About Me
I work in the area of robotics and automation, mechatronics, and systems engineering since 2003, with specialization in space robotics and space technology. I received my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ME), M.Sc. in Automation Systems and Ph.D in ME, all from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), in 2005, 2007 and 2015 respectively.
I worked as Research Assistant, Research Associate and Senior Researcher at the Control Systems Laboratory (CSL) of the NTUA from 2003 until 2022. My research work was mainly focused on On Orbit Servicing (OOS) and space automation. I was a member of the maintenance and operation team of the CSL space emulator, the design and technology of which has been presented in various international conferences. I was a member of the CSL-NTUA team that was one of the six shortlisted ESA YES3 Mission Proposals and have participated in various research projects of European Space Agency (ESA) with CSL since 2008. I have also assisted the preparation of proposals for ESA calls, EU calls or other funding schemes, and the management of the corresponding projects.
Additionally, between June 2016 - September 2017 I worked as Scientific Advisor in Corallia Clusters Initiative, at the Hellenic Space Technologies and Applications Cluster (si-cluster). Between August 2016 and August 2021 I was Senior Researcher (as an External Associate) at the Microlab, NTUA. Between March 2019 and June 2022 I was also Robotics Expert for MAGOS/Q&Q (startup).
Currently, I am Space Programs Manager at the New Technologies Division of Intracom Defense (IDE). My main responsibilities are co-creating IDE's strategy in the space sector and participation in proposals for space-related calls from various funding schemes.
I have published various research papers in international journal publications and conferences. I also write proposals for national and international funding schemes, especially ESA and EU related ones, as well as I participate in the management of the awarded ones.
My research interests are Design and Control of Mechatronic Systems, Space Automation & Robotics, Space Technology, Impact Mechanics and Systems Engineering.
Education
Experience
National Technical University of Athens
July 2008 - October 2015
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
National Technical University of Athens
September 2005 - September 2007
M.Sc. in Automation Systems
National Technical University of Athens
September 1999 - September 2005
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2nd General Lyceum of Moschato, Attica
September 1995 - June 1998
Hellenic High School Diploma
Research Assistant
March 2003 - September 2015
Control Systems Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, NTUA
Mechanical Engineer
June 2006 - Present
Freelancer - Consulting Services
External Associate - Senior Researcher
August 2016 - August 2021
Microprocessors Laboratory and Digital Systems Lab, Elec. Eng., NTUA
Scientific Advisor
June 2016 - September 2017
Corallia Clusters Initiative, si-Cluster
Research Associate
October 2015 - May 2016
Control Systems Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, NTUA
Co-Founder and Managing Director
April 2015 - March 2016
Mecharmonics (company not established)
Space Programs Manager
July 2022 - Present
Intracom Defense
External Associate - Senior Researcher
January 2018 - June 2022
Control Systems Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, NTUA
Robotics Expert
March 2019 - June 2022
MAGOS/Q&Q