Dr. Harry Bikas is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager, with over 10 years of experience in engineering research, management, and fundraising/proposal writing. He owns a Diploma (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, a PhD in Additive Manufacturing from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from the Hellenic Open University. His main research interests are focused in the field of conventional/non-conventional manufacturing processes design, modelling and control. Harry has significant experience in conceiving, formalising, setting up, and managing engineering research projects. He is currently working as a Research Manager for the Laboratory of Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), in the University of Patras, Greece.