Theodoridis Ioannis

Professor Theodoridis Ioannis is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Informatics at the University of Piraeus, where he serves as Director of the Data Science Laboratory within the School of Information and Communication Technologies. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a leading expert in data management and analysis.

His research interests focus on Data Science, particularly in databases, big data management, data mining, and geoinformatics. Professor Theodoridis has made significant contributions to spatial database systems, time series analysis, and distributed data processing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in areas such as smart cities, mobility analytics, and scientific data management.

His publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier venues, accumulating more than 10,000 citations. His research output shows a clear evolution from foundational database techniques toward contemporary challenges in big data analytics, machine learning integration, and privacy-preserving methods.

• Member of editorial board of ACM Computing Surveys (since 2016)
• Reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences
• Active participant in data management conference committees

Professor Theodoridis has secured significant research funding through Horizon 2020 projects, serving as project coordinator and research team leader since 2001. His work demonstrates strong industry and academic collaboration, with applications spanning multiple domains. He has also co-authored three influential monographs in his field.

He leads the Data Science Laboratory, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of database systems, machine learning, and domain-specific applications. The laboratory fosters collaboration between computer scientists, domain experts, and industry partners to address real-world data challenges.