Network Function Virtualization Professors and Supervisors in Greece

Pallis EvangelosView profile

Professor

Hellenic Mediterranean UniversityGreece

Evangelos Pallis is a First-Class Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University. He leads the 'PASIPHAE' research group within the institutionalized 'Multimedia, Networks and Communications (MCN)' laboratory. His academic roles include supervising over 50 undergraduate theses, 100 practical exercises, 3 postgraduate theses, and serving on doctoral committees for 7 PhDs. Education: Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering (1994) – Technical University of Crete MSc in Telecommunications (1997) – University of East London PhD in Telecommunications (2003) – University of East London Research Interests: Focus on wireless networks, digital broadcasting, NGN management, SDN, NFV, and network standardization. He has contributed to 14 national and 18 European projects (including Horizon-2020), and participates in IETF CDNi and ETSI NG112 initiatives. Publications & Impact: Authored 39 journal papers, 114 conference papers, and 8 books/chapters. His work has garnered over 1,900 citations (h-index=26) on Google Scholar and 1,000+ (h=20) on Scopus. He reviews for IEEE Network, COMNET, and journals like Energies. Awards/Honors: Editorial Board Member (Regional Editor) of Information Technology Journal Honorary Member of EPEK (Greek Regional Channels Association) Patent Holder (EP3301945 A1) at European Patent Office Professional Activities: Organizer of the IEEE-supported TEMU Conference, and active in telecommunications standardization.

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Irene LiotouView profile

Assistant Professor

Harokopio UniversityGreece

Irene Liotou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telematics of Harokopio University of Athens. She holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2017), with prior MSc degrees from Imperial College London (2012) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2011), and a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2006). Her research focuses on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Quality of Experience (QoE), and Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM). She has extensive industry experience as a Senior Software Engineer at Siemens AG and Siemens Enterprise Communications (2007–2011), followed by postdoctoral research (2017–2021) and roles as Project Manager/Senior Researcher at RICCS (2021–2023), including Deputy EU Project Coordinator duties. Education: PhD: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2017) MSc: Imperial College London (Communications and Signal Processing, 2012) MSc: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Informatics and Telecommunications, 2011) Diploma: National Technical University of Athens (Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2006) Research interests span cutting-edge networking technologies with a focus on QoE, SDN/NFV implementations, and vehicular communications. Recent publications analyze cache-enabled video streaming, AI-native vehicular systems, and 5G edge-computing applications for automotive systems. She has participated in over 20 European/national projects and COST actions, demonstrating expertise in collaborative EU research coordination. Grants and Projects: Extensive involvement in EU-funded initiatives, including roles as Deputy Coordinator and Senior Researcher in multi-institutional collaborations. Specific projects include the 5G-IANA platform integrating ML and edge resources for automotive applications. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Harokopio University's research groups focused on advanced networking technologies. Previously part of the Communication Networks Laboratory at NKUA and RICCS teams.

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Anil MadhavapeddyView profile

Professor

National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece

Anil Madhavapeddy is the Professor of Planetary Computing at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, where he co-leads the Energy & Environment Group and is a member of the Systems Research Group. He is also a Fellow at Pembroke College where he serves as Director of Studies in Computer Science. Madhavapeddy completed his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2003 and his BEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College in 1999. He holds a JM Keynes Fellowship since 2022 for his work combining computer science with economics, and serves on the management committee of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative where he co-directs 4C (Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits) and the Centre for Earth Observation. His research spans computer systems and programming languages with a strong focus on applying these technologies to global conservation, biodiversity, and climate change challenges. He leads the OCaml Labs group and has made significant contributions to open-source projects including OCaml, Docker, Xen, and OpenBSD. His work often bridges computer science with environmental science, developing computational approaches to address planetary-scale challenges. Madhavapeddy's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating programming language research with environmental monitoring and conservation. His work spans from foundational programming language techniques to applied geospatial computing systems, with increasing emphasis on biodiversity measurement, carbon credit systems, and planetary-scale environmental monitoring. JM Keynes Fellowship (2022-present) As an educator, Madhavapeddy teaches undergraduate courses including Foundations of Computer Science, Software & Security Engineering, and Cloud Computing. He mentors MPhil and PhD students and co-founded the award-winning book 'Real World OCaml' (2nd Edition, 2022). He has co-founded several companies including Unikernel Systems, High Energy Magic, Segfault, and Tarides to translate research into real-world impact. Madhavapeddy leads the OCaml Labs group at Cambridge and works closely with the Energy & Environment Group, collaborating with colleagues from Plant Sciences, Zoology, Economics, and NGOs including UNEP-WCMC and the IUCN. His current efforts are primarily focused on conservation technology through partnerships with organizations like Canopy PACT.

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Fernando Magno Quintão PereiraView profile

Associate Professor

National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece

Fernando Magno Quintão Pereira is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil, specializing in compiler design and program analysis. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from UCLA in 2008 under Jens Palsberg's supervision, establishing his foundation in compiler research. His research focuses on compilers , with core expertise in code generation , compiler optimizations , and static program analyses . Recent work explores quantum compilation, binary analysis, and security-aware compilation techniques. His publications reveal consistent contributions to major conferences including PLDI, CGO, and SPLASH, with emphasis on practical optimization frameworks and theoretical compiler advancements. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2026) shows dominant themes in binary optimization (e.g., AnghaBench), security-aware compilation (e.g., Memory-Safe Elimination of Side Channels), and emerging architecture support (e.g., Quantum Computing Compilation). His work bridges theoretical compiler principles with real-world systems challenges. He actively contributes to the academic community through: Program committees for PLDI (2020-2025), CGO (2021-2026), and SPLASH conferences Leadership roles including CGO Finance Chair (2026) and PLDI Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair (2023-2024) Organizing JENSFEST 2024 and serving on multiple conference steering committees Pereira maintains an active research group evidenced by continuous publication output and conference leadership, with his personal website ( homepages.dcc.ufmg.br/~fernando/ ) serving as a hub for his academic activities.

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Panagiotis PapadimitriouView profile

Associate Professor

University of MacedoniaGreece

Panagiotis Papadimitriou serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, where he leads the NetCloud research group. Previously, he held positions as Assistant Professor at Leibniz University Hanover's Institute of Communications Technology and as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Lancaster University (UK) and Telecom SudParis (France), with additional research experience at the University of Cambridge. His research spans Internet architectures and technologies with emphasis on Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Internet-of-Things (IoT), and Edge Computing. His work includes ML-assisted NFV orchestration (SFC-graph embedding, transformation, and multi-domain partitioning), network slicing orchestration, programmable dataplanes with P4, deterministic networks, datacenter network fabrics, and edge computing. Notable research outcomes include distributed network processing architectures (MIDAS, DistNSE), multi-provider service mapping mechanisms (Nestor), open-source NFV orchestration platforms (TeNOR), and orchestration platforms for cross-slice communication (MESON). His recent publications show a strong focus on In-Band Network Telemetry, Service Function Chain optimization, Time-Sensitive Networking implementations, and cross-slice communication systems, demonstrating his leadership in network virtualization and edge computing research areas. His work consistently addresses practical implementation challenges while advancing theoretical foundations in network management. Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of IEEE Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management Counselor of the IEEE Student Branch at University of Macedonia As Principal Investigator of the Horizon Europe NEPHELE project and previous EU-funded projects (NECOS, T-NOVA, CONFINE), he has secured over 1M euro in research funding. He actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization roles including IEEE ICC NGNI 2025, IEEE ICIN 2024, and IFIP/IEEE CNSM 2022 as General Co-Chair. The NetCloud research group he leads maintains a dedicated edge computing facility used for both research and teaching, and is known for its commitment to open-source software and community service through academic network resources. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace (2008), an M.Sc. in Information Technology from University of Nottingham (2001), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Crete (2000).

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