1. Maria Papadopoulou
Address: 86 Barkers Lane, MK419SU
Contact Details: +447763236302, E-mail: m.papadopoulou@cranfield.ac.uk
Date of birth: 7/16/1990, Greek Nationality
EDUCATION
October 2014 — September 2015
-Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK
School of engineering, Department of Energy, Environment and Agrifood
-MSc: Designof Rotating Machines
Main Subjects: include Computer Aided Engineering, Stress Analysis of Machine Components, ,
Fatigue and Fracture, Noise Vibration and Machine Diagnostics, Bearing Design, Gear Design,
Rotor Dynamics, Rotating Equipment Selection, Management for Technology
Projects: Design of Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing for a Strip Mill, Design of a centrifugal fan for
Power Station for Desulphurization, Gear Design Project, Design and Finite Element Analysis of a
turbine disc, Selection of pump and compressor for industrial purposes, Noise and Vibration
analysis on a gearbox.
Thesis: Vapour Mist Lubrication of High Speed Gear Set (involves experiment)
-Scholarship for postgraduate studies (MSc) in UK for 2014-2015 academic year, from
Cranfield University
September 2008 — November 2014
-University of Western Marcedonia, Kozani, Greece
School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma Degree in Mechanical Engineering (equivalent to Bachelor and Master Degree-5 year
taught course), Grade 2:1
Main subjects: include Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Science and Technology
of Materials, Strength of Materials, Vibration and Machine Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis,
Logistics and Inventory and Supply Chain Management etc.
Diploma Thesis: Designand static analysis of an offshore wind-turbine of 5MW power.
COMPUTING SKILLS
-ABAQUS, ANSA
-CATIA CAD, AUTODESK INVENTOR, AUTOCAD
-LABVIEW
-MATLAB
-XL-ROTOR
-KISS SOFTWARE
-QBLADE
-MICROSOFT OFFICE SKILLS

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2011- August 2011
D. Giantsis & C.o S.A (Metal Constructions)- Industrial Park of Kalochori,, Thessaloniki, Greece
Internship in Metal Constructions Company
I was introduced to the procedures required in order to produce metal structures and also pipes for
LPG tanks. I was also familiarized with pellet fireplaces, both design and performance. Moreover I
had the opportunity to work inside an industrial environment and realize the demands of modern
industrial world.
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2014 — September 2014
VOI AND NOI
Occupation: Sales Assistant
I worked as a sales assistant in a shoes store company in Kozani, Greece. My goal was to provide
excellent service for costumers and promote store's products.
July 2008 — September 2010
Summer Camp Elaiones-Halkidiki, Greece
Occupation: Leader
I was in charge of supervising children 10-14years old. I was planning a lot of activities and
adventure programs for children.
AWARDS
-Scholarship for postgraduate studies in UK for academic year 2014-2015, from Cranfield
University, UK
-Scholarship for my performance (excellent grades) and behavior in the academic years 2003–
2009 from the private High School Institute of Hellenic College of Thessaloniki, Greece
LANGUAGES
-Greek-Native Language
-English-Fluent, IELTS score 6.5
-German-Basic knowledge
INTERESTS
-I really enjoy working in different environments and facing challenges in the working field.
-Keen interest on meeting new people and experiencing new culture
-Arts: Painting, sketching and pottery
-Athletics: I enjoy sports. My mainly athletic activities are running and cycling.
REFEREES
Dr, Antonios Tourlidakis Dr. Amaral Teixeira, Joao
University of Western Macedonia Cranfield University,UK
atourlidakis@uowm.gr j.a.amaral.teixeira@cranfield.ac.uk