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• 3D Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Visual Perception
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Ekaterini Manias is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete . She specializes in perception-based computer graphics, virtual reality, and haptic technologies, leading the SURREAL research group . Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Bristol, 2001), M.Sc. in Computer Science (University of Bristol, 1996), B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Crete, 1994). Research Interests span 3D spatial cognition, distributed graphics, human-computer interaction, and gaze-contingent displays. Her work integrates psychophysics, usability engineering, and real-time rendering techniques. Professional Roles : Professor at Technical University of Crete (since Dec 2005) Assistant Professor (tenure 2004) and Lecturer at University of Sussex Researcher at Hewlett Packard Research Laboratories (1996-1998) Coordinator of SURREAL research group Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Applied Perception and Presence, Teleoperators and Virtual Environments Chair/co-chair roles at ACM Siggraph, Eurographics, and other international conferences

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Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Computer Vision
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Angelos Amanatiadis is Assistant Professor of Robotics at the Department of Production and Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), Greece. He received his Diploma and Ph.D. (Hons.) from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at DUTH in 2004 and 2009, respectively. His research focuses on autonomous robotic systems , computer vision , machine learning , and real-time embedded systems . His publications (35+ journal papers, 50+ conference papers) cover topics like autonomous vehicle localization, 3D object detection, educational robotics, and image processing. He has received the Stavros Niarchos Award for Promising Young Scientists and IKY Postdoc Scholarship . He contributes to the field as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems and HardwareX Journal, and as a program committee member for 10+ international conferences. His recent work includes leading the development of Greece’s first Hellenic Autonomous Vehicle (HAV) using deep learning and AI. He teaches courses on Control Systems, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, and Computational Intelligence. His research has been featured in media outlets like BBC, Bloomberg, IEEE Spectrum, and Popular Science.

Aikaterini ManiaView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
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Aikaterini Mania is a Professor at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Science Division). She coordinates the research team SURREAL (http://surreal.tuc.gr) and leads the Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory. Her expertise spans 3D Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Bristol, UK, 2001), funded by Hewlett Packard Laboratories M.Sc. in Advanced Computing (Global Computing and Multimedia, University of Bristol, UK, 1996) B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Crete, Greece, 1994) Research Interests: Perception-based Computer Graphics Human factors in Virtual Environments and HCI 3D Spatial Cognition and User Interfaces Haptics and Data Visualization Usability Engineering and Psychophysics Display Technologies and Gaze-contingent systems Professional Activities: Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Applied Perception and Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments Previously held roles at NASA Ames Research Center (2003), Sussex University (Assistant/tenured Professor), and HP Laboratories (Researcher/Consultant) Contributed to conferences like ACM Siggraph and IEEE Virtual Reality through tutorials and program roles Current Roles: Teaches courses: Introduction to Computer Programming and Computer Graphics Labs: Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Accessibility
• Voice Processing
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Professor Georgios Kouroupetroglou is a leading academic at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), serving as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications. He holds significant roles including President of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) and membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on digital accessibility, voice processing, assistive technologies for disabilities, and music computing. He has pioneered initiatives such as the 'Accessibility Unit' and the Speech and Accessibility Research Laboratory at NKUA. Education: B.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. in Communications and Signal Processing. He has held administrative roles including Chairman of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Director of Postgraduate Studies, and Director of the M.Sc. Programme in 'Language Technology'. Research interests span: Computer Accessibility & Voice User Interfaces Accessibility of Documents and Mathematics Music Computing and Ancient Instruments Gesture-Based UIs and Haptics Inclusive Education Technologies Publications highlight innovations in: Assistive tech for mobility and motor disabilities Audio-tactile interfaces for blind users Accessibility in higher education Acoustic modeling of historical instruments He has authored over 180 papers and books, reviewed numerous EU projects, and teaches courses on accessibility, signal processing, and assistive tech. His work bridges clinical science and technology, emphasizing sustainability and global inclusivity.

Mania AikateriniView profile

Professor

• Perception-based Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Dr. Mania Aikaterini is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the Technical University of Crete. She specializes in Perception-based Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on 3D graphics, simulation engineering, and human factors in virtual environments. Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Crete (1994) M.Sc. in Advanced Computing (Global Computing and Multimedia), University of Bristol (1996) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bristol (2001) Her career includes tenure as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex (UK) and research roles at Hewlett Packard Laboratories and NASA Ames Research Centre. She leads the SURREAL research team (http://surreal.tuc.gr) and contributes to the Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory. She has served as an Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Applied Perception and Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Introduction to Computer Programming and Computer Graphics.