NIKOLAOS E. PRATIKAKIS
2197J Lake Park
Smyrna, GA 30080,USA
Phone: +1 (404) 642-0854
Email: Nikolaos.Pratikakis@chbe.gatech.edu
Dr. 311 Ferst Dr. NW
School of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA30332-0100, USA
Phone: +1 (404) 385-2149
Research Interests
An approximate dynamic programming algorithmic framework that addresses manufacturing and
financial problems, that are characterized by complex dynamics. Areas of interest include optimal
control, machine learning (reinforcement learning) and data mining aimed at solving problems of
engineering significance.
Education
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Ph.D. candidate, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, expectation of graduation:
August 2007 Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (August 2007)
GPA (3. 5/4.0: minor courses)
Diploma (M.Sc. Equivalent) in Chemical Engineering (1998-2003), National Technical
University of Athens (N.T.U.A) |GPA (7.8/10)
Diploma Thesis: "Large-scale eigenvalue computations with variants of Arnoldi’s method".
Previous Advisor: Andreas G. Boudouvis
Industrial Experience
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Hellenic Petroleum., June-September 2002, Athens, Greece, trainee in fundamental
chem. eng. processes such as multicomponent distillation and catalytic processes.
Teaching Experience
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Mathematical Modelling of Chemical Processes Fall 2004
MATLAB assistant, developed solutions for design projects, graded homeworks and
exams, managed course webpage.
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2 Lectures on Advanced Process Control class “Approximate Dynamic Programming”
Spring 2004 .
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Process Control, Teaching Assistant Spring 2004.
Publications & Conferences
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Pratikakis, N. E. , Hegazy, T. A. , Realff, M. J. and J H. Lee “Strategic Capacity
Decisions in Manufacturing using Stochastic Dynamic Programming”(In preparation)
NIKOLAOS E. PRATIKAKIS
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Pratikakis, N.E , Realff, M.J. and J.H.Lee “Integration of Decision Making Analysis
with Risk Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming Algorithmic Approach”
Spring 2004 Center for Process System Engineering
Advanced Courses Taken
Scheduling Theory , Advanced Process Control , Deterministic Optimization (Linear
Programming) , Probabilistic Models, Supply Chain and Transportation systems, Stochastic
Optimization
Honors and Memberships
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National Scholarship and excellence awards (IKY) for the 5th year of undergraduate
studies, 2003.
Greek Institute of Chemical Engineers
Nationality
Greek
References
Jay H. Lee
311 Ferst Dr.
School of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
(404) 385-2148
jay.lee@chbe.gatech.edu
Matthew J. Realff
311 Ferst Dr.
School of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
(404) 385-2148
matthew.realff@chbe.gatech.edu
Athanasios Nenes
311 Ferst Dr.
School of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
(404) 385-2148
thanos.nenes@chbe.gatech.edu
Andreas G. Boudouvis
Hroon Polutexneiou 9, Zografos
National Technical University of Athens
Greece,Athens GR-157 80
+30210772-3241
boudouvi@chemeng.ntua.gr