Nikolaou Ioannis is a Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology, School of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business. His research explores the intersection of organizational psychology, digital recruitment technologies, and team dynamics. Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, University of Crete M.Sc.: Organizational Psychology, University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST) Ph.D.: Organizational Psychology, UMIST His work focuses on: Gamification in personnel selection and assessment Personality dynamics in organizational contexts Team innovation and climate Emotional intelligence in workplace transitions Psychological capital development Legal and ethical frameworks in recruitment Recent research trends reveal expertise in gamified assessment design, applicant reactions to digital selection methods, and team climate validation. His publications span from 2025 back to 1995, showing sustained contributions to organizational psychology.
Thrasyvoulos-Konstantinos Tsiatsos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He holds a PhD (2003), MSc (2000), and BSc (1998) in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. His professional progression includes Lecturer (2006–2011), Assistant Professor (2011–2020), and Associate Professor (2020–present) roles at Aristotle University. Research interests span: Game-Based Learning and Serious Games for cognitive training and education Collaborative Virtual Environments and 3D learning spaces Bio-feedback systems for anxiety detection and physiological monitoring Adaptive educational technologies and MOOC analytics Sports science applications using exergames and reaction-time training His publications emphasize educational technology innovations, particularly in virtual learning, game design, and sports performance. Recent work focuses on affective computing, anti-doping education, and remote laboratories. He leads extensive research projects including: Gamified online activities for athlete dual careers (GOAL) Anti-doping education through serious games Bio-feedback interfaces for Alzheimer's caregivers EU-funded initiatives on digital physical education and cognitive training Administratively, he coordinates conferences (EDUCON, IMCL) and supervises student projects in game development, virtual learning, and HCI. He directs the 'Internet Technologies in Education' research group and collaborates with EU institutions on digital education frameworks.
Panagiotis Tsanakas is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), serving as Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from NTUA (1988) and has extensive academic experience in parallel computing, medical informatics, and IoT applications. His work includes co-authoring seven textbooks on computer systems and supervising eight doctoral dissertations. Prof. Tsanakas has led major national and EU projects like EuroHPC and GRNET, managing Greece's academic networks and supercomputing infrastructure (ARIS). He pioneered systems like Eudoxus (textbook distribution), ZEUS (secure e-voting), and DIAVLOS (webcasting). His professional roles include Board membership of EuroHPC and leadership in GRNET, contributing to €60M annual savings through tech optimization. Research focuses on high-performance architectures, cloud systems, and AI in healthcare. He has published over 100 papers and actively teaches courses like Digital Health Technologies and Computer Architecture. His projects emphasize medical informatics, telemedicine platforms, and IoT-enabled health monitoring.
Stefanos Xefteris is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Western Macedonia's Department of Elementary Education. He holds a PhD from the National Technical University of Athens and specializes in educational robotics, ICT-enhanced learning, and STEAM education. His research focuses on developing innovative pedagogical approaches using mixed reality, tangible interfaces, and robotics to create immersive learning experiences across disciplines including mathematics, language acquisition, and science education. Xefteris's research integrates multimodal technologies such as augmented reality and educational robotics to transform traditional teaching methodologies. His work emphasizes hands-on learning, design thinking, and interdisciplinary curriculum development for primary education. Recent projects explore embodied learning environments and digital storytelling techniques to enhance conceptual understanding in STEM subjects. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications of educational technology, with recent works examining mixed reality implementations for teaching abstract concepts. Research trends show evolving interest in language acquisition through technology and cognitive skill development via tangible computing. Xefteris actively contributes to academic service through course development for preservice teachers and participation in European research projects (FP7, Horizon2020) spanning e-government applications to assistive living technologies.
Georgios Priniotakis is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering at the University of West Attica in Athens, Greece. He holds a PhD in Textiles Sensors (2005) from Ghent University and a Master's in Fiber Science and Technology from the University of Leeds (1992). His research focuses on smart textiles for medical and military applications, wearable computing, sustainable materials, and industrial production optimization. He leads the lab of Innovative Textile Technologies for Multifunctional Garments and has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects, including TexModa and Smartex. Dr. Priniotakis is an active member of international organizations like AUTEX and COST Action CA17107, and has authored over 350 publications with an H-index of 12 (Google Scholar). His teaching spans courses like Wearable and Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence , emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: PhD in Conductive Textiles (Ghent University, 2005) MSc in Fiber Science & Technology (University of Leeds, 1992) Key Roles: National Representative of Greece to EU Research Boards Scientific Director of EU Projects (e.g., Leonardo, Erasmus+, COST) Research interests include electroconductive textiles for medical diagnostics, environmental durability of composite materials, and upcycling industrial waste into functional textiles. His work bridges academia and industry via co-creation methodologies and digital tools for sustainable design. He chairs the AITAE conference and serves as a reviewer for multiple journals. Grants & Projects: Over 20 years of EU-funded projects, including roles as coordinator for TexModa (textile innovation), Texstra (sustainable logistics), and Difme (digital fashion). His labs develop smart garments for emergency response, healthcare monitoring, and ergonomic workplace solutions. Labs & Teams: Leads the Innovative Textile Technologies lab focusing on multifunctional garments, wearable sensors, and eco-friendly production. Collaborates internationally on circular economy initiatives for fibrous composites and technical textiles.
Ioannis Xenakis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering (DPSD), University of the Aegean, specializing in the intersection of aesthetics, cognitive psychology, and design. He holds a PhD (2013) and M.Sc. (2007) from the University of the Aegean, and B.A. (2004) in painting and B.S. (1998) in Printing Technology. His research focuses on aesthetic perception, emotional design, and complex systems, with 15 peer-reviewed articles in Q1/Q2 journals and editorial roles in three journals. He is a practicing visual artist with 12 exhibitions, including five solo shows. His work bridges art, science, and design through theories of embodied cognition and enactivism. Research Interests: Philosophy of Cognition & Interaction Neuroaesthetics & Cognitive Aesthetics Service Design & Sustainable Relationships Complex Systems & Design Methodologies Key Achievements: 137 Google Scholar citations (h-index 5) Design Studies Award Nominee (2013) Guest Editor for two peer-reviewed journals Co-organizer of three international/national conferences Labs & Affiliations: Member of the Complex Systems and Service Design Lab Interactive Systems Design Laboratory
Aristomenis Antoniadis is a Professor in the Department of Production Engineering and Management at the Technical University of Crete. His academic journey includes a Mechanical Engineering Diploma from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1984) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (1989). He has held roles such as Lecturer at the University of Thessaly (1991–1994) and Professor at Technical Educational Institutes of Serres & Crete (1994–2008). His research focuses on Manufacturing Technologies, Reverse Engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE, and Bioengineering. He has authored 7 books and over 90 publications across international journals and conferences. Key research areas include laser engraving processes, finite element modeling, 3D printing, and simulation tools for machining operations. His work on gear manufacturing, tool wear prediction, and augmented reality training interfaces demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation. He has contributed to over 30 research projects as a participant or scientific manager. His laboratory, Production Systems, explores cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing systems and sustainable production methods. Antoniadis is affiliated with the Technical University of Crete’s School of Production Engineering and Management. He has advised numerous students and collaborates extensively on industrial applications, including photovoltaic system optimization and cultural heritage digitization projects. His work bridges academic research with practical industrial solutions, emphasizing both innovation and educational outreach through serious games and virtual training environments.
Zervoudakis Konstantinos is a Researcher at the School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete. His work focuses on computational intelligence, optimization algorithms, and their applications in education and product design. He holds a fixed-term research position and is based in Office G3.0.01, Building G3. Research Interests: His primary areas include developing nature-inspired optimization algorithms (e.g., flying fox, mayfly, and bees algorithms), applying computational methods to educational challenges like student psychological fitness assessment and group formation, and optimizing product line design using metaheuristics like Tabu Search and Differential Evolution. He also investigates the impact of ICT on education and special education teacher efficacy. Publications Trends: Recent works emphasize hybrid optimization algorithms for real-world problems (maintenance scheduling, product design), AI-driven educational tools for mental health assessment and learning grouping, and algorithmic solutions for multi-objective decision-making. His research bridges computational innovation with practical applications in education and engineering. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. No grants disclosed in the data.
Costas Karpouzis is a Research Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and serves as Director of Research at the university's Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (RICCS). He has been an active member of the academic community since the mid-2000s, contributing to fields like affective computing and emotional computing through research initiatives and international collaborations. His work includes the award-winning "Siren" project, which received the "Best Serious Game in Europe" distinction from the Serious Games Society and recognition by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He has also participated in W3C's Emotion Incubator (EMOXG) and served on the executive committee of the Association for the Advancement of Affective Computing since 2007. He was elected "Student Activities Chair" for IEEE Greece in 2010 and has advocated for emotional computing as a tool for social inclusion at the European Commission. Notably, he co-founded the Girls go Coding initiative and acts as a National Ambassador for the European Code Week to promote programming literacy. Awards: Best Serious Game in Europe (Serious Games Society) 4th place on White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Great Examples list
Sotiris Nikoletseas is a Full Professor and Founding Director of the Internet of Things Laboratory (IoT-Lab) at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of Patras University, Greece. He also serves as a Senior Researcher of the Algorithms Group at the Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus" (CTI), Greece, with previous Visiting Professor appointments at the Universities of Geneva, Ottawa and Southern California (USC). His research spans five major domains: algorithmic aspects of wireless sensor networks and IoT; AIoT applications in digital health and smart manufacturing; wireless energy transfer protocols and electromagnetic radiation control; probabilistic algorithms and random graphs; and psychoanalysis driven computing applied to social networks. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly evident in recent publications focusing on indoor air quality monitoring, temporal graph theory, and AI-driven health diagnostics. His most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong trends toward practical AIoT applications in healthcare, with multiple papers on respiratory disease diagnosis, indoor air quality monitoring, and gesture recognition for health monitoring. Theoretical work continues on temporal graph properties and random intersection graphs, showing his dual commitment to both theoretical foundations and practical applications. His significant scientific recognition includes: Best Paper award at the 18th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN), Hyderabad, India, 2017 Best Paper Award at the 6th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Networks (DCOSS), Santa Barbara, USA, 2010 Inclusion in the list of highly cited computer scientists based on Google Scholar metrics Professor Nikoletseas has supervised over 50 Diploma Theses and numerous graduate students, including 10 PhD students who have gone on to academic and industry positions worldwide. His externally funded research portfolio includes multiple EU projects (SynAir-G, zPasteurAIzer, SAINT), industry collaborations (Pfizer), and national innovation projects (PAT, Smart Photovoltaic Plants), demonstrating strong connections between academic research and real-world applications. He leads the IoT-Lab at Patras University, which focuses on cutting-edge research in wireless networks, energy transfer, and AIoT applications. Current team members include Prof. Christoforos Raptopoulos (random graphs), Dr. Gavrilis Filios (energy-efficient buildings), and Dr. Pantelis Tzamalis (AIoT in digital health), working on projects ranging from industrial IoT to physiological data analysis.
Christos Katsanos is an Assistant Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the Department of Informatics, School of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki since 2018. He also holds adjunct professor positions at Hellenic Open University (2011-2012, 2014-present), University of Patras (2017-2018), Open University of Cyprus (2016-2018), and previously at Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece (2011-2018) and Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (2005-2010). His research spans multiple domains of interactive systems with a strong focus on user-centered design methodologies. Education: 2010: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human-Computer Interaction, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of Patras 2004: Diploma (Master of Engineering degree) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras 1999: Certificate of Secondary Education, 3ο General High School of Kozani, 19.6/20 Dr. Katsanos' research interests center on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), with significant contributions to web science, web accessibility, educational technologies, and methods for designing and evaluating interactive software systems. His work often bridges theoretical cognitive models with practical applications, particularly in information architecture and user experience evaluation. He has developed several tools for automated website evaluation based on information foraging theory and semantic analysis. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory from foundational work on information scent and web navigation (2004-2010) through to more recent work on stress detection using physiological signals, HRI in agricultural robotics, and personality factors in UX evaluation. The research demonstrates an evolution from purely web-based interaction to broader interactive systems including robotics and mobile applications, while maintaining a strong methodological focus on evaluation techniques. As an educator and advisor , Dr. Katsanos has supervised numerous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students on topics related to web accessibility, user experience design, information architecture, and educational technologies. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance of Software Systems, and Interactive Mobile Applications. His administrative service includes membership in various departmental committees at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, including selection committees for postgraduate students and doctoral candidates, as well as the General Assembly of the Department. He has also served on evaluation committees for research projects.
Dimitris Sotiropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Peloponnese, specializing in Engineering Mathematics . He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1995) and a Ph.D. (2005) in Mathematical Programming and Numerical Analysis. Over 20 years of higher education teaching Author/co-author of 36+ scientific articles Supervised 20+ postgraduate theses Research Interests focus on computational mathematics, global optimization algorithms, and machine learning. Specific areas include interval analysis for automatic result verification, large-scale optimization, nonlinear equation solving, and artificial neural network training. His scientific work spans sustainability assessments for aerospace components, uncertainty quantification in composite materials, and stress modeling in human-computer interaction. Articles highlight applications of interval analysis to optimization problems and neural network training improvements via BFGS methods. Teaching roles include lectures at Ionian University's Department of Informatics and University of Peloponnese's Department of Computer Science and Technology. He also serves on Hellenic Open University's Supervisory Board since 2009, mentoring postgraduate students in computational mathematics.
Niki Efthymiou is a PostDoctoral Researcher at the National Technical University of Athens, affiliated with the School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences. She works within the Computer Vision and Speech Processing (CVSP) Group, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer vision, human-robot interaction, and affective computing. Diploma in Applied Mathematics, NTUA (2010) MSc in Computational Mechanics, NTUA (2013) Her research interests center on multimodal perception systems for child-robot interaction, emphasizing audio-visual fusion, body posture analysis, and facial expression recognition. She explores joint affect recognition and sensor integration for robotics applications. Recent publications highlight her work on computational models for scene perception, action recognition, and object assembly guidance in human-robot contexts. Key areas include multimodal fusion techniques and their implementation in interactive robotics systems.
Prof. Vassilis Digalakis is a Professor at the Technical University of Crete in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, part of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from Boston University and has extensive experience in academia, industry, and public service. His roles include former Rector of the Technical University of Crete (2013-2017) and Deputy Minister of Education and Religious Affairs (2020-2021). Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering, Boston University (1992) M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University (1988) B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1986) Research Interests: Prof. Digalakis specializes in machine learning, speech recognition, pattern recognition, and dialog systems. His work emphasizes developing advanced algorithms for speech processing, multimodal interfaces, and adaptive systems. Notable contributions include innovations in linear dynamical models for speech synthesis and robust pronunciation evaluation techniques. Awards and Recognition: He has received two IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Awards (1999, 2000) and holds five patents related to speech recognition technologies. His leadership roles include Director of the Telecommunications Systems Institute (2005–2013) and Chair of the ECE Department (2003–2005). Professional Activities: He served as President of the Hellenic Universities Rectors’ Synod (2015) and later as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Cultural and Educational Affairs. His work extends to industry collaborations, including founding contributions to Nuance Communications and Dialogos Speech Communications. Labs and Projects: Associated with the Information and Networks Laboratory at TUC, his research focuses on cutting-edge solutions in telecommunications and AI-driven speech technologies.
Emmanouel Tsiknakis is a Professor of Biomedical Informatics and eHealth at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University since May 2019. He also serves as the director of the LaTICE research laboratory and is a visiting professor/researcher at the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH-ICS) since 2012. B.Eng. (1983), M.Sc. (1985), and Ph.D. (1989) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Microprocessor Engineering, and Signal Processing & Intelligent Systems, respectively, from the University of Bradford, UK. His research spans Biomedical Informatics, Affective Computing, Intelligent Activity Recognition Systems, and eHealth/mHealth innovations, with over 300 publications. He has led numerous EU-funded R&D projects and received awards for applied research and eHealth innovation. Scientific awards include: eEurope/eHealth Award in 2003 for HyGEIAnet Best Applied-Research of FORTH in 2004 He has held administrative roles such as Vice-Rector for Research and Infrastructure Development at TEI of Crete (2013-2017) and founded the Biomedical Informatics (BMI) laboratory in 2012. He is an elected member of the Regional Council for Research and Innovation of Crete (2017–2021), Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical and Health Informatics, and a regular evaluator for EU H2020 and IMI proposals.
