Curriculum Vitae /
Personal information
Surname(s) / First name(s) / Dimokas George
Address(es) / Ethnikis Antistaseos 126, 38222, Volos, Greece
Telephone(s) / +302421078614 / mobile 1:+0306942710542 / mobile 2:+0306934359926
Fax(es) / +302421078510
e-mail /
Nationality / Greek
Date of birth / 19 / 9 / 1976
Gender / Male
Desired employment / Occupational field / Project Manager
Work experience
Dates / From 1 / 8 / 2009 until today
Occupation or position held / College teaching professional in T.E.I. of Thessaloniki and in T.E.I. Larisa
Main activities and responsibilities / Research/Teaching
Name and address of employer / Technological Education Institute of Larissa Department of Crop Production, Τ.Ε.Ι. Thessaloniki www.teithe.gr
Technological Education Institute of Larissa, Dept. of Agricultural Machinery and Irrigation, Larissa (Greece), Τ.Ε.Ι. Larisa http://www.teilar.gr/
Type of business or sector / Education
Work experience
Dates / From 1 / 7 / 2005 until today
Occupation or position held / Agronomist – Work Contract
Main activities and responsibilities / Contribution in Agriculture and Environmental advisements
Name and address of employer / Ethnikis Antistaseos 126, Volos
Type of business or sector /
- New Farmers
- Environmental advisements
- Biological farming
Work experience
Dates / 1 / 2 / 2008 - 30 / 6 / 2008
Occupation or position held / Agronomist – Work Contract
Main activities and responsibilities / Work in research project founded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, under the framework of the Bilateral Greek-Egypt agreement with the title“ Development of an e-tool for calculating the irrigation needs in Mediterranean greenhouses”
Name and address of employer / University of Thessaly, Research Committee, Argonauton and Fillelinon, http://www.uth.gr
Type of business or sector / Software development
Work experience
Dates / 1 / 7 / 2005 - 30 / 6 / 2009
Occupation or position held / Agronomist – Work Contract
Main activities and responsibilities / Work in 03ED526 research project, implemented within the framework of the “Reinforcement Program of Human Research Manpower” (PENED) that is co-financed by National and Community Funds (25% from the Greek Ministry of Development-General Secretariat of Research and Technology and 75% from E.U.-European Social Fund).Title of the project: “Optimization climate management during winter period in Mediterranean greenhouses”
Name and address of employer / University of Thessaly, Research Committee, Argonauton and Fillelinon, http://www.uth.gr
Type of business or sector / Greenhouse climate management, software development, optimization techniques, biological models
Work experience
Dates / 1 / 6 / 2007 - 15 / 7 /2007
Occupation or position held / Agronomist – Work Contract
Main activities and responsibilities / L'objectif de son séjour chez nous est de finaliser la validation du modèle de culture de tomates (TOMGRO modifié) et d'étudier des algorithmes d'optimisation (notamment en apprentissage par renforcement) pour préparer leur utilisation”
Name and address of employer / INRA Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, http://www.avignon.inra.fr
Type of business or sector / Greenhouse Climate control, TOMGRO, Optimization techniques
Work experience
Dates / 22 / 8 / 2003 – 21 / 8 / 2004
Occupation or position held / Agronomist responsible for projects ΟSDΕ and Equational Compensation, Organic farming
Main activities and responsibilities / Administrative and και local control of projects ΟSDΕ and Equational Compensation.
Contribution in database development in projects: Equational Compensation, Organic farming
Name and address of employer / Address of Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Prefectual Authority of Magnesia, Διοικητήριο, http://www.magnesia.gr
Type of business or sector / Contribution in management European projects
Work experience
Dates / 14 / 6 / 2002 – 30 / 11 / 2002
Occupation or position held / Agronomist, Responsible sector for Dacus Oleae
Main activities and responsibilities / Control the population of Dacus Oleae
Name and address of employer / Address of Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Prefectual Authority of Magnesia, Διοικητήριο, http://www.magnesia.gr
Type of business or sector / Contribution in management National projects
Work experience
Dates / 13 / 2 / 2002 - 30 / 4 / 2002
Occupation or position held / Agronomist in project PΑΒΕT 2000 of the company PLΑSTIC of CRETE A.B.E.E.
Main activities and responsibilities / Agronomist responsible for the cultivation in project with the title: “Development of new UV-films as new greenhouse covering materials in order to decrease the population of the insects”.
Name and address of employer / PLΑSTIC of CRETE A.B.E.E., Hrakleio, http://www.plastikakritis.com
Type of business or sector / Effect of new covering materials
Education and training
Dates / 27 / 1 / 2004 – 01 / 07 / 2009
Title of qualification awarded / Philosophy Degree: «Development bio-physical simulator of tomato crop for climate management optimization in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period»
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered / Climate management in greenhouses, software development for greenhouses, development of weather generator, simulation of tomato development and production, optimization
Name and type of organisation providing education and training / University of Thessaly, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Agricultural Environment, http://www.agr.uth.gr/pms/pms_gr.html
Education and training
Dates / 1 / 2 / 2002 – 13 / 11 / 2003
Title of qualification awarded / Master of Science: University of Thessaly, School of Agricultural Sciences, Interdepartmental Program of Postgraduate Studies: “Modern systems of Agricultural Production in the Mediterranean, with emphasis on Sustainable Production and Use of Novel Technologies”
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered / Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control, Soil science and Crops nutrition, Irrigation techniques, Agricultural machinery.
Name and type of organisation providing education and training / University of Thessaly, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Agricultural Environment, http://www.agr.uth.gr/pms/pms_gr.html
Education and training
Dates / 22 / 9 / 1995 – 31 / 10 / 2001
Title of qualification awarded / Bachelor of Science: University of Agriculture Crop and Animal production
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered / Agronomist in Agriculture Crop and Animal production
Name and type of organisation providing education and training / University of Thessaly, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Agricultural Environment, http://www.agr.uth.gr
Personal skills and competences
Mother tongue(s) / Greek
Other language(s) / English, German
Self-assessment / Understanding / Speaking / Writing
European level (*) / Listening / Reading / Spoken interaction / Listening
English / Β2 / Independent user / Β2 / Independent user / Β2 / Independent user / Α2 / Basic user / Β2 / Independent user
German / Α2 / Basic user / Α2 / Basic user / Α2 / Basic user / Α2 / Basic user / Α2 / Basic user
Social skills and competences / Member of EGME
Member of GEOTEE
Organisational skills and competences / In order to achieve the goals of Master Thesis I was dealing with greenhouse units with special concern for the production of tomato and rose plants.
In European research programs I was participate in work groups bigger of 10 persons with partners of at least 5 European countries
Technical skills and competences / In order to achieve the goals of Master I developed skills in calibration of climate and biological algorithms and I learn to use sensors for climate measurements. Finally I study the use of hydroponic techniques for auto-control of irrigation and fertilization.
Computer skills and competences / Experienced user in softwares: Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Αccess), Photoshop, Corel Draw, Tolbook, Internet, Front Page, Pascal, Visual Basic, Java, SPSS..
Software development in Java, C++:
1. Simulator for greenhouse climate
2. Simulator for tomato development and production
3. Biophysical simulator for greenhouse management and tomato development and production
4. Optimization Biophysical simulator with Branch & Bound algorithms
5. Weather generator
Artistic skills and competences / Watching theater and movies at the cinema.
Other skills and competences / Windsurfing, Snowboard.
Driving licence / B΄ Division
Certificates /
- Certified “Agricultural advisor” from GEOTEE with serial number ΔΓΣ - 1175
- Certified“Agricultural advisor” from AGROCERT. with serial number Γ.Σ. 0098, in the fields:
2. Public health, Plants health
3. Right agricultural and environmental practices
- Certified from M.IN.ENV with serial number 19121
2. Category 25: “Advisements in configuration of environment and work of green”, Class of certificate Α΄.
- Certified in “Introductive Registration of Instructors of Adults” from Ε.ΚΕ.PIS. with serial number ΕΑ 21453:
2. Register of Instructors of Professional Training ΑΕ (ΙΕΚ-ΚΕΚ)
3. Register of Instructors OGEEKA “DIMITRA”
Thesis / Graduate Thesis:
"Study the effect of greenhouse climate in morphological development of roses".
Supervisor Professor C. Kittas (Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control).
MSc Thesis:
"Effect of irrigation treatment in development and production of biomass of two different rose cultivars with the use of hydroponic techniques”.
Supervisor Professor C. Kittas (Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control).
PhD Thesis:
«Development bio-physical simulator of tomato crop for climate management optimization in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period”.
Supervisor Professor C. Kittas (Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control).
List of Publications / Paper publications in international scientific journals with judges of SCI:
1. Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., Dimokas, G., Lykas, Ch., 2005. Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Rose Flower Production and Quality. Biosystems Engineering. Αccepted 14 November 2005.
2. Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2009. Calibration and validation of a biological model to simulate the development and production of tomatoes in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period. Biosystems Engineering. Αccepted 21 January 2009.
Paper publications in international conferences with judges:
1. Kittas, C., Dimokas, G., Lykas, C., Katsoulas, N., 2004. Effect of two irrigation frequencies on rose flower production and quality. International Symposium on Sustainable Greenhouse Systems, GreenSys, 12-16 September 2004, Leuven, Belgium.
2. Dimokas, G., Kittas, C., Tchamitchian, M., 2006. Model-based Climate Management during Winter Period in Mediterranean Greenhouses. International Symposium on Models in Protected Cultivation, HAICTA, 20 - 23 September 2006, Volos, Greece.
3. Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2008. Calibration of a biological simulator in tomato development in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period. International Symposium on Models in Protected Cultivation, HAICTA, 18 - 20 September 2008, Athens, Greece.
4. Dimokas, G., Katsoulas, N., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2008. Validation of a greenhouse climate simulator (SimGreC) in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period. International Symposium on Models in Protected Cultivation, HAICTA, 18 - 20 September 2008, Athens, Greece.
5. Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2008. Validation of a tomato crop simulator for Mediterranean greenhouses. ISHS International Workshop on Greenhouse Environmental Control and Crop Production in Semi-Arid Regions, 20-24 October 2008, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
6. Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2009. Development and calibration of a Bio-physical Simulator (BioSiGreT) for Mediterranean Greenhouses. International Symposium on High Technology for Greenhouse Systems, GreenSys, 14-19 June 2009, Québec, Canada.
7. Ch. Lykas, G. Dimokas, C. Kittas, 2009. Alteration of NO3-, PO4- and SO4- concentration on rose plants as affected by greenhouse climate parameters and their concentration in the nutrient solution. International Symposium on High Technology for Greenhouse Systems, GreenSys, 14-19 June 2009, Québec, Canada.
8. G. Dimokas, St. Kostoula, Ch. Lykas, N. Katsoulas, E. M. Khah, C. Kittas, 2009. Effect of Irrigation Scheduling on Greenhouse Tomato Crop Development and Production. VI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops, VI ISIHC, 2-6 November 2009, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Paper publications in national conferences with judges:
1. G. Dimokas, Ch. Lykas, P. Giaglaras, C. Kittas, 2003. “Estimation of morphological characteristics of rose plants for crops modulation according the bending technique”. Proceedings 20th National Conference of EEEO, Cyprus, 29 October- 1 November 2001, 298- 301.
2. Dimokas, G., Lykas, Ch., Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., 2005. “Effect of irrigation frequencies on rose flower production and quality with the use of hydroponic techniques”. Proceedings 22nd National Conference of EEEO, Patra, 19-21 October 2005.
3. Kittas, C., Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., 2006. “Experimental verification of biological simulator in tomato crop development and production in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period”. 5th National Conference of EGME, Larisa, 18-20 October 2007.
4. Dimokas, G., Kittas, C., Katsoulas, N., Dimokas, N., 2007. Simulator calibration and verification for climate management during winter period.” 5th National Conference of EGME, Larisa, 18-20 October 2007.
5. Zonzilou, G., Dimokas, G., Lykas, Ch., Kittas, C., 2007. “Effect of bending technique in development and production of hydroponic rose crop.” 23rd National Conference of EEEO, Chania, 23-26 October 2007.
6. Dimokas, G., Christopoulos, N., Lykas, Ch., Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., 2007. “Effect of irrigation treatment in development and production of hydroponic tomato crop.” 23rd National Conference of EEEO, Chania, 23-26 October 2007.
7. G. Dimokas, C. Kittas, Μ. Tchamitchian, 2009. “Calibration and validation of a weather generator for climate production during winter period”. 6th National Conference of EGME, Thessaloniki, 8-10 October 2009.
8. S. Kostoula, G. Dimokas, Ν. Katsoulas, Ch. Lykas, C. Kittas, A. Khah, 2009. “Effect of irrigation frequency in hydroponic tomato growth and production”. 24th National Conference of EEEO, Veria, 20-23 October 2009.
9. S. Kostoula, G. Dimokas, Ν. Katsoulas, Ch. Lykas, C. Kittas, A. Khah, 2009. “Effect of graft in hydroponic tomato growth and production”. 24th National Conference of EEEO, Veria, 20-23 October 2009.
Seminars /
- Participation in a seminar of KEKANAM A.E. for professional training. The duration of the seminar was 400 hours (practical and theoretical courses) and the subject of seminar was: “New biological crops”. The program started at 1/2/2005 and ends at 12/5/2005.
- Participation in a seminar of University of Thessaly with the title «Training in computer software». he duration of the seminar was 400 hours in the fields of: Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Tolbook, Internet, Front Page, Pascal, Visual Basic).
- Participation in a seminar of University of Thessaly for PENED 2003 project. The duration of the seminar was 120 hours.
List of Research Projects / ü Project title: 03ED526 research project with title «Optimization climate management during winter period in Mediterranean greenhouses»
ü Language : Greek
ü Abstract: The aim of theproject was the development of a decision support system that will be able to take control of greenhouse climate management for 24 hours during winter period. Goal of the thesis was the optimization of greenhouse effectiveness according to grower’s standards. Biophysical simulator developed with the connection of two simulators one responsible for the greenhouse climate and a biological simulator responsible for tomato crop development and production. The development of the climate simulator was according the parallel operation of five sub-simulators who are predicting the climate parameters distribution in the greenhouse according greenhouse geometry, construction and equipment. As a biological simulator a modified version of TOMGRO according Mediterranean greenhouse growers technique was used. Most specific the modification in the model was the topping of the plants. Parallel a weather generator was developed and validated during winter period. Simultaneously an analysis of case studies took place in order to estimate the effectiveness of climate change on tomato crop development and production. Finally software was developed for biophysical simulator optimization according the use of Branch & Bound algorithms.
ü Keywords: Optimization, Climate management, Greenhouses, Tomato.
ü Starting date : 01/ 07 /2005
ü Ending date : 30/ 06 /2008
ü Budget € : 60.000€
ü Publications from the project:
- Dimokas, G., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2009. Calibration and validation of a biological model to simulate the development and production of tomatoes in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period. Biosystems Engineering. Αccepted 21 January 2009.
ü Project title: Closed SyStem for water and nutrient management in horticulture
ü Language : English
ü Abstract: This project aims at sustainability of crop production by developing a CLOsed SYStem for water and nutrients in horticulture. In this system the water and nutrients are continuously re-used. The project aims at minimizing pollution by controlling the input of resources rather than by end-of-pipe measures. Besides aiming at sustainability of crop production, enhancing crop quality and safety and controlling the timing of production are important aspects. The latter being increasingly important in order to produce at the right time what is requested at the point of sale.
ü Keywords :
ü Starting date : 01/02/2001
ü Ending date : 31/01/2005
ü Budget € : 192.717€
ü Publications from the project:
- Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., Dimokas, G., Lykas, Ch., 2005. Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Rose Flower Production and Quality. Biosystems Engineering. Αccepted 14 November 2005
ü Project title: «Development of an e-tool for calculating the irrigation needs in Mediterranean greenhouses». Research project founded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, under the framework of the Bilateral Greek-Egypt agreement.
ü Language : English
ü Abstract:
ü Keywords :
ü Starting date : 1/5/2007
ü Ending date : 31/7/2008
ü Budget € :
ü Publications from the project:
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