Manolis Tzimtzimis

Manolis Tzimtzimis is a PhD Candidate in Additive Manufacturing and Machine Learning at the School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University (IHU). He serves as a Technical and Scientific Laboratory Associate at the Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Lab and as an Academic Scholar (instructor) in the School of Design Sciences, Department of Creative Design and Clothing at IHU.

His educational background includes:

• BSc in Automation Engineering from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
• MSc in Data Science from the International Hellenic University

Mr. Tzimtzimis's research focuses on additive manufacturing and machine learning integration, with expertise in rapid prototyping technologies, 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser-based manufacturing. His technical proficiency spans Solidworks CAD software certification, 3D scanning methodologies, and advanced material characterization techniques essential for digital manufacturing workflows.

He has participated in 7 research funding programs (4 European and 3 National) as a Researcher representing the International Hellenic University, Center of Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Mr. Tzimtzimis contributes to the Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Lab, where he applies his dual expertise in automation engineering and data science to advance manufacturing process optimization and materials analysis.