Dr. Christos Maravelias

Professor

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Biography

Christos Maravelias is the Anderson Family Professor in Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, an MSc in Operational Research from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a diploma in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. His research group focuses on optimization theory, models, and solution methods in the general area of energy and process systems engineering. Current projects include chemical production scheduling, planning, and supply chain optimization, as well as energy systems modeling with an emphasis on biomass-to-fuels and solar fuel power technologies. Maravelias has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Horizon Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Fellow distinction from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He has held prestigious positions and delivered keynote lectures at various institutions, underscoring his influence and leadership within the chemical engineering community.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

— Present

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering • Princeton University

Leading the department and overseeing faculty research and educational programs.

Awards

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Horizon Prize

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Pirkey Centennial Lecture

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Sustainable Engineering Forum Research Award

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Outstanding Young Researcher Award

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.