Evangelos Markakis

Evangelos Markakis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information & Communication Systems Engineering (Hellenic Mediterranean University) with over 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems, and Fog Computing. His career spans roles in the Research & Development of Telecommunications Systems Laboratory 'PASIPHAE', 'Pagni' Hospital (Network Architect), and Horizon 2020 projects as Dissemination Manager (FORTIKA) and Technical Manager (EMYNOS). He holds a PhD in P2P Constellations in Broadband Networks (University of the Aegean) and has contributed to 60+ publications (H-index 11).

• BSc (2003): Applied Informatics & Multimedia, Technological Educational Institute of Crete
• MSc (2005): Data Communication Systems, Brunel University
• PhD (2014): P2P Constellations in Broadband Networks, University of the Aegean

His research focuses on Secure Network Virtualization (SDN/NFV), Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, and AI-Driven Cybersecurity. Recent work explores 6G Network Security, UAV Communication Protection, and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Systems.

Key project involvements include:

• H2020-FORTIKA (GA740690): Dissemination Manager
• H2020-SMILE (GA740931): Researcher
• H2020-SPHINX: Security Architect

Scientific contributions:

• Editor of IET Book on 'Cloud and Fog Computing in 5G Mobile Networks'
• Workshop Co-Chair: IEEE SDN-NFV Conference
• Initiator of CYBERSEC4HEALTH Workshop (EU TDS-02-2018 Projects)
• Active in IEEE and IEEE ComSoc

He has led work packages in 20+ EU/Greek research projects, with expertise in IoT Security Frameworks, Federated Learning, and Quantum Communication Analysis.