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Dimitris GizopoulosView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Computer Systems
• Fault Tolerance
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Prof. Dimitris Gizopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Informatics & Telecommunications, University of Athens, leading the Computer Architecture Laboratory. His research focuses on fault tolerance, design validation, performance, and energy efficiency in microprocessors, GPUs, and AI accelerators. He is an IEEE Fellow (2013) and ACM Distinguished Member (2022). His work is supported by Horizon Europe projects like DARE, Neuropuls, and Vitamin-V, alongside industry grants from AMD, Cisco, and Meta. He participates in networks like HiPEAC and Eurolab4HPC and serves on editorial boards of journals including ACM Computing Surveys and IEEE Transactions on Computers . Prof. Gizopoulos teaches Computer Architecture courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research spans cross-layer reliability analysis, voltage scaling effects, and secure hardware design. Notable contributions include frameworks for GPU reliability assessment (GUFI, GPUI-4) and tools like MerLIN for microarchitecture-level analysis. His lab’s work has been funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the Greek-China Research Collaboration program. Key Projects: DARE (RISC-V Europe), Neuropuls (neuromorphic accelerators), Vitamin-V (RISC-V cloud environments). Awards: IEEE Fellow (2013), ACM Distinguished Member (2022), IEEE Golden Core (since 2002). Industry Partnerships: AMD, Cisco, Bosch, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM Research. Labs: Leads the Computer Architecture Lab, focusing on fault tolerance and energy-efficient computing. His work emphasizes bridging hardware-software co-design challenges, with publications in top venues like IEEE Transactions on Computers and ACM Computing Surveys . Recent efforts include analyzing silent data corruptions (SDCs) in CPUs and GPUs, and developing validation frameworks for cloud-native architectures.

Papadimitriou KyprianosView profile

Researcher

• Reconfigurable Systems
• Hardware Design
• Digital Systems
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Kyprianos Papadimitriou is a Researcher at the Microprocessor and Hardware Laboratory within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete . He holds a PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering (2012) and has been involved in teaching laboratory courses such as Logic Design , Computer Architecture , and VLSI/ASIC Circuit Design . Research Areas : His work spans Reconfigurable Systems , Hardware Design , Computer Architecture , RFID Systems , and Real-Time Systems . He has developed innovative approaches in FPGA-based dynamic reconfiguration, MPSoC security, and 3D stereo vision for surveillance. Key Trends : Runtime reconfiguration for FPGAs Security frameworks for NoC-based MPSoCs Low-cost embedded vision systems Optimization of reconfiguration overhead Hardware task scheduling methodologies Genetic algorithm implementations on FPGAs Scientific Contributions : 1 USA patent (2005) Co-author of VLSI-SoC 2013 paper nominated for 1st Prize Active member of scientific committees (FPL, ReConFig) Peer reviewer for IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer journals Session chair at IEEE CNS and HPCC conferences Grants & Projects : Participated in competitive European and national programs, serving as scientific manager, coordinator, and technical coordinator. Developed spin-off company (2003-2005) to commercialize master's thesis research. Laboratory & Teaching : Affiliated with the Microprocessor and Hardware Laboratory , focusing on practical training in digital systems, processor-based systems, and VLSI design.

• Compilers
• Computer Architecture
• High-level Synthesis
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Scott Mahlke is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan. He is affiliated with the Advanced Computer Architecture Laboratory and the Software Systems Laboratory, where he leads the Compilers Creating Custom Processors (CCCP) research group. His research focuses on compilers, computer architecture, and high-level synthesis, with particular emphasis on designing next-generation computer systems that overcome challenges in performance, power consumption, and reliability. His work bridges the gap between hardware and software through innovative compiler technology that enables customized processors and accelerators. Mahlke's publications demonstrate a strong focus on compiler techniques for exploiting instruction-level parallelism, memory system optimization, and application-specific processor design. His research spans from fundamental compiler algorithms to practical implementations in both general-purpose and embedded systems. National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2003) Morris Wellman Faculty Development Assistant Professor (2004) 2006 ISCA Most Influential Paper Award Multiple best paper awards at major architecture conferences As an advisor, Mahlke has chaired numerous Ph.D. dissertations and actively mentors graduate students in the CCCP group. His research is generously funded by the National Science Foundation, Gigascale Systems Research Center, ARM Ltd., Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, and other major organizations. The CCCP group maintains strong industry partnerships that facilitate the transfer of research innovations to practical applications.

Dollas ApostolosView profile

Professor

• Reconfigurable Computing
• Hardware Architecture
• Embedded Systems
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Professor Dollas Apostolos serves as a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), where he has held leadership roles such as Department Chairman. He directs the Microprocessor and Hardware Laboratory, focusing on reconfigurable computing, embedded systems, and high-performance digital systems. His work emphasizes rapid prototyping and real-world implementation of computational solutions. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1987) M.Sc., Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1984) B.Sc., Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1982) Research Interests: Reconfigurable computing architectures FPGA-based acceleration for bioinformatics and genomics Embedded systems and real-time processing Hardware-software co-design for high-performance computing His research bridges theoretical innovation with practical applications, such as FPGA implementations for genome assembly and aquaculture monitoring systems. Publications: Recent work highlights FPGA-based solutions for bioinformatics (e.g., genome assembly acceleration), real-time embedded systems (e.g., fish cage net monitoring), and scalable data processing frameworks. His articles often explore the intersection of FPGA technology with computational biology, embedded vision, and distributed systems. Awards and Affiliations: Senior Member, IEEE and IEEE Computer Society Recipient of IEEE Computer Society Golden Core and Meritorious Service Awards Twice honored with the University of Illinois Teaching Excellence Award He is a co-founder of IEEE conferences like FCCM and RSP, reflecting his leadership in the reconfigurable computing community. Teaching and Labs: Teaches courses on computer architecture, logic design, and VLSI design. The Microprocessor and Hardware Lab under his direction drives advancements in FPGA-based systems, with projects ranging from bioinformatics hardware accelerators to embedded vision systems.

Sotirios KokosisView profile

Associate Professor

• Automated control systems
• Industrial Automation
• Power Electronics
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Sotirios Kokosis is a Teaching and Research Associate at the Department of Information Technology and Computers, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) since the 2021-22 academic year. He holds a Diploma in Electrical & Computer Engineering from NTUA (1992) and a Doctor of Engineering from the same institution (2016). Prior to his academic role, he served as a permanent teacher in secondary education (2004-2021) and worked as an engineer in the INTRACOM Group and APTRONIC HELAS S.A., focusing on military-grade power electronics and firmware development. His research interests span automated control systems firmware, industrial automation, power electronics, and wireless energy transfer to medical implants. He teaches undergraduate courses including Programming Techniques, Microprocessor Systems, Microprocessors Laboratory, VLSI Systems Design, and Embedded System Design. His scholarly work emphasizes power electronics applications in medical devices and semiconductor device optimization. Recent publications analyze inductive charging systems for biomedical implants and SiC transistor performance in high-frequency applications.

Sotirios XydisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hardware/Software Co-design
• High Level Synthesis
• Hardware Accelerators
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Sotirios Xydis is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Computer Science at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), with prior faculty appointment at Harokopion University of Athens (2020-2023). He maintains ongoing collaboration with the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) since 2014 and previously served as an engineer at HEDNO (2015-2018) and postdoctoral researcher at Politecnico di Milano (2011-2013). His academic credentials include: BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA (2005) MSc in Techno-Economic Systems, NTUA (2011) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA (2011) Dr. Xydis specializes in hardware/software co-design , energy-efficient hardware acceleration , and memory management for embedded and cloud-edge systems. His research bridges low-power circuit design , heterogeneous architecture optimization , and resource management frameworks , with particular emphasis on AI workloads and serverless infrastructures. Current projects target Edge AI accelerators (CONVOLVE), disaggregated memory systems, and LLM inference optimization through hardware-aware algorithms. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Energy-efficient hardware accelerators for Edge AI using approximate computing techniques, (2) Memory/resource management innovations for disaggregated serverless environments, and (3) GPU/FPGA optimization for LLM inference through dynamic frequency scaling and predictive throttling. These works consistently address the power-performance tradeoffs in heterogeneous computing systems. His scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Award, IEEE/NASA/ESA AHS (2007) Best Paper Award, ACM PARMA (2013) Best Paper Award, ACM Computing Frontiers (2020) Hipeac Award at DAC (2019, 2020) Dr. Xydis has secured over 15 European/national research grants as Principal Investigator and Technical Coordinator, focusing on hardware acceleration frameworks and energy-efficient computing. His advising encompasses graduate research in hardware design and optimization, though specific student names aren't publicly listed. Current projects include CONVOLVE for Edge AI and CollectiveHLS for collaborative hardware synthesis. He is a core member of NTUA's Microelectronics Laboratory (Microlab) and collaborates with ICCS on hardware acceleration projects. His team develops frameworks like CollectiveHLS and throttLL'eM, with active participation in DATE, DAC, and ISCA conference communities.

• Embedded Systems
• Fault-Tolerant Systems
• FPGA Technology
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Psarakis Michael is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, School of Information and Communication Technologies, University of Piraeus. He directs the Embedded Computational Systems Lab and holds a diploma in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, along with a PhD in Informatics and Telecommunications from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Research focuses on embedded systems design, fault tolerance, FPGA radiation effects, and SoC development Managed 10+ research programs funded by national, EU, and private entities Published over 70 papers in reputable journals and conferences Active IEEE/ACM member and program chair for international symposia (DFT 2019/2020)

• VLSI Design and Test
• Digital System Design
• Embedded Systems
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**Dimitris Bakalis** is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Patras, Greece, affiliated with the Electronics and Computers Division. His research focuses on VLSI design and test, low-power systems, and computer arithmetic. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras (2001). Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Patras Master of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Patras PhD in Computer Engineering, University of Patras (2001) Research Interests: Dr. Bakalis specializes in VLSI testing methodologies, including Built-in Self-Test (BIST), low-power design, and arithmetic circuits. His work emphasizes energy-efficient architectures for embedded systems and residue number systems (RNS). Recent projects include modulo arithmetic circuits and QCA nanotechnology-based squarers. Articles Trends: His publications span over two decades, with a focus on optimizing arithmetic circuits for low power and high efficiency. Key contributions include RNS converter designs, low-power BIST schemes, and novel architectures for Hamming distance comparators. Recent work explores nanoscale QCA circuits and RNS applications in image processing. Awards & Grants:** No specific awards listed, but his work has been cited over 350 times. He has collaborated on projects funded by the University of Patras and European initiatives. Teaching:** He teaches courses in Computer Programming, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessor Systems, emphasizing VHDL design and embedded systems. Labs/Teams:** Active member of the Electronics Lab within the Physics Department, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in VLSI and nanoelectronics.

• Embedded Systems Architecture
• Hardware Design
• Microprocessor Design
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Michael Psarakis is a Professor at the Department of Informatics of the University of Piraeus , where he directs the Embedded Computing Systems Laboratory . He holds academic degrees from the University of Patras (Computer Engineering) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (PhD in Informatics & Telecommunications). Research Focus : Embedded Systems Architecture with emphasis on Hardware, Fault-Tolerant Design, FPGA-based Accelerators, and Radiation Effects on Microelectronics Leadership : Scientific Director of 10+ EU/National Research Programs Professional Affiliations : IEEE Member, ACM Member, Chair of IEEE DFT Conferences (2019-2020), and Organizer/Program Committee Member of International Conferences (DATE, IOLTS, ETS, ARC).

• Computer Architecture
• Reconfigurable Computing
• Application Acceleration
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Professor Dionisios Pnevmatikatos holds the position of Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he leads research in Computer Architecture and Reconfigurable Computing. He previously served as a Professor at the Technical University of Crete (TUC) from 2000 to 2019, directing the Microprocessor and Hardware Laboratory (MHL) and chairing the department. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. from the University of Crete (1989), M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991 and 1995). Research Interests: Focuses on Computer Architecture, Reconfigurable Computing, Application Acceleration, Custom Architectures, and Hardware Acceleration of Bioinformatics Algorithms. His work spans FPGA-based systems, parallel computing, and energy-efficient designs. Key Projects: Coordinator of FASTER (EU FP7), Principal Investigator in DeSyRe, AXIOM, dRedBox, and EDRAH2020 projects. Active in EU initiatives like H2020 OPTIMA and Vitamin-V for RISC-V ecosystems. Leadership roles in conferences include SAMOS 2018 and FPL 2011 program chairs. Teaching: Courses include Computer Architecture, Digital Systems Design, and Parallel Processing Systems at NTUA. Former roles include teaching at University of Crete and TUC. Labs: Affiliated with Computing Systems Laboratory (CSLab) at NTUA and FORTH-ICS since 1997. Involved in prototyping manycore architectures and network processors.

Kimionis MarkosView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Engineering
• Electronics
• Microprocessor Systems
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Kimionis Markos serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff (EDIP) at the Technical University of Crete within the School of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the Department of Electronics and Computer Architecture, actively contributing to the Microprocessor and Hardware Laboratory. Holding a Graduate Electronic Engineer qualification, his research expertise spans critical engineering domains: Computer Engineering Electronics Microprocessor Systems Hardware Design Embedded Systems Based in office 137A-31 of the Science Building (IMMY) on the ground floor, he is accessible via kimionis@tuc.gr and +30 28210 37262 for academic inquiries and laboratory coordination.

• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Image Processing
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Kranitis Nektarios is a Lecturer at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on FPGA-based hardware architectures, space-grade computing, and image compression standards like CCSDS, with applications in satellite systems and reliable data processing. Primary affiliation: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Department: Informatics and Telecommunications Research interests center on space-grade SRAM FPGAs , LDPC encoding , hyperspectral image compression , and software-based self-test methodologies for embedded systems. His work addresses high-speed data processing and fault tolerance in satellite communications. Key trends in his publications include CCSDS standard implementations , hardware accelerators for image compression, resilience to SEUs , and energy-efficient testing techniques for microprocessors. Topics span space systems , parallel computing , and digital circuit design .

George PapadimitriouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Energy-Efficient Architectures
• Microprocessor Reliability
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George Papadimitriou is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering & Informatics Department at the University of Patras , Greece, hosted within the School of Engineering . His primary affiliation lies with the Computer Hardware and Architecture division, where he leads research and teaching activities focused on dependable, energy-efficient computer architectures. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Department of Informatics & Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2019) Post-doctoral researcher, Computer Architecture Lab, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Research Interests: Dr Papadimitriou’s research lies at the intersection of computer architecture , energy efficiency , and microprocessor reliability . His work specifically targets: Robust and energy-efficient CPU/GPU/accelerator architectures Post-silicon validation techniques for catching elusive hardware bugs Silent data corruption detection and mitigation across the compute stack Characterization of voltage margins and power consumption in modern microprocessors Modeling and simulation of domain-specific accelerators for low-power, dependable operation More recently, his team has been extending these methodologies to RISC-V and neuromorphic photonic accelerators within large European consortia. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Eight HiPEAC Paper Awards for top-tier conference publications (MICRO, HPCA, ISCA) between 2017–2024 IEEE Transactions on Computers 2022 Best Paper Award for the article “Anatomy of On-Chip Memory Hardware Fault Effects Across the Layers” TTTC/ITC Gerald W. Gordon Student Award 2023 Research Funding & Projects: Dr Papadimitriou is principal investigator or key technical contributor in multiple Horizon Europe and industry-backed projects that collectively exceed €50 M in funding. Current leadership roles include: DARE (Digital Autonomy for RISC-V in Europe) NEUROPULS (Neuromorphic Energy-Efficient Secure Accelerators) REBECCA (Reconfigurable Heterogeneous Highly Parallel Processing Platform) Vitamin-V (Virtual Environment & Tool-boxing for Trustworthy RISC-V Cloud Services) Intel, IBM, and Thales bilateral research contracts on energy-efficient and resilient microarchitectures Laboratory & Team: He leads the Energy-Efficient and Dependable Architectures (EEDA) research group at University of Patras, operating laboratory facilities for silicon measurement, FPGA emulation, and full-system simulation (gem5, MARSS, custom tools). The team currently comprises 3 PhD candidates, 2 post-docs, and several MSc thesis students collaborating with European and US partners.

Dimitrios SoudrisView profile

Professor

• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Reconfigurable Architectures
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Dimitrios Soudris is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), leading the Microprocessor and Digital Systems Lab (MicroLab). Previously, he served as Lecturer, Assistant, and Associate Professor at Democritus University of Thrace from 1995 to 2008. Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1987), University of Patras PhD in Electrical Engineering (1992), University of Patras His research focuses on Embedded Systems , Reconfigurable Architectures (FPGAs) , Hardware Accelerators for data centers/space/cloud, Edge Computing , and Low Power VLSI Design . Recent publications highlight trends in: AI/ML acceleration for edge and space applications Secure FPGA architectures for 6G networks Energy-efficient heterogeneous memory systems Approximate computing techniques Transformer optimization for low-power contexts Scientific Awards: INTEL and IBM awards (project LPGD #25256) HiPEAC, DAC, and ISCA awards (2010–2024) XILINX Open Hardware Design Contest (2017, 2019, 2021) He has coordinated >70 R&D projects funded by the European Commission, ENIAC-JU, ESA, and industry partners. As Associate Editor of ACM TODAES and conference chair (PATMOS, VLSI-SOC), he contributes to academic leadership. His lab, MicroLab, specializes in hardware-software co-design for emerging computing paradigms.