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• Educational Methodology
• Adult Education
• Educational Leadership
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Brinia Vasiliki is a Lecturer at the Department of Informatics, School of Information Sciences and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), where she also serves as Head of the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and its Scientific Director. She holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Education and Teaching Sciences, complemented by extensive postdoctoral research in adult education methodology. Her roles include teaching at AUEB since 2005, and postgraduate programs at the Hellenic Open University, University of Peloponnese, and University of Athens. Education: Two Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, MBA, Diplomas in Pedagogical Studies and Counseling, PhD in Education, and postdoctoral work in adult education pedagogy. Research focuses on educational leadership, sustainable development in education, blended learning, and innovative teaching methods. She pioneered AUEB’s TEP, modeled after Harvard and Stanford’s programs, certified by Greece’s Ministry of Education since 2013. Her work bridges theory and practice in cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Publications span 145 works, including 70 peer-reviewed journal articles. She edits the Journal of Education and Teaching Methodology and serves on editorial boards of 9+ international journals, emphasizing education economics, management, and sustainability. Advisory roles include expertise at Greece’s Ministry of Education for systemic reforms. She has mentored across institutions, emphasizing mentorship effectiveness in teacher education. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Eleusis 2023 Cultural Heritage project, blending education with community engagement.

• Operations Research
• Optimization
• Game Theory
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Evangelos Magirou is a Professor of Operations Research at the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) since 1986. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (1971), M.S. and Ph.D. in Decision and Control Sciences from Harvard University (1976). His research focuses on theoretical and applied operations research, optimization, game theory, and their applications in finance, shipping, and energy policy. Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Princeton University (1967-71) M.S. Decision and Control Sciences, Harvard University (1971-72) Ph.D. Decision and Control Sciences, Harvard University (1972-76) Research Interests: Theoretical and applied operations research, optimization techniques, game theory applications in transportation and energy, quantitative methods in shipping economics, and policy analysis. Notable projects include stochastic vessel positioning models, strategic petroleum reserve optimization, and spam email game theory. Professional Roles: Member of the Governing Board of Public Power Corporation S.A. (since 2004) Chairman of the Faculty Union of AUEB (1994-present) Deputy Chairman, Department of Informatics (2003-present) Key Contributions: Over 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning operations research, control systems, and maritime logistics. Active in academic leadership roles and policy advisory committees.

Angelos BilasView profile

Professor

• Computer Systems
• Computer Architecture
• Storage Systems
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Angelos Bilas is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete and a collaborating researcher at FORTH-ICS. He holds a B.Eng. from the University of Patras (1993), and M.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University (1995, 1998). His research focuses on computer systems, storage systems, and computer architecture, with recent emphasis on optimizing memory management and storage efficiency. Bilas has held roles such as Chair of the Department of Computer Science (2016–2020) and coordinated the FP7 EU project IOLanes (2010–2013). He serves on editorial boards, including ACM Transactions on Storage since 2016. His work has been recognized with awards like the Marie Curie Excellent Teams Award (2005–2009) and patents in storage and networking. Current affiliations: University of Crete (Professor), FORTH-ICS (Researcher) Educations: Ph.D. (Princeton, 1998), M.A. (Princeton, 1995), B.Eng. (Patras, 1993) His research interests span storage systems, parallel architectures, and runtime systems. Recent work includes TeraHeap (ASPLOS'23) for big data frameworks and Tebis (EuroSys'22) for LSM key-value stores. His publications emphasize optimization in memory-mapped I/O, storage efficiency, and heterogeneous acceleration. Awards include the Marie Curie Excellent Teams Award and four patents. He has supervised 35+ master's and 8+ Ph.D. students, contributing to over 45 EU/nationally funded projects. Current initiatives include the EVOLVE H2020 project (2019–2021) for HPC and big data integration. Labs/Teams: Active in FORTH-ICS and collaborations with industry on storage and cloud-HPC convergence.

• Quantitative Analysis
• Export Modelling
• Export Performance of Greek Firms
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Halikias Ioannis is a Professor of Quantitative Analysis at the Department of Marketing and Communication, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from AUEB, an M.Sc. in Statistics from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. in Applied Econometrics from Warwick University. His research focuses on Quantitative Analysis applied to export modeling and performance of Greek firms, with publications in journals like the International Review of Economics and Business and Journal of Global Marketing . Professionally, he has extensive consulting experience with Greek government programs (e.g., Regional Operational Programs of Central Macedonia and Rest of Central Greece) and private entities such as MODA CHROMA SA and PROPINDEX SA. He has held leadership roles including Vice Rector of Economic Affairs at AUEB (2007–2011), Chairman of MODA CHROMA SA (1995–2004), and roles in financial institutions like the Hellenic Post Bank. Currently, he serves as Senior Research Officer at the Export Research Centre and Vice Chairman at the Company for Management and Development of AUEB Property SA. His advisory work spans government ministries, international organizations (e.g., Embassy of Pakistan), and corporate entities like the Athens Water Supply & Sewerage Company. He actively contributes to statistical governance as a member of the Good Practice Advisory Committee for the Hellenic Statistical System.

Katerini IoannaView profile

Lecturer

• Teaching German as a Foreign/Second Language
• German Terminology for Academic Purposes
• Interculturality: Languages and Cultures
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Katerini Ioanna is a Lecturer in the Department of Primary Education at the University of Ioannina, specializing in German language instruction and intercultural studies. She holds office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the 3rd floor. Her research focuses on methodologies for teaching German as a foreign/second language, academic terminology for German, and interculturality in language education. She teaches undergraduate courses including 'German for Academic Purposes (Proficiency)', 'German-Intermediate', and beginner-level German courses. Her recent publications explore language teaching innovations in business contexts, healthcare language courses, and German pedagogy in Greek academic settings. Katerini has contributed to educational theory through works like 'Structuring Didactically the Term “Anthropogeography of the Classroom”', blending geography and pedagogy to analyze learning spaces. Her work emphasizes practical applications of language education in multicultural and professional environments.

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Social Network Analysis
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Tsaparas Panagiotis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ioannina, School of Engineering. He joined the department in 2011 after holding postdoctoral and research positions at the University of Rome (La Sapienza), the University of Helsinki, and Microsoft Research. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto, Canada (2003) MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto, Canada (1997) Degree in Computer Science, University of Crete, Greece (1995) His research spans Data Mining and Machine Learning , with a focus on Social Network Analysis and Information Retrieval from the World Wide Web . His work integrates algorithmic development with real-world data analysis, particularly in large-scale and networked information systems. These interests are reflected in both his academic appointments and industry research experience. The available data does not include recent publications, but his research trajectory suggests sustained contributions in data science and web intelligence. He has not been listed with any scientific awards in the provided text. He advises students through supervised study and teaches courses such as Object-Oriented Programming Techniques and Data Mining . No information is available regarding research grants or funding. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams led by him in the provided content.

Zarras ApostolosView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Architecture & Design
• Software Evolution
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Apostolos Zarras is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Ioannina, Greece, where he has been an elected faculty member since 2004. He previously served as Associate Professor (2016–2022), Assistant Professor (2009–2016), Lecturer (2004–2009), and Visiting Professor (2002–2004). He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rennes I / INRIA, France, in 2000, following M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the University of Crete, Greece. Ph.D., Universite de Rennes I / INRIA, France, 2000 M.Sc., Department of Computer Science, University of Crete, 1996 B.Sc., Department of Computer Science, University of Crete, 1994 His research focuses on software engineering , particularly in the areas of software architecture , design patterns , software evolution , middleware , and service-oriented computing . He investigates quality attributes such as performance, reliability, and availability in distributed and adaptive systems. His work emphasizes formal models, dynamic adaptation, and governance in ultra-large scale (ULS) service choreographies. While specific article titles are not listed in the provided text, his publication record includes over 60 contributions in top-tier international journals (e.g., IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, Communications of the ACM) and conferences (e.g., ICSE, FSE, ASE, Middleware). These works collectively reflect a strong focus on empirical and theoretical aspects of software design, evolution, and quality assurance in modern service-based systems. He has served as a reviewer for major journals including: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering IEEE Transactions on Services Computing Communications of the ACM ACM Computing Surveys Information and Software Technology Apostolos Zarras has supervised over 17 undergraduate theses, more than 12 M.Sc. theses, and one Ph.D. thesis. He has been a principal investigator in several national and international R&D projects such as CHOReOS (FP7, €8.6M total), ForeverSOA , MobWS , and DAPCE , focusing on adaptive, service-oriented, and context-aware systems. He is actively involved in the academic community, having served on over 40 conference program committees, including ICSE, FSE/ESEC, SOFSEM, and ER. He also contributes to university service through roles in graduate studies, financial, and web dissemination committees.

• Embedded systems
• Hardware/Software Co-design
• Electronic Design Automation
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Vasilios Tenentes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Ioannina, Greece. He is affiliated with the VLSI Systems and Computer Architecture Laboratory (VCAS), where he conducts research in reliable and controllable digital systems. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the University of Southampton, UK (2014–2018), and a research engineer role at ARM Ltd, Cambridge (2017–2018). His educational background includes a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Piraeus (2003), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Ioannina (2007, 2013). His doctoral research was funded by the 'Heraclitus 2' program and focused on embedded control architectures for testability in digital systems. His research interests include embedded systems, hardware/software co-design, design for testability, fault modeling, and reliability in digital systems. He has contributed to projects such as PRiME (Power-efficient, Reliable, Many-core Embedded systems) and the Artemis Program on secure supply chain traceability. His work emphasizes reliability assessment for IoT applications and wear-out effects modeling in integrated circuits. The available publication data is limited, but his work spans international journals and conferences on digital system reliability and testability. Though specific article titles and years are not fully listed, his research consistently targets energy-efficient and dependable embedded architectures. Member, IEEE (since 2007) Member, HiPEAC (since 2023) He advises students through the university's student advisor program and is involved in supervising doctoral candidates within the VCAS lab. While no specific grants are named, his participation in EU-level research programs indicates active grant involvement. His work bridges industry collaboration (e.g., ARM, Intel, Microsoft Research via PRiME) and academic innovation. He is a core member of the VLSI Systems and Computer Architecture Laboratory (VCAS), collaborating with faculty including Prof. George Tsiatouchas and Prof. Chrysovalantis Kavousianos, and contributing to a strong research environment in digital system design and reliability.

Papadopoulos IoannisView profile

Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Legal Philosophy
• Moral Philosophy
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Ioannis Papadopoulos serves as a Professor in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia, where he holds dual appointments for Master's Degree programs in International Studies and European Policies on Youth, Entrepreneurship, Education and Culture. His academic foundation includes: Law Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1989) Master in Public Law from University Panthéon-Assas Paris 2 (1990) Master in Jurisprudence from University Panthéon-Assas Paris 2 (1997) PhD in Law from University Panthéon-Assas Paris 2 (2003) Professor Papadopoulos specializes in Political and Legal Philosophy with deep expertise in European institutional frameworks. His research critically examines the intersection of democracy, culture, and society within EU governance structures, while addressing contemporary policy challenges including sustainable development, youth policy, and social cohesion. His scholarly approach integrates historical political theory with modern EU policy implementation across economic, social, and regional domains. His extensive publication record comprises 30 books, 22 scientific journal articles, 10 conference papers, and 74 additional scholarly works reflecting his sustained contribution to European studies.

• Biomechanics of the Eye
• Optical Devices Development
• Laser Light Interaction with Eye Tissues
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Karyotakis Nikolaos is a Researcher at the Optics & Vision Laboratory of the University of Crete, with a PhD funded by the Manasaki scholarship. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics, followed by an MSc with excellence funding, both focused on optics and vision. His work spans laser light interaction with ocular media, biomechanical properties of the eye (rigidity, intraocular pressure, outflow facility), and the development of invasive/non-invasive optical devices like corneal cross-linking systems. He contributed to a Tele-Ophthalmological Retinal Pathology Screening Service using Automated Fundus Cameras, integrating physics, optics, and programming expertise. His research has been published in over 15 peer-reviewed journals, including Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and Acta Ophthalmologica , covering topics such as scleral light transmission, ocular hemodynamics, and mechanical stiffness diagnostics. Collaborations include work with Prof. Ioannis Pallikaris and teams at the Institute of Vision and Optics. 2015: Manometric outflow facility measurement 2013: Corneal cross-linking effects 2013: Ocular rigidity and glaucoma Scientific accolades include the Manasaki scholarship and an Honorable Mention Poster in the Cornea Category (ASCRS 2013). His work bridges interdisciplinary domains, requiring skills in electronics, programming, and animal handling.

Angelos BilasView profile

Professor

• Computer Systems
• Computer Architecture
• Storage Systems
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Angelos Bilas is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Crete, Greece, and a collaborating researcher at FORTH-ICS (Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas). He received his PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University in 1998 and has held academic positions at the University of Crete since 2002, including Department Chair (2016-2020). His research focuses on systems software for storage systems, computing architectures, and parallel systems with emphasis on flash storage optimization. PhD, Princeton University (1998) MA, Princeton University (1995) BEng, University of Patras (1993) His research interests span computer systems, storage architectures, and parallel computing , with notable contributions in memory-mapped I/O optimization, LSM key-value store design, and heterogeneous accelerator integration. He has developed frameworks like TeraHeap for DRAM pressure mitigation in big data systems and Arax for decoupling applications from accelerators. Prominent trends in his recent publications include flash storage optimization (TeraHeap), LSM tree efficiency (Tebis), and cloud-HPC convergence (EVOLVE, KNoC). His work appears in top venues like ASPLOS, USENIX ATC, and ACM Transactions on Storage. Scientific recognitions include: Marie Curie Excellent Teams Award (2005-2009) Best Presentation Award, USENIX HotStorage'20 He has served on editorial boards (ACM Transactions on Storage) and program committees (ACM HotStorage, HPCA). His research involves 35 master’s and 8 PhD students, with 45+ EU/national projects and 4 patents licensed to industry.

• Urban Anthropology
• Homelessness
• Poverty
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Gounis Kostas is a Professor of Urban Anthropology at the Department of Sociology, University of Crete. His research focuses on homelessness, poverty, and social crisis management, particularly in urban contexts. He has published extensively on the governance of homelessness in Athens and comparative studies between North American and European cities. Role: Professor University: University of Crete Department: Department of Sociology Email: gounis@uoc.gr His work examines the spatial, temporal, and ethical dimensions of urban marginality, with critical analyses of shelterisation, welfare state rescaling, and austerity policies. Key themes include the domestication of homelessness, contested urban landscapes, and the implications of emergency models for social inclusion. Selected publications highlight trends in poverty management during economic crises, the politics of urban spaces, and the intersection of mental health and housing policy.

Dimitra DafouView profile

Associate Professor

• Biochemistry
• RNA Editing
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Dimitra Dafou serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in molecular pathobiology with particular expertise in RNA editing mechanisms and their role in neurodegenerative diseases. Education: BSc in Molecular Biology (Liverpool, 1997), MSc in Health Sciences (Brunel, 1999), PhD in Cancer Biology (Brunel, 2004) Teaching responsibilities include Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Systems Biology, and Precision Medicine courses Her research program spans RNA editing in neurodegenerative conditions, cancer biology, and pathobiology, with particular focus on ADAR enzymes and their role in disease mechanisms. Her work bridges fundamental molecular research with potential clinical applications in neurodegenerative disorders. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on RNA editing alterations in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, prion diseases, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, demonstrating how epitranscriptomic modifications contribute to disease pathogenesis. Her research also extends to environmental virology and cancer biology, showing interdisciplinary reach. Dr. Dafou has successfully secured multiple research grants, including projects on RNA editing in neurodegenerative diseases (2021-2025), development of anthocyanin-rich food additives from vinification by-products (2023-2025), and identification of novel molecular targets in neurodegenerative diseases (2022-2025). She has supervised over 20 students across undergraduate, Master's, and PhD levels, with research topics spanning RNA editing in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer biology, molecular diagnostics of HPV and other pathogens, and molecular analysis of biomarkers in hepatocarcinogenesis. Her laboratory serves as an important training ground for the next generation of molecular biologists.

• Semantic Web
• Ontologies
• Linked Data
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Nikolaos Vasiliadis serves as a Professor at the School of Informatics, Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece. Based in the Biology Building, Mezzanine, Room 15, he maintains office hours daily from 9:00-11:00 and can be contacted at +30-231099.7913 or nbassili@csd.auth.gr. His academic leadership extends to directing the Web, Data and Knowledge Engineering Sector and chairing critical university committees including Digital Governance, Digital Transformation of Greek Universities, and International University Rankings Monitoring. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Informatics from the Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki M.Sc. in Applied Artificial Intelligence from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland Degree in Physics from the Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Vasiliadis specializes in Semantic Web technologies, Ontologies, Linked Data, and Knowledge Systems, with significant contributions to Intelligent Agents and Web Services within Artificial Intelligence. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in E-Commerce, E-Government, and E-Learning domains, emphasizing rule-based knowledge engineering and intelligent system architectures. He actively shapes academic policy through leadership roles including presidency of AUTH's Digital Governance Committee and the Digital Transformation of Greek Universities Committee. Previously, he directed the Interdepartmental Master's Program in 'Informatics and Management' (2011-2021) and served as Head of the Department's Internal Evaluation Committee. Within the research ecosystem, Vasiliadis operates as a core member of the Intelligent Systems laboratory and directs the Web, Data and Knowledge Engineering Sector, where his team advances semantic technologies and knowledge representation systems through collaborations with international institutions and industry partners.

• Automated Problem Solving
• Advanced Programming Techniques
• Action Planning
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Dimitris Vrakas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has held this position since 2003 under Presidential Decree 407/80 and also serves as an Informatics Instructor at Public Vocational Training Institutes in Kalamaria, Epanomi, and Thessaloniki. His research focuses on automated reasoning and intelligent systems. Ph.D. in Intelligent Action Planning Systems (2004), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Post-Doctoral Research in Informatics (2005–2007), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Degree in Informatics (1999), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests include Automated Problem Solving , Action Planning , and Heuristic Functions , with applications in Intelligent Autonomous Systems and Advanced Programming Techniques . He has contributed to 45 papers (15 journal articles, 30 conference papers) and co-authored works on robotics and automated planning. Notably, he served as General Chair of the 9th Hellenic Conference on Artificial Intelligence and as a Workshop Organizing Chair for WIMS 2014. He has participated in over 30 program committees and reviewed more than 50 academic papers. His work has received 576 citations on Google Scholar.