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Christos Vlachos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philology (Specialization in Linguistics) at the University of Patras since 2021, with over a decade of teaching experience across Greek institutions including the University of Ioannina, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and Hellenic Open University. His academic credentials include: PhD in Linguistics, University of Patras M.Phil. in Linguistics, University of Cambridge Philology (Linguistics), University of Patras His research centers on theoretical and experimental syntactic analysis of modern Greek, specializing in movement phenomena, ellipsis, and complement selection structures through comparative studies with English and French. He employs empirical validation via grammaticality judgment experiments and natural speech corpus analysis, bridging formal linguistic theory with experimental methodology. Key recognitions include: Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship (2015-2017) at Queen Mary University of London As an academic advisor, he currently supervises one doctoral thesis on Greek tense, aspect, and case systems while mentoring numerous graduate and undergraduate students. His research leadership encompasses: Scientific Director of a Marie Skłodowska Curie research program Scientific Director of a national EL.IDEK research program Collaborator in multiple international research projects Evaluator for State Scholarships Foundation programs (since 2020) Evaluator for European Commission Marie Skłodowska Curie actions (since 2020) He is contracted by Cambridge University Press to co-author a monograph on Greek Syntax and annually contributes review articles to The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies published by Brill.

• Syntax
• Greek Linguistics
• Semantics
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Dimitris Papazachariou is a Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras since 2022, specializing in Linguistics with focus on Dialectology and Phonetics. He directs the Laboratory of Modern Greek Dialects (since 2020) and the Laboratory of Greek Language and Culture (since 2022). His educational background includes: Greek Philology degree from University of Crete M.A. in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics from University of Essex Ph.D. in Linguistics from University of Essex Research centers on phonological structure of Modern Greek dialects, linguistic mechanisms of variety/change, and sociolinguistic parameters in Greek language teaching. Recent expansions include sign language phonology and prosody as indicators of psychological conditions. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on Greek dialectology and phonology, with growing emphasis on corpus linguistics and metapragmatic phenomena in geographical language variation across recent works. He has supervised fifteen doctoral theses alongside dozens of postgraduate/undergraduate theses. Research program involvement includes thirteen national/international projects as member and five as scientific director. Laboratory leadership supports his digital dialect database initiative and development of teaching resources for Greek language educators.

• Phonology
• Dialectology
• Sociolinguistics
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Theodoros Markopoulos serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philology (Specialization in Linguistics) at the University of Patras since 2010, having progressed from Lecturer to his current rank. He concurrently holds Assistant Directorship (since 2022) in the Hellenic Open University's postgraduate program "Contemporary Trends in Linguistics for Teachers". His academic formation includes: Philology degree from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens MPhil in Linguistics from University of Cambridge PhD in Linguistics from University of Cambridge (2006) Postdoctoral research at Uppsala University (2008-2010) as Marie Skladowska-Curie scholar Markopoulos' research centers on diachronic analysis of Greek varieties from Hellenistic-Roman period to modern times, with emphasis on historical sociolinguistics, morphosyntactic evolution, and language contact phenomena. His methodological approach integrates comparative textual analysis with theoretical frameworks from grammaticalization studies. His recent publications (2014-2018) reveal consistent focus on Byzantine and medieval Greek linguistic development, particularly examining how cultural interactions drive structural changes in future tense formation, comparative constructions, and contact-induced grammaticalization. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with historical anthropology and sociopolitical contexts of language change. Professional recognition includes: Marie Skladowska-Curie European scholarship for postdoctoral research He actively mentors doctoral candidates as primary supervisor for five theses and committee member for three others, while supervising numerous undergraduate/postgraduate theses. His research leadership extends to international projects and editorial roles for linguistic journals and conference committees. Though affiliated with the Department's Center for Digital Research and Study, specific laboratory or research team affiliations are not detailed in available materials.

• Diachronic Linguistics
• Historical Sociolinguistics
• Morphosyntactic Change
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Fevronia Nousia serves as a Permanent Assistant Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras, specializing in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies since 2009. Her academic trajectory progressed from Contractual Lecturer to Lecturer before attaining her current permanent position. Her educational foundation includes: Greek Philology (Classical and Medieval/Modern Greek specialization) from the University of Ioannina M.A. in Late Antiquity and Byzantine Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London Ph.D. in Byzantine Studies from Royal Holloway as a British Academy fellow Her research centers on Byzantine Education, Literature, Hagiology, Reception/Dissemination of Greek Texts in the West, Critical Editions, and Greek Palaeography. She has established expertise in Byzantine textbooks, particularly during the Palaeologan era, and the transmission of Greek scholarship to Renaissance Europe through meticulous textual analysis and manuscript studies. Analysis of her publication record reveals sustained focus on Byzantine educational frameworks, rhetorical practices (schedography), and classical text transmission. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary rigor across history, philology, and material culture studies, frequently examining figures like Manuel Moschopoulos while exploring connections between Byzantine intellectual traditions and Western European humanism. Her scholarly recognition includes: Prize for best thesis in Great Britain in Byzantine Studies (2010, Hellenic Foundation) As an academic supervisor, she has guided three doctoral theses (one completed, two ongoing) alongside numerous postgraduate theses and undergraduate projects. Her research engagement extends to national and European programs where she contributes to collaborative Byzantine studies initiatives. She participates in the Department of Philology's research ecosystem including the Center for Digital Research and Study, contributing to laboratory projects and academic synergies that advance Byzantine manuscript scholarship and digital humanities approaches.

• Byzantine Education
• Byzantine Literature
• Hagiology
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Katerina Oikonomopoulou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras, where she has taught ancient Greek and Latin language and literature since 2014. Her expertise spans Classical, Byzantine, and Modern Greek Literature programs, with specialization in imperial-period literary and scientific traditions. Her academic foundation includes Classical Philology studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by MA and PhD degrees from the University of Oxford. Prior to Patras, she contributed to research programs on ancient science and medicine at the University of St Andrews and Humboldt University of Berlin. Dr. Oikonomopoulou's research centers on Greek and Latin literature of the 1st-3rd centuries AD, particularly encyclopedic literature , biography , and the symposium tradition from Plato through Plutarch and Athenaeus. She examines how these genres negotiate Classical heritage and contemporary contexts, with special focus on Peripatetic scientific influence (Aristotle, Theophrastus) and representations of medical knowledge. Her methodology integrates literary analysis with intellectual history to explore knowledge transmission in imperial reading communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Plutarchan studies, Athenaeus, and encyclopedic works, highlighting intersections between literature, science, and cultural memory. Recurring themes include knowledge organization, epistemic communities, and the reception of scientific discourse in Roman imperial contexts. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate theses, serving as main supervisor for one completed and four ongoing doctoral dissertations. From 2018-2022, she directed the University of Patras-funded project Codification and transformations of scientific knowledge in Greek and Latin encyclopedic works of the imperial era , investigating scientific discourse and reading communities under Roman imperial frameworks.

• Classical Philology
• Greek and Latin Literature
• Imperial Period Literature (1st-3rd century AD)
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Petropoulos Nikolaos serves as an Associate Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) within the School of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Nuclear Technology since 2024, having progressed through academic ranks from Lecturer (2006-2013) to Assistant Professor (2013-2024). His educational background includes a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1991) and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (2003), both from NTUA. Dr. Petropoulos specializes in Nuclear Fission Reactors and Radiological Impacts on the Environment , with research extending to non-destructive testing methods using nuclear technology. His work bridges nuclear engineering with computer science through courses in programming techniques and operating systems. His professional recognition includes membership in the Health Physics Society since 2003, alongside continuous membership in the Panhellenic Association of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Technical Chamber of Greece since 1992. Special postgraduate fellow, Department of Nuclear Technology, NTUA (1995-1997) Currently serving as Director of both the Nuclear Technology Laboratory and Personal Computer Laboratory, Dr. Petropoulos teaches undergraduate courses including Computer Programming Techniques (as coordinator), Operating Systems & Programming Languages, Physical Principles of Nuclear Power Reactors, and Materials Testing with Radiography and Ultrasound. He also co-teaches Nuclear Measurement Systems and offers postgraduate courses in Non-Destructive Testing and Nuclear Fusion Reactors.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiological Impacts on Environment
• Nuclear Fission Reactors
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