About me

Final-year MEng Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Sheffield, specializing in Aeromechanics. Actively engaged in research and engineering projects, consistently praised for my skills, enthusiasm, and reliability in exceeding expectations. Always eager to expand my knowledge and capabilities.

Relevant experience


March 2023  - PresentUKSEDS National Rocket Championship Volunteer

A volunteer role in UKSEDS, the biggest rocketry society in the UK, aiming to make space more accessible to students. The responsibilities of a volunteer for the National Rocket Championship include;
  • The organisation of different events 
  • Provide support and guidance to teams participating in the competition
  • Marking as well as providing feedback for different deliverables throughout the year
  • Maintain regular communication with the team's mentors, leading professionals from the UK rocketry industry.



July 2023  - July 2024Airbus Defense & Space Intern, Portsmouth United Kingdom

Worked as part of the Project Performance Team. Main responsibilities; 
  • Supervision of different projects, to ensure all deliverables meet the required business standards and are completed on time
  • Provided regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with objectives
  • Managed resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of manpower, materials, and equipment.



May 2022  - July 2023

Mission Lead at Project Sunride & President of Sheffield Space Initiative Society, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Mission Lead for Project Sunride, responsible for the;

  • Coordination, planning, problem solving & problem solving of all the requirements to ensure that all projects are efficiently completed on time
  • Coordinated and managed all aspects of rocket launches, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness. Led cross-functional teams, resolved technical issues, and communicated with stakeholders to ensure successful launch execution
  • Featured on two Greek Media Channel, SKAI & ENA Channel
As the President for Sheffield Space Initiative Society, the duties included;
  • Oversaw and participated in the UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship, the UK's largest rocketry competition, where we secured 2nd and 3rd place finishes
  • The overall financial health, reputation and development of the group
  • Organized a 40+ hour training program with 20 sessions on rocketry, including theory, design, guest speakers and avionics


June 2022  - August 2022

Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), Sheffield, United Kingdom  

A 6-week Summer Research programme, under the supervision of Mr Phil Leighton on how photovoltaic cells affect wing performance. In more details;

  • Appropriate simulations were used to simulate aircraft's lift, drag and pressure coefficient before and after the implementation
  • A financial analysis was also carried out to find the combination of technologies that have the greatest cost savings over the life cycle of the aircraft
  • A final risk analysis of the final design was carried out and an investment strategy was proposed



October 2021  - May 2022

Design Engineer & Vice-President of Sunride Project, Sheffield, United Kingdom

As a Design Engineer for the project, my key responsibilities included;

  • Designing and analyzing various rocket components to develop a high-powered, two-stage solid rocket
  • Contributed to the creation of concept of operations documents for professional presentations, ensuring mission success

As Vice-President, I;

  • Oversaw the weekly training sessions
  • Supervised the project's participation in the UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship

Additional experience

August 2021 - Present 

The University of Sheffield - Mentor, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Academic & Residence life mentor at the University of Sheffield. The responsibilities were;

  • Maintain contact with students throughout the year and engage in initiatives that faciliate community development
  • Assit with short- and long-term projects and one-off events by offering support, encouragement and advice to prospective students, their families and supprters
  • Delivering a diverse calendar of activities, exceptional welfare service, whilst upholding the University's disciplinary policy


                        

Courses

August 2023 - August 2023

CERN
DESY Summer School 2023


August 2022 - August 2022

European Space Agency - ESA
CubeSat Summer School 2022

February 2022 -  February 2022

Portugal Space | Portuguese Space Agency
EuRoC's Week-Long Course
November 2021 -  May 2022

Project Sunride
Training Sessions

Education

September 2019  - June 2025
September 2016  - June 2019

Group Projects

September 2022  - May 20233rd Year Group Design Project During Year 3, served as Project Manager for a team of six aerospace engineering students, focused on designing and manufacturing a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicle for emergency applications. Responsibilities included; 
  • Managing project documentation (Project Plan, Lessons Learned, weekly updates to the company, budget tracking, build schedule, Air System Safety Case, and Operations Manual). 
  • Also worked closely with design and integration teams, contributing to the wing design and integration process.


February 2022  - May 20222nd Year Group Design Project Designed and manufactured an air system to meet customer needs outlined in the Statement of Requirements (SOR) as part of a second-year group project.
  •  Integrated aspects of teamwork, project and risk management, progress tracking, materials, structures, aircraft design, lifecycles, computer simulation, analysis, manufacturing, certification, and sustainability.
  • Utilized CAD and structural analysis to reduce the weight of the air system frame while ensuring airworthiness.
  • Gained experience in motor and propeller sizing, battery selection, and performance for unmanned air systems, adhering to industry regulations, standards, and certification processes.
  • Produced project documentation, weekly status updates, and a presentation slide pack for a panel of experts and non-experts.
  • Awarded first place in the competition for successfully meeting all design requirements.


January 2022  - January 2022Engineering You're Hired Participated in a week-long second-year group project to address the challenges posed by Kessler Syndrome, a self-perpetuating cycle of space debris collisions
  • Developed a dual-faceted solution: one method for managing existing space debris and another for slowing the growth of new debris.
  • Proposed innovative technologies for debris capture, disposal, and satellite lifecycle management, including collision avoidance strategies.
  • Awarded an Excellence Award for the creativity and effectiveness of the proposed solution.


January 2021  - January 2021Global Engineering Challenge Week Collaborated with a team of engineering students on a first-year project focused on smart energy solutions for the cities of Lobitos and Piedritas, Peru.
  • Researched renewable energy sources suited to the local environments and energy needs of both cities.
  • Proposed a mix of solar, wind, and biomass energy solutions, tailored to the specific requirements and resources of each city.
  • Considered factors such as infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, and long-term environmental impact in the energy proposals.
  • Aimed to create sustainable energy solutions that could improve energy access and support environmental goals for both cities.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Simulink Onramp, October 2024

  • ESA CubeSat Summer School 2022, August 2022

  • Engineering You're Hired - Certificate for Best Communicated Solution 2022, May 2022

  • Matlab Onramp, November 2020

  • Goethe Zertifikat B2, January 2016

  • Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English, May 2015

Skills



Languages           

  1. Greek (Native)
  2.  English (Proficiency)
  3.  German (Elementary Proficiency)

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