PhD Candidate and Project Coordinator — University of Nicosia (UNIC) & Hellenic Mining Public Company Ltd (HMC) · IRIS IRID number 50623
Mrs. Ramsis is a BSc Chemistry graduate from the School of Pure and Applied Sciences at the University of Cyprus (UCY). She is also an MSc graduate from the School of Sciences and Engineering, in the Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering program at UNIC, under a scholarship from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), working on a research project funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF). She serves as the Project Coordinator and has established a strong publication record in her field of research.
During her studies, she obtained significant experience in preparing environmentally friendly WBF and performing characterization after activating bentonite samples during her master's. She has been trained on all drilling fluid characterization equipment by FANN.
Industrial Supervisor and Host Organization's Legal Representative (OLR) — Hellenic Mining Public Company Ltd (HO)
Mr. Vattis is a graduate of Mining and Metallurgy Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), a 5-year program (MSc equivalent). He specializes in the adaptation of mathematical methods to problems of production in the mining industry with the use of computer systems. His studies were conducted under a full scholarship from the State Scholarship Foundation of Greece.
Upon graduation, he entered the quarry and aggregates industry in 1986 and has gained 35 years of working experience to date. He worked at HMC Ltd between 1986 and 1995 in various positions, such as production manager, director, and designer of mines and hydrometallurgy projects. He then moved to Hellenic Copper Mines between 1996 and 2001, again in various positions including design engineer, metallurgical manager of operations, technical director, and deputy general manager.
From 2001 to date, he has returned to HMC Ltd as Head Manager/Director of the Quarrying department, managing all quarries under the company. He has completed and is actively involved in several internal applied research projects related to optimization with computer systems, software development, vibrations from production explosions, environmental problems, and more. Through his experience, he has solved many industrial problems related to the mining industry and environmental issues, and currently directs the HMC Ltd quarries with a team of more than 30 people.
Academic Supervisor — University of Nicosia (UNIC), Partner 1
Dr. Sarris holds a PhD in Petroleum Geomechanics from the University of Cyprus. He serves in the Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia, within the Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering and Civil Engineering programs, and is director of both the petrophysics and drilling fluids laboratories.
His academic work focuses on computational geomechanics and the hydraulic fracturing technique. His areas of expertise span finite elements and computational fluid dynamics, with a primary focus on Petroleum Geomechanics, including petroleum-related rock mechanics, hydraulic fracturing methodologies, sanding prediction and control, wellbore stability, and multiphase flows. His research extends into CO₂ geological storage, drilling fluids, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
Research Partner — Loizos Papaloizou L.L.C., Partner 2
Loizos Papaloizou L.L.C. is an engineering consulting firm established in 2020 that mainly provides engineering services involving engineering design, modeling, and optimization. The company focuses on creating models of physical systems, using mathematical equations and computer simulations, to enhance design and reduce the costs and environmental impact of engineering projects.
For many of the projects undertaken, specialized software tools that are internally developed and custom-built are used to create these models and analyze data-driven options. Recent projects include practical problems dealing with engineering issues related to structures, energy, and the environment. The director believes that involvement in this project, teaming up with a large enterprise and leading researchers of the premier research institution of Oil, Gas, and Energy in Cyprus (UNIC), fits the company's core values and will expand the activities of the firm, generating future collaborations and active involvement in the competitive industrial sector.