Zois Tsikriteas
From lab bench to the real world.
Materials, devices, and everything in between.
About
I take research from the lab bench and bring it into the real world. Over the past six years I've developed additively manufactured wearable devices for biomedical monitoring and built the next generation of battery-free tyre monitoring systems now being tested by major automotive and tyre manufacturers. I work extensively with composite materials, piezoelectric ceramics, functional polymers, wearable electronics, and additive manufacturing methods. What ties it all together is the full pipeline — formulation, fabrication, characterisation, modelling, and deployment.
My work doesn't fit neatly into one discipline. I work across materials, manufacturing, electronics, data analysis and simulation — and I lead projects end-to-end because the problems I care about need someone who can see the whole picture. More recently I've been pulling AI and machine learning into that mix — for materials discovery, process optimisation, and data-driven design. I don't think you ever stop finding new tools that change how you approach a problem, and I'd rather keep learning than settle into a single method.
Outside of work, I like to stay busy — side projects, padel, kettlebell training, board games with friends, and the occasional video game session.
Projects
Delibera
A personal decision-tracking app. Log decisions, reflect on outcomes, learn what works for you. Designed and built as an independent project from concept through branding to deployment.
delibera.lifePersonal AI Agent
A personal AI system built on OpenClaw, integrated with Google Workspace, Obsidian, and automated workflows. Runs on a home server with persistent memory, scheduled tasks, and multi-channel communication.
PENnY — Tyre Management System
A self-powered tyre management system for real-time condition monitoring on commercial vehicles. The device operates without batteries and has been deployed and evaluated by fleet operators and major tyre manufacturers as part of Silent Sensors' Intelligent Tyre platform.
INTENSE — Industrial Tyre Sensor with Embedded Sensing
A novel temperature sensor for large off-the-road (OTR) vehicle tyres. Uses a split-architecture that separates sensing and communication elements to measure temperature deep inside the tyre core — where existing TPMS devices can't reach. Overheating can limit tyre life to 65% of capacity; accurate core data enables behaviour changes that extend lifespan.
ECHO — ECo Harvesting mOdule
Development of flexible, printed piezoelectric energy harvesting films using lead-free, environmentally friendly polymer-based inks. Fabrication methods include screen printing, spin coating, and blade casting. The films are designed to power tyre management systems, eliminating lithium battery dependence.
Wearable Biomedical Devices
Developed lead-free piezoelectric polymer-ceramic composite inks for screen-printed flexible sensors as part of my PhD research. Key application: a self-powered wearable device for diabetic foot ulcer prevention — using piezoelectric materials to detect clinically critical plantar pressure and provide immediate audio/visual feedback for patients with peripheral neuropathy. 5 first-author publications and 2 journal cover features.
Antimicrobial 3D Printed Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Developed the first 3D-printed ferroelectric implant that eliminates harmful bacteria in under five minutes while simultaneously stimulating bone growth. The porous scaffold harnesses the surface charge of a polar ceramic-polymer composite to release reactive oxygen species that eradicate E. coli without drugs, wires, or external power. Fully additive-manufactured, enabling patient-specific geometries and rapid iteration.
PFAS Water Treatment
Fabricated 3D-printed and freeze-cast porous piezoelectric ceramic structures for removing PFAS (forever chemicals) from water using piezocatalysis. Controlled ceramic slurry formulation, porosity, and thermal processing. Built a working water purification system using BaTiO₃ piezoelectric catalysts.
Research Focus
Interests
Bill of Publications
Awards & Honours
Education
PhD Mechanical Engineering
Multifunctional Flexible Piezoelectrics for Medical Wearable Devices
MSc Polymer Science & Technology
Development and Characterisation of Multifunctional Hybrid Nanodielectrics of Epoxy Resin/Barium Titanate/Barium Zirconate
BSc Materials Science
Dielectric, Thermal and Functional Behaviour of Epoxy Resin/Barium Zirconate Nanocomposite System
Professional Development
Skills Bootcamp: AI & Digital Technologies for Manufacturing & Engineering
AI/ML, Data Analytics, Industrial IoT, Digital Twins, Cybersecurity for Industry 4.0, Agile Project Management
Venture Scientist — Cohort 6
Competitive nine-month programme transforming PhD researchers into venture scientists for deep-tech startups. Business model validation, intellectual property rights, and customer discovery.
Memberships
Affiliate Member — Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)
Get in Touch
Open to collaborations, research positions, and interesting problems.
Whether it's a research partnership, a consulting opportunity, or just a conversation — I'd like to hear from you.