Vassilis Papakostopoulos

Vassilis Papakostopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, University of the Aegean, specializing in Ergonomics. His academic background includes a PhD in Cognitive Psychology (Panteion University, 2008), MSc in Ergonomics (Loughborough University, 1998), and BSc in Psychology (University of Crete, 1996). He has extensive research experience in driver behavior analysis, human-robot interaction, and workplace design.

His research focuses on visual perception, motor coordination, and ergonomics applications in transportation systems. Key areas include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), human factors in autonomous vehicles, and safety in urban environments. He has contributed to major EU-funded projects such as interACT, ASK-IT, and PReVENT, addressing challenges in traffic safety and human-machine interaction.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses on ergonomics, user-centered design, and product development. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing holistic approaches to driver behavior analysis and interdisciplinary ergonomics applications. As Greece’s representative in the Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE), he promotes professional standards in ergonomics practice.

Recent research trends include autonomous vehicle interactions, motorcycle safety, and organizational policies affecting risky driving behaviors. His work bridges historical ergonomic principles (e.g., ancient Athenian court design) with modern challenges in smart city infrastructure and human-robot collaboration.