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Spyros KassavetisView profile

Researcher

• Nanomaterials
• Nanoengineering
• Surface Science
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Dr. Spyros Kassavetis is a researcher at the Nanotechnology Lab (LTFN) within Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , where he leads the Micro Fabrication Group . His expertise spans nanomaterials, nanoengineering, and surface science, with a focus on physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques like HIPIMS, magnetron sputtering, and laser-based processes for thin film fabrication. Specializations: Multifunctional thin films (protective, optical, biocompatible), 2D materials, nanoparticles, hybrid nanomaterials. Applications: Engineering, plasmonics, photonics, nanoelectronics, energy harvesting. Characterization: Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Nanoindentation, and surface analysis. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work on organic electronics (OLEDs, OPVs), nanoscale fabrication , and plasmonic materials , including titanium nitride nanostructures and conductive ternary nitrides. Research trends emphasize thin film optimization , self-healing materials , and energy-related nanomaterials .

Thomas KamalakisView profile

Professor

• Optical Wireless Communications
• Photonic Crystal Waveguides
• Visible Light Communications
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Thomas Kamalakis is a Professor at Harokopio University in Athens, Greece, specializing in optical communications and wireless networking technologies. His academic profile indicates a strong focus on cutting-edge research in photonic systems and telecommunications infrastructure. Dr. Kamalakis' research spans multiple domains within optical communications, with particular expertise in visible light communications, free space optics, photonic crystal waveguides, and IoT security applications. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward integrating optical technologies with emerging computing paradigms including machine learning and neuromorphic systems. Recent publications show increasing attention to practical implementation challenges and economic considerations in telecommunications infrastructure. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a strategic evolution from fundamental optical waveguide research toward more applied systems integrating machine learning, security, and economic considerations. His scholarly output demonstrates strong technical depth in optical communications while increasingly addressing real-world implementation challenges across diverse contexts including satellite networks, railway communications, and pandemic response systems. Dr. Kamalakis maintains an active research program with consistent publication output across multiple high-impact venues in telecommunications and optical engineering. His recent work demonstrates growing interdisciplinary connections between optical communications, cybersecurity, and economic modeling. His professional activities include significant contributions to Greek telecommunications market analysis and emerging technologies for next-generation home and office networks. The breadth of his research suggests leadership in adapting optical communication technologies to address contemporary challenges in network infrastructure and security.

• Post-harvest technology
• Mathematical modeling
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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Georgios Xanthopoulos is an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, affiliated with the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering. His research focuses on post-harvest technologies, computational modeling of physical processes in agricultural products, and digital innovations in agriculture. Education: Agricultural Engineer (NTUA), MSc in Mathematical Modeling (NTUA), PhD in Computational Fluid Mechanics (Newcastle) Academic Leadership: Director of Department of Agricultural Constructions & Agricultural Engineering since 2022 Teaching: 11 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate courses, including Digital Technologies & Smart Infrastructure in Agriculture Research highlights include CFD modeling of drying processes, UV-C disinfection applications, and IoT systems for agricultural monitoring. His work addresses critical challenges in food preservation, fungal contamination prevention, and precision agriculture through mathematical and computational approaches. Scientific contributions feature over 45 peer-reviewed publications, 1 patent, and participation in 3 major research programs. Awards include the I.K.Y. scholarship for PhD studies and recognition for innovative drying process models.

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Biology
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Dr. Dimitrios Papadopoulos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Crete , focusing on the molecular dynamics of transcription factors in developmental processes and disease. His work bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and developmental biology to decode how transcription factor concentrations and interactions govern macroscopic developmental outcomes. University: University of Crete Department: Department of Biology Academic Rank: Associate Professor PhD: 2010, University of Basel Research Interests revolve around transcription factor dynamics, including: Absolute concentration quantification Molecular diffusion and chromatin interactions Cell-to-cell variability Kinetic modeling of gene regulation Single-molecule biophysical methods Pathogenesis linked to transcription factor dysregulation Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining genetics, biochemistry, and advanced microscopy . Key trends include: Analysis of transcription factor gradients and stochastic gene expression Elucidating roles of Yorkie/Hippo signaling in airway and ocular morphogenesis Developing quantitative methods for live-cell dynamics Investigating RNA-mediated phase separation in protein aggregation Linking replication fork stability to developmental disorders Scientific Awards include: Featured in the Cover of Genes & Development (2020) Most read paper of Development (2019) Contact: dpapadopoulos@uoc.gr | Office: G124γ, Biology Building | Lab: E128, Biology Building

• Control Theory
• Nonlinear Systems
• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
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**Nikolaos Bekiaris-Liberis** is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete. His research focuses on control theory, nonlinear systems, and partial differential equations (PDEs), with applications to traffic flow, epidemics modeling, cardiovascular systems, and microfluidics. He leads a research team funded by grants such as the ERC Consolidator Grant (C-NORA) and HFRI Research Projects (ORAMA). Education and Affiliations: While specific educational details are not provided, his extensive work in PDE-based control systems indicates a strong background in applied mathematics and engineering. He collaborates with institutions like CNRS LS2N (France) and the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator SA. Research Interests: His work addresses stabilization of nonlinear systems with delays, quantization effects, and PDE dynamics. Key areas include: Predictor-Feedback Stabilization for systems with input/state delays Control of hyperbolic PDEs and large-scale systems Epidemics transport dynamics and traffic flow modeling Microfluidics and cardiovascular flow analysis Advising and Grants: He supervises 4 current PhD students (e.g., Lefteris Dimitriou on epidemics transport) and has mentored 10+ alumni. His grants include ERC (C-NORA) and HFRI (ORAMA), supporting research into epidemics control, connected vehicles, and cardiovascular modeling. Labs/Teams: His research team focuses on PDE-based control and interdisciplinary applications, collaborating across engineering, mathematics, and public health domains.

Nikolaos Bekiaris-LiberisView profile

Associate Professor

• Distributed parameter systems
• Delay systems
• Nonlinear control
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Roles and Affiliation: Nikolaos Bekiaris-Liberis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC). He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (2013) and has held positions including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, Assistant Professor, and Adjunct Professor at TUC. Education: PhD in Aerospace Engineering, UC San Diego (2013) MS in Aerospace Engineering, UC San Diego (2010) Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2007) Research Interests: His work focuses on theoretical and applied control systems, including distributed parameter systems, delay systems, nonlinear control, and switched systems. Applications span traffic flow control, automated vehicles, biological transport systems, and automotive catalysts. He emphasizes translating PDE-based models into practical control solutions for real-world systems. Notable Achievements: Recipient of the European Research Council (ERC) 2022 Consolidator Grant for the C-NORA project. 2019 IEEE ITS Outstanding Research Paper Award for contributions to traffic control. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2017) and Chancellor's Dissertation Medal (2014). Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD and Master’s students in control systems and traffic dynamics. Leads the ERC-funded C-NORA project and previously directed the PADECOT (Marie Curie) initiative. His team includes postdocs and undergraduate researchers focusing on traffic flow modeling, epidemics transport, and PDE-based control. Professional Contributions: Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and Automatica. Organized workshops on traffic flow control and PDE techniques at major conferences like CDC and ECC. Active in industry partnerships, including collaborations with Ford Motor Company on catalytic converter control.

• Nonlinear Control
• Distributed Parameter Systems
• Delay Systems
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Nikolaos Bekiaris-Liberis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (2013), an M.S. from the same institution (2010), and a Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens (2007). His research focuses on nonlinear control, distributed parameter systems, delay systems, and their applications in traffic flow, automated vehicles, and biomedical systems. Education: Ph.D., University of California, San Diego (2013) M.S., University of California, San Diego (2010) Diploma, National Technical University of Athens (2007) Research Interests: Nonlinear control theory and applications Control of systems with distributed parameters and delays Traffic flow modeling and automated vehicle systems Biological transport systems and cardiovascular flow Dr. Bekiaris-Liberis has authored over 100 papers and serves as an Associate Editor for Automatica and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems . His work has been recognized with awards such as the Chancellor’s Dissertation Medal (2014), a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (2016), and an ERC Consolidator Grant (2022). His research highlights include advancements in predictor feedback for systems with input delays, stabilization of hyperbolic PDEs, and control strategies for traffic flow and connected vehicles. Recent work explores the impact of ventilation on epidemic transport dynamics and the stability of cardiovascular systems under stenosis conditions. Awards: Chancellor’s Dissertation Medal in Engineering (2014) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016) ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) Grants and Funding: ERC Consolidator Grant for large-scale PDE control research Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (2016–2019) He leads the Automation Laboratory at TUC and teaches courses on Linear Systems, Control Systems, and Nonlinear Systems. His work bridges theoretical control advancements with practical applications in transportation, biomedical systems, and industrial processes.

• Actuarial Mathematics
• Risk Theory
• Ruin Theory
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Chadjiconstantinidis Stathis is a Professor at the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, University of Piraeus. He earned his Doctorate in Statistics (1990) and Diploma in Mathematics (1985) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic roles include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across multiple institutions including the University of Athens and Athens University of Economics and Business. Research Focus: His work spans actuarial mathematics, risk theory, and statistical optimization. Primary domains include: Ruin theory and bankruptcy modeling in insurance contexts Collective risk models with dependencies Optimal experimental designs for statistical efficiency Reliability theory and stochastic pattern analysis Publications: His 15 most recent articles show consistent focus on risk modeling (compound processes, ruin probabilities) and statistical design optimization (D-optimal cyclic designs). Actuarial mathematics dominates newer works (2005–2013), while earlier publications emphasize experimental design combinatorics. Academic Leadership: Department President (2007–2009) Director of Master’s Program in Actuarial Science & Risk Management (2007–2011) Deputy Chairman of Actuary Licensing Committee (Ministry of Finance) Senate Member at University of Piraeus (1997–1998, 2007–2009) Doctoral Supervision: Mentored dissertations on risk theory and statistics pedagogy. Current advisees not specified.

Pericles PapadopoulosView profile

Professor

• Differential Equations
• Dynamical Systems
• Partial Differential Equations
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Pericles Papadopoulos is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), with a focus on Kirchhoff Equations and their applications in physics. His research spans Differential Equations, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Mathematical Physics. He has authored over 40 international journal articles and participated in numerous conferences. His academic roles include teaching core courses like Mathematical Analysis and supervising over 20 undergraduate theses. He has conducted postdoctoral research under the PYTHAGORAS I program (2003–2007) on infinite-dimensional dynamical systems. Education: Bachelor's in Mathematics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1994) Master's in Applied Mathematics, NTUA (2002) PhD in Applied Mathematics, NTUA (2003) Postdoctoral Research, NTUA (2007) His research interests emphasize Partial Differential Equations, Elliptic/Parabolic Problems, and applications in physics. Recent work includes studies on prime number distribution and Bitcoin value analysis via cross-correlation models. He actively participates in academic governance and supervises doctoral candidates. He teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematical Analysis and graduate courses in Computational Methods, contributing to the university's research and educational missions.

Sarantis SofianosView profile

Associate Professor

• Ocean Dynamics
• Air-Sea Interactions
• Climate Variability
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Sarantis Sofianos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where he has served since 2009. He holds adjunct faculty status at the Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics (IACM) of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) since 2019. His roles include Graduate Studies Director of the Inter-institutional Graduate Program in Oceanography and Management of the Marine Environment, and coordination of the Mediterranean Operational Network for the Global Ocean Observing System (MONGOOS) Ocean Modeling Working Group. Education: B.Sc. in Physics (NKUA, 1994); Ph.D. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography (University of Miami, 2000). Early career included postdoctoral research at NKUA, UM, and the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications, leading projects as a principal investigator. Research focuses on ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions in semi-enclosed basins, ocean forecasting, and climate variability. Key areas include Mediterranean and Aegean Sea circulation, biogeochemical processes, and numerical modeling of marine systems. He has authored >60 peer-reviewed publications and supervised 35 projects (PI/coordinator in 19). Scientific contributions include advancing coupled ocean-atmosphere models, quantifying climate impacts on marine ecosystems, and developing operational systems like CYCOFOS for marine safety. Awards include the Rosenstiel Fellowship (1995). Advancing oil spill forecasting, wave energy assessments, and integrating observational datasets for satellite validation. Leading initiatives in climate resilience and marine observing infrastructure, such as the Hellenic Marine Observing System.

Maria PetropoulouView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Multi-Messenger Astrophysics
• Astrophysical Plasmas
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Maria Petropoulou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She holds a PhD in Physics from NKUA (2014) and has held prestigious fellowships, including the NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2013–2016) and the Lyman Jr. Spitzer Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University (2017–2020). Her research focuses on high-energy and multi-messenger astrophysics, particularly radiative processes in astrophysical plasmas, particle acceleration, and neutrino production in extreme environments like blazar jets and black hole accretion systems. Education: BSc in Physics, NKUA (2008) MSc in Astrophysics, Astronomy & Mechanics, NKUA (2010) PhD in Physics, NKUA (2014) Research interests encompass magnetic reconnection in relativistic plasmas, hadronic processes in active galactic nuclei, and the interplay between cosmic rays and neutrino emission. She has published 59 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to international collaborations such as the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Awards include the Best PhD Thesis Award from the Hellenic Astronomical Society (2015) and the Fondation MERAC Award (2016). Her work bridges observational data with theoretical models, advancing our understanding of extreme astrophysical phenomena. She actively participates in global initiatives like the Blazar Hadronic Code Comparison Project and contributes to next-generation instrumentation such as the High Energy X-ray Probe (HEX-P).

• First-Principles Calculations
• Semiconductor Surfaces
• Epitaxial Growth
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Liverios Lymperakis is an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Crete. He earned his BSc (1997) and MSc (2000) in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and PhD from Universität Paderborn (2005) for work at Max Planck Institute. His career includes leadership roles at Max Planck Institutes in Berlin and Düsseldorf (2000-2022) before joining University of Crete in 2022. Research develops first-principles methodologies for nanoscale materials design with emphases on: Surfaces and epitaxial growth of compound semiconductors Quantum wells and nanostructures Extended defects and grain boundaries Computational materials discovery Publications showcase advancements in computational materials science, particularly ab initio modeling of III-Nitride surfaces, defect energetics, and growth mechanisms. Recent work focuses on dislocation physics, surface passivation schemes, and machine learning interatomic potentials for predicting mechanical properties.

Nikos MylonopoulosView profile

Professor

• Digital Business
• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Systems
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Dr. Nikos Mylonopoulos is a Professor of Digital Business and Director of the SEV Center of Excellence in Creative Leadership at ALBA Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece. He holds a B.Sc. from Athens University of Economics & Business and a Ph.D. from Warwick Business School. His research focuses on Digital Transformation, Enterprise Systems, and Mobile Services, with publications in journals like Management Science and International Journal of Electronic Commerce . He has taught at institutions including Warwick Business School, Sheffield University, and Kedge Business School. Dr. Mylonopoulos has held leadership roles such as Associate Dean of Academic Programs and MBA Academic Director during the 2009-2014 Greek crisis, leading a successful turnaround. He currently delivers executive education seminars to global companies in banking, pharma, and IT sectors. His work integrates computer-based business simulations from INSEAD, Harvard, and HEC Montreal. He is a Board Member of HEPIS (Hellenic Society of Informatics Professionals), co-authoring a pivotal study on digital skills in Greece. His research spans behavioral science (e.g., Facebook addiction studies) and organizational leadership, emphasizing agile practices and context curation.

Theodosiadou OuraniaView profile

Researcher

• Stochastic modeling
• Time series analysis
• Applied probabilities
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Ourania Theodosiadou is a Researcher at the Department of Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (since Oct 2024). Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (CERTH) from 2019 to 2024 and held multiple contracted lecturer roles at Aristotle University and the University of Macedonia. She earned a PhD in Mathematics (2019) and a Master's in Statistics and Modeling (2014), both from AUTH, with a focus on stochastic processes and financial applications. Her doctoral thesis explored latent stochastic processes with jumps in finance under Prof. Georgios Tsaklidis. Her research interests span stochastic modeling, time series analysis, computational statistics, and machine learning. Recent work includes real-time threat assessment using Hidden Markov Models (2023), cryptocurrency transaction analysis for illegal activity detection (2023), and centrality-based network node identification (2022). Methodological contributions include state space modeling with constraints (2021) and Kalman filter applications for jump detection in financial markets (2017-2019). Publications reflect interdisciplinary applications in finance, security, and computational methods. Current work extends AI-driven solutions against terrorist financing and explores blockchain forensics through time series analysis.

• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Science
• Groundwater Management
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Professor Elena Papadopoulou is a faculty member at the Technical University of Crete within the School of Mineral Resources Engineering . Her research focuses on applied mathematics and computational science , addressing problems in groundwater dynamics, tumor modeling, and numerical methods for partial differential equations. Key Research Areas: Stochastic optimization for coastal aquifer management GPU-accelerated simulations for biomedical applications High-order numerical schemes for reaction-diffusion systems Unified transforms in multi-domain PDEs She has published extensively on saltwater intrusion modeling , brain tumor invasion , and parallel computing algorithms . Her work integrates mathematical modeling with environmental and medical challenges , emphasizing computational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Contact : epapadopoulou@tuc.gr