University of Athens, Department of Aerospace

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The Aerospace Science and Technology Department’s Alumni Network serves as a hub for communication, information sharing, and networking among the Department’s graduates. Through updates, initiatives, events, and networking opportunities, it strengthens connections among alumni and with the Department, fostering the maintenance and growth of an active community.

The Department’s Alumni Committee plays a key role in this effort; its primary mission is to facilitate alumni access to the job market and their integration into the international aerospace industry, while ensuring they remain consistently and accurately informed about the Department’s academic, research, and developmental progress. By promoting knowledge transfer and developing mentoring networks, the Committee enhances the Department’s outreach and ensures an enduring bond among members of the university community.

The Committee consists of the following professors:

Vaios Lappas, Head of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (valappas@aerospace.uoa.gr)

Antonios Hatziefremidis, Professor, Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (ahatzie@aerospace.uoa.gr)

Stylianos Georgantzinos, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (sgeor@uoa.gr)

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Ioannis Sideras

The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology was not just the place where I pursued my studies it was the starting point of a journey that shaped both my professional and personal identity.

The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology was not just the place where I pursued my studies it was the starting point of a journey that shaped both my professional and personal identity. I had the honor of being among the department’s first students and ultimately its very first graduate, a distinction I carry with great pride.

During my studies, the courses and especially the laboratory work played a vital role in helping me understand key technologies and develop skills that are essential in today’s competitive job market. The support of the faculty and the spirit of collaboration significantly boosted my confidence and motivated me to continue evolving.

Since graduating, I’ve had the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and tools the department provided, working in positions closely related to the field of my studies. The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology opened a meaningful pathway toward my professional future, and I am confident it continues to do the same for every new student who joins it."