Dr. Nikolaos Margaritis, is Managing Director of CLEAN ENERGY Ltd (CERTHs spin off) since 2013. He is a Mechanical Engineer (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AUTh) with a Phd on lean NOx traps operation. He has also expertise in design, operation of experimental facilities and characterization of alternative fuels (biomass, SRF). He has participated in several national and European projects (above 45) for promotion of bioenergy in urban and rural areas, District heating from biomass and alternative energy sources, development of regional biomass action plans etc. He is also involved in projects related to green buildings through the use of RES, smart cities and grids, electromobility, application of New European Bauhaus methodology, bioeconomy, green hydrogen applications and waste heat recovery in heavy industry.

Anastasios Tsimplinas is a Senior Project Manager at CLEAN ENERGY with over 15 years of experience spanning Project Management, Web Development, Quality Assurance, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. In the past three years, he has specialized in EU Project Management, focusing on Horizon 2020, Interreg, and other EU-funded initiatives. With a strong foundation in Electronics and Information Technology, he combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, particularly in AI, STEAM education, and Computational Thinking. His multidisciplinary approach enables him to manage complex projects, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact results in research and technology.