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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Faidonas Efthimiou

Today, I work as a Space Systems Engineer, contributing to CubeSat missions and participating in collaborations across the European space sector.

Studying in the Department of Aerospace Science & Technology was a pivotal milestone in both my academic and professional development. The Department not only gave me a strong scientific foundation but also inspired me to explore and understand my true interests.

One of the first experiences that sparked my fascination with the interaction between hardware and software was my time in the Laboratory of Operating Systems. At the same time, working in the Satellite Systems Design Laboratory allowed me to put theory into practice, gaining hands-on experience in designing space missions.

Today, I work as a Space Systems Engineer, contributing to CubeSat missions and participating in collaborations across the European space sector — an opportunity that first emerged through the Department's Internship Program. The Department didn’t just provide me with knowledge; it opened up a world of opportunities and gave me the confidence and tools to pursue them.