Panos Sapountzis

Panos Sapountzis serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Medicine, University of Crete, and the Institute of Applied & Computational Mathematics (IACM) at FORTH in Heraklion, Greece, positions held since February 2024 and May 2012 respectively.

His academic background includes:

• PhD from University of Nottingham (2006-2009)
• MSc in Optics and Vision from University of Crete (2003-2005)
• BSc in Applied Mathematics from University of Crete (1999-2003)

Dr. Sapountzis specializes in Cognitive Neuroscience, investigating the physiological mechanisms of cognition through Neuroimaging techniques. His work bridges Vision Science and physiological research, particularly examining visual performance in challenging conditions like night driving. He leads the Physiology of Cognitive Functions laboratory within the University of Crete's Physiology Group.

His major scientific recognitions include:

• ELIDEK/GSRT 3-year Postdoctoral Research Grant (2019-2022)
• FENS-IBRO/PERC Grant for Forum 2020 participation
• GSRT Supporting Postdoctoral Research award (2012-2015)
• University of Nottingham Neuroimaging poster prize (2008)

Dr. Sapountzis has secured over €300,000 in competitive research funding, including two €150,000 GSRT/ELIDEK grants for postdoctoral work and earlier vision science projects. His 2005 principal investigator role for night-driving visual performance methodology demonstrates early research leadership.

As core faculty in the Physiology Group, he contributes to the Medical School's research ecosystem through the Physiology of Cognitive Functions laboratory, advancing interdisciplinary studies connecting cognitive processes with physiological mechanisms.