A Shared Passion for Solving "Impossible" Problems
Lysitron was founded by two mechanical engineers from NTUA. We combine the rigor of academic research with the agility of startup product development.
Our Story
Lysitron was founded by two mechanical engineers from NTUA with a shared passion for solving “impossible” problems. We recognized a gap between theoretical research and functional reality, aiming to create a firm that could handle the most complex engineering challenges.
We combine the rigor of academic research with the agility of startup product development. Led by Jacob Kritikos (PMP) and Vasilis Gakos (PhD Candidate), our team specializes in integrating mechanical, optical, and electronic subsystems into cohesive, high-performance products.
The Team Behind the Innovation
Jacob Kritikos, MSc, PMP | Co-Founder & Mechanical Design Lead
Jacob is a PMP (Project Management Professional) certified Mechanical Engineer with specialized expertise in optics, microfluidics, and medical device design. With a background ranging from freelance engineering to leading R&D teams in deep-tech startups, he excels in taking products from rough concepts to certified devices. His skill set includes advanced CAD, rapid prototyping, and a strong focus on design for manufacturing and adherence to industry standards.
Jacob Kritikos
Co-Founder & Mechanical Design Lead
Vasilis Gakos, MSc | Co-Founder & Systems Engineering Lead
Vasilis is a PhD Candidate and Mechanical Engineer focused on systems modeling, simulation, and automation. His experience spans from designing optical and ex-vivo organ support systems to analyzing complex fluid dynamics. He specializes in integrating mechanical, optical, and electronic subsystems into cohesive, high- performance products.
Vasilis Gakos
Co-Founder & Systems Engineering Lead
Christos Karvelas, MSc | Electrical Engineering Lead
Christos is an Electrical and Computer Engineer from NTUA specializing in computing systems, software development, and biomedical technologies. With a background marked by distinctions in international bioengineering, he combines strong theoretical foundations with practical engineering. His expertise spans from training neural networks and computer vision models to advanced electronics design and development.
Christos Karvelas
Electrical Engineering Lead
Dimitris Mantalovas, MSc | Electrical Engineer
Dimitris is an Electrical Engineer with a strong focus on both software and hardware system development. His work spans application-level software design as well as MCU- based embedded systems, bridging high-level logic with low-level implementation, with a particular interest in developing robust, scalable solutions from the ground up.
Dimitris Mantalovas
Electrical Engineer
Mylonas Ioannis, MSc, Mechanical Engineer
Mylonas Ioannis
Mechanical Engineer
Panagiotis Vidakis | Junior Mechanical Engineer
Panagiotis is a final-year Mechanical Engineering Student focusing on the computational design and manufacturing of mechanical systems with a robust foundation in CAD, structural simulations, optimization and rapid prototyping. Driven by a “Design for Excellence” mindset, he is adept at navigating the transition from initial concept to an optimized manufacturable product.
Panagiotis Vidakis
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Ermis Tzitzi | Junior Chemical Engineer
Currently studying Chemical Engineering at NTUA, Ermis combines strong academic foundations with hands-on technical expertise. His primary interests lie in microfluidics and manufacturing, where he leverages SOLIDWORKS to drive rapid prototyping using both SLA and FDM 3d printing technologies. Additionally, Ermis brings valuable experience in process simulation and optimization through his work with Aspen HYSYS.
Ermis Tzitzi
Junior Chemical Engineer
Let's Build Something Extraordinary Together!
Have a project in mind? Whether you need a feasibility study, a functional prototype, or a full-scale design for manufacturing, Lysitron is ready to help.
- Feasibility Studies & Consulting
- Functional Prototyping
- Design for Manufacturing