George P. Efthymoglou

George P. Efthymoglou is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, Greece, since 2002. He currently serves as Department Chair and teaches courses including Advanced Topics in Wireless Communications, Signals and Systems, and Digital Signal Processing. His research focuses on digital communications with an emphasis on cellular and satellite systems, interference management, and network performance analysis.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics, University of Athens (1991)
• M.S. & Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, USA (1993 & 1997)

Research Interests: His work spans wireless communication systems, UAV-assisted networks, 5G/6G technologies, and signal processing for interference-limited environments. He has contributed to advancing techniques for mobility management, energy efficiency, and performance evaluation in heterogeneous networks.

Recent Contributions: His recent work explores joint sensing-communication in UAV systems, beacon-assisted wireless power transfer, and stochastic analysis of fading channels. His studies often bridge theoretical models with practical implementations in satellite and vehicular networks.

Advising & Grants: Actively seeks student interns for research projects. Has led collaborative initiatives with industry partners like Motorola and Cadence Design Systems, focusing on 3G/5G system modeling and performance evaluation.

Labs & Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary projects at the University of Piraeus, collaborating with experts in medical informatics and computer science through initiatives like the Health CASCADE Study.