Panagiotis E. Pintelas

Prof. Panagiotis E. Pintelas is a Professor of Computer Science at the Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens (1971), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Bradford, UK (1973, 1976). His academic career includes roles as Head of the Division of Applied Mathematics and Informatics (1991–1993, 1998 onwards) and Professor in the Informatics Division of the Department of Mathematics since 1995. He is also involved with the Greek Open University as an academic leader for Informatics studies.

Research Interests: His work focuses on Software Engineering, Educational Technology (including Virtual Reality and Intelligent Tutoring Systems), Machine Learning, and Optimization Algorithms. He has contributed extensively to semi-supervised learning, ensemble methods, and algorithm development for medical and educational applications. His research integrates computational techniques with real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and education.

Awards and Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to educational software and machine learning are recognized through numerous research grants and projects, including coordination of national/EU-funded initiatives. He has authored/co-authored over 180 publications in top journals/conferences.

Labs and Teams: He leads the Educational Software Development Laboratory (ESDLab) established in 1992, advancing research in educational tools and methodologies. His team collaborates on projects involving AI-driven educational systems, student performance prediction, and healthcare analytics.