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Konstantinos  Chatzis

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Konstantinos Chatzis Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires et Sociétés (LATTS) Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC) 6-8 avenue Blaise Pascal - Cité Descartes 77 455 Marne-la-Vallée cedex 2-FRANCE Education 1986 : Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering (National Technical University of Athens. 1987 : Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies (Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées-France). 1987-1993 : Ph.D. in Economics and Social Sciences, Designing and Running Large Technical Systems at the LATTS, ENPC with High Honors and a special mention from the jury. Professional position Since September 1993, Senior Researcher at the LATTS-ENPC in the history and sociology of science and technology. Main research interests History of large urban socio-technical systems (19th and 20th centuries), such as water supply networks and storm water drain systems. History of the “ rationalization” process within French industry (20th century). History of engineering sciences (with focus on mechanics) and engineering education in France in the 19th century. Science and technology during the 19th and 20th centuries in Greece. (with E. Nicolaïdis) (eds), Sciences, technologies et constitution de l’Etat au XIXe siècle : le rôle des militaires (actes de colloque), Athènes, Centre de Recherches Néo-helléniques, 2003. (with E. Nicolaïdis et E. Ihsanoglu) (eds), Sciences, Technology and Cultural Diversity : From the Ottoman Empire to the National States, Brépols, 2003. Over 30 articles in journals and edited books.