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Orestis Kalogirou

Professor Orestis Kalogirou, Ph.D. (born 1960 in Thessaloniki, Greece) is a full professor of physics in the School of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) and serves as Director of the Laboratory of Magnetism & Magnetic Materials. In 2020 he was appointed President of the Hellenic NARIC (National Academic Recognition & Information Centre), the national authority for academic recognition and information in Greece. (daad.gr)

Education & Academic Career

  • B.Sc. in Physics (1983) and Ph.D. in Physics (1988) — both from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. (daad.gr)
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (1991–1993) at the University of Hamburg, followed by research fellowships at the Institute for Materials Science, NCSR “Demokritos” (1993–1996). (daad.gr)
  • Joined AUTh as Assistant Professor in 1996, became Associate Professor in 2002, and Professor in 2010. (daad.gr)
  • Visiting Researcher positions include Northeastern University (Boston, USA) and Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. (daad.gr)

Research Focus & Accomplishments

Professor Kalogirou’s work lies at the intersection of condensed matter physics, magnetic materials and nanoscience, with strong emphasis on:

  • Magnetic nanomaterials and their functional properties, particularly magnetic nanoparticles with applications in biomedicine (e.g., magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment) and in permanent magnet technologies. (daad.gr)
  • Structural, electrical and magnetic properties of materials, including rare-earth/transition-metal intermetallics and ion conductors for battery applications. (physics.auth.gr)
  • Magnetic materials for environmental and energy applications, connecting fundamental physics with applied technology. (physics.auth.gr)

His research integrates materials synthesis, advanced characterization and application-oriented studies bridging physics, engineering and biomedical sciences.

Publication Record & Citation Impact

Based on Kalogirou’s institutional CV and scholarly metadata:

  • Peer-reviewed journal articles: 113 publications in international journals. (people.auth.gr)
  • Peer-reviewed conference proceedings: 19 publications. (people.auth.gr)
  • International conference presentations: 134. (people.auth.gr)
  • Non-self citations: >2,000, reflecting influence beyond his own publications. (physics.auth.gr)
  • Hirsch index (h-index): approximately 24–25 across his career, calculated from citation data. (people.auth.gr)

These figures indicate a strong multidisciplinary impact in magnetism, functional materials, and their applications.

Most Cited & Representative Papers

Professor Kalogirou has authored numerous influential studies, including works on:

  • Magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia and biomedical applications, addressing the structural and magnetic optimization of particles for cancer treatment. (auth.academia.edu)
  • Effects of chemical composition on structural and magnetic properties of intermetallic compounds, contributing to the understanding of rare-earth/transition-metal systems. (science24.com)
  • Magnetite and other magnetic oxide systems with tailored properties for both basic science and technological uses. (auth.academia.edu)

Note: A full ranked list of his most-cited papers can be generated from Clarivate Web of Science or Scopus upon request.

Books & Scholarly Chapters

There is no widely catalogued monograph under his own name in major book databases; his major scholarly output consists of journal articles, conference papers and edited special issues. He has served as Guest Editor for the journal Materials for the Special Issue on Multifunctional Magnetic Hybrid Nanomaterials for Theranostic Applications. (daad.gr)

International Collaboration & Projects

Professor Kalogirou is an active international collaborator:

  • Worked with research groups in the United States (Fulbright Scholar at Harvard/MGH), Germany (Hamburg), and numerous European laboratories through joint publications and conference networks. (daad.gr)
  • Served as Principal Investigator on at least 10 R&D projects and contributed to 17 others, spanning national and international research funding frameworks. (physics.auth.gr)
  • Engaged on review panels for EU FP7 proposals, Austrian Science Fund, Chilean FONDECYT, Greek R&D bodies and Romanian national research councils, reflecting recognition as a peer reviewer of European research excellence. (physics.auth.gr)

Leadership & Service

  • President of the Hellenic NARIC (DOATAP) since 2020, leading national academic recognition policy in Greece. (people.auth.gr)
  • Director of the Laboratory of Magnetism & Magnetic Materials at AUTh. (auth.academia.edu)
  • Served as head of the Department of Applied and Environmental Physics at AUTh (2005–2007) and has reviewed >200 papers for international journals. (people.auth.gr)
  • Supervised 10 Ph.D. students and 26 M.Sc. theses, and acted on advisory committees for more than 10 doctoral defenses. (physics.auth.gr)

Summary

Professor Orestis Kalogirou is a seasoned physicist and academic leader with a prolific research portfolio spanning magnetic materials, nanomagnetism, biomedical applications and functional materials science. With 113+ journal articles, a strong h-index (~24–25), international research roles, leadership of R&D projects and policy-level engagement as President of Hellenic NARIC, he is a central figure in advancing both fundamental physics and applied magnetic materials research in Greece and internationally. (people.auth.gr)