Dimitris A. Varoutas

Professor Dimitris A. Varoutas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He heads the MINT Group (Management and Economics of Innovation in Telecom Industries) and directs the Cultural Technologies Laboratory (cultech.di.uoa.gr). His research focuses on telecommunications technoeconomics, optical and wireless networking, and regulatory economics. He has led projects like VIOLIN (Visible Light Communications) and TOKEN (Technoeconomic Modeling for NGA Pricing). Varoutas has published over 90 refereed papers and serves on regulatory boards, including KEPE and ADAE. His teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses on telecommunications networks, technoeconomics, and policy.

• Education: Physics degree, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from University of Athens.
• Projects: Active in EU-funded initiatives (e.g., ICT-OMEGA, CELTIC/CINEMA) and national studies on broadband strategies.
• Awards: Senior Member of IEEE Photonics, Communications, and Engineering Management Societies.

Research interests emphasize techno-economic modeling, network architecture optimization, and demand forecasting. His work bridges technical innovations with economic viability, addressing challenges in telecom infrastructure deployment and policy.