Antonios Bikakis

Professor Antonios Bikakis is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Information Studies at University College London (UCL). He serves as the Director of Research in the Department of Information Studies and co-director of the Knowledge, Information and Data Science research group.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Computer Science from the University of Crete (2009)
• M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Crete (2004)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2002)
• Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education from University of London

Professor Bikakis's research focuses on foundational aspects of Artificial Intelligence, with particular emphasis on Knowledge Representation, Nonmonotonic Reasoning, Computational Argumentation, Semantic Technologies, and Multiagent Systems. His work extends to developing knowledge-based systems for Digital Cultural Heritage, Digital Libraries, Ambient Intelligence, and E-commerce applications. He has made significant contributions to contextual reasoning in Ambient Intelligence environments, argumentation frameworks, and knowledge graphs. His research bridges theoretical AI with practical implementations in cultural heritage and everyday problem-solving scenarios.

His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend toward integrating large language models with structured reasoning for commonsense applications, developing knowledge representation for crisis management and cooking domains, and advancing semantic technologies for cultural heritage. His work consistently combines theoretical rigor with practical applications, particularly in the cultural heritage sector where he has made significant contributions to digital museum technologies and knowledge representation.

His notable scientific achievements include:

• Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Logic and Argumentation (CLAR 2021)
• Extensive editorial work including Special Issues on Semantic Web for Cultural Heritage
• Significant citations for his work on Crypto collectibles and museum funding (194 total citations)

Professor Bikakis actively supervises PhD students and MSc dissertations in Knowledge, Information and Data Science and Digital Humanities programs. He has secured major research funding through projects including "Repurposing of Resources" (Leverhulme Trust), "CORDIAL-AI" (ESRC), and "CrossCult" (European Commission Horizon 2020). His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive network of co-authors across European institutions and his service on program committees of major AI conferences (IJCAI, AAAI, ECAI, KR).

As co-director of the Knowledge, Information and Data Science research group, he leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI theory and cultural heritage applications. The group develops technology that combines the latest advancements in semantic technology, mobile computing, and context-aware systems to create engaging experiences with cultural heritage materials, reflecting his commitment to making AI research impactful in real-world settings.