Chris Rampavilas
Team Leader
Different disciplines. A shared direction.
HEPHAESTUS brings together students from the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Peloponnese, with contributions from volunteers, friends and collaborators from other institutions. Different disciplines come together around specific technical goals and shared working practices.
Rocketry requires coordination from the first design decision through to recording the flight. The same principle applies to our other activities. Through organised task allocation, technical discussions and the exchange of knowledge, we develop projects in which each department takes responsibility for its own work while keeping sight of the overall result.
Our departments
Mechanical DepartmentMechanical
The Mechanical Department designs the physical parts of our constructions, from rocket geometry to joints, supports and manufacturing details. Members work with CAD, aerodynamic and structural analysis, material selection and prototyping. Design does not end when the model is complete: it continues through assessing manufacturability and testing the actual components.
Propulsion DepartmentPropulsion
The Propulsion Department focuses on studying propulsion systems and developing the related research knowledge. Its work combines mechanical engineering, materials, measurements and technical documentation. Our approach prioritises understanding the requirements and preparing appropriate procedures, with particular attention to safety and scientific responsibility.
Electronics DepartmentElectronics
The Electronics Department designs and integrates circuits, sensors, microcontrollers and embedded systems. In rocketry, this includes flight electronics, measurement collection, telemetry and interfaces with mechanical mechanisms. The aim is for each electronic module to have a defined role and to be testable as part of the overall system.
Software DepartmentSoftware
The Software Department develops the code and tools that allow the electronics and other systems to work together. For rocket missions, this involves embedded software, sensor processing, flight-data logging and ground-station applications. The work relies on clear operating logic, testing and the ability to evaluate the results.
Communication and SupportMarketing & Support
The Communication and Support Department ensures that the team's work is presented clearly and consistently. Members work on visual identity, graphic design, photography and video, social media, presentations, and communication with organisations and partners.
Members
Team 2026
Leadership
SARISSA Team · CRC 2026
Giannis Delis
Mission Leader
Chris Rampavilas
Systems Architecture
Konstantinos Chasouras
Circuit Design
Konstantinos Pigadas
Software Design
Elias Varelis
Recovery System
Stratos Andriotis
CAD Design / Structures
Electrical Engineers
Chris Rampavilas
Telecommunications
Sotiris Bisias
Sensors & Microprocessors
Epameinondas Tagkalis
Circuit Design
Konstantinos Pigadas
Software Development
Konstantinos Chasouras
Circuit Design
Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Sensors & Microprocessors
Stella Papastamou
Sensors & Microprocessors
George Tsogas
Sensors & Microprocessors
Konstantinos Michelakos
Sensors & Microprocessors
Chris Pitsinis
Sensors & Microprocessors
Panagiotis Metaxas
Sensors & Microprocessors
Thiseas Konstantopoulos
Sensors & Microprocessors
Konstantinos Tasios
Software Development
Photograph coming soon
Afroditi Gkonia
Sensors & Microprocessors
Mechanical Engineers
Giannis Delis
3D Printing / CAD
Stratos Andriotis
3D Printing / CAD
Elias Varelis
CFD Analysis
George Mountzouroulias
CAD / Simulations
Panagiotis Adam
Structures / CAD
George Zafeiropoulos
Structures / CAD
Angelos Filiagkos
Recovery System
Angelos Morakis
Propulsion
Support
Konstantinos Tasios
Graphic Design / IT
Photograph coming soon
Petros Prokopiou
Social Media Management
Photograph coming soon
Konstantina Karatzia
Health & Safety Awareness
External Collaborators
Photograph coming soon
Giorgos Gidiotis
Photography / Video
Photograph coming soon
Antonia Kranitsa
Engineering Advisor
Photograph coming soon
Marios Stefanidis
Software Development
Academic Advisors
Paraskevas Kitsos
Academic Advisor · Dean of the School of Engineering
Rocketry
- Filippos Stamou
- Giorgos Papadopoulos
- Giannis Delis
- Elias Varelis
- Panagiotis Adam
- George Mountzouroulias
- Stratos Andriotis
- Nikos Roussos
- Dimitris Konstantinopoulos
- Sofia Christodoulaki
Smart Campus
- Panagiota Vavouli
- Theodora Papantelidou
- Konstantinos Chasouras
ZEPHYR
- Lampros Karachristos
- Charis Fotou
- Chris Rampavilas
- Andreas Zikos
PLC / Automation
- Thanos Daoulas
- John Asproulis
- Nikos Vlachavas
- Iasonas Mantas
Knowledge becomes practice.
Together.
If you are interested in hands-on engineering, collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects, you can express your interest in joining the team. We are looking for curious, responsible people who are keen to learn, in both technical and supporting roles.