Michalas Loukas

Michalas Loukas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace since May 2024. His research focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence applications, with particular expertise in RF MEMS and memristive systems.

Dr. Loukas received his PhD in Physics from the University of Athens in 2009. His academic journey includes postdoctoral positions at:

• Institute for Theoretical Physics (2020-2024), Heraklion, Greece
• University of Southampton (2016-2019), United Kingdom
• IMM-CNR (2014-2016), Rome, Italy
• University of Athens (2011-2014), Greece

His research spans several cutting-edge areas in nanoelectronics, with significant contributions to understanding memristive systems, RF MEMS reliability, and applying AI to nanotechnology challenges. Dr. Loukas has developed methodologies for characterizing TiO2-based memristors and RF MEMS switches, addressing critical issues in device performance and sustainability. His work bridges fundamental device physics with practical applications in next-generation electronics.

Dr. Loukas leads significant research initiatives including:

• AIMS5.0: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing leading to sustainability and Industry 5.0 (HORIZON-KDT-JU-2022-1-IA, GR. No. 101112089, Period: 2023 – 2026) as Principal Investigator
• PRIME: Predictive reliability for high power RF MEMS (H2020-MSCA IF-2020, GR. No. 101032925, Period: 2021 – 2023) as Marie-Sklodowska Curie Individual Fellow

He teaches undergraduate courses in Materials Science, Sensors, and Special Chapters in Microelectronics, as well as a postgraduate course in Modeling and Simulation of Semiconductor Devices. Beyond his research and teaching, Dr. Loukas is actively engaged in science outreach activities to promote and disseminate scientific knowledge to the general public, reflecting his commitment to broader societal impact of scientific research.