| Studies | Academic Studies Hellenic Naval Academy National Technical University of Athens, School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering MEng. “Naval & Marine Technology & Science”. School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens. (2000 - 2002). MEng study "3D Imaging of the seabottom using multibeam sonar" Supervisor Prof. A. Athanasoulis, PhD. Cand. Dep. of Marine structures, School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens. (2005 – to date)"Exploration of the behaviour of the construction of unmanned submarine vehicles out of composite materials under high hydrostatic pressure", Supervisor Prof. V. Papazoglou. Military Studies Submarine Commanding Officer (1998) Naval War School (1997) Submarine Executive Officer (1994) Communications Officer (1991) Submarine Officer (1988) Seminars – Trainings He has been participated in a wide number of seminars and trainings in the field of marine, underwater and submarine technology, in Greece and abroad (USA, England, Italy, France, and Germany). He holds a PILOT certificate of the submersible THETIS and an ROV operator from COMEX SA. |
| Certificates | § Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council UK, 2007. § Chartered Marine Engineer, IMAREST UK, 2007 § Naval Ships Damage Control Certificate, HN, 1987 § Training Certificate Operator/Maintainer of Weapon Expulsion System, HOWALDTSWERKE – DEUTCHE WERFT, KIEL 1993. § Certificate of Achievement Operation and Maintenance Inertial Navigation System MK29 MOD3, SPERRY MARINE, USA 1992. § Certificate of Encapsulated Harpoon handling and safety, MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, ST. LOUIS, USA 1993. § Certificate of Encapsulated Harpoon data processor, operation and maintenance, MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, ST. LOUIS, USA 1993. § Certificate of Encapsulated Harpoon guide missile simulator, MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, ST. LOUIS, USA 1993. § Certificate of Achievement in operation and maintenance of the SPL Plotting and navigational system, MSI – DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD, NORWICH, ENGLAND, 1991. § Zertificat die Teilnahme am Sonderlehrgang Ubootrettungsausbildung mit URK 80, Buoyant – Ascent – Ausbildung Ubootnotaufstiege aus 32.5 m (Certificate in escape of a distress submarine with the use of URK 80 from the depth of 32.5 m), TECHNISCHE MARINESCHULE LEHGRUPPE SCHIFFSSICHERUNG, NEUSTADT/HOLST, GERMANY, 1991. § Certificat de Pilot de sous marin (Submarine type “REMORA” Pilot & Maintenance Technician Certificate), COMEX PRO, Marseille, France 2003 § Certificat de Pilot de ROV « SUPER ACHILLE » (Certificate of Pilot and Technician of the ROV « SUPER ACHILLE », COMEX PRO, Marseille, France 2003. |
| Decorations | For his outstanding services and exceptional achievements he has been awarded by the Hellenic State by the following decorations: 1. Golden Cross of the Order of Honour. 2. Golden Cross of the Order of the Phoenix. 3. Medal of Military Merit B' Class. 4. Medal of Military Merit C' Class. 5. Staff Officer Service Commendation Medal B' Class. 6. Staff Officer Service Commendation Medal C' Class. He has been awarded by the Ministry of Development/HCMR by three honoured mentions for his technical achievements on the following projects: 1. Recovery of a MIRAGE 2000 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force from the depth of 560 m. 2. Recovery of a CHINOOK helicopter of the Hellenic Army from the depth of the 875 m. 3. Survey of the M/V “SEA DIAMOND” and recovery of the VDR from the depth of 135 m. |
