Ioannis Tzimas

Ioannis Tzimas is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Peloponnese. He is a highly active researcher with numerous publications in areas of Service-Oriented Architectures, Web Engineering, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence applications.

• University: University of Peloponnese
• Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: tzimas@uop.gr

Ioannis Tzimas received his education from the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics of the University of Patras, where he also completed his PhD in Web Engineering. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains at the intersection of computer science and practical applications.

• Service-Oriented Architectures and Information Systems
• Web Data Engineering and Web Modeling
• Big Data Management and Data Science
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Digital Ecosystems and Digital Transformation for the Public Sector
• Bioinformatics

Professor Tzimas' recent research output demonstrates a strategic focus on applying advanced computational techniques to address contemporary challenges. His work shows particular expertise in labor market analysis using large language models, electricity demand forecasting in Greece, and social protection systems. His publications reveal a pattern of bridging theoretical computer science with practical, real-world applications across multiple sectors.

Since 2018, he has served as an international consultant to the World Bank in the field of information systems and digital transformation, working on projects across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, and China. His earlier career included significant technical leadership roles at the University of Patras and other Greek institutions.

• Technical Manager of the Graphics, Multimedia and Geographic Systems Laboratory (1996-2018)
• Technical Coordinator of the Internet and Multimedia Technologies Research Unit (1997-2011)
• Scientific Manager of the Network Management Center of the TEI of Messolonghi (2009-mid 2013)