treatment with the Use of Membranes”
2004 – 2005: Master Thesis at the National Technical University of Athens;
“Investigation of the Potential of Membrane Bioreactors for
Wastewater Treatment” (95% Distinction Awarded)
2001 – 2002: Master Thesis at Oxford University; “A Decision Support System
Perspective in the Routing of Hazardous Materials”
(82% Distinction Awarded)
1999 – 2000: Thesis at Imperial College; “Composting of Organic Waste”
(69% Awarded)
1999: Third Year Project; “Design of Landfill Filters”
(75% Awarded)
Publications in Scientific Journals
1. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous (2010) Pre-treatment of industrial
wastewater polluted with lead using ultrafiltration or microfiltration membranes and
adsorbents, Water Environment Research, Accepted
2. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2010) Use of
Ultrafiltration Membranes and Aluminosilicate Minerals for Nickel Removal from
Industrial Wastewater, Journal of Membrane Science, Accepted.
3. E. Katsou, S. Malamis & K.J. Haralambous (2010) Examination of zinc uptake in a
combined system using sludge, minerals and ultrafiltration membranes, Journal of
Hazardous Materials, Accepted.
4. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, M. Stylianou, K.J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2010)
Copper Removal from Sludge Permeate with Ultrafiltration Membranes Using
Zeolite, Bentonite and Vermiculite as Adsorbents, Water Science & Technology, 61
(3), pp. 581 – 589.
5. S. Malamis & A. Andreadakis (2009) Fractionation of Proteins and Carbohydrates of
Extracellular Polymeric Substances in a Membrane Bioreactor System, Bioresource
Technology, 100 (13), pp. 3350-3357.
6. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, D. Chazilias & M. Loizidou (2009) Investigation of Cr(III)
removal from wastewater with the use of MBR combined with low-cost additives,
Journal of Membrane Science, 333 (1-2), pp.12-19.
7. K. Moustakas, G. Xydis, S. Malamis, K.-J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2008)
Analysis of results from the operation of a pilot plasma gasification/vitrification unit
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for optimizing its performance, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 151 (2-3), pp. 473-
480.
8. K. Rousis, K. Moustakas, S. Malamis, A. Papadopoulos & M. Loizidou (2008) Multicriteria
analysis for the determination of the best WEEE management scenario in
Cyprus, Waste Management, 28 (10), pp. 1941-1954.
9. M. A. Stylianou, V. J. Inglezakis, K. G. Moustakas, S. P. Malamis & M. D. Loizidou
(2007) Removal of Cu(II) in fixed bed and batch reactors using natural zeolite and
exfoliated vermiculite as adsorbents, Desalination, 215, pp. 133-142.
10. A. Papadopoulos, S. Malamis, K. Moustakas, C.T. Kiranoudis & M. Loizidou (2007)
Development and Application of Software Tools for Monitoring, Assessment and
Reporting of Data Concerning the Operation of Urban wastewater Treatment Plants
in Cyprus, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 130 (1-3), pp. 255-270.
11. S. Malamis, K. Moustakas & M. Loizidou (2006) The MEDAWARE Project:
Development of tools and guidelines for the promotion of the sustainable urban
wastewater treatment and reuse in the agricultural production in the Mediterranean
Countries, Sustainable Water Management 2, pp. 27-30.
12. K. Moustakas, D. Fatta, S. Malamis, K. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2005)
Demonstration plasma gasification/vitrification system for effective waste treatment,
Journal of Hazardous Materials B123, pp. 120-126.
Presentations in International Conferences
1. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, F. Bakochristou, K. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2009) The
Combined Use of Ultrafiltration Membranes and Aluminum-Silicate Minerals for
Nickel Removal from Industrial Wastewater, 6 th International Conference on
Instrumental Methods of Analysis Modern Trends and Applications, 4-8 October
2009.
2. E. Katsou, S. Malamis & K. Haralambous (2009) Zinc Removal from Wastewater in
an MBR Combined with Natural Minerals, 6 th International Conference on
Instrumental Methods of Analysis Modern Trends and Applications, 4-8 October
2009.
3. E. Kapetanios, L. Panogeorgos & S. Malamis (2009) Design of a Chemical Scrubbing
Deodorizing Unit for the Treatment of Air Emissions Resulting from a full-scale
Composting Plant, 7 th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium
Proceedings, Sardinia, 5-9 October 2009.
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4. D. Malamis, S. Gozhdari, S. Malamis, E. Kapetanios & M. Loizidou (2009)
Development of a Landfill Site Selection Decision Tool, 7 th International Waste
Management and Landfill Symposium Proceedings, Sardinia, 5-9 October 2009.
5. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, M. Stylianou, K.J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2008)
Copper Removal from Sludge Permeate with Ultra-filtration Membranes Using
Zeolite, Bentonite and Vermiculite as Adsorbents, Conference on Industrial Water
Treatment Systems (IWA), Αquachem Exhibition, Amsterdam RAI, 1-2 October
2008.
6. D. Malamis, S. Malamis & M. Loizidou (2008) Design, Construction and Lab Testing
of an New Household Composter, International Conference on the Management of
Organic Waste, El Jadida, Morocco, 9 th -10 th July 2008.
7. D Malamis, E. Kapetanios, S. Malamis, O. Assobhei, M. Mountadar & M. Loizidou
(2008) Development and Optimisation of the Operation of in-vessel Composting
Bioreactor, International Conference on the Management of Organic Waste, El
Jadida, Morocco, 9 th -10 th July 2008.
8. D. Malamis, S. Malamis & M. Loizidou (2008) Pilot Application of a New Home
Composting System in Households, International Conference on the Management of
Organic Waste, El Jadida, Morocco, 9 th -10 th July 2008.
9. A. Makan, D. Malamis, S. Malamis, S. Etahiri, A. Aajjane, M. Mountadar, M.
Loizidou & O. Assobhei (2008) Choix du Meilleur Schéma de Gestion des Déchets
Domestiques Urbains au Maroc par Application de l’Approche, Conférence
Internationale sur la Gestion Durable des Boues, El Jadida, Maroc, 9 th -10 th Juillet
2008.
10. B. Bilaoui, S. Etahiri, M. Mountadar, J. Amine, S. Malamis, M. Loizidou & O.
Assobhei (2008) MOROCOMP: Evaluation de la Production des Boues au Maroc et
Contribution a leur Valorisation par Compostage, Conférence Internationale sur la
Gestion Durable des Boues, El Jadida, Maroc, 9 th -10 th Juillet 2008.
11. M. Dodou-Zachariou, S. Malamis & D. Malamis (2008) Sludge Management and
Guidelines, International Conference on the Management of Organic Waste, El
Jadida, Morocco, 9 th -10 th July 2008.
12. M. Mountadar, E. Kabil, S. Malamis, A. Aajjane, A. Papadopoulos, M. Loizidou &
O. Assobhei (2008) Etude comparative des législations relatives à la gestion des
déchets solides au Maroc et en Union Européenne, International Congress of Solid
Waste Management and Sustainable Development, Hammamet, Tunisia, 27 – 30
March 2008.
13. M. Mountadar, J. Amine, S. Etahiri, N. El Badda, S. Malamis, A. Papadopoulos, M.
Loizidou, O. Assobhei (2008) Contribution du projet Life WasteSUM à l'amélioration
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de la gestion des déchets solides au Maroc, International Congress of Solid Waste
Management and Sustainable Development, Hammamet, Tunisia, 27 – 30 March
2008.
14. S. Malamis (2007) Investigation of Sludge Properties and Operating Conditions and
their Effect on Membrane Fouling in a Membrane Bioreactor System, 10 th
International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology, Kos, Greece 5-7
September 2007.
15. S. Malamis (2007) Investigation of Sludge Properties and their Effect on Membrane
Fouling in an MBR System’ 9 th Network of Young Membrains, Thessaloniki, 26-28 th
September 2007.
16. M.A. Stylianou, V.J. Inglezakis, K.G. Moustakas, S. Malamis & M. Loizidou (2006)
Removal of Cu(II) in Fixed Bed Column and Batch Reactors Using Natural Zeolite
and Exfoliated Vermiculite as Adsorbents, International Conference on Sustainable
Water Management, Rational Water Use, Wastewater Treatment and Reuse, WAT3R,
Marrakech, Morocco, 8-10 th June 2006.
17. M. Zachariou-Dodou & S. Malamis (2006) Strategies for Integrated Water Resources
Management in Arid Regions - Case Study of Cyprus, International Conference on
Sustainable Water Management, Rational Water Use, Wastewater Treatment and
Reuse, WAT3R, Marrakech, Morocco, 8-10 th June 2006.
18. E. Avramikos, F. Kourmousis, K. Moustakas, K. Hapeshis, S. Malamis, A.
Papadopoulos & M Loizidou (2006) Analysis of the existing situation concerning
waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in Cyprus, PROTECTION
2006.
19. S. Malamis, A. Andreadakis & D. Mamais (2005) The potential of Membrane
Bioreactors for wastewater treatment, 1 st International Conference on Sustainable
Urban Wastewater Treatment and reuse, SUWTR2005, Nicosia, Cyprus, 15-16 th
September 2005.
20. M. Loizidou, A. Papadopoulos, K.L. Haralambous, S. Malamis & M. Zachariou-
Dodou (2005) Development and implementation of an integrated system for the
control and monitoring of the urban wastewater treatment plants in Cyprus
(COMWATER project), 1 st International Conference on Sustainable Urban
Wastewater Treatment and reuse, SUWTR2005, Nicosia, Cyprus, 15-16 th September
2005.
21. M. Zachariou-Dodou & S. Malamis (2005) Implementation of Water Reuse in
Cyprus, International Conference: Ecological Protection, Istanbul, 10-11 th June 2005.
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22. A. Papadopoulos, K. Moustakas, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous, & M. Loizidou
(2005) Analysis of the Implementation Phases of the COMWATER Project, Life-3 rd
Countries Project, Nicosia, Cyprus, 17 th February 2005.
Presentations in Workshops
1. S. Malamis (2006) ‘Composting of Sewage Sludge’, University of Chouaib Doukkali,
El Jadida, Morocco, 10-11 th February 2006
2. S. Malamis (2006) ‘Development of Tools and Guidelines for the Promotion of the
Sustainable Urban Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in the Agricultural Production in
the Mediterranean Countries’ Amman, Jordan, RMSU meeting, 10-11 th February
2006
Reviewer in the following journals
Waste Management, since April 2008
Journal of Membrane Science, since May 2009
Separation and Purification Technology, since June 2009
Desalination, since August 2009
Chemosphere, since December 2009
Bioresource Technology, since January 2010
Journal of Hazardous Materials, since July 2010
African Journal of Biotechnology, since July 2010
Desalination and Water Treatment, since July 2010
Participation in Research Projects
1. Development and application of a prototype system for the treatment of brackish
water and the production of potable water at communities in Jordan, 2009-2011,
Financed by: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Beneficiary: Jordan University of
Science and Technology, Partner: National Technical University of Athens, Duration:
24 months.
2. Development and operation of an integrated, energy efficient membrane system for
the advanced treatment of wastewater in Cyprus, 2008 – 2010, Financed by: Research
Promotion Foundation of Cyprus, Co-ordinator: Cyprus University of Technology,
Partners: National Technical University of Athens, Sewerage Board of Limassol,
Duration: 24 months.
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3. Integrated management of industrial wastewater and sewage of the greater area of
Oinofita - Sximatari, 2009-2010, Financed by: Greek Ministry of Environment,
Regional Planning & Public Works, Duration: 7 months.
4. Investigation of membrane fouling and of the microbiology of the membrane
bioreactor system for the biological treatment of wastewater, 2007-2009, Financed
by: NTUA, Basic Research Programmes of NTUA Konstantinos Karatheodoris,
Duration 24 months.
5. Management and valorisation of solid domestic waste for the small urban
communities in Morocco, WASTESUM, LIFE06 TCY/MA/000254, 2007 – 2009,
Financed by: European Commission, Coordinating Beneficiary: Faculty of Sciences
of El Jadida, Partners: NTUA, Municipality of the Urban Community of Azemmour,
Duration: 27 months.
6. Design and application of an innovative composting unit for the effective treatment of
sludge and other biodegradable organic waste in Morocco, MOROCOMP, LIFE05
TCY/MA/000141, 2006-2008, Financed by: European Commission, Coordinating
Beneficiary: University of Chouaib Doukkali, Partners: NTUA, ORMVAD, Duration:
30 months.
7. Sustainable construction in public and private works through IPP approach,
SUSCON, LIFE05 ENV/GR/000235, 2005-2008, Financed by: European
Commission, Coordinating Beneficiary: NTUA, Partners: Edrasi, EPTA Ltd,
University of Cyprus, Cybarco, ETEK, Duration: 36 months.
8. Implementation and enforcement of the environmental Acquis focussed on domestic
waste management – REPA Bacau, 2006-2007, Twinning Project RO
2004/IB/EN/06, Funded by: European Commission.
9. Development of tools and guidelines for the promotion of the sustainable urban
wastewater treatment and reuse in the agricultural production in the Mediterranean
countries, MEDAWARE, 2003-2007, MEDA projects, Financed by: European
Commission, Duration: 51 months.
10. Promotion and implementation of systems for the production of high quality compost
from biodegradable household waste separated at source, COMWASTE, LIFE03
ENV/GR/000205, 2004-2006, Financed by: European Commission, Coordinating
Beneficiary: NTUA Partners: Acharnes Municipality, New Halkidona Municipality,
Anaptyxiaki Kifisia, Duration: 33 months.
11. Development of best management systems for high priority waste streams in Cyprus,
KYPROS, LIFE 03/TCY/CY/018, 2004-2006, Financed by: European Commission,
Coordinating Beneficiary: Ministry of Agriculture Natural Resources and
Environment of Cyprus, Partner: NTUA, Duration: 30 months.
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12. Development and implementation of an integrated system for the control and
monitoring of the urban wastewater treatment plants in Cyprus, COMWATER, 2002-
2005, LIFE 02 TCY/CY/019, Financed by: European Commission, Coordinating
Beneficiary: Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture Natural
Resources and Environment of Cyprus, Partner: NTUA, Duration: 30 months.
13. Development of a demonstration plasma gasification / vitrification unit for the
treatment of hazardous waste, 1998-2002, LIFE98 ENV/GR/000218, Financed by:
European Commission, Coordinating Beneficiary: NTUA, Partner: Viotia Prefecture,
Duration: 47 months.
Teaching Experience
Has contributed to the following courses:
• Solid Waste Management, Academic Years 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 1 st
Semester, Master of Science (MSc) in Water Resources Science and Technology,
Department of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
• Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems, Academic Years 2007-08, 2008-09, 2 nd
Semester, Master of Science (MSc) in Water Resources Science and Technology,
Department of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
Participations in Scientific Committees
International Conference on the Management of Organic Waste, El Jadida, Morocco, 9 th -10 th
July 2008
Work & Research Experience
2007 - Today: Head of Laboratory Analyses at the Unit of Environmental
Science and Technology, certified by ISO 9001
2005: Zenon Evironmental Inc.
Dr Pierre Cote -Chief Technology Engineer
Received training in the Operation of Membrane Bioreactors
at the pilot Plants of Zenon Environmental in Burlington and
Guelph in Ontario, Canada
2005: University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Professor Hongde Zhou
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Received training on research methods employed for
enhancing sludge filterability and reducing fouling in
Membrane Bioreactor Units
2002 - 2003: Environmental Company ENVIRECO LTD
Mr Kostas Loizou
Job Description:
Engineer in Environmental and Renewable Energy Projects.
Main tasks: development of environmental impact
assessment studies for the construction of wind parks;
municipal solid waste management studies
2000 - 2001: Laboratory of Coastal Engineering; Department of Civil
Engineering; National Technical University of Athens
(NTUA)
Job Description:
Research Assistant
Main Tasks: Inspection of Harbours at Crete and Lesvos
islands and report on their current condition; research in
coastal engineering for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
2002: Transportation Systems and Logistics Laboratory
Department of Management Science and Technology
Athens University of Economics and Business
Professor Konstantinos Zografos
Performed the MSc Thesis of Oxford University on the
Routing of Hazardous Materials through the use of a
Decision Support Tool Developed at the Laboratory
Thesis Co-supervised
• Vasiliki Argirouli (2004) ‘Comparative analysis of Different Wastewater Treatment
Technologies for the Secondary Treatment of Municipal Wastewater’, Department of
Chemical Engineering, Supervisor: M. Loizidou.
• Thanos Athanasios (2007) ‘Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of the Existing
Situation in the EU countries regarding Biodegradable Waste Generation and
Management’, Department of Chemical Engineering, Supervisor: M. Loizidou.
• Sofia Xenaki (2007) ‘Investigation of the heterotrophic and autotrophic biomass activity in
a Membrane Bioreactor’, Department of Civil Engineering, Supervisor: A. Andreadakis.
• Eleni Psomou (2007) ‘Investigation of Membrane Fouling in a Membrane Bioreactor’,
Department of Civil Engineering, Supervisor: D. Mamais.
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• Evangelia Katsou (2008) ‘Investigation of Sludge Properties and Membrane Fouling in a
Membrane Bioreactor’, Department of Civil Engineering, Supervisor: A. Andreadakis.
• Antonios Eleutheriou (2009) ‘Investigation of the Sludge Parameters that Impact on
Membrane Fouling, in a Membrane Bioreactor System’, Department of Civil Engineering,
Supervisor: A. Andreadakis.
• Kalogianni Eleni (2009) ‘Investigation of Membrane Fouling in an MBR’ Department of
Civil Engineering, Supervisor: A. Andreadakis.
Languages and other Skills
English Excellent
French Good
Very comfortable with computer use. Have used extensively most of the
Microsoft Office 2000 programs (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Have
learnt and used the programming language FORTRAN 77.
Basic skills in AutoCAD
International driving license
Recognized diploma in sailing
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