Maria Rangoussi

Maria Rangoussi is a tenured Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of West Attica, where she directs the MSc by Research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program. Previously, she served as Professor, Head of the Department, and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Piraeus University of Applied Sciences (1998–2018). Her academic journey includes a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (1987), an MSc in Digital Signal Processing from the University of Virginia (1990), and a PhD in Digital Signal (Speech) Processing & Pattern Recognition from NTUA (1994).

Her research spans Digital Signal Processing, Spectral Analysis, and Pattern Recognition, with applications in Speech/Audio, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering. Current interests emphasize e-learning technologies, educational data mining, and learning analytics. She has authored/co-authored over 100 publications and two textbooks, focusing on interdisciplinary innovations in engineering education and signal processing.

Her recent work explores virtual reality in engineering education, recommender systems for teachers, and green practices in vocational education. Notable contributions include the ESOUNDMAPS project for environmental monitoring via Wireless Acoustic Sensor Networks and the development of web-based platforms for active learning in physics labs.

Rangoussi’s pedagogical innovations include blending e-learning with hands-on labs, early prediction of student performance through data mining, and the use of pedagogical agents for enhanced learning. Her research bridges engineering fundamentals with modern educational technologies, addressing both technical and pedagogical challenges in STEM education.