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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.

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.

• Antenna Design
• Evolutionary Algorithms
• Wireless Communications
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Sotirios K. Goudos is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece, and Director of the ELEDIA@AUTH lab within the ELEDIA Research Center Network. His research focuses on antenna design, evolutionary algorithms, wireless communications, machine learning, and IoT applications. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics (1991), M.Sc. in Electronics (1994), Ph.D. in Physics (2001), and additional qualifications in Information Systems and Electrical Engineering. Prof. Goudos is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Telecom open access journal (MDPI) and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Access, and IEEE Open Journal of the Communication Society. He has organized multiple special issues in journals like EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking and has authored/edited books on antennas and AI in networks. His awards include multiple IEEE Access Outstanding Associate Editor recognitions (2019–2023) and inclusion in Stanford University's top 2% scientists list (2020–2024). He teaches courses on telecommunications, Java programming, and microwave systems, and has supervised over two dozen master's students since 2009. His work spans antenna optimization, AI-driven communications, and IoT security, with contributions to 5G/6G, RIS systems, and smart agriculture. Prof. Goudos actively contributes to IEEE Greece Section leadership roles, including Secretary (2022) and Vice-Chair (2023–2024). His labs and teams focus on ELEDIA's research in electromagnetics, optimization, and AI applications.

Anna SaitiView profile

Professor

• Management and Economics of Education
• Health Economics
• Labor Market
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Dr. Anna Saiti is a Professor of Management and Economics of Education at the Department of Early Childhood Care and Education, School of Administrative, Economics & Social Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece. She has also served as an academic member at Harokopio University's Department of Economics & Sustainable Development (formerly Home Economics & Ecology). Her work bridges educational leadership, health economics, and labor market dynamics. Bachelor's Degree: Organization and Business Administration, University of Piraeus M.A.: Banking and Finance, University of North Wales (Bangor, UK) PhD: Administration and Economics of Education, University of Hull (UK) Her research focuses on strategic/sustainable leadership, health economics, labor market policies, and educational management. She explores themes like AI integration in education, equity in schools, and the impact of minimum wage on employee well-being. Her work spans theoretical frameworks and applied studies in Greece and global contexts. Her recent publications address digital transformation in education, systemic leadership models, and socioeconomic factors in educational systems. These works often intersect with trends in artificial intelligence, policy reform, and workforce management in educational and healthcare sectors. Anna Saiti's academic contributions include supervising five completed PhD theses (2012, 2016, 2018, 2020) and mentoring three ongoing doctoral candidates. She serves as Assistant Editor for the International Journal of Leadership in Education and member of the Editorial Board for Research in Educational Administration and Leadership . She leads projects on labor market dynamics, health economics, and distance learning educator training, the latter co-financed by the Greek State and EU. Her career combines research, editorial work, and international collaboration in educational leadership and economic analysis.

Georgios LappasView profile

Professor

• Social Informatics
• E-Government
• E-Democracy
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Georgios Lappas is a Professor of Information Technology with emphases on Social and Political Informatics at the Department of Communication and Digital Media, University of Western Macedonia. He serves as Head of the Department, Director of the Digital Media and Strategic Communication Laboratory, and Vice-Director of the MSc Programs "Public Discourse and Digital Media" and "Digital Games and Multimedia Development". He is also a member of the Regional Council for Research and Innovation of the Region of Western Macedonia. Professor Lappas holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence. His academic career spans numerous research contributions and leadership roles within the university and research community. His primary research interests focus on Social Informatics, E-Government, E-Democracy, Online Politics, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Marketing, Online Reputation Management, Web Mining, Opinion Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Web Intelligence, and Social Network Analysis. His work bridges computer science with social and political sciences, particularly examining how digital technologies impact governance, political communication, and social interactions. Professor Lappas has published extensively, with over 100 papers in international journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. His recent work examines social media campaigns in political contexts, citizen engagement with digital government services, and the application of emerging technologies like augmented reality in various sectors. His publications appear in prestigious journals such as New Media and Society, Journal of Information Technology and Politics, Local Government Studies, and International Journal of Electronic Governance. He has served as Program Committee member in more than 130 international conferences and on editorial boards of journals including Journal of Information Technology and Politics, International Journal of Entertainment Technology and Management, and Journal of E-Government. Professor Lappas has chaired or co-chaired four international conferences, served on organizing committees for seven conferences, acted as publicity chair for two conferences, and chaired sessions at over 20 international conferences. Professor Lappas has participated in numerous national and EU-funded projects. Currently, he coordinates the "Wine Live Label Innovative Augmented Reality Applications in Wine Product Labeling" project under the "Research-Create-Innovate" program, and leads work package 5 of the "AGRO-TOUR" project focused on mixed reality applications for promoting mountain trails in Western Macedonia. He teaches courses including Human-Machine Communication, Digital Marketing and Online Entrepreneurship, Online Reputational Management, E-Government, E-Democracy and Political Campaigns on the Internet, Special Issues on Social Informatics, and Big Data and Web Intelligence.

• Business Strategy & Policy
• Digital Transformation
• e-Government Systems
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Professor Yannis Pollalis serves as Department Chair in the Department of Economics at the University of Piraeus' School of Economics, Business and International Studies. He has held this professorship since 1999 after serving as Professor of Strategic Information Systems at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (1993-1999). He founded and directs both the M.Sc. Program in Economic & Business Strategy (2001) and the Research & Training Center in Digital Transformation & Strategic Leadership (iLEADS Lab, 2017). PhD in Business Strategy & Management Information Systems, University of Pittsburgh MBA in Finance & Operations Management, University of Scranton BSc in Economics, University of Piraeus His research spans Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, and e-Government Systems, with significant contributions to Lean Management in public utilities and healthcare. His work demonstrates consistent focus on applying data analytics to solve public sector challenges while bridging strategic theory and practical implementation across Greek governmental and private institutions. His publication trends reveal deepening specialization in digital governance since 2020, particularly analyzing e-government maturity models, citizen perspectives, and strategic implementation gaps in Greek and European contexts. Earlier work established foundations in strategic information systems, lean transformation frameworks, and healthcare management. Teaching Excellence Awards Editorial Board: International Journal for Information Management Editorial Board: Journal of Marketing & Operations Management Research Pollalis actively advises Greek public sector entities as Vice-Chairman of the Hellenic Development Bank and previously chaired the Committee for New Development Law 4887/2022. His research has received funding from The Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, NATO's Science & Research Program, and the European Network for SMEs Research. He has authored 18 books covering strategic management, e-business, and marketing. He leads the iLEADS Lab research team focused on digital transformation frameworks and strategic leadership development, with significant impact on Greek public sector modernization initiatives.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Educational Needs
• Educational Policies
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Avramidis Elias is a Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Research Methodology and Qualitative Research Methods. His academic focus centers on inclusive education, addressing barriers to its implementation across primary, secondary, and tertiary settings. His research explores effective policies and pedagogies for students with learning difficulties, including emotional and behavioral challenges, and evaluates social impacts of inclusive programs. He also investigates support systems for disabled university students within lifelong learning frameworks and methodological advancements in educational research. His recent work emphasizes collective responsibility in education, teacher attitudes, and cross-national comparisons of inclusive practices. Notable contributions include studies on peer tutoring, teacher resilience during the pandemic, and interventions to enhance student social participation. Despite extensive research output, his profile does not mention formal awards or grants, though his work is widely published in reputable journals. Avramidis collaborates globally, evidenced by co-authored papers with researchers from Canada, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. He teaches courses such as Statistics and Curriculum Applications in Special Education, reflecting his commitment to both research and pedagogy. His office is located at the Papastratos Complex (Building Rosa Imbrioti, 2nd floor, Room 7), and he holds regular office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dimitrios BarkasView profile

Researcher

• Social Psychology
• Political Psychology
• Collective Action
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Dimitrios Barkas is a researcher at the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in the Department of Psychology , actively contributing to the Social and Political Psychology Lab. His work bridges psychological and political dynamics through empirical studies. Education: BSc in Psychology, Panteion University PhD in Social and Political Psychology, Panteion University Research Focus: Barkas investigates sociopolitical phenomena through lenses of collective action, social identity, and emotional mobilization. His scholarship emphasizes youth engagement in political movements and populist discourse analysis. Projects: Currently serving as network project manager for OppAttune (Horizon EU-funded program addressing political extremism) and senior researcher in IP-PAD (Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions doctoral training program on adolescence and democracy).

• Urban Regeneration
• Urban Design
• Urban Landscapes
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Dr. Aspa Gospodini is a Professor of Town Planning and Urban Design at the University of Thessaly's Polytechnic School, where she directs the Research Laboratory 'Morphology and Urban Design' and the postgraduate program 'Urban Regeneration, Urban Development and Real Estate Market'. She previously served as Vice-President of the Thessaloniki Regulatory Plan & Environmental Protection Organization (2010-2011). Her educational background includes a PhD in Urban Design and Planning from University College London (UCL), an MSc in Syntactic Analysis of Space from UCL, and a Diploma in Architecture Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her research focuses on transformative urban phenomena including post-industrial landscapes, smart cities, shrinking cities, and place identity dynamics in globalized contexts. She investigates urban regeneration frameworks, cultural-led development, and sustainable spatial policies, with emphasis on Mediterranean and Greek cities. Her extensive publication portfolio demonstrates strong thematic focus on urban morphology transformations, sustainability challenges in regeneration projects, and economic crisis impacts on cities. Research consistently integrates design theory with empirical analysis of European and Greek urban contexts. Scientific Awards: AESOP Prize for Best Published Paper (2005, 2007) GPEAN Distinction for Top Global Planning Publications (2005, 2007) International recognition for research on Olympic-driven urban change and post-industrial landscapes She has led significant research projects including EU-funded TRANSECON (transport infrastructure impacts) and national initiatives on urban regeneration. As director of the Morphology and Urban Design Laboratory, she coordinates interdisciplinary teams investigating sustainable urban transformations. She currently mentors graduate researchers in urban regeneration strategies.

• Regional Inequalities
• Urban and Regional Development
• Economic Integration
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George Petrakos is a Professor at the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Development Engineering, University of Thessaly, and served as Rector of the same institution. He holds a PhD and M.Sc. in Economics from Arizona State University and a BA from Athens University of Economics and Business. Director of the Laboratory of Regional Economic Analysis and Policies Director of the South and East European Development Center Visiting Professor at LSE and Victoria University His research focuses on regional inequalities, urban development, economic integration in Europe, cross-border cooperation, and EU policy . He has authored over 20 books and numerous articles on these topics. Recent publications analyze spatial inequality patterns in Greece, convergence dynamics in EU regions, trade relations with neighboring countries, and the impact of EU integration on peripheral areas. He has led major EU-funded projects like ESSPIN and DISREG. He has served as an expert for the OECD, European Commission, and Horizon programs , and contributed to strategic development plans for Greek cities and regions.

Simeon PapadopoulosView profile

Associate Professor

• Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
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Simeon Papadopoulos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Macedonia. His expertise lies in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets, with a focus on Stock Markets and Risk Management. B.A. Economics, University of Macedonia (1987) M.A. Economics, Concordia University (1989) Ph.D. Banking and Finance, Bangor University (1996) His research explores capital structure theories (Trade-off vs. Pecking Order), banking efficiency, precious metals volatility, and financial stability in emerging markets. Publications span peer-reviewed journals and conferences, emphasizing cross-border comparative studies in banking systems. Teaching includes courses on Bank Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He has supervised doctoral theses and mentored students in financial research.

• Spatial Databases
• Geoinformatics
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Anastasios Zafeiropoulos serves as Assistant Professor at Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in Spatial Data Management and Analysis within the Postgraduate Studies Program for “Applied Geography and Spatial Management” (Direction C: Geoinformatics). His academic role encompasses teaching “Spatial Databases” and advancing research at the intersection of geospatial technologies and distributed computing systems. His research program focuses on Spatial Databases, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud/Edge Computing, and 6G Network Orchestration, with significant extensions into Knowledge Graph applications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-emotional learning in education. Key innovations include the EduCardia methodology for student competency assessment and frameworks for climate vulnerability analysis using knowledge graphs. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant thrusts: (1) AI-driven orchestration of 6G services across the computing continuum using reinforcement learning; (2) Knowledge Graph applications for SDG interlinkage analysis and materials science; (3) EU-funded IoT/Edge Computing project ecosystems. His work consistently bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical sustainability and educational applications. Dr. Zafeiropoulos actively contributes to EU-funded initiatives in IoT and Edge Computing standardization, particularly through AIOTI WG Standardisation. His project portfolio includes NEPHELE multi-cloud ecosystem development and O-RAN slice admission control research, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration in next-generation networking. He leads the development of innovative tools including Palindrome.js for distributed system visualization and the EmoSocio open-access emotional intelligence model, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practical educational and environmental solutions.

Theodoros D. BratisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• Fiscal Policy
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Theodoros D. Bratis is an Assistant Professor in Applied Macroeconomics at the Department of Business Administration and Management of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He is affiliated with the School of Business Administration at AUEB, one of Greece's leading economic and business institutions. Dr. Bratis holds the following educational qualifications: BA in Economics from the University of Piraeus (2004) Master's degree in Financial Analysis for Executives from the University of Piraeus (2011) PhD in Monetary Policy and International Financial Markets from the Athens University of Economics and Business (2015) His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, International Economics, Financial Stability, International Financial Markets, Applied Econometrics (with emphasis on Time Series Models), and Banking. His work primarily examines financial markets, sovereign risk, monetary policy transmission, and systemic risk within the European context, particularly during crisis periods such as the EMU debt crisis. Dr. Bratis has published extensively in recognized international scientific journals including the Journal of Financial Stability, Oxford Economic Papers, and Journal of International Financial Markets Institutions and Money. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on European financial markets, with particular attention to the Eurozone crisis period and its aftermath. His notable contributions include work on: Sovereign credit and geopolitical risks Monetary policy expectations and sovereign risk dynamics Systemic risk and financial stability during the Eurozone debt crisis Contagion effects in Eurozone bank and sovereign credit markets Impact of financial transaction taxes on market volatility Dr. Bratis serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and has been a member of the Eastern Finance Association Conference Committee. He has also participated in Greek research programs, contributing to the national research landscape.

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.

Gérard BerryView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Lambda Calculus
• Functional Programming
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Gérard Berry (born December 25, 1948) is a distinguished French computer scientist currently serving as Professor at the Collège de France, holding the permanent chair Algorithmes, machines et langages (Algorithms, Machines, and Languages) since 2012. He previously held the Informatique et sciences numériques chair (2009-2010) and the Technological Innovation Liliane Bettencourt chair (2007-2008) at the same institution. Before joining Collège de France full-time, he served as Director of Research at INRIA Sophia Antipolis (2009-2012) and at École des Mines de Paris (1977-2001). His research spans over 30 years in three main fields: lambda calculus and functional programming, parallel and real-time programming languages, and design automation for synchronous digital circuits. He is particularly renowned for developing the Esterel programming language. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical industrial applications. Berry's research has evolved to include current work in Hop and HipHop for Web programming, formal verification of compilers, and languages for computer music. His publications demonstrate consistent contributions to programming language theory, formal methods, and their applications in hardware and software systems. Gold Medal of CNRS (2014) Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur (2012) Member of French Academy of Sciences (2002) Member of Academia Europaea (1993) Monpetit Prize of Académie des sciences (1990) Berry has advised 17 PhD students and reviewed numerous theses. His industrial experience includes serving as Chief Scientist Officer of Esterel Technologies (2000-2009), where he directed the implementation of the Esterel v7 compiler. He has also held significant leadership roles including President of the Scientific Council of IRCAM and membership on the Scientific Council of the National Education. His teaching at Collège de France has covered topics ranging from the foundations of computation to the societal impact of digital technology, with courses including The Informatics of Time and Events and Proving Programs: Why? When? How? His laboratory work has focused on developing practical applications of theoretical computer science concepts.