Mechatronics & Systems Automation Laboratory

The Mechatronics and Automation of Electromechanical Systems Laboratory supports academic education, applied research, and technological development in modern electromechanical systems. The laboratory provides an environment where students, researchers, and collaborators can work on the analysis, design, implementation, and validation of integrated engineering solutions. Its activities combine theoretical modelling, experimental investigation, and practical prototyping, with emphasis on systems that connect mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computational technologies.

Laboratory Details

Laboratory Title: Mechatronics & Systems Automation Laboratory

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Email: npapanik@ee.duth.gr

Telephone: 2541079739

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Introduction - Presentation

The Mechatronics and Automation of Electromechanical Systems Laboratory supports academic education, applied research, and technological development in modern electromechanical systems. The laboratory provides an environment where students, researchers, and collaborators can work on the analysis, design, implementation, and validation of integrated engineering solutions. Its activities combine theoretical modelling, experimental investigation, and practical prototyping, with emphasis on systems that connect mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computational technologies.

Field of Research

The laboratory’s research focuses on mechatronic systems, automation and control, energy system automation, power electronics, embedded systems, sensing and instrumentation, and autonomous robotic platforms. Particular emphasis is placed on the modelling, control, integration, and experimental evaluation of electromechanical and energy-related systems, as well as on intelligent and autonomous technologies for industrial and energy applications.

Laboratory Members

Name	Position/Capacity	Email	Telephone
Nikolaos Papanikolaou	Director	npapanik@ee.duth.gr	2541079739
Loukas Bampis	Faculty Member	lbampis@ee.duth.gr	2541079981
Panagiotis Bakirtzis	PhD Candidate	pbakirtz@ee.duth.gr	2541079981
Eleni Sianti	PhD Candidate	esianti@ee.duth.gr	2541079981
Faidra Kotarela	PhD Candidate	fkotarel@ee.duth.gr	2541079739
Symeon Fountoukidis	PhD Candidate	sfountou@ee.duth.gr	2541079739

Featured Research Programs

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Featured Publications

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Luo, H., Zhu, Y., Yang, Y., Xin, H., & Papanikolaou, N. (2025). Characterization Framework for Grid-Forming Control: Seen From the Perspective of AC Power Supplies. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.		10.1109/TIA.2025.3645011
Rigogiannis, N., Almpanopoulos, I., Kanimas, I., Fragkos, A., Chempas, G., Papanikolaou, N., ... & Agelidis, V. G. (2025). Nanosatellites in Precision Agriculture—Comparison With Drone-Based Applications and Improved Power Distribution Unit Design. IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics.		10.1109/TAFE.2025.3598691
Tsintotas, K. A., Bampis, L., Taitzoglou, A., Kansizoglou, I., Kaparos, P., Bliamis, C., ... & Gasteratos, A. (2022). The MPU RX-4 project: Design, electronics, and software development of a geofence protection system for a fixed-wing vtol uav. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 72, 1-13.		10.1109/TIM.2022.3225020