Sotiris Nikoletseas

Sotiris Nikoletseas is a Full Professor and Founding Director of the Internet of Things Laboratory (IoT-Lab) at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of the University of Patras, Greece. He also serves as a Senior Researcher of the Algorithms Group at the Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus" (CTI), Greece. His academic career includes Visiting Professor positions at the Universities of Geneva, Ottawa and Southern California (USC).

Professor Nikoletseas's research spans several cutting-edge domains in computer science, with primary focus on algorithmic aspects of wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things (IoT). His work extends to Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), wireless energy transfer protocols, probabilistic algorithms and random graphs, and innovative applications of psychoanalysis driven computing to social networks and interactive media. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in networked systems.

His publication record is exceptional, with over 300 publications in international journals and refereed conferences, three influential books, and 30 invited chapters in publications by major publishers. His most recent book, 'Wireless Power Transfer Algorithms, Technologies and Applications in Ad Hoc Communication Networks' (Springer, 2016), represents a significant contribution to the field.

• Best Paper award at the 18th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN), Hyderabad, India, 2017
• Best Paper Award at the 6th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Networks (DCOSS), Santa Barbara, USA, 2010
• Inclusion in the list of highly cited computer scientists based on Google Scholar h-index

As an academic leader, Professor Nikoletseas has supervised over 50 diploma theses and numerous graduate students, including 7 PhD candidates who have completed their degrees under his guidance. His research has been supported by substantial external funding, including multiple European Union projects where he served as site leader or coordinator. His work with industry includes direct contracts with organizations like Pfizer through their Center for Digital Innovation.

The IoT-Lab he founded at the University of Patras serves as a hub for research in algorithms and systems for the Internet of Things, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. His current research directions include AI-enhanced IoT applications, wireless power transfer systems, and innovative approaches to cybersecurity and environmental monitoring through advanced sensor networks.