Dr. Ioannis Zuburtikudis is an experienced, licensed chemical engineer and professor of chemical engineering at Abu Dhabi University (ADU), where he also serves as the department chair. He was educated in Greece and the USA, where he worked as a Research Scientist. Upon returning to Greece, Ioannis worked as a Field Chemical Engineer at Hellenic Petroleum Co. He later joined Greek academia and founded the NanoMaterials & Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (www.nanohybrid.eu).

His research focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology, soft matter, chemical reaction engineering and sustainability. Dr. Zuburtikudis has received many research grants from agencies in Greece, the EU, and the UAE. His recent projects address critical needs for sustainable development in the UAE, including the innovative use of recycled plastics, the design and development of advanced nanofiltration membranes for water treatment, and the implementation of Circular Economy principles in process engineering.

Ioannis has authored more than two hundred articles in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and he has supervised many undergraduate and graduate students. He has also mentored engineering faculty and staff in developing their teaching skills and has led multiple initiatives to enhance the quality of education within the CHME Department. In recognition of these contributions, he has been awarded the Senior Fellowship of AdvanceHE.  He serves as a reviewer for research proposals funded by government agencies and academic institutions in Greece and the UAE and regularly reviews submissions for scientific journals in his field. Additionally, he has organized several European and international conferences.