I am an Earth and Planetary Scientist with a strong technological and industrial background. My scientific expertise spans Cosmochemistry and Astrochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology, the study of Martian Meteorites and other extraterrestrial materials, as well as the advanced analytical instrumentation—including SIMS/TOF-SIMS, electron microscopy and microanalysis, LIBS, Raman spectroscopy, and structural characterisation. I also work extensively on the development of analytical methods and instruments.

In parallel, I bring hands-on technological experience in micro- and nano-fabrication, lithography, micro-assembly, photonics (i.e., photonic crystals), micro-fluidics, 3D laser inscription and multiphoton lithography, and the integration of photonics and electronics, supported by industrial R&D experience. My background also includes scientific computing and automation of laboratory and field instruments for terrestrial and space applications.

A central focus of my role is the development of simulated planetary and space environments—mainly of the Lunar and Martian surface analogues—and the design and characterisation of Activated Dust and Regolith high-fidelity Simulants. These simulants support both scientific experimentation and engineering testing of materials, instruments, and payload technologies for planetary and space missions.

I also develop and test sensors and micro-instruments for monitoring planetary environments, spacecraft systems, and crewed habitats, with a particular emphasis on quantitative detection of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Perclorates.

Collectively, my work supports ISRU initiatives, Astrobiology, Origins-of-Life research, and Astronaut health monitoring. My ISRU efforts focus on oxygen extraction from Lunar dusts and regolith (“oxygen farming”), while in astrobiology I concentrate on identifying potential biosignatures in Martian and other meteorites and detecting extraterrestrial organics using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry. In the domain of astronaut health, I develop instrumentation and methodologies to strengthen life support systems.

My overarching goal is to enable and extend the duration of crewed missions, reduce mission costs, and advance sustainable human habitation in space and planetary environments.

Scientist and researcher at the University of Patras, who specialises in the development and application of advanced methodologies for measuring oxidative stress by precisely detecting and measuring its inducers, oxygen free radicals and other reactive oxygen species.

Her work focuses on translating cutting-edge biochemical research into practical technologies such as next-generation sensors for astrobiological exploration, astronaut protection against cosmic radiation, and the assessment of lunar dust toxicity.

Her fundamental scientific expertise as Director of Scientific Applications ensures that each application is based on sound scientific methodologies and state-of-the-art biochemical research.

Stavrakakis Hector-Andreas is a researcher working at the intersection of Metallurgy and Mining Engineering, Earth sciences, and planetary exploration. His interests include the study of geological materials, the production of high precision simulated planetary dusts and regolith , and the development of experimental and computational methods to support geoscience and space-science research. His work contributes to advancing resource identification, environmental monitoring, and scientific instrumentation for terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications.

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