Maria Papadopoulou is a Greek national who received an MSc in Design of Rotating Machines from Cranfield University in the UK in 2015. She holds a Diploma Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Macedonia in Greece. Her experience includes internships in metal construction and retail sales, as well as leadership of children's summer camps. She is proficient in CAD, FEA, and CFD software as well as MATLAB. Her interests include the arts, athletics, and meeting new people from different cultures.