Spyridon Daskalakis

Spyridon Daskalakis is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, where he works within the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication systems and ultra-low-power embedded technologies.

Dr. Daskalakis earned his Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University's Microwaves and Antenna Engineering Group following undergraduate and master's studies at the Technical University of Crete's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prior to his academic career, he served as a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer at Cirrus Logic and contributed to satellite communications projects at Celestia UK.

His research spans ultra-low-power embedded systems, RFID/backscatter sensors, RF energy harvesting, and low-cost wireless agricultural sensors. Current projects emphasize Bluetooth and cellular network integration, software-defined radios, and millimeter-wave communications for sustainable IoT applications that support UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and responsible consumption.

Dr. Daskalakis contributes to the Microwaves and Antenna Engineering Group, a globally recognized research unit specializing in physical-layer wireless systems. His work demonstrates significant impact through high citation rates, particularly in millimeter-wave backscatter communications and ambient RF energy harvesting technologies.

He maintains an active professional presence through his personal website www.daskalakispiros.com and LinkedIn, while fostering student development through collaborative research projects focused on real-world wireless communication challenges.