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Georgios PolydorosView profile

Lecturer

• Mathematics Education
• Educational Technology
• Learning Disabilities
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Georgios Polydoros is a Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, University of Crete. His academic role involves teaching responsibilities, with a focus on mathematics education and technology integration. His office location is D-328, and he can be contacted via email at georgiospolydoros@math.uoc.gr. His research interests center on innovative educational approaches, particularly: Mathematics pedagogy for students with learning disabilities AI-driven interventions to reduce math anxiety Technology-enhanced learning environments Game-based mathematics education Digital transformation in schools His work consistently addresses how technology can bridge educational gaps. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on technology-mediated solutions for mathematics education. Key themes include AI applications for personalized learning, serious games for skill development, and strategies for supporting students with learning difficulties. His research frequently examines pandemic-era educational challenges, digital tool efficacy, and cognitive aspects of mathematics learning. No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the available information. There is no available information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team collaborations in the provided text.

• Entity Resolution
• Record Linkage
• Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage
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Dimitrios Karapiperis serves as an Academic Scholar at the School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University (IHU), specializing in Entity Resolution and Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage. Previously, he held a post-doctoral position at the Hellenic Open University. He earned his PhD from the Hellenic Open University and his MSc from the University of York (UK). His doctoral thesis was featured in the IEEE Intelligent Informatics Bulletin of August 2017, highlighting its significance in the field. Dr. Karapiperis' research centers on developing advanced algorithms for entity resolution, including similarity measures, data structures, and scalable distributed solutions using randomization techniques. His work extends to privacy-preserving methods for record linkage with applications in electronic health records, cryptocurrency analysis, and social media sentiment. He has made significant contributions to efficient record linkage in data streams and spatio-temporal data through innovative blocking techniques and approximation schemes. His recent publications (2020-2022) reveal a consistent focus on scalable and privacy-aware record linkage, with increasing applications in financial technology and affective computing. Collaborations with prominent researchers like V.S. Verykios have resulted in numerous publications in top venues including IEEE Big Data and IEEE TIFS, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical foundations and practical implementations. Scientific Recognition Doctoral thesis featured in IEEE Intelligent Informatics Bulletin (2017) Research Projects University of York: Development of Java servlets for converting VisioXML into GSML within the High Integrity Systems Engineering research group University of Macedonia: Standardization of distance learning systems University of Macedonia: Establishment of a data bank for the fur sector in Kastoria University of Macedonia: System for organizing business processes of the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace Dr. Karapiperis has collaborated with research teams across multiple institutions, contributing to diverse projects from healthcare data integration to government business process optimization, while maintaining active research in scalable entity resolution methodologies.

Maira KotsovoulouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Systems
• Databases
• Technology Enhanced Learning
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Dr. Maira Kotsovoulou serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Deree College and Graduate School, The American College of Greece, a position she has held since February 1, 1996. Her academic journey spans over 25 years of teaching and research in software systems and educational technology. Educational background includes: Doctorate in Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Lancaster (2011–2019) MSc in Human Computer Interaction, Heriot-Watt University (1994–1995) BSc in Computer Information Systems, The American College of Greece (1990–1994) Her research centers on the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, where she investigates visual programming applications for undergraduate education, automated assessment tools, and database optimization techniques. This work bridges theoretical computer science with practical pedagogy, focusing on how technology enhances student motivation and learning outcomes in programming courses. Her methodology combines empirical classroom studies with software development expertise gained through industry projects. Recent publications (2013–2018) reveal an evolving focus from collaborative resource tagging to sophisticated e-assessment systems, consistently addressing challenges in computer science education. The trajectory demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing instructor experiences and student perceptions while maintaining practical applicability in real classroom settings. Professional recognition includes: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) in Database Administration Her industry engagement as a freelance solution architect complements academic work, with notable projects including Greece's national e-prescription system (IDIKA), COSMOTE retail software, and medical decision support systems. This dual expertise creates unique opportunities for students to engage with both academic research and enterprise-scale development challenges. As leader of the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, she fosters collaboration between academic theory and industry practice, emphasizing agile methodologies and practical implementation of educational technologies in real-world software development contexts.