Background
Valavanis, Nikitas Ioannou was born on January 21, 1959 in Volos, Greece. Son of Ioannis and Anastasia (Makri) Valavanis.
materials engineer Glass company executive
Valavanis, Nikitas Ioannou was born on January 21, 1959 in Volos, Greece. Son of Ioannis and Anastasia (Makri) Valavanis.
Diploma in metallurgy, Sunderland (England) University, 1982. Diploma in Technology Science and Glass, Sheffield (England) University, 1983. Master Technology Science and Materials, Sheffield (England) University, 1985.
Production and personnel manager, Valavanis Glass Company, Larissa, Greece, 1986-1989; manager quality control, Valavanis Glass Company, Larissa, Greece, 1990-1994; manager R & D, Valavanis Glass Company, Larissa, Greece, since 1995. Board directors Glass & Ceramics Cons., Larissa, since 1995. Consultant, researcher on materials engineering.
Fellow Society Glass Technology (United Kingdom). Member Institute Materials United Kingdom (professional), Engineering Council United Kingdom (chartered), Hellenic Glass Federation (council), American Ceramic Society, National Institute Ceramic Engineers (professional), European Society Glass Science and Technology (council since 1995).
Married Helena Gogouvitou, November 28, 1992. Children: John, Anastasia.