Georgia Heirchanteri

Georgia Heirchanteri is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica. She holds a PhD in Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2014) with a specialization in Industrial Archaeology, following postgraduate studies in Architecture-Spatial Design (2004). Her academic journey includes teaching roles at the Technical University of Athens and a retroactive appointment as University Lecturer in Graphic Design since 1992.

• Education: Graduate of Architecture (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Graphic Design (Technical University of Athens), Postgraduate in Architecture-Spatial Design (NTUA)
• Current Role: Assistant Professor (since 2020), Postdoctoral Researcher (2017-present), Supervising Architect (2019-present)

Her research focuses on interdisciplinary intersections between Industrial Architecture, Cultural Heritage Preservation, and Environmental Graphic Design. Key areas include:

• Study of Greek Industrial Architecture (19th-early 20th century), particularly electricity production facilities
• Preservation strategies for industrial heritage as cultural assets
• Graphic Design applications in spatial communication and signage systems
• Industrial Design process from ideation to implementation
• Sustainable urban development and circular economy models

Recent publications analyze topics spanning smart energy systems, heritage resilience, climate-responsive design, and nano-material innovations. She leads the 'Design and Development of Innovative Knitted Textile and Apparel Products - SAPKE' laboratory since 2021, contributing to textile engineering research.