Agapi Altini

Agapi Altini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Western Macedonia, affiliated with the Polytechnic School. She holds an MA in Linguistics (TESOL) from the University of Surrey, UK, and a BA in English Language & Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her academic journey includes roles at the TEI of Western Macedonia from 1984-2019, including Lecturer and Assistant Professor positions in Mechanical Engineering and related fields.

• Education:
• MA in Linguistics (TESOL), University of Surrey, UK (1996)
• BA in English Language & Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1982)

Her research focuses on linguistics, teaching methodologies for EAP/ESP, discourse analysis, translation of academic texts, and edtech. She has developed specialized English teaching materials for engineering disciplines and Greek language instruction for Erasmus students. She also contributed to translation of the University’s website and authored a textbook on English for Mechanical Engineering.

Recent publications span entrepreneurship in winemaking enterprises, mobile AR adoption in retail, and ESP curriculum development. She has no explicitly stated scientific awards but maintains active involvement in academic material design and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Her professional contributions include advising on educational material development, organizing career-related conferences, and teaching across multiple engineering departments. She has experience in multilingual education and supports cultural diversity initiatives in academic settings.