George Papagiannakis is a Professor of Computer Graphics at the University of Crete, Greece, and a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at FORTH's Institute of Computer Science. He holds visiting professorships at the University of Geneva and leads the Computer Graphics Group. His research focuses on mixed reality, GPU programming, and medical XR applications. He earned his PhD from the University of Geneva (2006), M.Sc. from Bristol, and B.Eng. from Manchester. His work includes pioneering projects like MAGES SDK (medical XR training platform) and pyGANDALF (educational framework). Key contributions span over 130 publications, 3400+ citations, and €8M in research funding. He actively participates in EU projects (HDRi, Hifi-PRINTER) and has been awarded the Marie-Curie Fellowship, Best Paper Awards, and NVIDIA grants. Teaching includes advanced courses on computer graphics and programming at the University of Crete. He advises students across 4 postdocs, 15 PhDs, and numerous MSc/BSc candidates. His lab develops cutting-edge tools for immersive technologies, including geometric algebra applications in 5G/6G XR environments.
Manolis Sangriotis is an Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, affiliated with the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics (1970), followed by M.Sc. degrees in Electronics and Radioelectrology (1973) and Electronic Automation (1975), culminating in a Ph.D. in Informatics and Telecommunications (1980) from the University of Athens. His research focuses on image processing , computer vision , and 3D imaging , with emphasis on stereo image coding, integral photography, and real-time compression architectures. He explores applications in medical imaging, autostereoscopic displays, and multimedia systems, leveraging wavelet transforms, morphological operations, and statistical clustering. Recent publications (2012–2004) reveal a strong trend toward integral imaging innovations , including rectification frameworks, watermarking, and 3D-DCT compression. His work consistently addresses challenges in multiview data representation, disparity estimation, and photorealistic rendering, bridging computer vision with optical engineering. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Information Hiding and Multimedia Signal Processing (2012) He actively advises PhD students, including Eirini Kostopoulou, Tzanoukos Georgios, and Papageorgiou Louis. His research group collaborates on projects related to real-time systems and image datasets, often supported by institutional grants. As part of the RTSImage laboratory, he contributes to developing computational tools for image analysis and compression, with applications spanning medical diagnostics and 3D display technologies. Future directions include advancing omnidirectional imaging and robustness in automated biomedical assessments.
Ioannis Fudos is Professor and former Chair (2014-2018) of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Ioannina. He holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering from University of Patras, and MS/PhD degrees in Computer Science from Purdue University. His research spans computer graphics, CAD systems, geometric modeling, animation, and image retrieval. He directs the Computer Graphics Research Group and has secured substantial funding (€2M+) from European and national sources for 17+ projects. His scholarly contributions include publications in top venues (SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, IEEE TVCG) covering rendering techniques, 3D printing quality control, assistive technologies, and cultural heritage digitization. Recent work explores neural rendering transparency methods, wheelchair navigation interfaces, and pedestrian routing algorithms. His laboratory maintains a repository of 3D models for research use.
George Ioannou is a Professor of Production Management and Business Processes at the Athens University of Economics and Business, where he leads the MBA International Postgraduate Program and the Center for Business Processes and ERP Systems at the Laboratory of Management Science. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech's Department of Production and Systems Engineering. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from National Technical University of Athens, an M.Sc./DIC in Industrial Robotics/Production Automation from Imperial College London, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Current Academic Roles: Professor, Director of MBA Program, Head of ERP Systems Center Prior Academic Roles: Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech Education: B.Sc., M.Sc./DIC, Ph.D. His research focuses on integrating web-based technologies with operational research to optimize production systems, business processes, and supply chains. This spans applications in plant spatial planning, ERP systems, and cultural heritage digitization. He has secured research funding from global organizations including NSF, European Commission, and private sector leaders like Microsoft. Scientific awards include Microsoft's Excellence in Education Award and multiple teaching excellence recognitions for MBA programs. Ioannou serves on the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) and the editorial board of Production Planning & Control , with extensive consulting experience for public and private sector entities.
Manos Kamarianakis is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Crete (Computer Science Department) and the Technical University of Crete (School of Electrical & Computer Engineering). He is also a Research Director at ORamaVR, a FORTH spinoff, and a visiting collaborator at FORTH’s Human-Computer Interaction Lab. His research focuses on Computational Geometry, Geometric Algebra, and their applications in Computer Graphics and Machine Learning, particularly leveraging geometric algebra for networked VR environments. He holds multiple degrees from the University of Crete, including a PhD in Computational Geometry (2019). His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at CGI 2024 and the SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Best Education Paper Award. Teaching includes Computer Graphics and Mathematics courses at both universities. His service roles include leadership in projects like the 5G-EPICENTRE and CHARITY initiatives, and he actively reviews for academic venues. Beyond academia, he is an enthusiast of mathematics, puzzles, and bridge card games. Notable contributions include the GA-Unity framework, which integrates geometric algebra into Unity, and the VR Isle Academy for surgical training. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in healthcare, education, and critical communications.
Georgios Papaioannou Georgios Papaioannou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a BSc and PhD in Informatics/Computer Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on real-time computer graphics, virtual reality, photorealistic rendering, and 3D pattern recognition with applications in cultural heritage digitization and interactive environments. Education BSc in Informatics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens PhD in Computer Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Research Interests His work spans real-time rendering techniques, virtual reality systems, 3D object reconstruction, and cultural heritage preservation. Notable projects include the PRESIOUS EU project for predictive digitization of cultural objects and the Virtual Archaeologist system for fractured artifact reassembly. Key Contributions Dr. Papaioannou has authored influential papers on global illumination algorithms, volume-based ambient occlusion, and real-time graphics optimization. His work integrates computer vision and machine learning to solve challenges in interactive visualization and archaeological reconstruction. Professional Activities A member of Eurographics, ACM, and SIGGRAPH, he actively reviews for top computer graphics conferences. His lab focuses on advancing real-time rendering technologies for immersive applications, including VR systems for cultural heritage education and historical reenactment.
Prof. Vassilis Digalakis is a Professor at the Technical University of Crete in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, part of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from Boston University and has extensive experience in academia, industry, and public service. His roles include former Rector of the Technical University of Crete (2013-2017) and Deputy Minister of Education and Religious Affairs (2020-2021). Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering, Boston University (1992) M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University (1988) B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1986) Research Interests: Prof. Digalakis specializes in machine learning, speech recognition, pattern recognition, and dialog systems. His work emphasizes developing advanced algorithms for speech processing, multimodal interfaces, and adaptive systems. Notable contributions include innovations in linear dynamical models for speech synthesis and robust pronunciation evaluation techniques. Awards and Recognition: He has received two IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Awards (1999, 2000) and holds five patents related to speech recognition technologies. His leadership roles include Director of the Telecommunications Systems Institute (2005–2013) and Chair of the ECE Department (2003–2005). Professional Activities: He served as President of the Hellenic Universities Rectors’ Synod (2015) and later as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Cultural and Educational Affairs. His work extends to industry collaborations, including founding contributions to Nuance Communications and Dialogos Speech Communications. Labs and Projects: Associated with the Information and Networks Laboratory at TUC, his research focuses on cutting-edge solutions in telecommunications and AI-driven speech technologies.
Christos-Nikolaos Anagnostopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean. He serves as Head of the Department and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cultural informatics, and energy systems. Anagnostopoulos holds a Mechanical Engineering Diploma (1998) and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2002) from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Research focuses on AI applications in cultural heritage preservation, medical imaging, smart cities, and IoT systems. Over 180 publications in journals/conferences highlight contributions to 3D modeling, mixed reality, energy-efficient buildings, and surgical simulation. His work integrates technologies like UAVs, digital twins, and deep learning to address challenges in heritage preservation, healthcare, and sustainable urban systems. Key projects include ARM4CH (autonomous reality modeling for heritage sites), PLUG-N-HARVEST (smart building management), and ARCHAEORAMA (multimodal archaeological documentation). He explores ethical implications of AI/ChatGPT in education and healthcare while advancing geospatial integration for archaeological excavations. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, his research bridges cultural, technical, and environmental domains.
Petros Maragos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he directs the Division of Signals, Control and Robotics. He founded the Computer Vision, Speech Communication & Signal Processing Lab (1999) and the Hellenic Robotics Center of Excellence (2025). His research spans signal processing, computer vision, robotics, and machine learning, with 450+ publications and leadership in 50+ EU/Greek/US projects. Education includes a Dipl.Ing. from NTUA (1980), M.Sc./Ph.D. from Georgia Tech (1982/1985), and faculty positions at Harvard University (1985-1993) and Georgia Tech (1993-1998). Research Focus: Multimodal perception, nonlinear systems, assistive robotics, and deep learning. Recent work integrates tropical geometry with neural networks, robotic healthcare applications, and sign language technologies. Articles emphasize neural architectures, real-world robotics, and AI for social good. Awards: IEEE Fellow (1995), EURASIP Fellow (2010) IEEE W.R.G. Baker Prize (1995) NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1987-1992) CVPR/PETRA Best Paper Awards (2022-2025) Advising & Grants: Supervised 30+ PhDs and 130+ Master's students. Secured funding from EU Horizon 2020, NSF, and Greek national programs for projects like i-Walk (robotic mobility) and e-Prevention (mental health monitoring). Labs: Leads NTUA's Intelligent Robotics Lab and co-founded the Robotics Institute at Athena Research Center, focusing on human-robot interaction and perception systems.
Işıl Dillig is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, where she leads the UToPiA research group. Her academic career spans over a decade of significant contributions to programming languages research, particularly in program analysis, verification, and synthesis. Dr. Dillig received all her academic degrees (BS, MS, and PhD) from Stanford University before joining the faculty at UT Austin. Her educational background established the foundation for her innovative research approach that bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications. Her research focuses on developing techniques to make software systems more reliable, secure, and easier to build through advanced program analysis, verification, and synthesis methods. She has pioneered approaches that combine symbolic reasoning with machine learning to tackle complex software engineering challenges across multiple domains including security, databases, and programming language theory. Her work demonstrates exceptional depth in creating practical tools that address real-world software development problems while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. Analysis of Dr. Dillig's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in program synthesis, with recent work expanding into neurosymbolic approaches that bridge neural networks with formal methods. Her research shows strong connections between theoretical foundations and practical applications, particularly in security-critical systems, database technologies, and blockchain applications. The evolution of her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling complex program structures while maintaining practical usability. Dr. Dillig has received prestigious recognition for her research contributions: Sloan Fellowship NSF CAREER award As a dedicated educator and research leader, Dr. Dillig has served in significant roles including Program Chair for PLDI 2022 and Steering Committee member for PLDI. She has mentored numerous students through her UToPiA research group, guiding research in program synthesis, verification, and analysis. Her work has been supported by substantial research grants that have enabled innovative projects at the intersection of programming languages and security. Dr. Dillig leads the UToPiA (UT Austin Programming, Languages, and Analysis) research group, which focuses on developing novel techniques for program analysis, verification, and synthesis. The group maintains strong collaborations with industry partners and academic institutions worldwide, translating theoretical advances into practical tools that address real software engineering challenges.
Sang-Hoon Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software and Computer Engineering and Department of Artificial Intelligence at Ajou University, South Korea. He leads the Systems Software Lab (Paldal Hall 1004-2) and maintains active collaborations with Virginia Tech as a Visiting Scholar since August 2024. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from KAIST (2016) under advisors Seungryoul Maeng and Jin-Soo Kim, and a B.S. in Computer Science from KAIST (2002). His research spans operating systems, memory management, and storage systems with focus on mobile platforms, heterogeneous architectures, and SSD technologies. Key interests include memory fragmentation control , distributed thread execution , key-value storage optimization , and resource disaggregation . His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical system implementations, particularly for mobile and datacenter environments. Kim's publication portfolio shows consistent output in top-tier venues including USENIX FAST, VLDB, ICDCS, and ASPLOS. His research demonstrates evolution from mobile memory management (2015-2017) toward distributed systems and hardware-aware software (2019-present), with recent emphasis on resource-disaggregated environments and heterogeneous-ISA computing. The 2024 Best Paper Award at USENIX FAST highlights his impact in storage systems research. Best Paper Award at USENIX FAST'24 Multiple patents including US-9588912B2 for memory control He directs significant research projects funded by ETRI, NRF, and US ONR, including current work on memory-centric computing systems (2020-2023) and disaggregated non-volatile memory systems using RDMA (2018-2020). His Systems Software Lab maintains strong industry partnerships with Samsung Electronics and NHN, with prior projects improving Android memory management and developing SSD-based storage systems for large-scale internet services.
Chandrakana Nandi is the Director of US R&D at Certora and an affiliate assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington's College of Engineering. She completed her PhD at the University of Washington working with Zachary Tatlock and Dan Grossman in the PLSE research group. Her research focuses on building tools for scaling automated formal verification to real-world programs, particularly for DeFi applications. She works extensively with equality saturation techniques (egg project) and has made significant contributions to computational fabrication through projects like Carpentry Compiler, Szalinski, and LambdaCAD. Her work bridges programming languages, compilers, and digital fabrication, creating novel tools that transform how we design and manufacture physical objects. Nandi's publication record shows a strong trajectory in programming language techniques applied to verification and fabrication. Her work on equality saturation has become foundational in the field, with the egg library enabling state-of-the-art results in compiler optimization and program synthesis. Recent work has expanded into formal verification of smart contracts, demonstrating the versatility of her research approach across different domains. Distinguished Paper Award at OOPSLA 2021 Sigplan Research Highlight for POPL 2021 As Director of US R&D at Certora, she leads research efforts on verification tools for languages like WASM and techniques to help users write formal specifications more easily using mutation testing. She has served in numerous organizational roles for major programming languages conferences including as Workshops Co-Chair for ICFP 2025 and Committee Member for PLDI Review Committee. Nandi has established herself as a leader in the intersection of programming languages and computational fabrication, with her work on equality saturation becoming particularly influential across multiple subfields of programming languages research.
