Dimitris Chatzopoulos

Dr. Dimitris Chatzopoulos is an Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and academic qualifications in Computer Engineering from the University of Thessaly, Greece. His research focuses on privacy-preserving systems, AI-driven decentralized applications, mobile computing, blockchain technology, and combating fake news.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2013–2018)
• MSc in Computer Engineering and Communications, University of Thessaly, Greece
• Professional Diploma in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin

Research Interests:

• Mobile and distributed systems
• Decentralized AI and blockchain applications
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• Extended reality (XR) interfaces
• Metaverse infrastructure

Awards & Recognition:

• Heidelberg Laureate Forum Participant (2017)

Grants & Projects:

• "AI-enabled decentralized sensing for mobile and distributed systems" (2023–2026)
• "DIGITISE: Cross-sector services for societal empowerment" (2024–2027)
• Ad Astra Fellowship (2020–2027)

Teaching & Supervision:

• Module coordinator for courses such as Blockchain & Decentralisation, Cloud Computing, and Python OOP
• PhD thesis supervisor