Summary
Christos Gkournelos is a project manager and robotics engineer with eight years of experience leading software and multidisciplinary teams in research-driven manufacturing and automation projects. Based in Greece, he progressed from hands-on robotics and ROS development to coordinating EU-funded initiatives, currently serving as Project Coordinator for the RENÉE project at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation. His background blends PhD-level research in AI and robotics, full-stack development experience (Python/Django), and practical Linux/sysadmin skills gained during service with the Greek Army. Known for organizing small engineering teams and translating complex technical requirements into deliverables, he also has a track record of deploying human-robot collaboration systems and cross-platform applications. Colleagues describe him as an engineer at heart who enjoys both low-level robot programming and the orchestration of collaborative research projects.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Production systems, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Production systems at University of Patras, Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics Department,
Master of Engineering (MEng) equivalent, Computer Engineering, 7.1, Master of Engineering (MEng) equivalent, Computer Engineering, 7.1 at University of Patras, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department