Research Experience Teaching Contact CV
University of Thessaly · EDIP

Athanasios
Makris

Laboratory Teaching Staff PhD Candidate Program Coordinator · KEDIVIM

Industrial Designer with an MSc in Advanced and Integrated Manufacturing Processes and 15 years of professional experience in design and CNC programming. Currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Thessaly, where he also serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff in the Department of Agriculture–Agrotechnology. His research spans digital design, manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and robotics in agriculture.

CAD / CAM Autodesk Fusion 3D Printing CNC Machining Industrial Design Rapid Prototyping Robotics in Agriculture 3D Scanning AR / VR
Athanasios Makris
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Expertise

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CAD — 3D Design

Parametric solid and surface modelling, assemblies, and technical documentation using Autodesk Fusion and SolidWorks.

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CAM — Digital Fabrication

CNC programming, toolpath strategies, machining centres, G-code generation and post-processing workflows.

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3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping

Additive manufacturing (FDM, SLA), model preparation, parameter optimisation, and post-processing.

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Industrial Design

Product and object design, ergonomics, aesthetic form, materials selection and production processes.

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Robotics in Agriculture

Application of robotic systems and automation in agricultural production — an expanding research direction since 2021.

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3D Scanning & Digital Heritage

Digitisation of cultural artefacts and AR/VR applications — including preservation of traditional Greek wooden boats.

15+
Years of Professional Experience
2008
Started Teaching
PhD
Candidate · UTh · 2021–
5
Active Courses
02

Experience

Dec 2025
Present
6 months
Scientific & Academic Program Coordinator Current
KEDIVIM — University of Thessaly · Remote

Scientific coordinator of the programme "Specialization in Advanced 3D Design and Manufacturing Techniques with Autodesk Fusion". Responsible for curriculum design and delivery of training in 3D CAD/CAM, solid and surface modelling, assembly design, CNC machining, and 3D printing.

Autodesk FusionCAD/CAM3D PrintingCNCCurriculum Design
May 2021
Present
5 years
PhD Candidate Current
University of Thessaly · Larissa, Greece

Doctoral research at the Department of Agriculture–Agrotechnology. Research focuses on digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, and integration of robotic systems in agricultural production.

CADAutodesk FusionRoboticsResearch
Jan 2019
Present
7 years
Laboratory Teaching Staff (EDIP) Current
University of Thessaly · Larissa, Greece

Laboratory teaching in digital design and manufacturing at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Supervision of student theses in CAD/CAM and digital fabrication.

CADCAMAutodesk FusionThesis Supervision
Nov 2024
Sep 2025
11 months
Teaching Professional — Woodcarving Programme
KEDIVIM — University of Thessaly · On-site

Instructor in the pilot programme "Ξυλοτεχνία – Ξυλογλυπτική". Bridging traditional Greek woodcarving techniques with modern design and manufacturing methods to develop innovative, competitive products.

Wood CarvingWoodworkingDesign for ManufacturingTechnical Drawing
Feb 2023
May 2023
4 months
Researcher — Digital Heritage Project
University of Thessaly · Karditsa, Greece

Saving traditional Greek wooden boats through 3D scanning and digital documentation, development of an integrated navigation system, and AR/VR applications. Project in the Department of Forestry, Wood Science and Design.

3D ScanningAR / VRDigital HeritageAutodesk Fusion
2008
2019
11 years
Lecturer — Digital Design & Manufacturing
TEI of Thessaly

Taught courses in digital design and manufacturing. Lab instructor in the MSc "Advanced Methods of Design, Technology and Management of Wood Products".

CADCAMTeachingMSc Instruction
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Teaching

Department of Agriculture – Agrotechnology

University of Thessaly

PS STXE

University of Thessaly

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Contact

Where to
find me

DepartmentAgriculture – Agrotechnology
University of Thessaly
AddressGeopolis Campus, Larissa–Trikala Road
Larissa 41500, Greece