Lagoudakis Michail

Michail G. Lagoudakis is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece. He leads the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (InteLLigence), focusing on machine learning, robotics, and decision-making under uncertainty. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Duke University (2003) and prior roles at Georgia Tech and AT&T Labs.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Duke University, 2003
• M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Louisiana, 1998
• Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras, 1995

Research Interests:
His work spans reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, robotics (team coordination, probabilistic methods), and complex systems. Notable projects include the EURECA-PRO university network, RoboCup Kouretes team, and algorithmic advancements like LSPI.
Teaching:
Courses include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotics. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning with tools like ROS and NAO robots.
Projects & Collaborations:
Current projects include aerial-ground robot collaboration, dialogue management systems, and solar energy optimization. Earlier work includes auction-based coordination and DPLL solver enhancements (RLSAT).
Lab & Teams:
The Intelligent Systems Lab develops autonomous systems, robotic platforms, and learning algorithms. The Kouretes team competes in RoboCup leagues, showcasing adaptive multi-agent strategies.