Current Student Research Projects

As part of their Diploma thesis, our students contribute to the research activities of the Materials Processing and Performance Group (MP2G), working on projects in additive manufacturing, computational materials science, hydrogen embrittlement, advanced characterization, biomedical engineering, and engineering design. If interested, please check the Currently Available Topics (in Greek).

Materials Design and Properties

Sustainable Design of High Entropy Alloys

Student: Dimitra Mantziara

Development of sustainable design strategies for high-entropy alloys by integrating sustainability considerations and alloy design principles.

Thermal Expansion of LPBF CuCrZr/316L Multi-Material Structures

Student: Nikoleta Griva

Experimental investigation of the thermal expansion behaviour of LPBF-fabricated CuCrZr/316L multi-material components. Analysis using syncrhotron X-ray diffraction and calculation of Thermal Expansion Coefficients. 

Metastable High Entropy Alloys

Student: Georgios Feloutzis

Microstructure–property relationship of advanced high-entropy alloys. Performance under hydrogen embrittlement.

Hydrogen & in situ Characterization

In-situ Hydrogen Charging and Synchrotron Tensile Platform

Student: Panagiotis Vasilogiannakopoulos

Development of an operando experimental platform combining electrochemical hydrogen charging with synchrotron X-ray diffraction during mechanical loading. See HYPE-AM.

In-situ Hydrogen Charging Fatigue Platform

Student: Gregory Strakosia

Design and development of a fatigue testing platform capable of simultaneous electrochemical hydrogen charging.

Computational Materials Science

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Metallic Materials

Student: Eleftherios Vogiantzis

Atomistic modelling of hydrogen–defect interactions in metallic systems, focusing on hydrogen binding energies and trapping mechanisms at dislocations. See HYPE-AM.

Biomedical Engineering

Computational Optimization of Patient-Specific Arterial Stents

Student: Ilias Kouris

Development of a computational framework for the automated optimization of arterial stent geometry based on patient-specific vessel anatomy.

Engineering Design - Additive Manufacturing

Development of Advanced Climbing Equipment

Student: Charalampos Zikos

Design and mechanical assessment of innovative climbing protection systems produced by LPBF.

LPBF multi Opener Tool Design

Student: Bambetas Nikolaos

Design and development of a versatile LPBF-manufactured opener, with emphasis on structural integrity, lightweight design, and optimization for additive manufacturing processes.

Past Student Research Projects

Low-Temperature Compression Testing System

Student: Manolus Bournatsi (2-26)

Design and development of a low-temperature compression testing rig for metallic materials.

Laser Shock Peening of Metallic Alloys

Student: Eirini Chachadaki (2026)

Numerical modelling of plastic deformation induced by laser shock peening and prediction of recrystallisation kinetics during subsequent heat treatment to optimize the mechanical performance of metallic alloys.

Friction Stir Processing of Aerospace 2XXX-Series Aluminium Alloys

Student: Sofia Politi (2025)

Experimental investigation of friction stir processing for microstructural refinement and property enhancement of aerospace-grade 2XXX-series aluminium alloys.

Investment Casting of Aluminium Alloys Using FFF Additive Manufacturing Patterns

Student: Nikos Vounelakis (2025)

Investigation of investment casting routes for aluminium alloys using sacrificial patterns produced by Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), evaluating dimensional accuracy, casting quality, and process feasibility.

Hydrogen Embrittlement in LPBF-Produced 316L Stainless Steel

Student: Angelos Visas (2024)

Experimental investigation of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)-produced 316L stainless steel, focusing on the influence of the additively manufactured microstructure on hydrogen-assisted degradation.