Thanassis is a postdoctoral associate in the nuclear astrophysics group at the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory and Duke University working with Profs. Richard Longland and Christian Iliadis. He earned his Ph.D. from McMaster University under the supervision of Prof. Alan Chen in experimental nuclear astrophysics.

His area of expertise is nuclear astrophysics, a cross-disciplinary field delving into the intricate relationship between stellar evolution and the creation of chemical elements in the universe.

Apart from his research, Thanassis enthusiastically participates in various science outreach activities and channels his passion for subjects spanning science, philosophy, art, and other captivating themes through his personal blog.