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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Maritsa S. Paschalidis

My four years of study at the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have been a period of intensive academic and personal growth. The curriculum, combined with my participation in research projects and inter-university initiatives, enabled me to develop a strong scientific foundation and technical skills in satellite missions, LiDAR sensors, and remote sensing technologies. My thesis, which focused on the design of a satellite mission equipped with a LiDAR system for integration into Greece’s C6ISR defense architecture, served as a bridge between academic knowledge and real-world applications in defense and surveillance. At the same time, through internships at institutions such as the Ministry of Digital Governance, the Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers, AKMON S.A., and the Permanent Representation of Greece to the EU, I engaged directly with the job market and its demands. These experiences significantly strengthened my professional readiness and guided me toward a career path that combines innovation, technology, and applied research in the aerospace sector.