Georgios Priniotakis

Georgios Priniotakis is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering at the University of West Attica in Athens, Greece. He holds a PhD in Textiles Sensors (2005) from Ghent University and a Master's in Fiber Science and Technology from the University of Leeds (1992). His research focuses on smart textiles for medical and military applications, wearable computing, sustainable materials, and industrial production optimization. He leads the lab of Innovative Textile Technologies for Multifunctional Garments and has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects, including TexModa and Smartex. Dr. Priniotakis is an active member of international organizations like AUTEX and COST Action CA17107, and has authored over 350 publications with an H-index of 12 (Google Scholar). His teaching spans courses like Wearable and Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Education:
  • PhD in Conductive Textiles (Ghent University, 2005)
  • MSc in Fiber Science & Technology (University of Leeds, 1992)
• Key Roles:
  • National Representative of Greece to EU Research Boards
  • Scientific Director of EU Projects (e.g., Leonardo, Erasmus+, COST)

Research interests include electroconductive textiles for medical diagnostics, environmental durability of composite materials, and upcycling industrial waste into functional textiles. His work bridges academia and industry via co-creation methodologies and digital tools for sustainable design. He chairs the AITAE conference and serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Grants & Projects: Over 20 years of EU-funded projects, including roles as coordinator for TexModa (textile innovation), Texstra (sustainable logistics), and Difme (digital fashion). His labs develop smart garments for emergency response, healthcare monitoring, and ergonomic workplace solutions.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Innovative Textile Technologies lab focusing on multifunctional garments, wearable sensors, and eco-friendly production. Collaborates internationally on circular economy initiatives for fibrous composites and technical textiles.