Panagiotis Litsas

- Designed and developed structural and thermal management solutions for radar systems in space applications. - Engineered spacecraft docking module for in-orbit refueling, including fluid transfer and data interfaces. - Developed soft and hard docking mechanisms, focusing on contact dynamics and structural integrity. - Defined and optimized docking geometries to support GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) and MVU integration. - Contributed to system-level design of spacecraft interfaces, ensuring alignment between mechanical, data, and control subsystems

- Designed and integrated electronic enclosures in compliance with military standards for armored vehicles, naval ships, UAVs & RACs, ensuring IP-rated ingress protection, thermal management, structural and vibration compliance. - Proficient in PCB design and thermal management of electronic components, ensuring optimal heat dissipation. - Hands-on experience in CNC machining, sheet metal forming, casting, marking, coating, 3D printing and cable assembly for prototyping and production. - Integrated robotic systems into ground support equipment, enhancing automation and operational efficiency in maintenance tasks. - Developed functional testers and diagnostic tools for verifying mechanical fit and electronic performance.

Completed one year of mandatory military service, working in an administrative/office role. - Handled day-to-day office operations including documentation, scheduling, and data entry. - Supported senior staff with administrative tasks and coordination. - Led and organized fellow soldiers in daily office duties, ensuring smooth workflow and task completion. - Operated and monitored radar systems and thermal cameras as part of security watch to protect national borders. - Maintained electronic surveillance and responded to real-time alerts and situations. - Gained experience in structured environments, time management, and teamwork. - Maintained confidentiality and adhered to high organizational standards.

- Assisted in AI and Robotics research, contributing to the design, simulation, and testing of intelligent systems. - Supported the development of machine learning models and automation algorithms applied to robotics and control problems. - Collaborated with faculty on academic publications, data analysis, and technical documentation. -Supervised and mentored students in projects involving robotics, AI applications, and control theory. - Delivered tutorials, prepared teaching materials, and provided feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.

- Supported mechanical engineering labs and courses, including design, manufacturing, and system dynamics. - Guided students in CAD modeling, prototyping, and experimental testing, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to safety standards. - Assisted professors with course preparation, lab demonstrations, and evaluation of student work. - Conducted tutorials and offered one-on-one assistance to help students master complex engineering concepts. - Developed strong experience in mentorship, technical instruction, and applied mechanical design alongside my studies.

Projects I was involved in: - Optical character recognition and fault detection in the industrial production of vehicle parts. - Developing a hydraulic press engineered to twist and exert pressure of up to 2 tons. - Dynamical task allocation during human robot collaboration in an assembly line. - Optimization projects utilising predictive discrete event systems and Markov models. - Image captioning through the implementation of convolutional neural networks and LSTMs. - Design of a robotic hand capable of grabing and heat transfer. - Exploiting emerging properties of independent control of contact forces in human robot collaboration.

Projects I was involved in: - Mechanical design of multiple parts and assemblies of industrial nature. - Development of an automated system for material fatigue testing of mechanical components. - Design and optimization of a hydraulic system for industrial part handling. - Finite element analysis (FEA) for structural integrity assessment of high-performance structural components. - Implementation of control algorithms for autonomous robotic systems in industrial environments. - Research in additive manufacturing for complex mechanical structures with enhanced mechanical properties.