Dr. Panagiotis Paschalakis is an accomplished mechanical engineer and social innovator with extensive professional and research experience. He graduated in 1988 from the School of Mechanical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 1992.

 During his doctoral studies, he actively participated in numerous internationally recognized research projects and presented his work at various global conferences, establishing himself in the scientific community. Professionally, he served as a Project Manager at MATRA DATAVISION from 1989 to 1990 and later became the founder of Quality & Reliability, where he has served as Chairman of the Board and currently holds the position of CEO. 

In 2015, he founded the non-profit organization Safe Water Sports, dedicated to promoting water safety and raising awareness about aquatic activities. The organization was honored with an award from the Academy of Athens in 2019, exemplifying innovation and social responsibility. With vision and commitment, Dr. Paschalakis continues to lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and societal awareness, making a significant impact in his field and beyond.