Dr. Panagiotis Seferlis is an Assistant Professor with tenure at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His main research work focuses on control of dynamic systems with emphasis on model-based optimization and control of process and energy conversion systems and supply chains and the integration of design and control. On these areas he has participated in a number of national and EC funded research projects. He is the author of more than 60 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference proceedings, one research monograph, and one edited book volume.