Dr. karakosta has served as a project coordinator and expert in energy efficiency and green economic policies at NTUA’s Decision Support Systems Lab (EPU-NTUA), where she collaborated with Prof. John Psarras. Since January 2024, she has worked as a senior sustainable energy expert and project manager at ENVIROMETRICS S.A. Her responsibilities include leading sustainable energy projects, overseeing environmental assessments, and developing climate-resilient energy strategies.
In academia, she is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Macedonia, focusing on decision support systems for sustainable energy transitions. Dr. karakosta is also an adjunct lecturer, teaching courses in operations research, the Internet of Things, and sustainable energy at the University of West Attica and the Open University of Cyprus.
Research Interests
Dr. karakosta’s research spans energy management, climate change adaptation, decision support systems, and sustainable technology transfer. Her work integrates environmental policy with technical innovations for climate resilience and low-carbon transitions.
Awards and Scholarships
ECOPOLIS Science Award (2016) for her PhD research
Onassis Foundation Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral studies (2005-2006, 2008-2010)
State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) for academic excellence (2002-2003)
D. Thomaidis Award for scientific publications (2004-2018)
Top Notable Publications
A Fuzzy PROMETHEE Method for Evaluating Strategies towards a Cross-Country Renewable Energy Cooperation: The Cases of Egypt and Morocco
Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.
Year: 2024
Journal: Energies
DOI: 10.3390/en17194904
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Financing Sustainable Energy Efficiency Projects: The Triple-A Case
Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.
Year: 2021
Journal: Environmental Sciences Proceedings
DOI: 10.3390/environsciproc2021011022
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
An AHP-SWOT-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach for Achieving a Cross-Border RES Cooperation
Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.
Year: 2020
Journal: Sustainability
DOI: 10.3390/su12072886
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Analysis of Policy Scenarios for Achieving Renewable Energy Sources Targets: A Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach
Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.
Year: 2017
Journal: Energy and Environment
DOI: 10.1177/0958305X16685474
Publisher: SAGE Publications (via Scopus – Elsevier)
Exploring Opportunities and Risks for RES-E Deployment under Cooperation Mechanisms between EU and Western Balkans: A Multi-Criteria Assessment
Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.
Year: 2017
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.190
Publisher: Elsevier (via Scopus – Elsevier)
Renewable Energy Policy Dialogue towards 2030 – Editorial of the Special Issue
Authors: charikleia karakosta
Year: 2017
Journal: Energy and Environment
DOI: 10.1177/0958305X16685455
Publisher: SAGE Publications (via Scopus – Elsevier)
Conclusion
Dr. charikleia karakosta exemplifies a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding qualifications, impactful research in renewable energy policy and decision support, international recognition, and academic influence. Her continuous contributions, leadership in project management, dedication to teaching, and research accolades make her a distinguished figure in sustainable energy research.