Dr. Dimitrios Pappas' research primarily focuses on sustainable energy and industry. His work includes developing business models for smart local energy systems, examining circular economy measures in the EU, and exploring sustainable approaches in seafood businesses. He has contributed to understanding local energy systems and businesses in the UK, investigated sustainable business models for concrete, and characterized the UK's local energy business sector. His research also covers energy and carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions from power generation in China, electricity emission intensity in China, energy and industrial growth in India, and the impact of industrial relocation on carbon emissions.