Dimitrios has been fascinated by radio since a very young age. Early attempts to build a pirate radio transmitter resulted in failure but this did not curb his enthusiasm; he instead turned to the books with zeal, determined to improve his knowledge on the topic. Around that time, he obtained his radio amateur licence and has never been too far away from a radio ever since.
His formal education is rather multidisciplinary in nature. He has a BSc (Computer Science), a MNucSc. (Nuclear Science) and finally a PhD (Engineering), all from the ANU. His PhD work includes using RF to produce plasma for satellite thrusters, thrust measurements in vacuum chambers and the development of a novel thruster using Naphthalene (moth balls) as the propellant.
Spanning over 25 years, his professional experience includes air traffic control radar system performance testing and integration for AirServices Australia, supervising the upgrade of the ANU 14UD heavy ion accelerator control system, developing satellite communication systems and mentoring young engineers for Skykraft, and being part of the team that produced an HF high speed trading system as well as an electromagnetic pulse generator for Platypus R&D.
Dimitrios currently works as a senior staff engineer for Skykraft providing valuable mentoring to young engineers and using his insight in the field of radio communication engineering to help shape the world of aviation communication, navigation and surveillance from space. He is also a visitor at the Australian National University, Research School of Physics, Space Plasma, Power and Propulsion group (SP3).
A limited number of hours per week are available for general consulting in his fields of expertise.
More details on Dimitrios' career and achievements can be found in the links below:
