George Giakos

George Giakos is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Manhattan College, NY, and Director of the Graduate Program. Previously, he served as a Professor at the University of Akron for over 20 years, directing imaging technologies and surveillance laboratories. His research focuses on imaging systems, photonics, medical diagnostics, and defense applications. Giakos holds a PhD from Marquette University and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, 16 patents, and received prestigious awards including the IEEE Fellow distinction and the 2014 IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award.

Education

• Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Marquette University
• M.S., Nuclear Physics, Ohio University
• Postgraduate Diploma, Nuclear Instrumentation, University of Edinburgh
• Laurea, Applied Physics, University of Turin

Research Interests

Giakos pioneers advancements in imaging devices and systems, integrating photonics, nanotechnology, and bio-inspired techniques. His work spans medical diagnostics (e.g., cancer detection via polarimetric imaging), defense (space surveillance, autonomous systems), and semiconductor characterization. He emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, bridging defense and bioscience through novel imaging paradigms.

Articles Overview

Recent work includes neuromorphic architectures for space IoT, adversarial machine learning in power grids, and interdisciplinary frameworks for systematic innovation. His research often combines AI with domain-specific applications, addressing challenges in healthcare site selection, cybersecurity, and quantum sensing.

Awards

• IEEE Fellow (2014)
• ONR Distinguished Faculty Fellow (2005)
• AFRL Space Surveillance Fellowships (2007–2009)
• NASA Faculty Fellowships (2000, 2001, 2004)

Advising & Grants

Giakos has secured over $6M in grants as PI, collaborating with AFRL, NASA, and industry partners like Lockheed Martin. His leadership spans IEEE committees, including chairing the TC-19 Imaging Systems Technical Committee and organizing international conferences like IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques.

Labs & Teams

Directs Manhattan College’s imaging and surveillance laboratories, advancing technologies such as multifusion polarimetric detection and bio-inspired robotic vision systems. His team develops platforms like the AFRL Multifunctional Imaging Surveillance system for defense and medical applications.