Dr. Antonis Vakis

Professor

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Biography

Antonis Vakis is a full professor at the University of Groningen, specializing in tribology, which involves the study of interacting surfaces in relative motion. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing and renewable energy. He has a strong background as a mechanical engineer and has developed teaching courses while managing a Master’s program. He supervises early-career researchers and students across various levels, and has experience collaborating with industry, resulting in the successful launch of a spin-off company. Additionally, he is involved in national and international initiatives to promote research in renewable energy.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Leading research unit in Computational Mechanical Materials Engineering, managing the Master's program in Industrial Engineering Management and collaborating with industry.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.