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Modestos StavrakisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interaction Design
• User Experience
• HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)
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Modestos Stavrakis is an Assistant Professor in Interaction Design at the Department of Products and Systems Design Engineering, University of the Aegean. He holds a PhD in Design from the University of the Aegean, an MSc in Computer Aided Graphical Technology Applications, and a BA (First Class Honours) in Creative Visualisation from the University of Teesside (UK). Research Interests : Interaction Design, User Experience, HCI, mHealth, Wearable Computing, and Cultural Heritage Digitization. His work emphasizes collaborative systems and tangible interaction, with applications in healthcare, education, and industrial heritage preservation. Recent Projects : Includes the design of wearable systems for health monitoring (e.g., Raynaud's phenomenon), mixed reality installations for cultural heritage storytelling, and IoT systems for beekeeping. He has coordinated EU-funded projects like ENORASI and GUARDIANS, focusing on virtual environments and accessibility. Teaching : Leads courses in Interaction Design, Interactive Systems Design, and Product Design at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervises thesis projects and serves on doctoral committees. Labs/Teams : Involved in interdisciplinary teams developing technologies for cultural heritage, healthcare, and sustainable agriculture. Collaborates with institutions like the Industrial Museum of Hermoupolis and the Tinian Marble Crafts Heritage project.

• Computational Linguistics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Natural Language Processing
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Alexandra Christina is affiliated with the Department of German Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her work bridges computational linguistics, human-computer interaction (HCI), and political/journalistic text analysis. She specializes in natural language processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, terminology management, and multilingual applications. Her research focuses on extracting implicit information from spoken and written texts, with applications in medical chatbots, aircraft maintenance communication, and political discourse analysis. Notable projects include the 'Athena' medical chatbot, Gricean maxim modeling in NLP, and HCI design for international conferences. Key Areas: Generative AI, ethical AI frameworks, cross-lingual dialogue systems, and cognitive bias analysis in ancient/modern texts. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, including works on terminology databases, HCI conference proceedings, and sentiment analysis platforms. Her recent work emphasizes socially responsible AI, integrating NLP with ethical guidelines, and leveraging crowd-sourced data for unspoken sentiment detection. She collaborates on multilingual terminology projects like TERMONLINE and CNCTST database initiatives.

Adrian SampsonView profile

Associate Professor

• computer architecture
• programming languages
• compilers
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Adrian Sampson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, where he is part of the Computer Systems Laboratory and the programming languages group. He joined Cornell in 2016 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. Prior to Cornell, he was a Visiting Researcher at Microsoft Research (2015-2016). He received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 2015 under advisors Luis Ceze and Dan Grossman, with a dissertation on Hardware and Software for Approximate Computing. His research focuses on breaking down abstraction barriers and rethinking the hardware-software interface. He is particularly known for his work on approximate computing, which explores how computers can be more efficient by allowing them to make controlled mistakes. He leads the Capra research group at Cornell, which investigates programming languages and computer architecture. Sampson's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on hardware acceleration, FPGA programming, compiler design, and programming language theory. His work often bridges the gap between high-level programming abstractions and low-level hardware implementation, with particular attention to predictability, verification, and energy efficiency. He has made significant contributions to geometry types for graphics programming, timeline types for modular hardware design, and virtual machines for FPGA programming. Among his notable recognitions are the IEEE TCCA Young Computer Architect Award (2021), NSF CAREER award (2019), and multiple Distinguished Artifact Awards at major conferences. He has advised numerous Ph.D. students who have gone on to positions at institutions like Wellesley College, Northwestern University, and Amazon. Sampson is actively involved in academic service, serving on program committees for major conferences including PLDI, ASPLOS, and ISCA. He has also held leadership roles such as ACM SIGARCH Board of Directors (2023-2025) and SIGPLAN Information Director. His teaching at Cornell includes courses on computer systems, programming languages, and advanced compilers.

George PapagiannakisView profile

Professor

• Mixed Reality
• Computer Graphics
• Virtual-Augmented Reality
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George Papagiannakis is a Professor of Computer Graphics at the University of Crete, Greece, and a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at FORTH's Institute of Computer Science. He holds visiting professorships at the University of Geneva and leads the Computer Graphics Group. His research focuses on mixed reality, GPU programming, and medical XR applications. He earned his PhD from the University of Geneva (2006), M.Sc. from Bristol, and B.Eng. from Manchester. His work includes pioneering projects like MAGES SDK (medical XR training platform) and pyGANDALF (educational framework). Key contributions span over 130 publications, 3400+ citations, and €8M in research funding. He actively participates in EU projects (HDRi, Hifi-PRINTER) and has been awarded the Marie-Curie Fellowship, Best Paper Awards, and NVIDIA grants. Teaching includes advanced courses on computer graphics and programming at the University of Crete. He advises students across 4 postdocs, 15 PhDs, and numerous MSc/BSc candidates. His lab develops cutting-edge tools for immersive technologies, including geometric algebra applications in 5G/6G XR environments.

• Bayesian Inference
• Financial Econometrics
• Time Series Modelling
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Ioannis Vrontos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Statistics all from AUEB (1995, 1997, 2001 respectively). His research focuses on Bayesian methods, financial econometrics, and time series analysis, with applications in asset pricing, volatility modeling, and risk management. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of Empirical Finance and Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics. Education: B.Sc. in Statistics, AUEB (1995) M.Sc. in Statistics, AUEB (1997) Ph.D. in Statistics, AUEB (2001) Research Interests: Bayesian inference, hidden Markov models, financial econometrics, optimal portfolio allocation, and hedge fund analysis. His work integrates advanced statistical techniques with financial market applications. Publications reflect expertise in econometric modeling, particularly in handling model uncertainty and structural breaks. Recent work includes pandemic economic impact analysis and machine learning applications in financial forecasting. Professional Affiliations: Member of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and Greek Statistical Institute. Lab/Team Involvement: Active in AUEB's statistical research groups, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in finance and economics.

John-Paris PantouvakisView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Scheduling
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Professor John-Paris Pantouvakis is affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he serves in the Department of Structural Engineering. His expertise spans construction management, project scheduling, and productivity optimization. Email: jpp@central.ntua.gr Research interests include: Risk analysis in structural engineering Digitalization and automation in construction Evolutionary algorithm applications Disaster risk reduction frameworks Interdisciplinary education models Cost-benefit analysis under uncertainty Recent publications highlight trends in: 3D printing for emergency shelters Learning curve modeling Corporate responsibility metrics Optimized resource allocation Construction process simulation International project management standards

Christos KotselidisView profile

Associate Professor

• Virtual Machines
• Compilers
• Hardware/Software Co-design
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Christos Kotselidis is an Associate Professor at the University of Manchester's School of Computer Science and serves as Chief Engineer at Pierer Innovation (previously mentioned as KTM Innovation). He leads the TornadoVM project, a groundbreaking Java Virtual Machine for heterogeneous hardware acceleration. His work bridges academia and industry, focusing on hardware/software co-design for virtual machines and embedded systems. His research spans chip design, micro-architecture, compilers, virtual machines, and garbage collection. Dr. Kotselidis has pioneered work in heterogeneous computing, particularly in accelerating Java applications on GPUs, FPGAs, and RISC-V architectures. His team's recent development of GPULlama3.java demonstrates the practical application of his research in bringing LLM inference to pure Java with GPU acceleration. His publications show a consistent focus on bridging hardware capabilities with managed runtime systems. The research trajectory reveals increasing sophistication in handling memory hierarchies, parallelism, and cross-architecture execution. His work has significant implications for high-performance computing, AI acceleration, and sustainable computing practices. Dr. Kotselidis actively contributes to the academic community as a program committee member for conferences like ISMM and as an organizer for workshops including VMIL and MoreVMs. He's also involved in EU-funded projects like AERO and DARE, which focus on European processor initiatives and software ecosystems. As project lead for TornadoVM, he mentors a research team at Manchester including Michalis Papadimitriou, Mary Xekalaki, and Thanos Stratikopoulos. His lab (Beehive Lab) develops open-source tools that are widely used in both academic and industrial settings for heterogeneous computing.

Aikaterini ManiaView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
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Aikaterini Mania is a Professor at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Science Division). She coordinates the research team SURREAL (http://surreal.tuc.gr) and leads the Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory. Her expertise spans 3D Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Bristol, UK, 2001), funded by Hewlett Packard Laboratories M.Sc. in Advanced Computing (Global Computing and Multimedia, University of Bristol, UK, 1996) B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Crete, Greece, 1994) Research Interests: Perception-based Computer Graphics Human factors in Virtual Environments and HCI 3D Spatial Cognition and User Interfaces Haptics and Data Visualization Usability Engineering and Psychophysics Display Technologies and Gaze-contingent systems Professional Activities: Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Applied Perception and Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments Previously held roles at NASA Ames Research Center (2003), Sussex University (Assistant/tenured Professor), and HP Laboratories (Researcher/Consultant) Contributed to conferences like ACM Siggraph and IEEE Virtual Reality through tutorials and program roles Current Roles: Teaches courses: Introduction to Computer Programming and Computer Graphics Labs: Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory

Giorgos SfikasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
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Giorgos Sfikas is an Assistant Professor at the University of West Attica and a researcher at the National Centre for Scientific Research 'Demokritos'. He holds a PhD in Image Processing and Computer Vision (University of Strasbourg, 2012), MSc in Computer Science (University of Ioannina, 2007), BSc in Computer Science (2004), and a BA in History & Archaeology (2014). His research focuses on Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Document Image Processing, and applications in Cultural Heritage. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including best paper awards in biomedical imaging and bioengineering. Notable contributions include work on quaternionic neural networks, GANs for document processing, and the Bessarion dataset for medieval Greek inscriptions. Teaching includes courses on Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, and Photogrammetry. He leads projects in multispectral imaging, historical document analysis, and AI-driven archaeology.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Accessibility
• Voice Processing
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Professor Georgios Kouroupetroglou is a leading academic at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), serving as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications. He holds significant roles including President of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) and membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on digital accessibility, voice processing, assistive technologies for disabilities, and music computing. He has pioneered initiatives such as the 'Accessibility Unit' and the Speech and Accessibility Research Laboratory at NKUA. Education: B.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. in Communications and Signal Processing. He has held administrative roles including Chairman of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Director of Postgraduate Studies, and Director of the M.Sc. Programme in 'Language Technology'. Research interests span: Computer Accessibility & Voice User Interfaces Accessibility of Documents and Mathematics Music Computing and Ancient Instruments Gesture-Based UIs and Haptics Inclusive Education Technologies Publications highlight innovations in: Assistive tech for mobility and motor disabilities Audio-tactile interfaces for blind users Accessibility in higher education Acoustic modeling of historical instruments He has authored over 180 papers and books, reviewed numerous EU projects, and teaches courses on accessibility, signal processing, and assistive tech. His work bridges clinical science and technology, emphasizing sustainability and global inclusivity.

George PapagiannakisView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Extended Reality (XR)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Dr. George Papagiannakis is a Professor of Computer Graphics at the University of Crete and serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva . He is also a Researcher at FORTH and the co-founder & CEO of ORamaVR , a Swiss deep-tech startup focused on medical XR training. His research spans high-fidelity interactive computer graphics systems , extended reality (XR) , and geometric algebra computational models for human-computer interaction. Education : PhD (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Geneva (Switzerland), M.Sc. (Hons) in Advanced Computing from the University of Bristol (UK), B.Eng. (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester (UK). His research interests include embodied presence , psychomotor learning in XR , virtual human simulation , and applications of generative AI and geometric algebra in medical training and virtual heritage. He has led over 25 EU and national R&D projects, supervised/co-supervised hundreds of students (4 post-doc, 20 PhD, 34 MSc, 38 BSc), and contributed to the development of transformative technologies like the MAGES SDK and pyGANDALF systems. Dr. Papagiannakis has received 15+ international awards , including the Marie Curie Fellowship, NVIDIA Academic Grant, and Best Education Paper Award. His work has secured over €8M in research funding , with applications in global healthcare, 5G/6G XR environments, and computational medical XR.

• Computer Architecture
• Processor Design
• Memory Systems
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Keramidas Georgios is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research focuses on Computer Architecture , including Processor Architecture, Memory Subsystem Design, Multi-core Shared Memory Processors, Graphics Processors, Power Consumption Modeling, and Fault-Tolerant Architectures. PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology (University of Patras, 2008) Master's in Integrated Hardware and Software Systems (University of Patras, 2002) Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology (University of Patras, 2000) He has professional experience with multiple institutions, including Hellenic Open University, Think Silicon SA, University of Peloponnese, and European Commission's Institute of Industrial Systems.

Ioannis PratikakisView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• 3D Image Processing
• Document Image Analysis
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Ioannis Pratikakis serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), where he has held a faculty position since 2010. Previously, he worked as a collaborating researcher at the Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications of NCSR 'Demokritos' (2003-2010) and completed postdoctoral research at IRISA/INRIA in Rennes, France until 2000. His academic background includes a PhD in digital 3D image processing and analysis from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium), awarded in January 1999. Pratikakis's research spans computer vision, 3D image processing, and document analysis, with core expertise in 2D/3D image sequence analysis, pattern recognition, and multimedia information retrieval. His work bridges theoretical computer vision with practical applications in cultural heritage preservation, medical imaging, and human-computer interaction. Analysis of his publication trends reveals sustained innovation in 3D vision systems, particularly in human action recognition from mesh sequences, facial expression analysis, and unsupervised methods for historical document processing. Recent work increasingly integrates deep learning for medical diagnostics while maintaining strong contributions to cultural heritage digitization. He actively leads research through major projects including μtS (historical manuscript transcription), READ (archival document enrichment), and TRANSCRIPTORIUM (handwritten document recognition), alongside European initiatives like H2020-EINFRA-9-2015 and FP7-ICT frameworks. Pratikakis directs research activities within DUTH's Electrical Circuits, Signal and Image Processing Laboratory, mentoring students through undergraduate courses (Computer Vision, Computer Graphics) and postgraduate instruction (Digital Video Editing, 3D Graphics). His professional engagement includes senior IEEE membership, Technical Chamber of Greece affiliation, and leadership in the Hellenic Society for Artificial Intelligence (2010-2014).

Manolis SangriotisView profile

Associate Professor

• Image Processing
• Computer Vision
• Stereo Image Coding
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Manolis Sangriotis is an Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, affiliated with the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics (1970), followed by M.Sc. degrees in Electronics and Radioelectrology (1973) and Electronic Automation (1975), culminating in a Ph.D. in Informatics and Telecommunications (1980) from the University of Athens. His research focuses on image processing , computer vision , and 3D imaging , with emphasis on stereo image coding, integral photography, and real-time compression architectures. He explores applications in medical imaging, autostereoscopic displays, and multimedia systems, leveraging wavelet transforms, morphological operations, and statistical clustering. Recent publications (2012–2004) reveal a strong trend toward integral imaging innovations , including rectification frameworks, watermarking, and 3D-DCT compression. His work consistently addresses challenges in multiview data representation, disparity estimation, and photorealistic rendering, bridging computer vision with optical engineering. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Information Hiding and Multimedia Signal Processing (2012) He actively advises PhD students, including Eirini Kostopoulou, Tzanoukos Georgios, and Papageorgiou Louis. His research group collaborates on projects related to real-time systems and image datasets, often supported by institutional grants. As part of the RTSImage laboratory, he contributes to developing computational tools for image analysis and compression, with applications spanning medical diagnostics and 3D display technologies. Future directions include advancing omnidirectional imaging and robustness in automated biomedical assessments.

NIKOLAOS SAPIDISView profile

Professor

• Mechanical Design
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
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Nikolaos Sapidis is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Greece, leading the 'Division of Constructions and Materials'. His career spans over three decades with previous roles at the University of the Aegean and multiple academic/research institutions including the National Technical University of Athens and Technical University of Catalonia. He earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Sciences from the University of Rochester, USA, and holds degrees in Applied Mathematics (University of Utah) and Naval Architecture (National Technical University of Athens). His research focuses on Computational Design and Analysis , including CAD/CAE integration, geometric modeling of curves/surfaces, virtual engineering, and finite-element methodologies. Notable areas include solid modeling, point-cloud-based CAD, reverse engineering, and virtual reality applications in mechanical systems. He has authored over 80 publications and actively contributes to editorial boards of journals like Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Design and Applications . His work emphasizes practical industrial applications, with research implemented in systems by companies like General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. Key contributions include algorithms for shape preservation in curves/surfaces, automated assembly design frameworks, and finite-element model optimization for large-scale systems. He directs the Laboratory of Mechanical Systems , advancing interdisciplinary research in mechanical design and virtual engineering.