Pavlina Theodosiou
Wastewater Treatment Innovation Researcher
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and optimistic professional with excellent communication skills and technical ability in completing complex environmental engineering projects. Well-versed in working with stakeholders, industry and academia to ensure collaborative projects are managed appropriately in relation to scope, budget and programme. Characterised by an organised nature and dedication to ethical and accurate work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Entrepreneurial Lead - METzero
SETsquared Partnership
Newcastle upon Tyne
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Led market validation project, identified market opportunities for innovative wastewater treatment technology
- Interviewed potential customers and stakeholders to understand their ambitions, needs and pressures to develop my value proposition offer.
- Delivered pitched presentation to investors and succeeded in unanimously getting recommended to spin-out my business idea.
- Developed a network of over 100 professionals in the water, beverage and sanitation sector from all over the world.
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Environmental Engineering Group, Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
03.2020 - Current
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined environmental engineering problems.
- Wrote funding proposal applications and secured £50000 in funding for business development, industry placements, research exchange visits and outreach projects.
- Supervised 8 MSc students. Mentored and supported an MSc student to get a PhD position at Newcastle University.
- Drafted, revised and published scientific peer-reviewed articles and presented at conferences and industry events.
Research Associate
Bristol Bioenergy Centre, University of the West of England
Bristol
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Prototype design, installation and maintenance of PeePower (urine treatment technology) in rural remote areas in Africa for power generation.
- Project management of £25k grant for installing and operating PeePower system in Glastonbury 2019, and disseminating the work through science public engagement activities.
- Design and operation of microbial electrochemical systems for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
- Liaising with external stakeholders and partners for the seamless installation of systems in refugee camps; from manufacturing to implementation
Doctoral Researcher
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
Bristol
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Played a pivotal role in the success of the EU FP-7 funded project EVOBLISS, an interdisciplinary project centered on MFCs I designed and created using novel materials.
- Significant member of a large European consortium, taking part in consortium and review meetings as well as knowledge transfer visits in partner institutions
- Developed novel robotically assisted inoculation methodology for developing electroactive biofilms; faster start-up time (6 days) compared to conventional methods (2-3 weeks)
- Established and developed scientific procedures and novel protocols for achieving dynamic steady-states in MFCs using robotic laboratory automation
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Seminar Series Coordinator
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
Bristol
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Setting up seminars, liaising with the invited speakers and chairing the sessions.
- Advertising, planning and running the event through communication with staff and participants.
- Developed team communications and held monthly meetings with the center's management team to gain feedback and organise future events
- Managing the budget for booking catering and transportation expenses.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Dept. of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England
Bristol
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Taught small groups of undergraduate students focused on specific laboratory classes and maintaining high quality of teaching delivery.
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
- Relieved scheduling burden from professors and expanded teaching abilities by leading undergraduate classes.
- Grading student work, computing results and carrying out various administrative duties within the faculty.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering
University of The West of England
Bristol, UK 08.2014 - 01.2019
Professional Diploma (Level 3) - Information And Communication Technologies (ICT)
City & Guilds
London, UK 09.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The West of England
Bristol, UK 09.2011 - 07.2014
Skills
Written and Verbal Communication
undefinedAdditional Information
Committee Member - Institute of Water Northern Area
Member of Environmental Biotechnology Network
Timeline
Entrepreneurial Lead - METzero
SETsquared Partnership
05.2022 - 07.2022
Professional Diploma (Level 3) - Information And Communication Technologies (ICT)
City & Guilds
09.2020 - 03.2022
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Environmental Engineering Group, Newcastle University
03.2020 - Current
Research Associate
Bristol Bioenergy Centre, University of the West of England
01.2018 - 02.2020
Seminar Series Coordinator
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
01.2015 - 01.2017
Doctoral Researcher
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
08.2014 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering
University of The West of England
08.2014 - 01.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Dept. of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The West of England
09.2011 - 07.2014
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