Dimitris Chrysostomou

Dimitris Chrysostomou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, Denmark. He leads the Robotics & Automation Group and directs the AI:Cybernetics Lab. His work focuses on developing safe, intuitive robotic systems for industrial and social contexts, emphasizing human-robot interaction (HRI), AI ethics, and collaborative robotics. Chrysostomou has over 15 years of research experience, funded by EU frameworks and national grants, with over 70 peer-reviewed publications.

Education: PhD in Robot Vision (2013) and Diploma in Production Engineering (2006) from Democritus University of Thrace. He coordinates courses in robotics and manufacturing technology, emphasizing problem-based learning models. Administrative roles include heading the Robotics and Automation Group and the Aalborg Robotics Challenge steering committee.

Research interests span AI-driven robotics, ethical implications of robot behavior, and HRI evaluation methodologies. Key projects include SAPIENT (2025-2027) for robotic intelligence and RIACT (2024-2025) on collaborative robot technology. Editor-in-Chief of *Industrial Robot* journal, IEEE Senior Member, and leader in euRobotics standardization initiatives.

Notable contributions include virtual assistants for industrial robots, trust evaluation frameworks in HRI, and energy-based approaches for collaborative robotics. Active in conference organization, editorial roles, and industry collaborations, including co-founding AI startups.