National Technical University of Athens - Greece
AUTHOR PROFILE
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Ms. SOFIA SKROUFOUTA commenced her academic journey by obtaining a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in 2018. This marked the beginning of her academic pursuits in the field of Water Resources Management, Hydrology, and Civil Engineering.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Building upon her academic foundation, Ms. Skroufouta pursued a Master's degree in Water Resources Science and Technology at NTUA, further specializing in Hydrology, Statistics, and Environmental Engineering. Her dedication led her to investigate Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for covering energy and water needs in Karpathos for her master's thesis.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
Currently, Ms. Skroufouta is a Ph.D. Candidate at NTUA, focusing on Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Time Series Analysis, Stochastic Methods, Modeling and Simulation, and Statistics. Her research extends to areas such as water resources management, renewable energy, and data analysis. Notably, she investigates the application of the BLRPM model for daily rainfall disaggregation in Greece.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
Ms. Skroufouta has made significant contributions to her field, evidenced by her publications and presentations. Her work on the economic evaluation of a hybrid renewable energy system in Greece and the investigation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for covering energy and water needs in Karpathos has garnered attention. She actively participated in conferences such as EWRA2023, showcasing her commitment to knowledge dissemination.
ACADEMIC CITES:
Ms. Skroufouta's work has been published in reputable journals, including "Renewable Energy" and "American Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics." Her publications, co-authored with esteemed colleagues, contribute to the scientific discourse on topics like pumped hydropower storage systems and the economic evaluation of renewable energy systems.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
With proficiency in various digital tools and languages such as Matlab, SQL, Python, and R, Ms. Skroufouta demonstrates a diverse skill set. Her problem-solving abilities, inventive mindset, and strong research skills position her as a promising researcher and contributor to the fields of water resources management and renewable energy. As she continues her involvement in projects related to climate change impacts and the holistic management of energy and water grids, Ms. Skroufouta is poised to leave a lasting legacy in her domain.