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Dimitris MitropoulosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Secure Software Development
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Dimitris Mitropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in the Department of Business Administration, where he teaches courses on Distributed Ledger Technologies, Data Security and Privacy, Algorithms and Business Analytics, and Introduction to Programming. He also serves as Head of the Reliability Engineering Directorate at the National Infrastructures for Research and Technology (GRNET), Greece's national research and education network organization. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University. Dr. Mitropoulos received his Ph.D. degree in Secure Software Development Technologies from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in 2014. His doctoral research was supported by the Heracleitus II Scholarship, co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds. He is a member of prestigious professional organizations including ACM, IEEE, and USENIX. Dr. Mitropoulos conducts pioneering research at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity, with particular expertise in secure software development, vulnerability analysis, and blockchain security. His work spans multiple dimensions of software security including code injection attacks, infrastructure as code security, smart contract analysis, and dependency management in software ecosystems. His research methodology combines static and dynamic analysis techniques with empirical studies of real-world software systems, particularly focusing on Java, Python, and Solidity ecosystems. His recent work has made significant contributions to understanding security vulnerabilities in modern software development practices and infrastructure management. Dr. Mitropoulos has received numerous prestigious awards for his research contributions, including the Research Excellence Award from NKUA (2025), Distinguished Paper and Artifact Awards at PLDI '22, Best Data Showcase Award at MSR 2018, and multiple postdoctoral research funding scholarships. His work on "Finding typing compiler bugs" was recognized with both Distinguished Paper and Artifact Awards at PLDI '22, highlighting the significance and reproducibility of his research. He has also received recognition for his service to the academic community, including a Certificate of Appreciation from ESEC/FSE '21 for his contributions to conference organization. Dr. Mitropoulos has been actively involved in securing research funding and leading significant research projects. He currently serves as Principal Investigator for the SecOPERA project (2023-Today), funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. Previously, he contributed to several major EU and US-funded projects including eSSIF-Lab (2019-2022), FASTEN (2019-2022), PRIViLEDGE (2018-2021), CERTCOOP (2017-2020), PANORAMIX (2016-2019), and TREDISEC (2016-2018). His research has been supported by diverse funding sources including the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program, the National Science Foundation, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Dr. Mitropoulos plays an active role in the international research community through various leadership positions. He serves on program committees for top-tier conferences including OOPSLA (2026), ICSE (2026), ESEC/FSE (2025), and ISSTA (2025). He has previously served as Workshop Co-Chair for ISSTA 2025 and Student Volunteer Chair for ESEC/FSE 2021. His contributions to mentoring the next generation of researchers include serving as a mentor for the ICSE Student Mentoring Workshop (2022) and supervising Google Summer of Code projects (2017).

Kostas MagoutisView profile

Professor

• Distributed computer systems
• Cloud computing
• Scalable data stores and stream processing
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Kostas Magoutis is Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Crete , and a collaborating researcher at FORTH-ICS . His research focuses on scalable distributed systems, cloud computing, IoT, and quantum-enhanced control. Education and Career: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (2003) Research Staff Member, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center (2003-2009) Assistant Professor (2014-2019, tenured 2017) and Associate Professor (2020-2024), University of Crete Professor and Chair, University of Crete (2024-present) Research Interests: His work spans distributed computer systems , cloud computing , scalable data stores and stream-processing engines , Internet of Things , and the emerging area of quantum-enhanced control . Representative projects include the H.F.R.I.-funded QUADS (2025-2028) on quantum-enhanced adaptive systems, STREAMSTORE (2020-2023) on elastic stream processing, SmartCityBus on IoT-driven public transport, and the EU FP7 PaaSage project on model-based cloud lifecycle management. Awards and Honors: Best Paper Awards: USENIX ATC 2002, USENIX BSDCon 2002, IEEE SRDS 2014 (Best Student Paper), IoT 2024 (Runner-up) Grand Challenge Audience Award, ACM DEBS 2022 Best Poster Award, ACM EuroSys 2022 EU Marie Curie IEF Fellow (2009-2011) Alexander S. Onassis Fellow (1994-1995) and J. William Fulbright Scholar (1993-1994) Students and Mentoring: He has supervised or co-supervised more than 30 Ph.D., M.Sc. and undergraduate students, including Antonis Papaioannou (Ph.D. 2021), Efthimios Papageorgiou (current Ph.D.), and numerous M.Sc. graduates now in industry and academia. Labs and Teams: At FORTH-ICS he leads activities within the Distributed Systems and Storage Laboratory, coordinating research on scalable storage, stream processing, and IoT data management. The lab collaborates closely with European and national initiatives, hosting visiting researchers and industry partners.

• Electromagnetic Theory
• Holographic and Diffractive Devices
• Optical Interconnects
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Elias N. Glytsis is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), affiliated with the Department of Electromagnetic Applications, Electro-Optics and Electronic Materials. He previously held a Professorship at the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) from 1988 to 2003. His research focuses on electromagnetic theory, diffractive devices, optical interconnects, quantum heteromaterials, and numerical methods for electromagnetic problems. Glytsis has published over 115 journal articles, 95 conference papers, and holds 17 U.S. patents with an h-index of 31 (as of 2017). Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NTUA, 1982), M.S. and Ph.D. (Georgia Tech, 1984–1987). Professional memberships include IEEE (Senior Member), Optical Society of America (Fellow), and EURATOM-Hellenic Republic. Research highlights include work on holographic gratings, optical fiber gratings, and plasma-edge RF scattering. He has developed optimization methods for photonic devices and contributed to stochastic modeling via polynomial chaos expansions. Glytsis teaches courses on electromagnetic fields, optical science, and integrated optics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Key technical contributions span microwave interconnects, quantum device modeling, and fusion plasma physics. His methodologies address challenges in material variability, waveguide design, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Vlahogianni EleniView profile

Professor

• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Engineering
• Machine Learning Applications in Transportation
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Vlahogianni Eleni is a Professor and Dean of the Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Her research focuses on integrating machine learning , quantum computing , and reinforcement learning with urban mobility and traffic engineering , addressing challenges in eco-routing , congestion pricing , and autonomous vehicle interactions . Her work emphasizes data-driven approaches to traffic forecasting, including quantum neural networks and theory-aware unsupervised learning . Recent publications explore mixed traffic environments , shared space modeling , and parking occupancy prediction , highlighting her commitment to advancing intelligent transportation systems . Professor Vlahogianni leads the Traffic Engineering Laboratory at NTUA and contributes to policy frameworks for connected and automated transport , wildfire resilience , and dynamic mobility solutions . She is actively involved in the LEVITATE project and advocates for explainable AI in transportation applications.

Kostas MagoutisView profile

Professor

• Distributed computer systems
• Scalable data stream processing
• Internet of Things
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Kostas Magoutis is Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Crete and collaborating researcher with FORTH-ICS. His research focuses on distributed systems, scalable data processing, IoT, and cloud computing, with projects including GreenInCities for urban regeneration and STREAMSTORE for stateful stream processing systems. Research interests include: Distributed computer systems architecture Elastic stream processing platforms Quantum-enhanced computing applications Multi-cloud application lifecycle management Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on federated data systems, quantum computing applications, and IoT-enhanced infrastructure, with consistent output in high-impact conferences and journals. Awards and distinctions: Multiple best paper awards from USENIX conferences Grand Challenge Audience Award at DEBS 2022 Marie Curie Fellowship and IBM Research awards Advises over 20 PhD and MSc students in distributed systems research. Leads multiple EU-funded projects and serves on program committees for top conferences including SOSP, EuroSys, and IEEE BigData. Directs research groups in distributed systems and cloud computing at FORTH-ICS.

Georgios ZourarisView profile

Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Finite Element Methods
• Stochastic Partial Differential Equations
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Georgios Zouraris is a Professor at the University of Crete, where he has maintained an active research profile since earning his Ph.D. from the same institution in 1995. His work is centered in the School of Science and Engineering, focusing on advanced computational mathematics with applications in physics and engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Crete, 1995 Professor Zouraris specializes in the development and rigorous analysis of numerical methods for partial differential equations. His research spans finite element and finite difference techniques for nonlinear Schrödinger equations, logarithmic heat equations, and stochastic PDEs with space-time white noise. Key contributions include error estimation frameworks for relaxation schemes, convergence analysis of Crank-Nicolson methods, and efficiency improvements for multilevel Monte Carlo simulations. His theoretical work consistently addresses singular nonlinearities and complex domain geometries, bridging mathematical rigor with computational practicality. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals a sustained focus on high-accuracy numerical schemes for challenging PDEs, particularly those involving logarithmic singularities and stochastic forcing. Recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling noncylindrical domains and coupling strategies, with applications ranging from quantum systems to material science. The publications show consistent emphasis on provable convergence rates and computational efficiency. Information regarding student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities is not documented in the available sources. His active publication record through 2025 indicates ongoing research leadership in computational mathematics.

Nectarios KozirisView profile

Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Computer Architecture
• Systems Software
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Nectarios Koziris is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) , and former Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering . His research focuses on Parallel and Distributed Systems , Computer Architecture , and Cloud Computing . Key Research Themes: Compiler-OS-Architecture Interaction, Datacenter Hyperconvergence, Sparse Matrix Optimization, Quantum Computing, FPGA Virtualization Leadership: Founder of ~okeanos (Europe's largest public Cloud IaaS), Co-founder of GFOSS , Member of IEEE Computer Society Greece, Advisor to Arrikto Inc. His work has led to over 180 publications with 5800+ citations (h-index 33) , including two Best Paper Awards (IPDPS 2001, CCGRID 2013) and Intel Recognition (2015). He has supervised 12 PhD students and participated in 15+ EU projects as coordinator or consortium partner. Scientific Leadership: Program Co-Chair for Europar 2012 , Organizer for IPDPS , ICPP , SC conferences, and active member in Cloud Computing Expert Groups for the European Commission.

• Theoretical High Energy Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Elias Kiritsis is a Professor at the Department of Physics of the University of Crete since 1999. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (1988) and has held research positions at UC Berkeley, École Normale Supérieure Paris, and CERN (1988-1998). His research focuses on theoretical high energy physics and cosmology, leveraging quantum field theory and string theory to explore non-perturbative phenomena, holography, supersymmetry, and black hole dynamics. Education: Bachelor's Degree: University of Athens (1984) Ph.D. in Conformal Field Theories: California Institute of Technology (1988) Research Interests: String theory and M-theory Holographic QCD and strongly coupled systems Cosmological models and de Sitter/anti-de Sitter dynamics Supersymmetry breaking mechanisms He received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant in 2016 for research on holography's connection to the Standard Model. His work spans theoretical frameworks linking quantum gravity to observable phenomena, with recent emphasis on holographic RG flows, axion physics, and gravitational instabilities in curved spacetimes. Key contributions include studies on black hole thermodynamics, neutrino transport in quark-gluon plasma, and the interplay between holography and cosmological inflation. His research also explores emergent gravity concepts and dark matter candidates via quasi-extremal primordial black holes. Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) Grants/Projects: "Gravity, Holography and the Standard Model" (ERC-2016) He is affiliated with the Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics and the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP), collaborating on cutting-edge projects in quantum complexity and nanotechnology through the CCQCN.

• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Spin Polarization
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Petros Rakitzis is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Crete and affiliated with the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL). He received his B.A. in Physics and Chemistry from Cornell University (1992) and his Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (1997), focusing on atomic and molecular angular momentum in chemical reactions. Since 2001, he has progressed from Lecturer to Professor, securing the prestigious ERC Starting Grant in 2008. His research spans quantum angular momentum, spin polarization, photodissociation dynamics, and cavity-enhanced spectroscopy. Education: B.A. in Physics and Chemistry, Cornell University (1992); Ph.D. in Physics, Stanford University (1997) Rakitzis's work explores spin manipulation in particle beams, polarization phenomena in spectroscopy, and chirality sensing using parity-time-symmetric systems. His research has applications in nuclear fusion, laser-plasma acceleration, and quantum metrology. He leads the PREFER collaboration, focusing on polarization research for fusion experiments and reactors, and has developed techniques like signal-reversing cavity ring-down polarimetry for precision measurements. His recent publications highlight trends in spin-polarized hydrogen production, cavity-based chiral sensing, and parity nonconservation studies. These works intersect atomic physics, quantum optics, and nuclear fusion, with methodologies involving laser excitation, relativistic plasmas, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2008) Rakitzis has contributed to experimental techniques and theoretical frameworks in spin polarization and photodissociation, securing grants and advancing polarized beam applications. His research impacts fusion energy, quantum sensing, and fundamental symmetry studies.

Dimitris PsaltisView profile

Professor

• Optical Imaging
• Holography
• Biophotonics
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Dimitris Psaltis is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. He serves as Director of the Optics Laboratory and was Dean of the School of Engineering from 2007 to 2016. Previously, he held academic positions at Caltech, including Thomas G. Myers Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education : B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (1974–1977). His research interests span optical imaging and holography , biophotonics , optofluidics , and renewable energy . Recent work explores machine learning integration into optical systems , such as photonic neural networks , diffraction tomography , and solar irradiance forecasting . Articles highlight advancements in subwavelength imaging , nonlinear optical computing , and AI-driven wavefront shaping . Scientific awards include: 1990 International Commission of Optics (ICO) Prize 2002 NASA Space Act Award 2003 Humboldt Research Award 2006 SPIE Dennis Gabor Award 2012 OSA Emmett N. Leith Medal 2016 OSA Joseph Fraunhofer Award Fellowships: SPIE (1986), OSA (1989), IEEE (2005), EOS (2012) His work has influenced biomedical imaging, optical computing, and energy applications, with recent projects focusing on lab-on-chip systems , multimode fiber endoscopy , and 3D printing of holographic elements . He leads the Optics Laboratory at EPFL, driving interdisciplinary research in photonic technologies.

Athanasios D. PanagopoulosView profile

Professor

• Communications
• Wireless Communications
• Radio Communications
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Athanasios D. Panagopoulos is a Full Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in Satellite & Space Communications , Antennas and Propagation , and Quantum Communication . He leads the Division of Information Transmission Systems and Material Technology, with a focus on wireless systems, machine learning, and 5G/6G technologies. Born in Athens (1975), received summa cum laude Diploma and Dr. Engineering from NTUA (1997, 2002). Former roles: part-time Assistant Professor (2003-2007), head of Satellite Division at Hellenic Authority for Information Security (2005-2008). Research Trends emphasize Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) , Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces , and Deep Learning Applications in satellite networks. His work bridges atmospheric propagation effects with terrestrial-satellite convergence , including AI-driven excess attenuation prediction and UAV channel modeling. Scientific Awards include URSI General Assembly Young Scientist Award (2002, 2005) Best Paper Awards: IEEE RAWCON 2006, IEEE ISWCS 2015 Grants & Collaborations : Principal Investigator for EU/ESA R&D programs, with editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and Elsevier Physical Communication. Member of ITU-R , ETSI Study Groups , and IEEE (Senior) .

Nikolaos PapaspyrouView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Formal Verification
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Nikolaos Papaspyrou is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and a member of the Software Engineering Laboratory . His research focuses on the theory and implementation of programming languages, including semantics, type systems, compilers, static analysis, and formal verification. Since October 2021, he has been on leave from NTUA, working as a Software Engineer for Google in the memory management team for the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. He previously served as Director of the Division of Computer Science (2017-2019) and was on sabbatical with Google's compiler group in Munich (2015-2016). His work includes the RELEASE project (EU FP7 STREP) for reliable large-scale server software and uncertainty handling in distributed databases (European Social Fund). Ph.D. and Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA M.Sc. in Computer Science from Cornell University His research interests span programming languages , software engineering , and formal verification , with recent publications on coinductive proofs in Liquid Haskell, concurrency semantics, and quantum compilation. He has supervised over 50 diploma projects and mentored numerous students now at institutions like MIT, Princeton, and UC Berkeley. Awards include conference organizing and program committee roles, though no formal scientific prizes are listed.

Nikolaos K. EfremidisView profile

Professor

• Nonlinear Optics
• Photonic Lattices
• Optical Beam Propagation
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Nikolaos K. Efremidis serves as Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics at the University of Crete and holds a Collaborating Researcher position at the Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics (IACM) of the Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Greece. His dual affiliation bridges theoretical mathematics with experimental photonics research at one of Greece's premier research institutions. His research spans nonlinear optics, photonic lattices, and optical beam engineering with particular focus on vortex beams, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and statistical mechanics of light. Key contributions include the development of inverted pin beams for turbulence-resistant propagation, thermodynamic modeling of optical pressures in multimoded systems, and topological approaches to photonic thermalization. His work uniquely combines mathematical rigor with practical optical applications. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) thermodynamic frameworks for optical systems including Dalton's law analogs for partial pressures, (2) topological models for prethermalization dynamics in photonic lattices, and (3) engineered beam solutions (particularly inverted pin beams) that maintain integrity through atmospheric turbulence. These intersect at the frontier of optical thermodynamics and topological photonics. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) His laboratory at FORTH's IACM specializes in computational modeling of nonlinear optical phenomena and experimental validation of novel beam propagation techniques. Current projects focus on extending turbulence-resistant beam concepts to quantum optical regimes and developing topological protection schemes for free-space optical communication.

• Optical Communications
• Quantum Cryptography
• Fiber Optic Sensing
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Nikas Thomas is an External Instructor at the Department of Informatics (DI) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas including quantum cryptography, fiber optic sensing technologies, and seismic monitoring. Key roles include advancing secure communication protocols through quantum key distribution (QKD) and developing novel Li-Fi transceivers using perovskite photodiodes. He also pioneers applications of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for urban earthquake monitoring in Athens, leveraging existing fiber-optic infrastructure for environmental and geophysical studies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., phase transmission analysis) with practical implementations in optical communication systems and seismic detection. Research interests focus on: Secure optical communication systems leveraging quantum principles Fiber optic-based seismic and acoustic sensing Emerging Li-Fi technologies for high-speed wireless networks Phase-sensitive fiber optic analysis for geophysical applications Publications from 2022-2024 highlight trends in: Quantum security protocols for optical and radio-over-fiber systems Urban DAS applications for earthquake monitoring Microwave frequency interferometry for low-cost seismic sensors No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His work often involves collaborative projects with industry and academic partners, though specific grants are not detailed here. Current projects include optimizing DAS for real-time urban seismic networks and exploring novel modulation formats for secure optical transmission.

Konstantinos G. ArvanitisView profile

Professor

• Electrification
• Automation
• Digitalization in Agriculture
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Konstantinos G. Arvanitis is a Professor in the Department of Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering at the Agricultural University of Athens, affiliated with the Agricultural Engineering Laboratory. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and has held diverse research and teaching roles across Greek institutions. Teaches courses on electrical engineering, sensors, automation, and AI in agriculture Supervised 2 PhD, 9 MSc theses, and guides 6 ongoing PhD projects Member of FEANI, EurAgEng, and IFAC Technical Committee (2000-2017) His research integrates IoT, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems into agricultural practices, focusing on precision agriculture and sustainability. He contributes to editorial boards of journals like Sensors and Energy , and has published over 342 technical works with significant citation metrics. His recent work explores quantum technologies, edge computing, and 3D printing in agricultural systems, emphasizing energy efficiency and educational innovation. He actively reviews for 130+ journals and conferences.