Odysseas Kechagias Stamatis, PhD, has a background in defence technologies, autonomous systems, and strategic R&D, and currently serves as Chief Technology Officer and Director of the Missiles Department at AKMON S.A. (Greece)—a leading player in European defence innovation. His career spans over two decades across military service, academia, and international research programs, blending technical expertise with leadership.

As a former Hellenic Navy Officer, Odysseas held commanding roles aboard warships, specialising in electronic, weapon, and missile systems from both operational and technical perspectives. He earned his MSc in Guided Weapon Systems and PhD in Defence and Security from Cranfield University.

Odysseas has held academic roles as a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University and City University of London, contributing to advanced research in AI, computer vision, and passive navigation for military, space, and civilian platforms. He has participated in numerous EU- and UK-funded projects on threat detection/classification and GNSS-denied navigation for autonomous platforms. His current role at AKMON S.A. reflects his commitment to European defence autonomy, modular system design, technological resilience, and strategic technological advancement.