Nikolaos Papadakis

Nikolaos Papadakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hellenic Mediterranean University, elected in 2019. His research spans computational engineering, composite materials, renewable energy systems, and statistical data analysis. With prior experience at Warwick Manufacturing Group and TEI of Crete's Wind Energy Lab, he brings expertise in both academic and industrial R&D contexts.

Education:

• PhD: University of Warwick (Strain rate effects in thermoplastic composites)
• MSc: University of Warwick (Manufacturing Systems Engineering)
• BS: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Mechanical Engineering)

Research Focus: His work integrates computational modeling with experimental techniques across:

• Composite material behavior under dynamic loads
• Statistical analysis of large engineering datasets
• Renewable energy system optimization
• Optical deformation measurement methods
• Automotive and biomechanical applications

Projects & Publications: Actively participates in European/national R&D initiatives. Authored 10+ journal papers and 14+ conference publications (h-index 10), covering material science, energy systems, and automation technologies.