Angelos J. Amditis

Dr. Angelos J. Amditis is a Research Director and Board Member at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He serves as Chairman of ERTICO-ITS Europe and holds leadership roles in multiple international organizations, including ITS Hellas and EuroVR Association. He leads the I-SENSE research group, specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), electromobility, cooperative systems, and VR/AR applications.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Diploma) in Electrical & Computer Engineering, NTUA (1992)
• Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Telecommunications), NTUA (1997)
• MBA, NTUA

Research Interests:

His work focuses on Automated Transport Systems, cooperative V2X communication, sensor fusion, HMI design, and environmental-friendly transport. He actively explores AI-driven solutions for smart mobility, including electrification, connected vehicles, and logistics optimization. Recent projects emphasize cybersecurity for autonomous systems and edge computing applications in smart cities.

Publications & Projects:

Dr. Amditis has authored/co-authored over 90 journal articles and 220 conference papers. He coordinates major EU-funded initiatives like IN-PREP, SAFERtec, and PLUGGY, advancing CCAM (Connected and Automated Mobility) and C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) technologies. His work bridges academia and industry, with spin-offs like CIBOS.

Awards & Recognition:

• IEEE Senior Member (2016)
• Contributions to EU transport policy and standardization (e.g., CEN-CENELEC Workshop on USaR robotics)

Advising & Grants:

He has supervised 10 PhD theses and 20 undergraduate projects. His grants include Horizon Europe funding for climate-energy-mobility initiatives and national projects in Greece. He chairs the Hellenic Port Community System Steering Committee and advises the Greek Ministry of Transport on CCAM and eCall.

Labs & Teams:

Leads the I-SENSE group, a 80+ member team advancing ITS, VR, and assistive technologies. Collaborates globally with universities and industries on projects like INACHUS (search and rescue robotics) and 5G-IANA (5G automotive networks).