Pioneering Materials Engineering Solutions

Advancing heterogeneous catalysis and materials science to drive innovation across industries

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Our Core Expertise

Delivering cutting-edge solutions in materials engineering and catalytic processes

Heterogeneous Catalysis


  • • Advanced catalyst design and synthesis
  • • Reaction optimization and kinetic studies
  • • Selectivity enhancement strategies
  • • Deactivation analysis and regeneration
  • • High-throughput catalyst screening

Enhanced reaction efficiency for chemical, energy, and environmental applications

Materials Characterization


  • • Surface area and pore size analysis (BET, BJH)
  • • X-ray diffraction (XRD)
  • • Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM, EDS)
  • • Transient Isothermal techniques (TIH, TIO)
  • • Temperature-programmed techniques (TPH, TPO)

State-of-the-art analytical capabilities for complete material profiling

Process Innovation


  • • Process simulation and modeling
  • • Reactor design and optimization
  • • Scale-up from lab to pilot plant
  • • LCA/LCC/sLCA/TEA analysis
  • • Patent development and IP protection

Custom engineering solutions for seamless industrial implementation

Leadership Team

Meet the experts driving innovation at mavalen

Founders

Dr. Michalis A. Vasiliades
Dr. Michalis A. Vasiliades

Co-Founder & CEO

Leading materials engineering innovation with expertise in heterogeneous catalysis

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Aikaterini Polyzou
Ms. Aikaterini Polyzou

Co-Founder & CFO

Strategic financial leadership and business operations expertise

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Executive Team

Dr. Olga Thoda
Dr. Olga Thoda

CSO & CTO

Scientific and technical innovation leadership

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Dr. Stylianos Spathariotis
Dr. Stylianos Spathariotis

Business Development Manager

Strategic partnerships and market expansion

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Ms. Vassiliki Alexiou
Ms. Vassiliki Alexiou

ESG Leader

Environmental, social and governance initiatives

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Advisory Board

Internationally recognized experts providing strategic guidance and scientific excellence

Prof. Angelos M. Efstathiou
Prof. (Emeritus) Angelos M. Efstathiou

University of Cyprus

Internationally recognized authority in catalysis research and surface phenomena

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Assoc. Prof. Agapios Agapiou
Prof. Agapios Agapiou

University of Cyprus

Expert in advanced analytical techniques and environmental assessment methodologies

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Asst. Prof. Marinos Stylianou
Prof. Marinos Stylianou

Open University of Cyprus

Specialist in sustainable materials design and circular economy principles

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Dr. Evangelos Papaioannou
Dr. Evangelos Papaioannou

Newcastle University

Expert in advanced coating technologies and nanostructured materials applications

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Our Advisory Board provides high-level scientific and strategic guidance, supporting experimental validation, environmental assessment, and alignment with European innovation and sustainability policies

Technical Excellence

Our multidisciplinary approach combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical engineering expertise to solve complex materials challenges

Surface Science & Kinetics

Advanced understanding of surface phenomena and reaction mechanisms

Nanostructured Materials

Design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for catalytic applications

Process Scale-up

Seamless transition from laboratory to industrial-scale implementation

Our Team's Combined Expertise

20+
Years Experience
10+
Active Projects
100+
Scientific Publications
5+
Active Patents