John (Ioannis) D. Kechagias earned his Mechanical Engineering diploma from the University of Patras in 1995, followed by a PhD from the same institution (LMS Lab) in 2001.
Scientific Field: Materials and Manufacturing
- 1997-2004: Assistant Professor (contract) at TEI Kozani
- 2004-2019: Director of the Machine Tools Laboratory at TEI Thessaly
- 2009-2012: PD407 Faculty Member, Mechanical Engineering Department, UTH
- 2020-present: Director of the Design and Manufacturing Lab, FWSD Department
Academic & Research Distinctions
- Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Most Cited Scientists in 2023 (career ranking) and in 2021, 2022, and 2023 (single-year ranking) – Stanford University’s list.
- Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimization (IJEDPO).
- Editorial Board Member for multiple esteemed journals, including:
- RME (Reports in Mechanical Engineering)
- IJMMS (International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems)
- AIMS MS (AIMS Materials Science)
- ACE (Advances in Civil Engineering)
- IJMERR (International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research)
- CTR (Clean Technologies & Recycling)
- MSAM (Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing)
Awards & Recognitions
- SME Journal Awards (2022): Recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Manufacturing Processes.
- Best Paper Awards:
- Featured on the cover of the Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (JMMP, 2021).
Industry & Research Contributions
- Established and directs the Design and Manufacturing Lab at FWSD.
- Former Director of the Machine Tools Laboratory at TEI Thessaly (2004–2019).
- Extensive research contributions in advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, CNC machining, and materials processing.
- Reviewer for leading journals and active participant in international conferences and academic collaborations.
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