Symeon Papavassiliou

Symeon Papavassiliou is a Professor at the Department of Communications, Electronics and Information Systems, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens since 2004. Previously held positions include Associate Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1996-2004) and senior researcher at AT&T Labs (1995-1999). He leads the Network Management and Optimal Design Laboratory and has served in various academic leadership roles, including Deputy Director since 2005. His research focuses on computer networks, wireless systems, and AI-driven network management with over 400 publications. Recognized with multiple best paper awards and NSF Career Award (2003).

• Education:
  • B.A. Electrical Engineering, NTUA (1990)
  • MSc & PhD Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, NY (1992/1996)
• Key Roles:
  • Founder, New Jersey Center for Wireless Networks & Internet Security
  • Member, EETT (National Telecommunications Commission) 2006-2009
  • Editorial Board Member, multiple journals

Research Interests: Specializes in mobile/distributed systems optimization, wireless networks, complex systems, IoT, and AI applications in network management. Active in 6G architecture research, edge computing orchestration, and secure federated learning frameworks.

Publications highlight innovations in network resource allocation, game theory models for positioning systems, and symbiotic computing continuum architectures. Recent work emphasizes resilience in critical infrastructure and smart grid optimization.

• Awards: Over 10 best paper awards from IEEE conferences, AT&T recognition, and Greek Excellence in Research Grant (2012).
• Grants: Funded by EU Framework Programs, NSF, ESA, and industry partners like Panasonic and Northrop Grumman.

Leads interdisciplinary projects like HEROES (UAV-based emergency response) and NEPHELE (multi-cloud ecosystems). Active in digital twin development for cultural heritage preservation and SDG tracking via knowledge graphs.