Antonios Kaniadakis

Dr. Antonios Kaniadakis serves as Reader (Education) in the Department of Computer Science within Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he specializes in digital economy education with expertise in work-based learning methodologies and degree apprenticeship frameworks. His interdisciplinary profile bridges computer science, social sciences, and pedagogical innovation to address real-world technological challenges.

His academic credentials include a PhD and MRes in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies from the University of Edinburgh, an MA in Sociology of ICT from Queen's University at Kingston (Canada), a BA in Sociology from the University of Crete (Greece), and a PGCAP from Queen Mary University of London. Prior to Brunel, he held academic positions at Queen Mary University of London, LSE, University of Edinburgh, and Open University.

Dr. Kaniadakis' research examines socio-technical dimensions of digital innovation through qualitative and ethnographic methodologies. Key focus areas include fintech trust mechanisms, climate adaptation behaviors in migrant communities, sharing economy power structures, and educational transformation through digital degree apprenticeships. His work consistently integrates social theory with technological analysis to address systemic challenges in finance, sustainability, and education.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary patterns connecting computer science with social sciences and public policy. His scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on real-world applications across three interconnected domains: financial technology (blockchain trust, securitization infrastructures), sustainability (climate adaptation, low-carbon behaviors), and educational innovation (degree apprenticeships, work-based assessments). This tripartite framework positions his work at critical intersections of technological change and societal impact.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Dr. Kaniadakis directs the MSc Digital & Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Degree Apprenticeship program and leads the OfS-funded Transforming Transitions project. His research collaborations span international networks including Prof Hua Dong (sustainability), Dr Faris Alwzinani (educational technology), and Dr Isabel Sassoon (work-based learning), reflecting his commitment to cross-institutional knowledge exchange. Current projects investigate blockchain trust expectations, third-space academic visibility, and older adults' climate responses through mixed-method approaches.

His professional network extends through co-authorship with scholars across environmental health, fintech, and educational innovation domains, demonstrating active engagement in research communities addressing digital society challenges. The Brunel Digital Economy Research Group provides institutional context for his ongoing investigations into technology-society interactions.