Dr. Aristides Kiprakis

Professor

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Biography

Aristides Kiprakis is a leading electrical power engineer with a Personal Chair in Agile Energy Systems at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. He is the Director of International Students and has contributed significantly to the field of energy systems, focusing on renewable energy conversion, integration, smart grids, and robotics. With approximately 100 peer-reviewed publications, Professor Kiprakis has extensive teaching experience in renewable energy and power control engineering, contributing to curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He has held administrative roles, including the founding Programme Director for MSc in Electrical Power Engineering at the University. Additionally, he has served as a Visiting Professor at the China-UK Low Carbon College of Shanghai Jiao-Tong University. Active in professional societies, he is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a member of the IET. Kiprakis is also engaged in outreach as a STEM Ambassador in East Scotland, promoting STEM education among young learners, particularly in renewable energy and robotics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of International Students

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the school's international academic partnerships.

Visiting Professor

— Present

China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University • China

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing