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Physicist · Research & Innovation · Materials & Space Engineering

Angelos Theofilatos

Physicist & Materials Science Researcher

Researcher with experience in materials science and engineering, technical project coordination, proposal support, and interdisciplinary collaboration, complemented by knowledge of spacecraft engineering. My background combines scientific and engineering experience with project management responsibilities, including planning and tracking activities, technical reporting, and coordination with international stakeholders. As co-founder of a startup, I have gained hands-on experience in operational planning, partnerships, and business development.

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01 — About

About

Researcher with experience in materials science, technical project coordination, proposal support and interdisciplinary collaboration, complemented by knowledge of spacecraft engineering. Background combines scientific and engineering experience with project management responsibilities, including planning and tracking activities, technical reporting and coordination with international stakeholders.

Co-founder experience in a technology startup provided hands-on exposure to operational planning, partnerships, grant applications, stakeholder communication, business development, resource allocation and budget tracking.

My professional interests focus on the development and application of space technologies, particularly at the interface between research, engineering and project development. With an academic foundation in physics and material science and experience working across scientific, industrial and entrepreneurial environments, I am interested in contributing to interdisciplinary projects and building connections between research, technology and practical applications in the space sector.

Languages

Greek (native) · English (proficient) · German (advanced)

Materials Science & Metallurgy

Materials science, metallurgy, additive manufacturing (LPBF), alloy printability and mechanical performance.

Space Sector

Space systems, propulsion, orbital mechanics, space technology, research and practical hardware development.

Projects & Collaboration

Technical project coordination, reporting, stakeholder communication, international research collaboration and proposal support.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup operations, grant applications, partnerships, business development, mentoring programmes, technology transfer and innovation ecosystems.

02 — Experience

Professional Experience

Access e.V. · Research & Materials Science

Researcher — Access e.V., Germany

September 2017 — Present

  • Contributed to national and international research projects.
  • Prepared technical documentation and project reports.
  • Presented research results at international conferences.
  • Developed and implemented a machine-learning-based microstructure analysis tool, improving evaluation accuracy and reproducibility.
  • Investigated printability and mechanical performance of additively manufactured alloys.
  • Developed small Python tools for numerical simulations and data analysis supporting research activities.

Student Assistant — Access e.V., RWTH Aachen, Germany

February 2015 — July 2017

  • Research and technical support in materials science and solidification processes.
  • Assisted in experimental and computational analysis.

Erasmus+ Traineeship — Access e.V., RWTH Aachen, Germany

September 2014 — January 2015

  • Developed a numerical model using Maple mathematical software.

03 — Projects & Initiatives

Technical Projects & Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Space Team Aachen · Propulsion Development

Propulsion Engineer

July 2023 — December 2025

Space Team Aachen

Contributed to Hopper, a hover-capable, controlled-landing rocket, as part of the team's propulsion activities.

  • Designed the team's first bi-liquid rocket engine.
  • Applied additive manufacturing techniques from material selection and CAD design through final production.
  • Contributed to the full end-to-end hardware development process.
  • Gained practical experience with the challenges of moving from design to manufactured and testable hardware.

Raivotech · Entrepreneurial Initiative

Operations Manager / Co-Founder

2020 — 2024

Raivotech P.C.

Co-founded and supported the operation and development of a technology startup.

  • Coordinated team activities; assigned tasks and tracked progress against milestones.
  • Identified issues and risks; prepared grant applications and aligned deliverables with funding requirements.
  • Managed external partnerships and stakeholder communication.
  • Supported project planning, resource allocation, budget tracking, business development and operational planning.

Raivotech · Startup Programmes & Ecosystem Activities

EIT Health SymbIASIS
2022 — mentoring and workshop activities
NBG Business Seeds — 12th cycle
2021–2022 — mentoring and workshop activities
NBG Business Seeds — 13th cycle
2022–2023 — mentoring and workshop activities
Orange Grove
2022 — mentoring and workshop activities
Patras Science Park
Raivotech was accepted to be hosted / headquartered at the park

Selected Technical Work

Rocket Propulsion

Hopper — Bi-Liquid Rocket Engine

Designed the first bi-liquid rocket engine of Space Team Aachen for Hopper, a hover-capable, controlled-landing rocket. Applied additive manufacturing from material selection and CAD design through final production, across the full end-to-end hardware development process.

Machine Learning · Materials Science

ML-Based Microstructure Analysis Tool

Developed and implemented a machine-learning-based microstructure analysis tool in research at Access e.V., improving evaluation accuracy and reproducibility.

Scientific Computing

Python Tools for Simulation & Data Analysis

Developed small Python tools for numerical simulations and data analysis supporting research activities, alongside a numerical model developed with Maple during an Erasmus+ traineeship.

Space & Technical Interests

Materials scienceMetallurgyAdditive manufacturing (LPBF)Space systemsSpacecraft engineeringOrbital mechanicsSpace propulsionScientific computingNumerical simulationMachine learning for image analysisEarth observation & space applicationsSpace technology commercialisationTechnology transferSpace-sector project coordinationInternational collaboration

04 — Education

Education

M.Sc. in Physics

April 2015 — July 2017

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Relevant coursework

Orbital mechanics · Spacecraft design · Spacecraft propulsion · Materials science

B.Sc. in Physics

September 2009 — July 2014

University of Ioannina, Greece

Relevant coursework

Astrophysics · Nuclear physics · Quantum mechanics

05 — Certifications & Skills

Certifications

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate — 7 courses
  • Scrum Compact — RWTH Aachen
  • New Space Economy — edX / EPFL
  • Space Entrepreneurship 101 — Udemy
  • Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills — Udemy
  • Business Analysis & Project Management — Coursera
  • ESA Space Systems Engineering Training Course 2020/2021

Software & Technical Skills

PythonFortranAnsys STKSiemens NXAutodesk NetfabbAutodesk FusionMapleMicrosoft OfficeWindowsLinux

06 — Contact

Get in touch

Open to conversations with research organisations, aerospace companies, agencies and startups across the European space ecosystem — from research collaboration and technical projects to innovation and programme work.

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Location
Aachen, Germany