Demosthenes Panagiotakos

Demosthenes Panagiotakos serves as Professor in Biostatistics, Research Methods and Epidemiology and Vice Rector at Harokopio University in Athens since 2016. He concurrently holds adjunct and visiting positions at the University of Canberra (Australia), Rutgers University (USA), and both the University of Athens and Agricultural University of Athens in Greece, demonstrating significant international academic engagement.

His research spans cardiovascular epidemiology, nutrition epidemiology, and advanced statistical methodologies including multivariate analysis and risk modeling. Key interests involve dietary pattern assessment, health measurement scale development, and longitudinal cohort analysis through the ATTICA study, which investigates cardiometabolic risk factors in Greek urban populations.

With over 620 publications and 18,500+ citations (h-index=62), his recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in nutritional epidemiology and validation of dietary assessment tools. Publications consistently address methodological rigor in cardiovascular risk prediction, Mediterranean diet impacts, and syndromic surveillance systems, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to public health science.

Professor Panagiotakos actively participates in European and national health policy through the European Committee's Scientific Committee on Health/Environment/Emerging Risks, Hellenic Food Authority Scientific Council, and National Nutrition Policy Council. While his committee leadership is well-documented, information regarding student advisement and research grant funding remains unspecified in available sources.