Spyros Vosinakis

Spyros Vosinakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering at the University of the Aegean, Greece. He leads the Interactive Systems Design Laboratory and specializes in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and their applications in education, cultural heritage, and serious games.

Education:

• BSc in Informatics, University of Piraeus, Greece
• MSc in Computer Graphics & Virtual Environments, University of Hull, UK
• PhD in Informatics, University of Piraeus, Greece (2003)

Research Interests: Focuses on immersive technologies for cultural heritage dissemination, natural user interfaces, and adaptive virtual environments. His work bridges digital humanities with interaction design, emphasizing embodied interaction and accessibility. Recent projects include VR applications for archaeological sites like Delphi, and AR installations for intangible heritage preservation.

Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Virtual Reality, British Journal of Educational Technology, and International Journal of Computational Methods in Heritage Science. Themes include interaction design in VR, serious games for STEM education, and ethical representation of cultural heritage.

Grants & Projects: Principal investigator in 11 R&D projects (3 as coordinator). Collaborates with UNESCO, EU initiatives, and museums on digital heritage preservation. Current work includes XR applications for industrial heritage and accessibility in virtual museums.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Interactive Systems Design Laboratory, fostering interdisciplinary projects in HCI, game design, and heritage technology. Advises on industrial partnerships for AR/VR solutions in education and tourism.