About Me
My name is Kostas Nizamis, born in 1988 in Kavala, Greece. I am since 2019 an Assistant Professor in Multidisciplinary Design at the Design, Production, & Management (DPM) department at the University of Twente. My educational background includes a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace in Xanthi, Greece, followed by a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Twente. I completed my Ph.D. research in Biomechanical Engineering at the same institution.
Through my work, I strive to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in Systems Engineering, with a focus on multidisciplinary technical communication, to aid the development of innovative solutions that positively impact society.
I am currently serving as the vice-secretary of the Optimus Association (https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/dpm/optimus/) of the DPM department of the University of Twente, and as Director of Transfer for the Non-Profit Organization Authentia (If interested visit our website or our pages on Facebook and LinkedIn!).
Expertise
Organisations
Research
My research is centered around the application of Systems Engineering (SE) principles, tools, and methodologies across diverse domains, with a particular focus on multidisciplinary projects. These projects encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from the rehabilitation of individuals with impairments to decision-making processes in the high-tech industry, and the effective deployment of industrial robotic automation in various sectors such as cleaning and manufacturing. The intersecting domains of robotic systems and automation, healthcare systems, and high-tech systems serve as the primary focal points of my research vision. By integrating SE practices into these areas, I aim to address complex challenges and drive innovation in the design and implementation of advanced systems, to Improve Multidisciplinary Communication in Systems Design
Publications
UT Research Information System
Google Scholar Link
Education
I want to connect different fields of science and improve communication between disciplines through education. I am passionate about education, as I love teaching both university students and lifelong learners. Being involved in novel educational programs, allowed me to teach students from all the programs offered by UT. My collaboration with the industry in creating Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs also fosters that vision. This way we design and learn together by working on authentic challenges within a multidisciplinary context!
Currently, I am the coordinator of the HTHT Minor Science 2 Society where I apply Challenge-Base Learning principles to facilitate interdisciplinary learning (https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/electives/minor/offer/htht-minors/#htht-%E2%80%93-minor-packages-215-ec).
Additionally, I am teaching design engineering and systems engineering for Mechanical engineering bachelor students and I am involved in the HTHT minor Biorobotics and the MSc. course Biomechatronics.
Currently, I am also serving as the secretary of the Programme Committee for the BSc. and MSc. of Industrial Design Engineering (more information here). Additionally, I am a member of the Young Academy Twente (Working group on Education).
Affiliated Study Programmes
Bachelor
Master
Courses Academic Year 2023/2024
Courses Academic Year 2022/2023
Projects
Current Projects
Finished Projects
In the press
- Interview about the ending of Symbionics Project and future directions (https://www.imdi-sprint.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SPRINT-newsletter-46-november-2018-NED..pdf)
- Invited talk on Challenge-Based Learning at UT: Challenge-based education at the University of Twente – interdisciplinarity at work (https://www.4tu.nl/cee/events/webinar-series-challenge-based-education-at-ut/).
- Interview (from the 14:00 minute and on) on handling research data after concluding the research, by the Digital Competence Center (DCC): https://community.data.4tu.nl/2021/06/17/what-to-do-with-the-data-after-your-research/
- Web series about ECIU University - Episode 1
News on utwente.nl
- https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/be/research/neuro-mech-eng-group/news/2017/12/81420/lunch-lecture-case-studies-in-neurorehabilitation-using-functional-electrical-stimulation
- https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2019/6/493604/phd-defence-kostas-nizamis
- https://www.utoday.nl/news/69189/zeven-ut-projecten-krijgen-geld-uit-incentive-fund
- https://www.4tu.nl/cee/events/webinar-series-challenge-based-education-at-ut/
- https://community.data.4tu.nl/2021/06/17/what-to-do-with-the-data-after-your-research/
Contact Details
Visiting Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Engineering Technology
Horst Complex
(building no. 20), room W224
De Horst 2
7522LW Enschede
The Netherlands
Mailing Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Engineering Technology
Horst Complex
W224
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands
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