Dr Siegkas is a lecturer in Mechanical Design and Additive Manufacturing, at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science and Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology. Dr Siegkas’ research interests include developing and implementing experiment and modelling techniques related to material behaviour (e.g. porous, polymers, alloys) and impact energy management in a wide range of applications and component designs, including biomechanics, aerospace, automotive, sport and other. Projects have often involved close collaboration with both industrial and academic partners from various fields. Current topics of interest include 3D printed meta-materials, personalised equipment, biomechanics and other.