Dimitra Chasanidou

Dimitra Chasanidou is a Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics at NTNU, affiliated with the Center for Sustainable ICT (CESICT). Her work focuses on sustainable design methodologies, human-computer interaction, and innovation platforms. She holds a multidisciplinary background combining computer science with service design and user-centric approaches.

Research Interests:

• Design for sustainability in ICT systems
• Augmented and virtual reality applications
• Open innovation platforms and collaborative ecosystems
• Playful learning methodologies using LEGO® Serious Play
• Social and environmental impact assessment frameworks

Publications Trends: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, with recent focus on sustainability analysis in AI systems (2024), mobile AR sustainability (2023), and LEGO-based professional development (2024). Her work integrates technical innovation with social/environmental considerations through frameworks like the Sustainable Awareness Framework (SUSAF).

Labs/Teams: Active member of CESICT, leading sustainability design projects. Collaborates with institutions like SINTEF and international partners in academia/industry.