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Marc PouzetView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Synchronous Systems
• Reactive Systems
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Marc Pouzet is a Professor at École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in the Department of Computer Science (DIENS), where he serves as Director of CS studies. He leads the INRIA project-team PARKAS and was a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2007–2012). His research centers on synchronous programming languages for safety-critical embedded systems, with contributions to real-time software verification, hybrid systems modeling, and probabilistic reactive programming. Research Focus Pouzet's work bridges theory and practice in: Synchronous Languages : Design/extensions of Lustre, Lucid Synchrone, and Zelus for embedded control Formal Methods : Mechanized semantics (Coq) and verified compilers (Vélus) for correctness guarantees Hybrid Systems : Integrating ODEs with discrete logic (ProbZelus for probabilistic inference) Real-time Systems : Scheduling, latency constraints, and memory-safe compilation Awards & Leadership Inria–Académie des sciences Innovation Award (2016) Program committees: EMSOFT, PLDI, POPL, ECRTS Associate Editor: EURASIP Journal on Embedded Systems Advising & Projects Supervised 19+ PhD students on topics spanning compiler verification (Bourke, Pesin), probabilistic languages (Baudart), and hybrid systems (Pauget). Leads development of open-source tools: Zelus (synchronous language with ODEs) Vélus (verified Lustre compiler) ReactiveML (reactive extension of OCaml)

Ilya SergeyView profile

Associate Professor

• Programming Languages
• Concurrency
• Type Theory
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Ilya Sergey is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing, with previous faculty appointments at University College London (2015-2018). His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including IMDEA Software Institute (postdoctoral position) and KU Leuven (PhD). His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from KU Leuven (2012), an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from Saint Petersburg State University (2008), and professional experience as a software engineer at JetBrains prior to academia. Sergey's research focuses on the intersection of programming language theory and practical software verification, with particular emphasis on concurrent systems , smart contracts , and program synthesis . His work bridges theoretical foundations in type theory and separation logic with practical applications in blockchain technology and Rust programming. He has developed novel techniques for verifying heap-manipulating programs, analyzing commutativity in distributed transactions, and synthesizing correct-by-construction code. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical verification of blockchain systems and concurrent data structures, with increasing focus on Rust programming language applications. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in mechanized reasoning techniques while maintaining relevance to real-world software challenges, particularly in the domains of smart contracts and distributed systems. Sergey maintains an active research group at NUS, as evidenced by his social media references to lab traditions and student collaborations. He frequently participates in major programming languages conferences as both author and committee member, serving in leadership roles including General Chair for ICFP 2025. His research lab follows distinctive traditions, including location-based Mattermost status updates when traveling. Sergey is deeply engaged with the programming languages community through conference organization, mentoring activities, and outreach initiatives such as nature walks for conference attendees.

Konstantinos J. HazakisView profile

Professor

• European political economy
• economic development
• institutional economics
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Professor Konstantinos J. Hazakis serves as Professor of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace, while concurrently holding a research fellowship at the Institute of International Economic Relations in Athens. His academic credentials include a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Panteion University of Athens, establishing his foundation in political economy and international economic systems. Professor Hazakis's research program centers on European political economy, economic development, and institutional frameworks, with particular emphasis on macroeconomic stabilization mechanisms and international business strategy. His scholarly contributions appear in specialized journals including the Journal of Regional Socio-Economic Issues , East West Journal of Economics and Business , and Regional Science Policy and Practice , demonstrating consistent engagement with both theoretical and policy-oriented economic research. He has authored four books in Greek publication and one major international work titled European political economy: theory and policy (Lexington, 2018), while serving as co-editor for two additional academic volumes. His research extends to working papers developed through collaborations with the United Nations University (UNU-CRIS), College of Europe in Bruges, and University of Sussex's Center for Global Political Economy. Teaching responsibilities include the undergraduate courses International Business Relations (NK85) and International Political Economy (NK54A), where he integrates his research expertise into curriculum development. The source documentation does not specify current grant funding or doctoral student supervision activities.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Blockchain Applications
• Open Source Intelligence
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Dr. Venetis Kanakaris serves as Laboratory Professor at the Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace, and Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, International Hellenic University. He concurrently holds the position of Director of Studies at the Life Long Learning Center of Democritus University of Thrace since 2019, demonstrating dual expertise in technical engineering and educational administration. His academic credentials include: B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering (Lamia Technical University, Greece) B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering (Kavala Technical University, Greece, 2004) M.Sc. in Telecommunications and Technologies (Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria, 2006) PhD (University of Portsmouth, UK, 2012) M.Ed. (Open University of Greece, 2013) Dr. Kanakaris' research uniquely bridges engineering and socioeconomic domains through: Advanced wireless communication protocols for energy-constrained environments Blockchain applications in agricultural supply chains OSINT methodologies for data intelligence LORA network infrastructure development Innovative lifelong learning frameworks for adult education His publication record spans peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, emphasizing practical implementations of technical solutions in real-world economic contexts. While specific grant details remain undisclosed, his leadership in the Life Long Learning Center indicates active program development funding. The department lists MaGBISE and EMEF Laboratories as research units, though direct lab affiliations aren't specified for Dr. Kanakaris. His work consistently connects engineering innovation with socioeconomic impact, particularly in agricultural technology and educational accessibility.

• Diachronic Linguistics
• Historical Sociolinguistics
• Morphosyntactic Change
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Theodoros Markopoulos serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philology (Specialization in Linguistics) at the University of Patras since 2010, having progressed from Lecturer to his current rank. He concurrently holds Assistant Directorship (since 2022) in the Hellenic Open University's postgraduate program "Contemporary Trends in Linguistics for Teachers". His academic formation includes: Philology degree from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens MPhil in Linguistics from University of Cambridge PhD in Linguistics from University of Cambridge (2006) Postdoctoral research at Uppsala University (2008-2010) as Marie Skladowska-Curie scholar Markopoulos' research centers on diachronic analysis of Greek varieties from Hellenistic-Roman period to modern times, with emphasis on historical sociolinguistics, morphosyntactic evolution, and language contact phenomena. His methodological approach integrates comparative textual analysis with theoretical frameworks from grammaticalization studies. His recent publications (2014-2018) reveal consistent focus on Byzantine and medieval Greek linguistic development, particularly examining how cultural interactions drive structural changes in future tense formation, comparative constructions, and contact-induced grammaticalization. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with historical anthropology and sociopolitical contexts of language change. Professional recognition includes: Marie Skladowska-Curie European scholarship for postdoctoral research He actively mentors doctoral candidates as primary supervisor for five theses and committee member for three others, while supervising numerous undergraduate/postgraduate theses. His research leadership extends to international projects and editorial roles for linguistic journals and conference committees. Though affiliated with the Department's Center for Digital Research and Study, specific laboratory or research team affiliations are not detailed in available materials.

Dimitrios KaliampakosView profile

Professor

• Mining-Environment-Society Interactions
• Underground Space Development
• Mountain Area Development
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Professor Dimitrios Kaliampakos is a faculty member at the National Technical University of Athens' School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. Since 2016, he has served as Dean of NTUA's School of Public Transport while concurrently holding positions as Vice President of Lavrio Technological Cultural Park (since 2012) and Director of the Athens Center for Interdisciplinary Research (since 2015). His research examines the intersection of mining activities, environmental protection, and societal impact, with specific expertise in: Underground space development projects Sustainable development in mountainous regions Environmental economics and policy Energy poverty mitigation strategies Mining restoration techniques Professor Kaliampakos has led over 60 research programs, authored 180+ scientific publications, and contributed to 12 books. Since 2013, he has presided over ACUUS (Associated Research Centers for Urban Underground Space), coordinating global research on urban subsurface utilization across 30+ countries.

Georgios DrakakisView profile

Professor

• Cheminformatics
• Bioinformatics
• Drug Discovery and Repurposing
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Dr. Georgios Drakakis serves as Professor of Information Technology at the American College of Greece (Deree) since 2018, concurrently holding the position of Chief Executive Officer at Purposeful, an in silico drug repurposing company. He is a Research Area Leader within the Research, Technology & Innovation Network (RTIN) focusing on cheminformatics and bioinformatics. His educational background includes: PhD in Cheminformatics from University of Cambridge (2011-2015) MSc in Advanced Biological Sciences (Bioinformatics) from University of Liverpool (2009-2010) MSc in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin (2008-2009) BSc in Computer Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2003-2007) Dr. Drakakis' research centers on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to drug discovery, repurposing, and computational toxicology. His work bridges cheminformatics, bioinformatics, and data science to develop predictive models for compound mechanism of action, cytotoxicity, and polypharmacological effects. Recent efforts include computational approaches for identifying drug candidates against emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. His publication record features 13 journal articles and 2 book chapters in high-impact venues including ACS Chemical Biology and Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, with consistent focus on translational computational methods. Notable recognition includes: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Prize As an educator, he teaches Machine Vision and Semantic Web for the MSc in Data Science program, and Data Mining for the BSc in Information Technology program. His leadership in RTIN's Cheminformatics & Bioinformatics Research Area demonstrates commitment to advancing computational approaches in pharmaceutical sciences. His dual role as academic and CEO reflects strong industry-academia integration in his career trajectory.

• Advanced Materials
• Composites
• Nanocomposites
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Dimitrios Tzetzis serves as Associate Professor at the International Hellenic University's School of Science and Technology, Greece, concurrently holding leadership roles as Director of the Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory and Director of the MSc in Strategic Product Design program. His research centers on the manufacture and testing of composites, nanocomposites, and biomaterials integrated with 3D printing techniques, driving innovation in advanced materials engineering for diverse structural applications. This work establishes foundational methodologies for next-generation material systems. Professor Tzetzis leads the Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, which specializes in cutting-edge additive manufacturing processes and comprehensive materials analysis. He actively secures and manages multiple funded research and development projects while mentoring graduate students through the Strategic Product Design MSc program, emphasizing applied engineering solutions. With over 280 peer-reviewed publications in journals and international conferences, he contributes significantly to materials science discourse and serves on national and European scientific committees advancing research policy.

• Medical Image Processing
• Biomedical Informatics
• Image-based Modeling
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Konstantinos Marias is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece and serves as Chair of the University's Ethics Committee. He is concurrently the head and founder of the Computational Biomedicine Laboratory at the Institute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research & Technology Hellas (ICS-FORTH). His research spans medical image processing and analysis, biomedical informatics, image-based modeling, and Radiomics applications with deep learning in medical imaging. He has coordinated two major European Commission projects on cancer modeling (ContraCancrum and TUMOR) and contributed to multiple EC-funded ICT development initiatives. As an IEEE member for 18 years, he has held significant organizational roles in premier conferences including EMBC, BIBE, and IST across scientific committees, organizing bodies, and program chairs. His Computational Biomedicine Laboratory at FORTH-ICS drives innovation in biomedical computational methods, supported by his extensive publication record of over 350 papers.

Michael KalogerakisView profile

Associate Professor

• usability engineering
• human-machine interaction
• agile software development methods
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Michael Kalogerakis serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). He concurrently holds research positions at HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering and Institute of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and collaborates with IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group. His academic background includes: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Crete M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Clarkson University, USA (dissertation 'Linear Solvers on Multiprocessor Machines' archived by U.S. DOE) Research focuses on usability engineering , human-machine interaction , agile development , and wave propagation , with applied outcomes like the Hellenic Navy's underwater acoustic detection system for frigates/submarines. His work bridges theoretical computational methods and defense applications. Over 25 years, he participated in major programs (DAMOCLES-IP, ESPRIT, FP6, MAST, Archimedes), authored class notes for Patras/Crete/HMU courses, and supervised student projects in computational mathematics and software engineering. He actively contributes to HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering, the Institute of Energy/Environment/Climate Change, and IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group, driving interdisciplinary research in energy systems and computational mathematics.

• Digital Transformation
• Business Information Systems
• e-Government
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Vasilis Peristeras serves as an Associate Professor at the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki, Greece, within the University Center of International Programmes of Studies, Department of Science and Technology. He concurrently holds an Associate Researcher position at the Public Governance Institute of KU Leuven in Belgium and works as a Strategic IT Analyst at the Council of the European Commission in Brussels. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Business Architecture for E-Government and a degree in Political Science and International Studies from Panteion University. His research program centers on digital transformation of modern organizations, with specific expertise in Business Information Systems, e-Government, e-Commerce, Interoperability, Data Management Strategies, and Semantic Web Technologies, driving practical applications in public sector digitization. Professor Peristeras supervises six doctoral candidates: Shah Syed Iftikhar Hussain, Athanasios Deligiannis, Thomas Gkrimpizi, Danai Vlachava, John Konstantinidis, and Eleni Kapantai. His research is funded through major grants including: Co-Inform (Horizon 2020, 2018-2021): Co-Creating Misinformation – Resilient Societies DE4A (Horizon 2020, 2020-2023): Digital Europe for All GR DigiGOV (Digital Europe 2021-2027, 2023-2025): E-Government Digital Innovation Hub JustReDI (GREECE 2.0, 2023-2026): Just Green Digital Transition of Greek Regions He leads research through the Digital Organizations Lab at IHU, focusing on digital business models and e-government solutions with over 140 publications and an H-index of 30 as of 2023.