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Chrisanthi AvgerouView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Organizational Change
• ICT for Development
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Chrisanthi Avgerou is Professor of Information Systems at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), affiliated with the Department of Management Science and Technology in the School of Business. She chairs IFIP Technical Committee 9 on Social Implications of Information Technology and serves as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research Journal and The Information Society Journal. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Information Systems, London School of Economics, 1989 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Loughborough University of Technology, 1978 B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics, University of Athens, Greece, 1977 Professor Avgerou's research examines ICT's relationship with organizational transformation and socio-economic development, with emphasis on critical perspectives and developing country contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with social theory, exploring power dynamics in socio-technical change and institutional barriers to ICT adoption. She pioneered studies on computers in developing countries through IFIP WG 9.4 leadership (1996-2003). Analysis of her 1998-2007 publications reveals consistent focus on three interconnected domains: (1) socio-technical change in organizations using institutional theory, (2) ICT's role in development contexts through critical policy analysis, and (3) philosophical foundations of information systems research. Her editorial work in The Oxford Handbook of ICT (2007) synthesizes global perspectives on digital transformation. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the British Computer Society Fellow of the Association for Information Systems She coordinates the BSc Information Systems and Management program for the University of London External Programme and teaches Social Study of IS (IS470) and Information Society, Theory and Policy (IS412/478). Her research is conducted through LSE's Information Systems and Innovation Group, which examines technology's societal impacts through interdisciplinary collaboration. She currently organizes the Human Choice and Computers conference series, advancing discourse on technology ethics.

• Computational Complexity
• Graph Algorithms
• Distributed Algorithms
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Aris T. Pagourtzis is a Professor of Computer Science at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he also serves as the Head of the Computer Science Division. He is additionally a Lead Researcher at the Archimedes Research Center, Athena RC. His academic career includes positions at the University of Ioannina, the University of Liverpool, the ETH Zuerich, the University of Athens, and the Athens University of Economics and Business. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1989) and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1999), both from the National Technical University of Athens Professor Pagourtzis's research spans multiple areas of theoretical computer science, with particular emphasis on computational complexity, graph algorithms, distributed algorithms, approximation algorithms, network algorithms, cryptography, and counting complexity. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in network design, security protocols, and optimization problems. He has developed novel algorithms for problems ranging from community detection in networks to Byzantine fault-tolerant protocols and privacy-preserving voting systems. His recent publications show a continued focus on fundamental algorithmic problems while expanding into newer areas like temporal graph analysis, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving technologies. There's a clear trend toward addressing real-world challenges through rigorous theoretical frameworks, particularly in distributed systems, secure computation, and optimization under constraints. Professor Pagourtzis has served on program and organizing committees for numerous theoretical computer science and cryptography conferences, co-chairing CIAC 2017 and FCT 2021. His research has received funding from diverse sources including US, UK, French, EU, and Greek national resources. He is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses at NTUA, including Algorithms and Complexity, Foundations of Computer Science, Computational Cryptography, and Network Algorithms and Complexity. He leads the Computation and Reasoning Laboratory (corelab) at NTUA, which focuses on theoretical computer science research.

• Information Systems
• Technology Adoption
• Organizational Management
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Dr. Athanasios Nikas is a researcher in the Department of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business, affiliated with ISTLab/OIS. His work focuses on information systems, collaboration technologies, and organizational dynamics within distributed settings like the construction industry. Education: Bachelor's in Financial and Banking Management (University of Piraeus, 2000) Master's in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems (London School of Economics, 2001) His research explores technology adaptation , collaboration intensity , and interfirm network orchestration . Key projects include the EU-funded DOMINO initiative (IST-2000-29545) and consulting roles in the Greek eBusiness Forum (2003-2005). Publications span Information Systems , Construction Industry , and Organizational Management , with a focus on web-based collaboration and dynamic networks. His PhD research was funded by the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Education through the HRAKLEITOS scholarships programme . He has contributed to journals like Journal of e-collaboration and Journal of Automation in Construction , and presented at conferences including the Academy of Management and European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS).

Foteini AsderakiView profile

Professor

• European Integration Theories
• European Union Governance and Policies
• EU as Global Actors
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Foteini Asderaki is a Professor at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, specializing in European Integration Theories and European Educational Policy. She holds a Jean Monnet Chair (2016) and serves as Chair of the European Security and Defence College Doctoral School in Brussels (2019-2025). As Director of the Laboratory of Education Policy Research Development and Interuniversity Cooperation (ERDIC) and co-director of the East-Med Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (EXCELEM), she bridges academic research with EU policy implementation. PhD in Political Sciences (University of Athens, with distinction) Focus on EU governance, security policies, and education policy Europeanization Coordinator for multiple Erasmus+ and Jean Monnet programs Her research spans European integration theories, security policy, and higher education reform, with publications analyzing the Bologna Process's impact on Greek quality assurance systems, EU crisis responses, and talent mobility dynamics. She has contributed to over 25 academic works and coordinated international projects addressing democratic education, migration policy, and post-Brexit EU differentiation. Recent publications (2010-2021) examine EU's Eastern Mediterranean strategy, securitization of migration, and education policy in crisis contexts. Her work emphasizes regime complexity theory and EU institutional evolution. Jean Monnet Chair on EU Education Policies Honorary Grant from National Bank of Greece (Theodoros Karatzas) State Scholarship Foundation awards Academic coordinator for European Parliament Ambassador Programme Asderaki's leadership in EU education initiatives and policy development demonstrates her pivotal role in shaping academic responses to contemporary European challenges.

• Spectral Analysis of Time Series
• Cointegration Methods
• Bootstrap Applications
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Evangelos Ioannidis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, School of Informatics and Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business. Born in 1962, he holds a Mathematics PhD from the University of Heidelberg (1993) and has served in his current department since 1999, progressing from Lecturer (1999) to Assistant Professor (2007) and Associate Professor (2023). His expertise spans spectral analysis of time series , cointegration methods , and bootstrap applications in economic data analysis, with additional focus on Official Statistics and sampling techniques . University of Heidelberg: MMath (1987), PhD (1993) Researcher, University of Heidelberg (1987-1991) Visiting Researcher, University of Orsay, Paris Sud (1992-1993) OECD, Paris (1994-1998) National Institute of Labour (1999) His scientific contributions focus on time series econometrics, VAR model spectra, and R&D expenditure analysis. Recent work includes non-parametric spectral estimation and risk-based sampling methodology. He has collaborated with Eurostat on statistical projects (2012-2014). Current affiliations include the Athens University of Economics and Business , where he teaches and conducts research on economic time series analysis and statistical methods.

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.

Moses A. BoudouridesView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Chaos Theory
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Moses A. Boudourides is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics , University of Patras , Greece. Holding a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and an Engineering Diploma from NTUA, his work bridges applied mathematics and social informatics . Research Interests : Nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, societal implications of technology, internet studies, science policy, network analysis, and digital communication. Teaching : Courses in mathematics and its intersections with technological systems. Projects : Contributions to European research initiatives like SOEIS, STAGE, and COMMORG. Recent Publications span mathematical modeling of fluid dynamics, social network analysis of email systems, and policy critiques of ICTs, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus. Articles often examine network self-organization, digital media impacts, and nonlinear system behaviors. Contact : mboudour@upatras.gr , Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece.

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Business Strategy
• Strategic Management in Tourism
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Dr. Sotirios Varelas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourism Studies of the University of Piraeus specializing in Hospitality Business and Tourism Organization Strategy. He holds a PhD from the Department of Organization and Business Administration of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus, an MBA-TQM in Business Administration, and graduated from the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science. With over 12 years of professional experience as a scientific consultant in tourism organizations, Dr. Varelas has served at the Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Tourism Organization, and the Peloponnese Region. He has collaborated with numerous research centers including the Institute of Regional Development, ELKE of the University of Peloponnese, and the Research Center of the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on strategic management in tourism, digital tourism innovations, sustainable tourism practices, and big data applications in the tourism sector. He has published extensively in international journals on topics including blockchain technology in tourism, virtual immersive platforms, artificial intelligence applications, and strategic management during economic crises. Dr. Varelas teaches various courses including Introduction to Tourism, International Economics and Tourism Market, Tourism Development Strategies, Strategic Management of Tourism Businesses, and Contemporary Tourism Issues at the University of Piraeus. He also serves as the student internship coordinator and academic advisor coordinator for the Department of Tourism Studies. As an active leader in the tourism academic community, he is President of the Board of Directors of the Greek Branch of the World Organization for Technology in Tourism and Travel (IFITT) and has created and coordinated postgraduate programs in tourism business administration.

Kyriakos DrivasView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of Innovation
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Technology Transfer
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Kyriakos Drivas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Piraeus, which is part of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies. He holds office hours during winter and spring semesters for student consultations. Education: BA in Economics from University of Crete MA in Agricultural Economics from University of Nebraska-Lincoln PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from University of California-Berkeley His research focuses on the empirical study of innovation ecosystems, with particular emphasis on: Intellectual property rights management and valuation Technology transfer mechanisms between academia and industry Economic development through innovation policy Impact of skilled labor mobility on regional innovation He employs econometric analysis of patent, trademark, and firm-level data to examine how innovation policies affect economic outcomes. Drivas maintains an active publication record in top economics and innovation journals. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on: Innovation metrics and measurement methodologies Technology commercialization pathways Regional innovation systems and knowledge spillovers Economic responses to external shocks (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic) His research consistently bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications.

Katsiri EleftheriaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Diffuse Computing
• Sensor Networks
• Middleware
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Eleftheria Katsiri is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, specializing in Operating Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. She joined the university in December 2013 and has been an Associate Faculty Member at the Athena Research Center since 2014. University of Patras, B.Sc. in Computer and Informatics Engineering (1998) University of Cambridge, PhD in Computing (2005) Her research focuses on real-time data processing, sensor network simulation, and middleware development for IoT systems. She has contributed to environmental monitoring, healthcare informatics, and decentralized water management solutions. Notable scientific awards include the Domestic Studentship, CASE, and Pressed Steel Award scholarships during her PhD. She has coordinated research projects like ALPINE and Hydropolis and participated in eight international research initiatives. Coordinated ALPINE project (2013-2015), showcased at Thessaloniki International Fair 2016 Worked on EU-funded SPICE, iWidget, ICENI II, UbiMon, and Greek projects RFCure, Greenactions, CAP Contributed to 11 EU evaluation committees (46 proposals assessed) Developed 13 hardware/software demonstration systems (sensor networks, IoT apps, simulation tools)

Anastasia DrandakiView profile

Associate Professor

• Byzantine Archaeology
• Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Painting
• Material Culture Studies
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Anastasia Drandaki is an Associate Professor in Byzantine Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she specializes in Byzantine and Post-Byzantine painting and material culture. She has held this position since 2018, following many years as Curator of the Byzantine Collection at the Benaki Museum in Athens. As a 2013-2014 member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Byzantine material culture and icon studies. Drandaki was trained at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an archaeologist and art historian, earning both her BA and PhD there, and also attended intensive computing courses at the University of Westminster, London, where she designed a documentation system for the Benaki Museum Byzantine Collection. Her research focuses on Late Antique and Medieval Metalwork; Art and Material Culture in Late Antique and Medieval Mediterranean; the Art and Cult of Icons; Pilgrimage; the arts of Sinai; Science and Technology in Archaeology and Museums; and the History of Byzantine Collections. She has curated or co-curated acclaimed Byzantine exhibitions worldwide, including Pilgrimage to Sinai (2004), The Origins of El Greco (2009-2010), Heaven and Earth (2013-2015), and Routes of icons (2023). Her publications include the comprehensive monograph on Late Antique copperwares (2020) and the first study on a newly discovered early Palaiologan Epitaphios (2023). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Byzantine material culture across multiple dimensions, from technical analysis of artifacts to the cultural contexts of religious art production and circulation. Her work increasingly integrates scientific analysis with traditional art historical approaches, particularly evident in her studies of metalwork and icon technology. Drandaki serves as Head Researcher for the Benaki Museum in the EU-funded ERC RICONTRANS project (2019-present) on Visual Culture, Piety and Propaganda: Transfer and reception of Russian Religious Art in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. She is also a member of the Scientific Expert Panel of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC) and the APAC Labs in The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, and since 2021 has served as Vice-president in the Board of the Christian Archaeological Society, responsible for the publication of the Deltion journal. Based in office 406 at the University Campus in Athens, Drandaki continues to bridge museum practice with academic research, bringing her extensive curatorial experience to bear on her scholarly work and teaching in Byzantine archaeology and art history.

Kappos EfthimiosView profile

Associate Professor

• Dynamical Systems
• Control Theory
• Differential Geometry
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Assoc. Prof. Kappos Efthimios is affiliated with the School of Mathematics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, within the Faculty of Sciences. His academic journey includes roles at Northeastern University, City University London, and the University of Sheffield before joining AUTh in 2005. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from UC Berkeley (1986) and advanced degrees from MIT and Oxford. Education : MA (First Class Honours), University of Oxford, 1980 MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983 MA, University of California, Berkeley, 1985 PhD, University of California, Berkeley, 1986 Research Interests focus on Geometric Control Theory , Bifurcation Analysis , and Differential Topology , with applications to power systems and mathematical biology. His work employs algebraic-topological methods to study global dynamics and stability. Advising & Grants : Supervised doctoral and postgraduate research projects (e.g., geometric control theory, Lyapunov-based control design). Coordinated a 2017 grant for the Postgraduate Mathematics Program at AUTh. Serves as ERASMUS Coordinator for incoming students. Teaching includes courses like Dynamical Systems , Algebraic Topology , and Classical Differential Geometry . Recent teaching roles span 2023–2025.

• Information Processing over Networks
• Adaptive Signal Processing & Learning
• Statistical Learning
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Berberidis Kostas is a Professor at the University of Patras, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. His academic work focuses on Information Processing over Networks , Adaptive Signal Processing , and Wireless Communications . He is affiliated with the Division of Hardware and Computer Architecture. Specialized in Statistical Learning and Distributed Information Processing Contributed to advancements in Signal Processing for Communications and Array Signal Processing Notable research areas include: Adaptive and distributed learning algorithms Wireless channel equalization and relaying Hyperspectral and biomedical image processing Resource allocation with security constraints Recent publications cover topics like blind hyperspectral unmixing , secure resource allocation , and FIR filter optimization , reflecting his interdisciplinary focus on signal processing, communications, and computational imaging.

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• International Finance
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Sarantis Kalyvitis is a Professor of Macroeconomics and International Finance at the Department of International & European Economic Studies at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds the Jean Monnet Chair in European Macroeconomics . His research focuses on Macroeconomics , Economic Growth , International Finance , and Applied Econometrics , with recent emphasis on microeconomic aspects of exporting firms and Greek economic policy. He has published extensively in journals such as the Journal of Public Economics , Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control , and authored books on structural funds, economic growth, and open economy macroeconomics (in Greek). His work addresses topics like fiscal policy, public capital maintenance, and the impact of EU structural funds. Key research themes include: Export pricing strategies and firm-level dynamics Effects of fiscal multipliers and investment incentives Linkages between economic growth, stock markets, and monetary policy Impact of EU policies on Greece's economy Notable policy contributions include reports on Greek savings behavior, export competitiveness, and wage-productivity dynamics (in Greek). His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, often employing advanced econometric techniques.

• Transport Processes in Porous Media
• Multiphase Flow Modeling
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
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Professor Andreas Yiotis is an Associate Professor at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece. His research focuses on theoretical and numerical modeling of transport processes in porous media, including multiphase flows in geologic formations, with applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery, Soil Remediation, and CO2 sequestration. He leads projects involving pore-scale modeling, microfluidic experiments, and high-performance computing. Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Dominique Salin (CNRS), Prof. Yanis Yortsos (USC), and Prof. Ruben Juanes (MIT). His team operates the Environmental Research Laboratory, equipped with a 240-core supercomputing cluster for parallel simulations in environmental modeling and molecular dynamics. Recent work includes studies on ganglia dynamics, blob population behavior in porous media, and nanofluid dielectric properties for power transformers. He has advised doctoral students such as Ioannis Zarikos (PhD defense 2018) and Dimitri [surname unspecified]. Research emphasizes bridging pore-scale phenomena to macroscopic behavior, using lattice Boltzmann methods and pore network models. Key contributions include experimental validation of 3D porous media micromodels and analysis of immiscible flow dynamics in heterogeneous domains. His work has been presented at conferences like INTERPORE and featured in interdisciplinary short courses on microfluidics.