Matthias Bucher is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete. He specializes in analog/RF integrated circuits design, MOSFET compact modeling, and device characterization. His research focuses on nanoscale CMOS, wide-band semiconductor devices, and high-voltage MOSFETs. He leads the Electronics Laboratory and teaches courses such as Electronics II and CMOS Analog IC Design. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), 1999 M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, 1993 Research Interests: Prof. Bucher’s work emphasizes charge-based compact models (e.g., EKV3), RF device modeling, and noise analysis in MOSFETs/JFETs. His contributions include open-source tools for Verilog-A modeling and parameter extraction methodologies for advanced CMOS technologies. Labs/Teams: He directs the Electronics Laboratory , focusing on nanoelectronics and high-reliability circuits. His team collaborates on semiconductor device modeling for aerospace and industrial applications. Grants/Awards: While not explicitly listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in open-source projects indicate sustained recognition in semiconductor research communities.
Labros Bisdounis is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the Peloponnese, Greece. He previously held positions at the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece, including Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Dean of the School of Technological Applications (2016–2018). He has extensive industry experience as a senior research engineer and project manager at Intracom S.A. (2000–2008), focusing on VLSI circuits and telecom applications. His research interests include CMOS circuit timing/power modeling, low-power/high-speed design, MOSFET modeling, and sensor applications. He has authored over 30 papers with 740+ citations and is an IEEE member. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1992), University of Patras Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (1999), University of Patras Research Interests: CMOS circuit timing and power dissipation modeling Deep-submicron/nano-CMOS circuit design MOSFET device modeling Low-power embedded systems and SoC Sensor applications and organic electronics Leadership Roles: Dean of the School of Engineering, University of the Peloponnese (2023–present) Director of Training & Lifelong Learning Centre (2019–2019) Board Member, Hellenic NARIC (2016–2019) Collaborations: Active at the Hellenic Open University as a tutor in Computer Architecture and Digital Systems modules. Co-developed the AETHER framework for pervasive computing and contributed to energy-aware SoC designs for 5 GHz WLANs.
Matthias Bucher is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Computer Architecture , School of Electronic & Computer Engineering , Technical University of Crete, Greece. His research focuses on analog/RF integrated circuit design, compact modeling, and semiconductor device physics. Education : PhD (1999) and MSc (1993) in Electrical Engineering from EPFL, Switzerland Research Areas : EKV3 MOSFET compact modeling, RF characterization, nanoscale CMOS, and high-voltage device modeling Courses Taught : Electronics II, Analog CMOS Circuit Design, Special Topics in Analog CMOS Circuit Design His work emphasizes compact modeling for RF and analog circuits, with applications in nanoscale devices and radiation-hardened electronics. Recent publications highlight open-source PDK initiatives, Verilog-A standardization, and noise modeling in advanced transistors. He leads the Electronics Laboratory at TUC and collaborates with microelectronics companies. Bucher is a member of IEEE and the Technical Chamber of Greece, with over 45 publications and two book chapters to his credit.
Prof. Vlassis Spyridon holds a full professor position in the Electronics Laboratory at the University of Patras. He specializes in integrated circuit design, wireless communication systems, and low-power electronics. With a Ph.D. in Electronics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2000), his career spans academic research and industry collaborations. His research interests include battery-less RF tags for IoT, clock/data recovery systems, and high-speed serial interfaces. He has led projects in MEMS-based clock generators, transceiver ASICs, and power management ICs for hearing aids. Education: B.Sc. Physics (1994), Aristotle University M.Sc. Electronics (1996), Aristotle University Ph.D. Electronics (2000), Aristotle University Research focuses on analog integrated circuits, including voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), phase interpolators, and time-mode signal processing. He has developed innovative circuits for multi-Gigabit serial links and holds five patents, with over 70 peer-reviewed publications. Recent work includes MPHY-compliant serial interfaces and temperature-compensated oscillators. Industry collaborations include projects with telecom providers and startups, designing ASICs for MEMS headphones, solid-state relays, and wireless transceivers. His articles highlight advancements in low-power CMOS circuits, jitter optimization, and digital-to-PWM conversion. Patents: Wireless transmitter DC offset recalibration (2006) Subthreshold MOS resistor (2014) Tunable subliminal transconductor (2016) Additional Czech-registered innovations Labs/Teams: Active in the Electronics Laboratory at University of Patras, contributing to multi-disciplinary projects in analog and digital circuit design.
George Souliotis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Peloponnese, where he has been a faculty member since 2019. With over twenty years of professional and research experience in analog integrated circuit design, he has worked for multinational microelectronic companies and continues to serve as a consultant to companies in Greece and abroad. His expertise spans multiple domains of electronic circuit design including high-speed interfaces, RF circuits, and biomedical applications. Dr. Souliotis received his B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Ioannina in 1993, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electronics from the University of Patras in 1998 and 2003, respectively. Prior to his current position, he served as a Lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering, TEI of Western Greece (2015-2019), and as an Adjunct Lecturer there from 2002 to 2015. He was also a specialized technical and teaching laboratory staff member at the Department of Physics, University of Patras from 2005 to 2015. His research focuses on analog and mixed signal integrated circuit design , with particular expertise in high-speed serial interfaces (USB2, USB3, BLE, M-PHY), RF circuits operating up to 80 GHz, and low-power design. Dr. Souliotis has made significant contributions to circuits for communication protocols, precision analog design, and biomedical instrumentation. He has published over 60 papers in prestigious journals and conferences and holds two patents in the field, demonstrating consistent research productivity through 2024. Analysis of his recent publications reveals three dominant research streams: high-precision comparators and data converters, power-efficient DC-DC solutions, and biomedical interface circuits. His work consistently addresses challenges in speed, accuracy, and power consumption across diverse applications from consumer electronics to medical devices. The integration of traditional analog design with modern communication protocols represents a unifying theme across his research portfolio. Senior Member of IEEE Two patents in analog circuit design Dr. Souliotis serves as a reviewer for more than 10 international journals and conferences, contributing to scholarly discourse in his field. His industry consulting work demonstrates the practical applicability of his research, while his role in the ECSA Laboratory supports both undergraduate and graduate education in hardware design. His collaborations span academic and industrial partners in Greece and internationally. As a core member of the ECSA Laboratory (Electronics Circuits, Systems and Applications) at the University of Peloponnese, Dr. Souliotis contributes to research in FPGA and ASIC design, analog/mixed signal circuits, RF design, and digital systems for security applications. The laboratory provides essential infrastructure for advancing research in integrated circuit design while training students in state-of-the-art techniques across the analog-digital spectrum.
Yannis Papananos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he heads the Microelectronic Circuit Design Group. He holds a Diploma (1983) and Ph.D. (1988) in Electrical Engineering from NTUA, and an M.S.E.E. from Columbia University (1984). His academic career includes roles as Lecturer (1991–1995), Assistant Professor (1995–2000), Associate Professor (2000–2004), and full Professor since 2004. Research Interests: Professor Papananos specializes in analog & RF integrated circuit design, CAD for IC design, and silicon RF IC applications. His work spans wireless communication systems, microelectronics technology, and solid-state circuits, with emphasis on practical implementations for telecommunications. Publications & Projects: He has authored/co-authored over 60 technical papers and two books: Radio-Frequency Microelectronic Circuits for Telecommunication Applications (Kluwer Academic) and Design of Active Analog Filters (Greek edition). He has led multiple ESPRIT, IST, and nationally-funded research projects, collaborating with industry leaders like Siemens, Toshiba, and Hewlett-Packard. Teaching & Advising: At NTUA, he teaches courses including Electronics I/II, Analog VLSI Design, RF IC Design, and Sensors Technology. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. candidates and diploma theses. Professional Activities: Senior IEEE Member; Technical Committee member for IEEE ICECS; educational advisor for Hewlett-Packard; consultant for microelectronics firms across Europe, the US, and Japan.
Georgios Panagopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He earned his Diploma in Computer and Communication Engineering from the University of Thessaly in 2006 (with honors) and his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University in 2012, focusing on variability and reliability modeling of CMOS and SPIN-based devices. His research spans analog, RF, and mmWave circuit design for communication systems, with expertise in wireless front-end modules, device characterization, variability modeling, and spin-based devices for machine learning. Recent work includes III-V material components, buried power rail applications, and tunable transmission lines. Key Trends: Advanced semiconductor structures, reliability in sub-terahertz communication, and co-design for energy-efficient RF systems. He has received awards including the Bakalas Scholarship and Technical Chamber of Greece Award. At NTUA, he teaches courses on VLSI design, analog circuits, and digital systems.
George Panagopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He holds a BSc in Computer and Communications Engineering from the University of Thessaly (2006) and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2012), specializing in semiconductor device variability and reliability modeling. His research focuses on analog/RF circuit design for communication systems, including front-end wireless systems, device characterization, and energy-efficient co-design strategies. He also explores spin-based devices for machine learning applications. At Intel Corp. (2012–2018), he led device modeling teams for analog/high-frequency applications, contributing to WiFi, Thunderbolt, Bluetooth, RADAR, and CPU timing solutions. He has participated in over 20 tape-outs across semiconductor technologies from 65nm to 1.8nm. Awards: Bakalas Scholarship, State Scholarships Foundation Award, Technical Chamber of Greece Award, Public Electricity Enterprise S.A. Award Teaching: Undergraduate courses in electronics, digital systems, VLSI design, and analog systems; postgraduate course on integrated circuit design for telecommunications He actively promotes academic-industry collaboration and mentors students in integrated circuit design.
Ioannis Papananos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), leading the Microelectronic Circuit Design Group. His roles include academic leadership, research, and teaching within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a PhD (1988) and M.S.E.E. (1984) from Columbia University and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1983) from NTUA. Research focuses on analog/RF integrated circuits, CAD tools for IC design, and wireless communication systems. He has authored/co-authored over 60 papers and books, including Radio-Frequency Microelectronic Circuits for Telecommunication Applications . Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and postgraduate courses in electronics, VLSI design, and RF IC design. Professional activities include EC-funded research projects, collaborations with industries like Hewlett Packard and Siemens, and roles as a reviewer for IEEE journals. He has supervised numerous diploma theses and PhD students. His lab, Microelectronic Circuit Design Group, is located at NTUA’s Zografou Campus, with office B.1.11 and lab 11.24.
