Nikolaos Efkolidis

Nikolaos Efkolidis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Western Macedonia in the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering. He is a member of the Computational Design and Digital Fabrication Research Lab (codeplus.uowm.gr) and co-founder of the design studio heptahedron.studio.

• Research Focus: Computational design, digital fabrication, AI-driven optimization, and sustainable product development.
• Key Techniques: Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Genetic Algorithms, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Additive Manufacturing.

His recent publications highlight trends in multi-material 3D printing, machine learning for machining processes, and user-driven customization. Applications span footwear, marine robotics, and industrial design.