Ioannis Filippopoulos

Dr. Ioannis Filippopoulos serves as Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the MSc Shipping program within the Department of Information Technologies at the University of Limassol, Cyprus. His academic leadership spans maritime technology innovation and digital transformation initiatives in the shipping sector.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Computer & Networks Engineering, University of Thessaly
• MBA, Middlesex University of London
• MSc in Information Technologies, Kapodistrian University of Athens
• BSc in Military Training, Military Academy of Athens (SSE)

As an information systems and digital transformation specialist, his research integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Machine Learning, and 5G networks to solve critical maritime challenges. Key focus areas include vessel monitoring platforms, telemedicine applications for shipping, forest fire management simulations, and OCTANT Ship Fleet Management systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with European project implementations.

Analysis of his 2022 publications reveals concentrated expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and IoT technologies to maritime operations. Research consistently targets performance optimization through real-time data analytics, with significant contributions to vessel monitoring systems and digital transformation roadmaps for the shipping industry. Cross-cutting themes include smart city integration and sustainable technology adoption.

In his role as MSc Shipping Co-Director, Dr. Filippopoulos oversees academic programming and likely mentors graduate students. His project portfolio indicates involvement in European technology initiatives including the OCTANT platform and 5G standardization efforts, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials. Current work emphasizes practical implementation of simulation modules for forest fire management and vessel performance monitoring systems.