Rodoula Makri

Dr. Rodoula Makri serves as a Senior Researcher at the Research University Institute of Communications and Computer Systems (RICC-NTUA) of the National Technical University of Athens, based at the Microwave and Fiber Optics Laboratory (MICOL) since 2000. Promoted to the highest research rank (Researcher A') in 2015, she concurrently holds a Lecturer position at the Military Academy of Evelpidon's Department of Mathematics and Engineering Sciences since 2008, teaching electronics and telecommunications.

Her academic credentials include:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1992, NTUA)
• PhD in Microwaves and Wireless Telecommunications (1999, NTUA)
• Master of Business Administration (2001, Athens University of Economics and Business/NTUA)

Dr. Makri's research spans microwave engineering, millimeter-wave systems, and critical infrastructure security, with expertise in RF circuit design, antenna systems, and electromagnetic modeling. Recent work integrates AI-driven security frameworks and resilience assessment methodologies for telecommunications networks, reflecting strategic adaptation to emerging threats in 5G and critical infrastructure domains. Her dual technical-business background enables unique cross-disciplinary approaches to complex engineering challenges.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive pivot from pure microwave engineering (evident in 2018's CMOS mixer design) toward security applications, with 9 of 15 papers (2019-2023) addressing drone detection, 5G vulnerabilities, and resilience frameworks like RESISTO. This evolution aligns with European Commission priorities, particularly Horizon 2020 security initiatives, while maintaining core microwave expertise for defense applications like K-band radar systems.

Dr. Makri has secured substantial research funding through 30+ competitive projects, including:

• European Commission Programs: Horizon 2020, FP7 (serving as Principal Investigator and Technical Manager)
• Greek NSRF Projects: General Secretariat for Research and Technology initiatives
• Flagship Projects: RESISTO (telecom security architecture), TARGET Mobility (wireless systems), Rural Wings (satellite e-learning)

Her work operates within NTUA's Microwave and Fiber Optics Laboratory (MICOL), featuring advanced RF measurement capabilities including anechoic chamber testing and field deployment systems. Current collaborations focus on EU-funded consortia developing integrated cyber-physical protection for critical infrastructure operators.