Nikolaos Mountakis earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2017 and an MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Automation, and Robotics in 2022, both from the Technological Educational Institute of Crete. He is currently a PhD candidate, focusing on optimizing hybrid 3D printing technologies. Since July 2017, Nikolaos has been a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Precision Engineering, Reverse Engineering, and Biomechanics at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. His work includes designing mechanical components using CAD, programming and operating CNC machines, producing composite materials with nanomaterials, and optimizing hybrid 3D printing parameters. He has also been involved in projects such as developing efficient photovoltaic materials and integrating graphene-based nanostructures for IoT applications. He has received several awards, including scholarships from IKY and recognition from AHEPA HELLAS. His research has led to multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. Nikolaos is dedicated to improving manufacturing processes and achieving high-quality standards. He is a member of several professional societies and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex technical problems. His research interests include 3D printing, hybrid 3D printing, 3D bio plotting, composite materials, robotics, mechatronics, automated control systems, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning.