Dr. Dimitris Niarchos, researcher and former director and president of NCSR Demokritos has a rich publication history and a dual set of activities under his belt. As a researcher in Materials science, magnetism and superconductivity, nanotechnology, meta-materials, hydrogen history and high frequency magnetodielectrics he explains the 3 directions his team’s research is moving in and how close it is to industrial production. As a former administrator he gives us his insights on the research sector in Greece and what needs to be done for the field to thrive. Interviewed by Vicki Kolovou for Tech Talks Central.