Aikaterini Myrto Koliousi
Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Aikaterini Myrto Koliousi is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, ranked at the top of her cohort, with a focus on computational mechanics and design. Her academic work centers on finite element analysis, biomechanics, and data-driven engineering. Her diploma thesis, supported by BETA CAE Systems, explored the biomechanical behavior of the human temporomandibular joint. Her work has led to a peer-reviewed publication in the IEEE 2025 International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE).
An element of her academic development has been her participation in the Erasmus+ Program, through which she studied at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) as part of the EPICUR (European University alliance) initiative. This experience allowed her to engage in a research-oriented program on digital entrepreneurship in global health, strengthening her interdisciplinary thinking, international collaboration skills, and adaptability in diverse academic environments. In addition, she broadened her academic perspective through an exchange at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), focusing on biomechanics for impact and crash safety.
She is currently active in iGEM Thessaloniki, where she leads the dry-lab workstream, running computational analysis and contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration and outreach. She has also served as a reviewer for the 25th IEEE 2025 international conference BIBE.
Her technical skill set includes programming in Python and MATLAB and the use of engineering tools such as Abaqus, ANSA, ANSYS, and SolidWorks, complemented by hands-on experience in manufacturing and materials testing.