Vassilis Christophides

Professor Vassilis Christophides is a Full Professor at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Électronique et de ses Applications (ENSEA), part of the University of Cergy-Pontoise. His research focuses on Machine Learning Systems, Data Science & Big Data Computing, Databases and Semantic Web Systems, and Digital Libraries. He has published over 155 articles in top-tier journals/conferences like ACM SIGMOD and IEEE ICDE.

Teaching includes courses such as Machine Learning, Big Data Computing, and Transparency in AI at the undergraduate and master's levels. He actively serves in conference roles (e.g., Tutorial Chair at WISE 2022), steering committees (EDBT Association), and as a reviewer for ERC grants. His work emphasizes ethical AI, explainable systems, and scalable data management across domains like Cultural Heritage and Environmental Sciences.

Notable contributions include the BDA 2021 Best Paper Award and leadership in projects like the NOON research group. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications in data-driven decision-making and system optimization.