Stavros D. Nikolopoulos

Stavros D. Nikolopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Ioannina, Greece, where he also directs the Algorithms Engineering Lab. His research spans theoretical and applied computer science, with a focus on algorithm design, graph theory, and cybersecurity.

Research Interests: His primary research areas include the design and analysis of algorithms, especially in graph algorithms and algorithmic graph theory, with a focus on perfect graphs. He also investigates information hiding techniques such as software watermarking, codec systems, and data structures. More recently, his work has extended into malware detection and prevention in mobile systems through response-time modeling and hardware integrity protocols.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2016–2018) reflect a strong focus on graph-based models for software watermarking using self-inverting permutations and bitonic sequences, triadic closure in cographs, and security mechanisms for mobile and hardware systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in cybersecurity and trusted computing.

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Advising and Grants: While no explicit list of students or grants is provided, the existence of a dedicated lab and co-authored publications with multiple researchers (e.g., M. Chroni, A. Mpanti, I. Polenakis) suggests active supervision and collaboration. He has likely mentored students in algorithms, graph theory, and cybersecurity topics. No grant details are explicitly stated.

Labs and Teams: He leads the Algorithms Engineering Lab at the University of Ioannina, which focuses on algorithmic research with applications in information hiding, malware detection, and graph-based modeling.