Student Chapter of Society of Petroleum Engineers of Technical University of Crete
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The SPE Student Chapter is a student chapter of the International Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), based at the Technical University of Crete and specifically at the Department of Mineral Resources Engineering, founded in October 2018. A key contributor to this effort was Professor Varotsis Nikolaos, Professor of the Faculty of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete, who has served as academic advisor since the establishment of the chapter and whose contribution has been catalytic.
Chapter activities include a series of technical and general lectures on Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Energy Transition and Environmental Impacts by distinguished speakers from industry, research and technology,as well as collaborations with renowned institutions abroad such as the University of Southern California. Several of the activities were carried out in the framework of the SPE GAIA Sustainability Program SPE Ambassador lectures Program actively participating in the international industrial and research community.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the TUC SPE Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers of the Technical University of Crete was awarded with the "2021 SPE Student Chapter Excellence Award" for its overall activities during the academic year 2020-2021 and was featured in the Greek Press through the International Relations Office of the Technical University of Crete. The activities of the 2020-2021 year were organized during the period of the TUC SPE SC presidency by the students of the Faculty of Mineral Resources Engineering, Mario-Stylianos Akritidis, Charilaos Margiolakis, Vangelis Authentopoulos, Tryphon Kiaitsi and Charalambos-Aris Vlachokyriakos in collaboration with the chapter's Faculty Advisor Prof. Andreas Yiotis of the School of Mineral Resources Engineering.
Mission
The mission of SPE is to collect and disseminate technical knowledge on hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation. The student chapters promote SPE activities at university level and offer knowledge aimed at improving the theoretical, technical and professional competence of the stakeholders.
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Our Chapter has been established at Technical University of Crete and more specifically, at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering.
The Technical University of Crete is a state university which was founded in 1977 in Chania, Greece.
The school of Mineral Resources Engineering was founded in 1983 and admitted its first students in 1987.
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2023-2024
Eirini-Lydia
Tavernaraki
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Tsioulou
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Tzumakaris
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How can I join the SPE Student Chapter of Technical University of Crete?
To join the SPE Student Chapter of the Technical University of Crete, simply reach out to us via email or fill out tthe form.
Our chapter provides various opportunities for personal and professional development, networking, and engaging in activities related to the energy industry.
How can I stay updated on upcoming events and activities?
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Sign up to receive our newsletter, by sending us an email at: spesc@tuc.gr
- Follow us on social media: Stay connected with us on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.
- Check our website: Visit our chapter's website frequently to view latest news, and announcements.
Who can I contact if I have further questions or need assistance?
For further questions or assistance, feel free to contact our team members directly , including our executive board members(all LinkedIn profiles are linked to their names), faculty advisor prof. Yiotis, or send us an email at our general address. You can also reach out through our social media channels for quick responses. We're here to help!
Previous Events
"Ενεργειακό κοκτέιλ και η ενέργεια των άστρων”
Θεόδωρος Μερτζιμέκης, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Τμήμα Φυσικής Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.
“Η αγορά των ΑΠΕ από την σκοπιά ενός νέου επενδυτή: Προοπτικές & Δυσκολίες"
Χρύσα Γιαννοπούλου, Country Manager της θυγατρικής Ecoener Hellas.
Workshop "Βιογραφικό Σημείωμα και Συνέντευξη Εργασίας", με εισηγητή τον Δημήτρη Σαμψωνίδη Σύμβουλο Σταδιοδρομίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης
New Energy, New Challenges: Are Geomechanics Solutions advanced enough to support the transition journey " - Dr. Claudia Sorgi , Geomechanics SME & Monitoring Solutions Champion, Principal Geomechanics Engineer.
“Renewable Hydrogen: From Hype to Reality”
Δημήτριος Τριανταφυλλόπουλος Managing Director της Hellenic Hydrogen.
“Έρευνες Υδρογονανθράκων στην Ανατολική Μεσόγειο (Ελλάς-Κύπρος-Ισραήλ-Τουρκία) - Γεωπολιτικές Προεκτάσεις και Επιπλοκές”
Δρ. Κωνσταντίνου Νικολάου, Αντιπρόεδρος ΔΣ και Τεχνικός Σύμβουλος της Energean στην Ελλάδα.
“Τα δίκτυα τηλεθέρμανσης που μπορούν να δημιουργηθούν ή δημιουργούνται στην Ελλάδα, ως τεχνολογία, μέσω της εκμετάλλευσης των γεωθερμικών πεδίων” - Μιχαήλ Βραχόπουλος, Καθηγητής ΕΚΠΑ
“Ο τομέας της Ενέργειας και του Περιβάλλοντος στην ΕΕ και την Ελλάδα. Προοπτικές απασχόλησης για νέους Μηχανικούς” - Κωνσταντίνος Αραβώσης, Καθηγητής και κάτοχο της έδρας UNESCO για την Πράσινη Καινοτομία και την Κυκλική Οικονομία στο ΕΜΠ
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"Flowrate dependency of relative permeabilities vs persistent problems in SCAL"
Dr. Marios Valavanides, Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, University of West Attica.
"Promoting circular economy in the oil industry: the use of Constructed Wetlands for oily produced water treatment and reuse applications".
Dr. Stefanakis Alexandros Assistant Professor at Technical University of Crete
Hλεκτρική διασύνδεση Πελοποννήσου - Κρήτης από την Hellenic Cables.
Κανάς Βασίλειος, Submarine Power Cable Engineering Manager & Δολιανίτης Ιωάννης Submarine Power Cable Design Engineer
“Hydrogen in Energy Transition: The Greek Case“
Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, Assistant Reasearcher at Institute of Geoenergy, FORTH
"Έρευνα και Εκμετάλλευση υδρογονανθράκων στην Ελλάδα - Στα γρανάζια της Πολιτικής και των Πολιτικών"
Δρ. Κωνσταντίνου Νικολάου, Αντιπρόεδρος ΔΣ και Τεχνικός Σύμβουλος της Energean στην Ελλάδα.
"Energy Security and Geopolitics - Impact on the East Med"
Dr. Charles Ellinas(Charles Ellinas), CEO at EC Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Company Ltd (eCNHC).
"Research & Development for Energy Transition
Dr. Olga Vizika-Kavvadias, Scientific Director of IFP Energies nouvelles
Previous Events
Greening Transport by Three Generations of Biofuels by Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos
(Technical University of Crete)
Hydrogen Economy: Features, Technologies and Future Perspectives by Assisant Professor D. Ipsakis
(Technical University of Crete)
An Introduction to Geothermal Systems by Assistant Professor Mathilde Adelinet
(IFP School)
The Oil and Gas Industry and how to get a professional job in there by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ioannis Chatzis
(University of Waterloo)
Subsea Drilling & Production of Oil or Gas in Deep Seas - Challenges, Techniques, Benefits, Environmental Footprint by Professor Vasileios Kelesidis
(SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2019-2020)
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