Paraskevi Kapetanopoulou

Paraskevi Kapetanopoulou, Assistant Professor
University of Western Macedonia
Department of Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering Campus, 50100, Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP), Kozani
pkapetanopoulou(at)uowm.gr

Personal Information

Nationality: Hellenic
Date of Birth: March, 12th 1971
Birth Place: Florina

Education

2004 – 2009
PhD in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Polytechnic School, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management Division “Operation and management of Reverse Supply Chain in Greek Industry”. Supervisor: Professor George Tagaras

2001 – 2003
MSc in Management of Production Systems, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

1990 – 1996
5-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Polytechnic School, Department of Mechanical Engineering

PostDoc Research

“Development of Human Resources – Education and Lifelong Learning”, NSRF 2014 – 2020
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, October 2017 – September 2020 (funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

“Upgrade of research and educational infrastructure of the Laboratory of Business Administration”
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, March 2013 – December 2014 and April 2015 – July 2017 (funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

“Entrepreneurship and Innovation”
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, June 2011 – May 2015 (funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

“Education and Lifelong Learning” NSRF 2007 – 2013
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2014 (funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

INSEAD, France (May 2010 – July 2010)

Administrative Experience

Coordinator, Master’s Degree Programme: “Management, Technology and Quality”, Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2018 – 2022

Policy Advisory Group (PAG) expert-member, “Connecting LOng and Short-distance networks for Efficient tRansport – CLOSER”, European Commission, Seventh Framework Programme 7th FP, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), 2011 – 2012.

Research Interests

Statistics
Statistical Quality Control
Supply Chain Management

Funded Research

As Policy Advisory Group (PAG) expert-member

“Connecting LOng and Short-distance networks for Efficient tRansport – CLOSER”, European Commission, Seventh Framework Programme (7th FP). Funded by Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), May 2011 – September 2012

As Member of the Research Team

“Design of a short-term production plan”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, June 1997 – May 1998

“Design and development of the Postgraduate Programme at the department of Mechanical Engineering”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, August 1997 – February 2000

“Restructuring of Undergraduate Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, September 1997 – May 1998

“Feasibility study for the flexible process of metal formation”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, March 1998 – May 1998

“Feasibility study of possibilities and prospects for the foundation of the University of Western Macedonia”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, May 1998 – October 1998

“Development of a statistical quality control system for MEVGAL SA”.  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, April 1999 – March 2000

“Strategic plan for the University Student Club”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki June 1999 – September 1999

“Preliminary study of the organizational and administrative reform of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki February 2000 – July 2000

“Feasibility study for the production of a new vehicle, ELVO SA”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki August 2000 – January 2001

“Development and implementation of the Postgraduate programme in Management of Production Systems”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki September 2000 – August 2003

“Restructuring of Undergraduate Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki November 2004 – August  2005

“Entrepreneurship and Innovation”. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki September 2005 – September 2008

Teaching Experience

Teaching assistant

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Mechanical Engineering (1999 – 2009): Statistics, Multivariate statistics, Statistical Quality Control, Industrial Management, Inventory Control and Supply Chain Management, Engineering Economics, Evaluation of Business Investments

Instructor

University of Thessaly, Department of Civil Engineering (2010 – 2012), Master’s Degree Programme: “Applied Engineering and Systems Modeling and Simulation”: Statistics and Stochastic processes, Freight Transport Logistics, Optimization in Transportation networks

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Mathematics (2014), Postgraduate Programme: “Applications of Mathematics in Industry and Business”: Statistical Quality Control Applications in Industry and Production Process, Networks’ Optimization

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2015 – 2022): Statistics, Multivariate statistics, Statistical Quality Control, Operations Research II, Forecasting models, Business Environment

Open University of Cyprus, (2015 – 2022), Master’s Degree Programme: “Management, Technology and Quality”: Operations, Supply Chains and Project Management, Total Quality Management and Excellence Models

University of Western Macedonia, Department of Statistics and Insurance Science (2021 – 2022): Introduction to Probability, Introduction to Statistics, Statistics I, Statistics II, Teaching Methodology of Probability and Statistics

University of Western Macedonia, Department of Mechanical Engineering, (2022): Design and Analysis of Experiments

Hellenic Open University, (2017 – 2022), Master’s Degree Programme: “Quality Management and Technology”: Advanced Tools and Methods for Quality Control

Supervision of Theses

Master Theses

Supervision of dozens of Master Theses as a Coordinator in the Master’s Degree Programme “Management, Technology and Quality” at the Open University of Cyprus and as a Teaching Associate in the Hellenic Open University and in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Thessaly

Journal Publications

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Tagaras, G., 2009. “An empirical investigation of value-added product recovery activities in SMEs using multiple case studies of OEMs and independent remanufacturers,” Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, Vol. 21, Issue 3, pp. 92 – 113.

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Tagaras, G., 2011. “Drivers and Obstacles of Product Recovery Activities in the Greek Industry”, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 31, Issue. 2, pp 148 – 166.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E. and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2012. “Does the theme of a road safety communication campaign affect its success? Transport and Telecommunication Scientific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 4, pp 294-302.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E. and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2013. “Do road safety communication campaigns work? How to assess the impact of a national fatigue campaign on driving behavior”, Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board, No. 2364, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2013, pp. 62-70, DOI: 10.3141/2364-08.

Nathanail, E., Adamos, G., Kapetanopoulou, P. and Efraimidou, E., 2014. “Does talking with a fellow passenger affect everybody the same? An impact assessment on driving performance and behavior”, Advances in Transportation Studies, Special Issue 2014, Vol. 1, pp 77-86.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E. and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2014. “Cluster modelling of driving behavior under fatigue”, Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board, No. 2465, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2014, pp. 24-32, DOI: 10.3141/2465-04.

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Kouroutzi, A., 2021. “An empirical study of drivers, barriers and cost efficiency of information systems in Greek industry”, Applied Sciences, 11(8), 3475.

Kapetanopoulou, P., Kouroutzi, A. and Anastasiadou. S., 2021. “The Impact of information systems implementation in the Greek manufacturing enterprises” Applied Sciences, 11(24), 11781.

Chapters in Books

Mallidis, I., Yakavenka, V., Kapetanopoulou, P., Bouhouras, E., Vlachos, D. (2022). Redistribution of perishable food as a Corporate Social Responsibility tool that confronts poverty. N. Myridis (edit.) Poverty, Springer, (to appear).

Publications in Conference Proceedings

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Tagaras, G., 2008. Value recovery from used products in Greek Industry, 5th pan-Hellenic Scientific Conference of Management Science and Technology, Athens, Greece, 8 May 2008.

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Tagaras, G., 2009. “Drivers, obstacles, and future prospects of  product recovery in four industrial sectors in Greece”. «Creating Difference in Information Era via Value Chains», pp.  513-519. 7th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, November 5-6.

Kapetanopoulou, P. and Tagaras, G., 2011. “Practices, policies and perceptions of value recovery from used products: A comparison between SMEs and large enterprises”. «International Retail Logistics in the Value Era», Volume I, pp. 187 – 195. 9th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, Izmir, Turkey, October 27-29.

Kapetanopoulou, P., 2012. “Product Recovery Activities: a dynamic perspective”. 2nd International Conference on Supply Chains, Katerini, Greece, October 5-6.

Gogas, M., Papoutsis, K., Nathanail, E., Adamos, G., and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2012. “A comparison study on urban–interurban interfaces on ports: Constantza and Thessaloniki ports case studies”. 2nd International Conference on Supply Chains, Katerini, Greece, October 5-6, 2012.

Efraimidou, Ε., Nathanail, Ε., Adamos G., Kapetanapoulou, P., 2012. “Διερεύνηση της επιρροής της συνομιλίας με συνεπιβάτη στην οδηγική συμπεριφορά”, 5th national conference on road safety, Volos, Greece, 11-12 October.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E.G., and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2012. “Does the theme of a road safety communication campaign affect its success?” Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication International Conference, Riga, Latvia, October 17-20.

Adamos G., Nathanail, E. & Kapetanopoulou, P., 2013. “Do road safety campaigns work? How to assess the impact of a national fatigue campaign on driving behavior”, Paper 13-4152, 92nd Annual Meeting of TRB, Washington, D.C., 13-17 January, 2013.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E. and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2013. “Predicting the impact of a fatigue campaign on driving behavior”. International Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RELSTAT`13), Riga, Latvia, 16-19 October 2013.

Nathanail, E., Adamos, G., Kapetanopoulou, P. and Efraimidou, E., 2013. “Does talking with a fellow passenger affect everybody the same while driving? An impact assessment on driving performance and behavior”. Road Safety and Simulation International Conference (RSS2013), Rome, Italy, October, 22-25, 2013.

Adamos, G., Nathanail, E., and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2014. “Cluster modeling of driving behavior under fatigue”. Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., USA, January 12-16, 2014.

Bouhouras, E., Mallidis, I., Kapetanopoulou, P., Yakavenka, V., Vlachos, D., 2017. The Impact of a Centralized Distribution Structure on a Retailer’s Supply Chain Costs: The Basis for Municipal Tax Setting. 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering “ICMEΝ”. Thessaloniki, Greece, 5-6 October, 2017.

Workshop

Tagaras, G., and Kapetanopoulou, P., 2007 “Remanufacturing in Greece”, 7th Closed-Loop Supply Chain workshop, Thessaloniki.

Reviewer Service

International Journal of Production Economics

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Production Planning & Control

Journal of Reliability and Statistical Studies

Deliverables of “Connecting LOng and Short-distance networks for Efficient tRansport – CLOSER” project. Conclusion and Recommendation from the HERMES and INTERCONNECT projects. European Commission, Seventh Framework Programme (7th FP)

Distinctions and Scholarships

State Scholarship Foundation of Greece, 1994: Undergraduate Scholarship

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Employment and Career Structure (ECS) – Business Awards for the academic years 2011 – 2014

Languages

Greek, Mother Tongue

English, Michigan Proficiency