Syros Island |  June 10, 2025

Today, on the beautiful island of Syros, during the second day of the 11th Hellenic Society of Rheology (HSR) Meeting, we witnessed a historic and deeply meaningful moment for our community.
The inaugural "Tasos C. Papanastasiou Award" was presented to Professor Pavlos Stephanou of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), honoring his outstanding contributions to the field of rheology.

This prestigious award, established under the auspices of the Hellenic Society of Rheology and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (@CCCI), honors the legacy of the late Professor Tasos C. Papanastasiou—an influential scientist and pioneer in rheology—30 years after his early passing. His work continues to inspire researchers across generations.

In the first photo, Professor Stephanou is surrounded (from right to left) by:
Professor Vlassis Mavrantzas (University of Patras) - PhD advisor of the awardee & Chair of HSR2025
Professor John Tsamopoulos (University of Patras) - Award Committee Member
Professor Dimitris Vlassopoulos (University of Crete) - Chair of the Award Committee & Chair of ICR
Professor Pavlos Stephanou (Cyprus University of Technology) - Awardee
Professor Antony Beris (University of Delaware) - Award Committee Member
Professor Yannis Dimakopoulos (University of Patras) - President of the Hellenic Society of Rheology

In the second photo, the awardee is joined by:
Professor Yiangos Papanastasiou (Rice University) — son of Tasos C. Papanastasiou
Professor Panos Panastasiou (University of Cyprus) — brother of Tasos C. Papanastasiou
Their presence made the occasion even more special, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the memory and enduring impact of Professor Papanastasiou.

Congratulations to Professor Stephanou and sincere thanks to all who contributed to this landmark moment.