Department of Aerospace Science and Technology

The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (AST) belongs to the School of Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). This is a new Department created in the framework of the design of NKUA for the expansion of the cognitive objects offered for undergraduate studies based on the know-how and the high technological weight that has been acquired in the last 15 years from the participation in space programs and space missions. European Space Agency, excellence, innovation and modern educational trends. The AST Department started its operation during the academic year 2019-2020 in the Evripos Complex, in Psachna, Evia, with the aim of making the regional campus of NKUA an island of excellence in Aerospace in Southeast Europe and an attraction for prospective students and graduates. the metropolitan center, as well as from abroad (brain gain). The new AST Department is unique in Greece in the field of Aerospace with a distinct role, character and specific goals directly related to the needs of industry, defense and economy of our country, the creation of a new highly trained workforce with new digital skills. The new department has been created from scratch with new high-level staff (Faculty members), experienced and young scientists from abroad (brain gain).