Kanatas Athanasios

Professor Kanatas Athanasios is a distinguished faculty member at the Department of Digital Systems within the School of Information & Communication Technologies at the University of Piraeus. He currently serves as Director of the institutionalized Telecommunications Systems Laboratory and Director of the Postgraduate Program 'Digital Communications & Networks.' With a career spanning over three decades in telecommunications and wireless communications research, he has established himself as a leading academic in his field.

• Professor at Department of Digital Systems (2012-present)
• Associate Professor (2008-2012)
• Assistant Professor (2002-2008)
• Dean of School of Information & Communication Technologies (2013-2017)
• Member of University Senate (2008-2009, 2013-2017)

Professor Kanatas received his Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the School of Computer Science and Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens in 1991, followed by an M.Sc. in Satellite Communication Engineering from the University of Surrey (UK) in 1992, and completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens in 1997. His academic journey began with research positions at the National Research Foundation (1993-1994), SPACETEC Ltd as a technical project manager (1995), and researcher roles at the Mobile Radio Communications Laboratory and the Research University Institute of Communications and Computer Systems of the National Technical University of Athens.

Professor Kanatas's research primarily focuses on satellite and wireless communications, with recent work increasingly exploring UAV-assisted networks, integrated sensing and communication systems, antenna design, and stochastic geometry applications in telecommunications. His research has evolved from traditional satellite communications toward cutting-edge areas including unmanned aerial vehicle networks, integrated sensing and communication systems, and advanced antenna technologies. The breadth of his work demonstrates a consistent trajectory from foundational communication theory toward increasingly complex and integrated wireless systems that address contemporary challenges in telecommunications.

His extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward integrating sensing capabilities with communication systems, particularly through UAV networks. Recent work emphasizes stochastic geometry for network modeling, antenna array analysis in near-field scenarios, and energy-efficient communication protocols for IoT applications. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges traditional communication theory with emerging technologies, creating innovative solutions for next-generation wireless networks.

• Four best article awards at international conferences
• Senior Member of IEEE (since 2002)
• President of the Greek Chapter of IEEE Communications Society (1999)
• Elected representative for Region 15 in European Association on Antennas and Propagation (since 2021)
• Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on Antennas & Propagation, and IEEE Communication Letters

With over 200 publications in international scientific journals and conferences, and six books to his credit, Professor Kanatas has made substantial contributions to the field of telecommunications. His editorial roles with prestigious IEEE journals demonstrate his standing in the academic community. His leadership extends beyond research to academic administration, having served as Dean of the School of Information & Communication Technologies and as a member of the University Senate and Research Committee.

As Director of the Telecommunications Systems Laboratory, Professor Kanatas leads a research team focused on cutting-edge telecommunications technologies. His laboratory serves as a hub for innovation in wireless communications, satellite systems, and emerging network architectures. The lab provides a collaborative environment for graduate students and researchers to explore the frontiers of communication technology, with particular emphasis on practical implementations and experimental validation of theoretical concepts.