Panagiota Chatzi - PhD Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher)

Q: Where is Panagiota based?

Panagiota is based in Thessaloniki, Greece .

Q: What languages does Panagiota speak?

Panagiota speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Panagiota have?

Panagiota has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Panagiota has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Panagiota may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Panagiota's latest experience?

Panagiota's most recent position is PhD Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki .

Q: What companies has Panagiota worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Panagiota has worked for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki .

Q: Which industries is Panagiota most experienced in?

Panagiota is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Energy , and Education . Panagiota also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Panagiota most experienced in?

Panagiota is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Panagiota worked in recently?

Panagiota has recently worked in industries like Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Panagiota worked in recently?

Panagiota has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Thessaloniki, Greece

Experience

Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

3 years 1 month

Thessaloniki, Greece

PhD Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Research and development in advanced heat exchanger design for micro gas turbine (μ-GT) systems focusing on metal foam recuperators.
Development and validation of computational models in Python for predicting heat exchanger performance using porous media representations.
Multi-objective optimisation of heat exchanger geometry using NSGA-II algorithm to maximise electrical efficiency and power output while minimising weight.
Development of a multi-scale methodology to link component-level heat transfer phenomena to system-level performance metrics.
Combined experimental analysis with thermographic techniques and computational modeling to evaluate transient heat transfer.

Nov 2013 - Aug 2020

6 years 10 months

Banbury, United Kingdom

Design & Development Engineer

Collins Aerospace

Design and development of novel composite primary structure component (Technology Readiness Level 3-4), including composite/metallic joints.
Specification of materials and processes, documentation and interpretation of qualification requirements.
Collaboration with suppliers for new material systems and with manufacturing department to define superior part quality.
Ownership of manufacturing and process deliverables of R&D projects to meet Technology Readiness Reviews.
Implementation of mechanical tests (lab and environmental, static & fatigue) to ensure optimal performance and achieve Technology Readiness Reviews.
Support qualification activities including test plan and equipment specification.
Optimisation of composite laminate characteristics through changing process parameters to reduce void content, control volume fraction, interlaminate adhesion and electrical conductivity.
Development of filament winding and RTM processes.
Contributed to R&D work leading to three European patent applications.

Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 3 months

Cranfield, United Kingdom

Researcher

Cranfield University

Developed a method to produce conductivity grading polymeric materials to reduce electrical stress concentration.
Achieved grading in conductivity at selected locations of graphene oxide filled epoxy system via radiation and thermal induced reduction.
Developed a process to homogeneously disperse graphene oxide nanoparticles into an epoxy matrix.
Conductivity mapping in a lab scale demonstrator resulting in one European patent application.

Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

1 year 1 month

Koropi, Greece

Mechanical Design Engineer

Cerametal

Designed wear resistant products.
Selected materials and processes and calculated product costs.
Liaised with international customers to specify requirements and offer technical solutions.
Created a reliable cost model reflecting each product.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (7 years), Energy (3 years), Education (1 year), and Manufacturing (1 year).

Aerospace and Defense

Energy

Education

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (11 years) and Research and Development (11 years).

Product Development

Research and Development

Summary

Aerospace experience in development of technologically disruptive aircraft parts (primary structure, interiors). Significant contributions in development of novel material systems in collaboration with suppliers seeking optimal combination between structural performance, weight and cost in fast-pace aerospace manufacturing environment.

Skills

General

Programming Languages: Python
Engineering Statistics
Root Cause Analysis
Aerospace Manufacturing
Research & Development
New Product Development
Red-x Apprentice
Strategic Planning
Reach Compliance
Process Improvements

Experimental

Mechanical Testing To Astm & Iso
Design Of Experiments
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Microscopy
Thermogravimetric Analysis
Ftir
Dielectric Spectroscopy
Rheology

Technical

Composite Materials & Processing
Mechanical Design / Gd&t

Software

Cad (Solidedge/solidworks/inventor)
Ansys/abaqus

Languages

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2020 - Present

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

PhD, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Thessaloniki, Greece

Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

Cranfield University

MSc by Research, School of Applied Sciences · Applied Sciences · Cranfield, United Kingdom

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

National Technical University of Athens

MSc, Marine Technology and Science · Marine Technology and Science · Athens, Greece · 8.24/10

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December 2025

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Where is Panagiota based?

Panagiota is based in Thessaloniki, Greece.

What languages does Panagiota speak?

Panagiota speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Panagiota have?

Panagiota has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Panagiota has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Panagiota may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Panagiota be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Panagiota would be well-suited for roles such as: PhD Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher), Design & Development Engineer, Researcher.

What is Panagiota's latest experience?

Panagiota's most recent position is PhD Candidate (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

What companies has Panagiota worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Panagiota has worked for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Which industries is Panagiota most experienced in?

Panagiota is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Energy, and Education. Panagiota also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Panagiota most experienced in?

Panagiota is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development.

Which industries has Panagiota worked in recently?

Panagiota has recently worked in industries like Energy.

Which business areas has Panagiota worked in recently?

Panagiota has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Panagiota's education?

Panagiota holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Master in Applied Sciences from Cranfield University, a Master in Marine Technology and Science from National Technical University of Athens and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

What is the availability of Panagiota?

Panagiota is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Panagiota?

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