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George Fotis, Ph.D., holds his Diploma and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens in 2001 and 2006, respectively. He used to work for various companies: as a project engineer for medium voltage equipment for Schneider Electric S.A., as an R&D engineer in the development of new technologies in surge arresters for Raycap S.A., and also as a project engineer for the extension of the metro line in Athens, working for HM Engineering Consulting S.A. From 2009 to 2024, he worked for the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), working in various positions: as Supervisor of the National Energy Control Center, as Senior Engineer of the Operation and System Control Department, and Head of the Transmission Cable Lines Construction Section of the New Transmission Projects Department. From 2006 to 2008, he was a research assistant of the High Voltage Laboratory of the National Technical University of Athens and an adjunct lecturer, teaching high voltages. From 2010 to 2024, he was an adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Educators, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), teaching courses in power engineering such as electric power systems, electrical installations, and high voltages. He has been since August 2024 with the Center for Energy Technologies, Aarhus University, as an Associate Professor on Energy Systems Management. His research interests include power systems, renewable energy sources, transmission and distribution grids, high voltages, high voltage power cables, electromagnetic compatibility, and electrostatic discharge. He is the author of one book and more than 70 papers in international journals and conferences.