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About/Scientific Objective

The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology is the first and only fully independent department in Greece dedicated to the field of Aerospace Science and Technology. Its mission is to educate the next generation of scientists and researchers by providing both strong theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in Aerospace and its applications.

The Department is part of the broader strategic vision of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), focusing on emerging scientific fields and fostering strong connections with the Inter-Institutional Master’s Programme “Space Technologies, Applications and Services – STAR.” Its modern undergraduate programme, inspired by leading international curricula, offers a solid academic background while keeping up with the latest global and national developments.

Vision and Values

The Department aims to deliver cutting-edge research and education in key areas of Aerospace Science and Technology, including Space Systems Software, Navigation and Control (AOCS/GNC, Flight Dynamics & GNSS), Telecommunications, Optical and Photonic Technologies, System Design and Testing, Mission Operations, as well as Space Environments, Propulsion, Materials, and System Reliability.

As a student, you will benefit from a dynamic learning environment that connects education with real-world challenges in the international aerospace industry. The Department is uniquely positioned in Greece, with strong links to industry, defense, and the national economy, preparing graduates with advanced knowledge and valuable digital skills.

We actively promote collaboration with sectors such as aerospace, defense, aviation, robotics, telecommunications, and information technology, giving students exposure to innovative technologies and real applications that shape the future.

Our broader goal is to provide high-quality education and research, contribute to the advancement of aerospace in society, and support scientific, technological, and social progress, including sustainable development. The Department operates in full alignment with the academic and regulatory framework of NKUA.

Department Committees

  • Department Head: Vaios Lappas, Professor
  • Deputy Department Head: Nektarios Kranitis, Associate Professor

The members of the Internal Evaluation Group are responsible for conducting the annual internal evaluation of the study programmes, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Unit of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

• Vaios Lappas, Professor, Chair of the Department of AST
• Nektarios Kranitis, Associate Professor, Deputy Chair of the Department of AST
• Antonios Fatsis, Professor
• Evaggelia Touloumi, Head of the Secretariat

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Department Regulations

Μονάδες Υποστήριξης & Κανονισμοί ΕΚΠΑ

The Quality Assurance Unit of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a structure of the institution, which was created on July 24, 2008 for the purpose of organizing, coordinating and implementing the Evaluation and Quality Assurance procedures in full harmonization and agreement with the requirements of the institutional framework in force in Greece (Law 3374/2005).The evaluation criteria and indicators it uses and monitors are based on the above institutional framework in the following four axes: (a) the quality of the teaching work, (b) the quality of the research work, (c) the quality of the study programs, and ( d) the quality of other services (administrative services, student care, ICT infrastructure, transparency in the management of financial resources, etc.).

Contact: Panepistimiou 30, 10679 Athens, Phone: 210 368 9653

Email:modip@admin.uoa.gr

https://modip.uoa.gr/

The Gender and Equality Issues Office is a structure of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for the purpose of monitoring and studying issues related to equality and equal treatment of the sexes in the university community of NKUA. Address: Akadimias 52, Athens, Phone: 210 368 8190

http://thefyliscentre.uoa.gr/

The International Students Support Unit of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) is a structure of the Institution that was founded and became operational following the decision of the Academic Senate (April 28, 2021) , which was published in the Official Gazette 4237/t. B΄/14-9-2021 in accordance with article 93 of Law 4692/2020, as amended by article 212 of Law 4957/2022.

As of Government Gazette 1425/τ. B'/06-02-2023, the International Students Support Unit has been integrated into the Directorate of Student Welfare, specifically within the Department of Student Support.

https://issu-el.uoa.gr/

The mission of the Accessibility Unit for Students with Disabilities is the practical achievement of equal access to academic studies for students with different abilities and requirements. The Accessibility Unit also supports students with learning disabilities or serious illnesses. The main means employed for its purposes are Adaptations to the Environment, Supportive Information Technologies and Access Services. The aim is to satisfy the basic needs and requirements of PfEAs such as: interpersonal communication with members of the academic community, writing notes and assignments, access to university building facilities, educational materials, the blackboard and classroom projections, exams and internet content.

The Accessibility Unit for Students with Disabilities includes:

  • Registration of Students with Disabilities needs
  • Department of Virtual Accessibility services
  • Depatrment of Physical Accessibility services
  • Transportation Service
  • Psychological Counseling Service
    More Information & Contact: Phone: 2228021808 , E-mail: access@uoa.g

https://access.uoa.gr/

The Accessibility Professor Advisor for the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology is Prof. Nektarios Kranitis (tel. +30 22280 21903, nkran@aerospace.uoa.gr), with Assistant Prof. Christos Tsiganos (tel. +30 22280 21902, christostsi@aerospace.uoa.gr) serving as Deputy Advisor. You may contact them by telephone or email.

The designated Secretariat officer is Ms. Evaggelia Touloumi (tel. +30 22280 21850, etouloumi@uoa.gr), with Ms. Eleni Pastra (tel. +30 22280 21851, epastra@uoa.gr) serving as Deputy. 

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Department Facilities and Laboratories

For the completeness of student education as well as the acquisition of research experience, particular emphasis is placed on the laboratory component of the Department. Students will participate in modern laboratories that support the courses of the undergraduate study programme, while also providing the opportunity to develop research activities (indicatively: Physics Laboratory, Remote Sensing and Navigation Laboratory, Laboratory of Design and Architecture of Reliable Digital Systems, CAD Laboratory, Electronics Laboratory, Aerospace Systems and Subsystems Laboratory).

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Department Collaborations

The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a modern and dynamically evolving academic pillar in the field of aerospace engineering, with strong research activity.

A central element of its academic and research identity consists of the highly significant collaborations it has developed with leading national and international organizations, which strengthen the link between education, research, and industry.

Specifically, the Department maintains strategic collaborations with:

• The European Space Agency (ESA), participating in research activities and programmes related to space missions, satellite systems, and advanced space technologies.
• Cranfield University, one of the leading European universities in aeronautics and aerospace engineering, aiming at the development of joint research initiatives and academic exchanges.
• The Hellenic Space Center (HSC), with which it collaborates on issues of national space strategy, technological development, and the exploitation of space applications.
• The National Observatory of Athens, enhancing synergies in fields such as astronomy, space physics, and observational technologies.
• The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), promoting the connection between academic knowledge and industrial application, innovation, and student internships in real production environments.

Through these collaborations, the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology strengthens its international presence, offers high-level opportunities to students, and actively contributes to the development of Greek and European aerospace activity, serving as a bridge between research, technology, and industry.

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Department's Quality Policy Declaration

The Undergraduate Study Programme of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is in satisfactory compliance with the Principles of the Quality Standard for the Accreditation of New Undergraduate Study Programmes in operation of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE), as well as with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG), corresponding to Level 6 of the National and European Qualifications Frameworks.

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