Agile Software Development Professors and Supervisors in Greece

Diomidis Spinellisمشاهده پروفایل

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Athens University of Economics and BusinessGreece

Professor Diomidis Spinellis is a renowned academic in Software Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He specializes in software engineering practices, code quality, AI ethics, and system architecture. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in industry, emphasizing reproducibility and empirical methods. Recipient of the IEEE Computer Society's prestigious 'Distinguished Contributor Recognition,' Spinellis is the sole Greek scientist to achieve this honor. His research spans software evolution, security, and open-source ecosystems, with a focus on methodologies like refactoring, static analysis, and debugging strategies. Key research interests include AI-generated content detection, modular data analytics, and incident management systems. His studies often leverage large-scale datasets (e.g., Unix evolution, Linux supercomputing analysis) to uncover patterns in software behavior and development practices. Publications frequently address emerging technologies' societal impacts, such as energy-efficient computing and ethical AI deployment. He advocates for reproducible research through tools like the Alexandria3k framework and contributes to open-source initiatives.

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Ioannis Stamelosمشاهده پروفایل

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Aristotle University of ThessalonikiGreece

Ioannis Stamelos is a Professor of Software Engineering at the School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (since 2015, research/teaching staff since 1997). He serves as Director of the Postgraduate Master Course in Interactive Hardware & Software Technologies. Major Research Areas: Open Source Software, Software Effort/Quality Estimation, Agile Methods, Enterprise Information Systems Key Projects: Deep Blue/AUTH Research Hub (2018-2022), BlockAdemic (blockchain-based micro-credentials), European Commission Open Source Policy Studies Research Trends from recent publications include: Process mining in library information systems Reusability metrics for software assets Bayesian networks in software project management Impact of design patterns on gaming software defects Technical debt assessment via structural metrics Blockchain applications in supply chain management Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at IEEE DEST’09 Best Student Paper Award at ICSR 2012 Best Paper Award at QUATIC2012 Education & Leadership: PhD in Computer Science (1988), Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1983). Led numerous EU-funded projects (IST, ERASMUS, FP7) and national initiatives (ΓΓΕΤ, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ). Supervised PhD/MSc students in software reuse, OSS quality, and agile practices.

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Doitsidis Eleftheriosمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of CreteGreece

Dr. Eleftherios Doitsidis is an Associate Professor at the School of Production Engineering & Management of the Technical University of Crete (TUC) and a member of the Intelligent Systems & Robotics Laboratory. Previously, he served as faculty at the Department of Electronic Engineering at Hellenic Mediterranean University. His expertise spans multirobot systems, autonomous vehicle control, and computational intelligence. He holds a robust record of EU and national research project involvement. Research Interests: Specializes in multirobot team coordination, autonomous navigation systems for UAVs/AUVs, control systems design, and computational intelligence applications. Recent work focuses on energy-efficient path-planning for swarms, educational robotics frameworks like HYDRA, and digital twin integration in autonomous systems. Publications Trends: His 150+ publications address cutting-edge topics including: Autonomous vehicle control architectures Modular robotics for STEM education Optimization algorithms for multirobot systems Energy efficiency in manufacturing systems Advising & Projects: Lead researcher on numerous funded projects involving UAV/AUV missions, swarm robotics, and educational technology. Active in collaborative research with institutions like the University of South Florida. Labs & Groups: Leads the Intelligent Systems & Robotics Lab at TUC, developing advanced robotic platforms and educational tools. Maintains an open-access research portal at doitsidis.tuc.gr .

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Lefteris Doitsidisمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of CreteGreece

Lefteris Doitsidis is an Associate Professor at the School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete. He holds a PhD in Production and Management Engineering from the same institution (2008), with prior academic positions at the Department of Electronics, Hellenic Mediterranean University. His professional journey includes visiting scholar roles at the University of South Florida, USA. Research focuses on robotic systems, including autonomous navigation of UAVs/AUVs, multirobot teams, computational intelligence, and educational robotics. He leads the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Laboratory, developing tools like HYDRA for STEM education and frameworks for industry 4.0 applications such as bin-picking and precision agriculture. His work integrates control systems optimization, energy efficiency in manufacturing, and digital twin technologies. Over 65 publications span journals, conferences, and books, emphasizing practical implementations like ROS-based autonomous vehicle testbeds and energy management systems for electric vehicles. Key contributions include UAV path planning algorithms, swarm robotics coordination, and sensor fusion techniques. Current research trends emphasize sustainability in manufacturing, educational robotics platforms, and autonomous systems validation through advanced algorithms like Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient.

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Xeni Mamakouمشاهده پروفایل

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Athens University of Economics and BusinessGreece

Xenia Mamakou is an academic at the Department of Business Organization and Administration, School of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). She is affiliated with the Business Informatics Laboratory (BILab) and holds a PhD in Information Systems from AUEB. Education: BSc in Business Organization and Administration (AUEB), MSc in Business Information Technology (UMIST, UK), PhD in Information Systems (AUEB) Her research focuses on business analytics, digital transformation, and the organizational/social impacts of technology. She has published over 30 articles on topics like business analytics, ERP systems, e-commerce, and agile methodology. Her recent works explore AI adoption, metaverse opportunities, and agile project management in Greece. She has authored an academic book on Excel-based data analysis and received two teaching excellence awards from AUEB. She serves as scientific director of an eLearning course and participates in three other programs as a lecturer. Her involvement in committees includes Teaching and Learning Support, Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination, and AUEB Faculty Association (Treasurer since 2021). Scientific Awards: AUEB Teaching Excellence Award (twice) Treasurer, AUEB Faculty Association (2021–present)

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Nikos Spanoudakisمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of CreteGreece

Nikos Spanoudakis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic Engineering of Hellenic Mediterranean University , with concurrent research collaboration at Technical University of Crete . He holds a PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from Paris Descartes University (2009, "Très Honorable"), an MSc in Organization and Administration from Technical University of Crete, and a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from University of Patras. Research Focus: Multi-Agent Systems (AOSE, Computational Argumentation), Model-Driven Engineering , Smart Buildings , IoT , and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Ambient Intelligence, Finance, and Education Key Contributions: Created ASEME Methodology and AMOLA Language for agent modeling, developed Gorgias-B argumentation framework, and designed Kouretes Statechart Editor for robotic behavior specification His recent publications reveal a strong trend in Explainable AI (2023: Explainable Argumentation as a Service ), Smart Energy Systems (2025: Engineering IoT-Based Open MAS for Large-Scale V2G/G2V ), and EdTech Innovations (2024: Role Assignment in Programming Courses ). He has received prestigious ACM Senior Member (2023) and IEEE Senior Member (2012) distinctions, along with teaching recognition (2021) from Technical University of Crete. Academic Leadership: Serves as Editor for Springer Nature's Computer Science journal and has reviewed for 15+ top-tier publications including IEEE Intelligent Systems and Journal of Web Semantics Conference Involvement: Program Committee Member for 20+ international conferences (IJCAI, ECAI, AAMAS, AAAI) and organizer of multiple European Agent Systems Summer Schools

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Menychtas Andreasمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PiraeusGreece

Dr. Menychtas Andreas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Digital Systems, School of Informatics and Communications, University of Piraeus. He holds a PhD from the National Technical University of Athens (2009), specializing in service-oriented architectures. His teaching focuses on distributed computing, programming, and information systems development across multiple institutions including the University of Piraeus and Hellenic Open University. Research interests center on modern computing infrastructures, software development, and IoT applications, with particular emphasis on Edge Computing, smart cities, telemedicine, and machine learning. He has led over 20 European and national projects, publishing >100 articles with 1,900+ citations. Key areas include AR healthcare solutions, bias mitigation in AI, and secure medical IoT systems. Notable contributions include the MedSecurance project (medical IoT security), CrowdHEALTH platform (big data-driven public health policies), and AGILE framework (open-source edge computing). His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementations in wearable tech, telemedicine systems, and urban smart infrastructure. Grants and collaborations highlight extensive industry partnerships, with current focus on digital twins for healthcare robotics (AI4Work), AI-driven pandemic monitoring, and gamification in healthcare platforms. His lab develops innovative solutions at the intersection of AR, edge computing, and healthcare informatics.

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Xenia Mamakouمشاهده پروفایل

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Athens University of Economics and BusinessGreece

Xenia Mamakou is a Teaching Professor at the Department of Business Administration within the School of Business at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) , where she contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate education in Business Informatics, Decision Making, Business Analytics, Information Systems, and the Internet. She is actively involved in the Business Informatics Laboratory (BILab) and coordinates an eLearning course at AUEB’s Center for Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) . Bachelor’s: Business Administration from AUEB MSc: Business Information Technology with Distinction from UMIST (UK) PhD: Information Systems from AUEB’s Department of Business Administration Her research focuses on business analytics , information systems management , and digital transformation , particularly examining the organizational and social implications of technology use. Her scholarly output includes over 30 publications in journals and conference proceedings, with recent work exploring IT capabilities in elderly care, agile methodologies in software development, and AI adoption behaviors. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with both technical and sociological aspects of digital systems, spanning topics like ERP implementation, e-commerce satisfaction metrics, and the metaverse’s business implications. The articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to technology integration across healthcare, banking, and education sectors. Awards: AUEB Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (x2) She serves on AUEB’s Teaching and Learning Support Committee and Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee , and has been Treasurer of the AUEB Faculty Association since 2021.

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Konstantinos Vergidisمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MacedoniaGreece

Konstantinos Vergidis is a Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics, School of Information Sciences, University of Macedonia. With a PhD in Business Process Optimisation from Cranfield University (2008), he has established himself as a leading expert in business process management, enterprise architecture, and process modeling. His academic career spans over a decade at the University of Macedonia, where he has held various administrative roles including Director of the Doctoral Studies Coordination Committee and member of the University's Research Committee. PhD in Business Process Optimisation (2008), Cranfield University MSc in IT for Product Realisation (2005), Cranfield University Degree in Applied Informatics (2003), University of Macedonia Professor Vergidis' research focuses on Business Process Intelligence (BPI), with particular expertise in BPMN modeling, process optimization, and decision modeling with DMN. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in both public and private sectors, examining process quality metrics, resilience, and the integration of emerging technologies like low-code platforms and AI. He has pioneered research on process modeling in the public sector and the impact of Large Language Models on BPMN-based process modeling. His publication record includes 21 scientific journal articles, 22 conference papers, and 8 books, demonstrating consistent scholarly output across multiple venues. Recent work shows a clear trajectory toward integrating AI technologies with traditional business process management, particularly examining how LLMs can transform process modeling practices and exploring low-code development platforms for process-driven application development. Teaching Excellence Award (2022-2023) Research Award 2022 (14th cycle) Research Award 2021 (13th cycle) Teaching Excellence Award (2020-2021) Thatcher Bros Prize (2008/09) Professor Vergidis has secured multiple research grants, including projects with Expertise France/European Commission on digital public services and with the National Research Foundation on process modeling for public administration. He leads the Business Process Intelligence research group and has coordinated significant projects including MODA (Multi-Omics Data Analysis) and Science Data and Analytics Platform. His administrative contributions include directing doctoral studies and serving on numerous university committees related to research, curriculum development, and digital transformation initiatives. His work with the National Process Registry (mitos.gov.gr) demonstrates his commitment to applying academic research to real-world public sector challenges, developing tools and methodologies that enhance process transparency and service delivery for Greek citizens.

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Paraskeva Foteiniمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PiraeusGreece

Paraskeva Foteini is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, specializing in educational technology and smart learning environments. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on technology-supported learning and has conducted extensive research on integrating web technologies into e-learning systems. Her work emphasizes pedagogical frameworks for enhancing student motivation, collaboration, and 21st-century skills through innovative teaching methods such as project-based learning, gamification, and digital escape rooms. Education: PhD in Educational Psychology from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postdoctoral research in Technology of Information and Communication (TP&E) in Education. Research Interests: Smart learning environments, educational technology adoption, self-regulated learning, gamification in education, virtual learning environments, and sustainable development in education. Her work bridges psychological theories with digital tools to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Publications focus on themes like digital escape rooms, agile education frameworks, and smart pedagogical systems. She has explored motivational affordances of e-learning tools, efficacy of flipped classrooms, and the role of virtual worlds in creativity and problem-solving. Labs/Teams: Active in developing e-learning platforms, ePortfolio systems, and collaborative learning tools. Collaborates on projects involving IoT for climate action education and gamified instruction models.

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Yannis Christodoulouمشاهده پروفایل

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University of the AegeanGreece

Dr. Yannis Christodoulou is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of the Aegean's Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, and a lecturer at the University of West Attica's Department of Conservation of Antiquities & Artwork. He holds a PhD in Knowledge Representation and Web Ontologies from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), an M.Sc. in Advanced Computing from the University of Bristol, and a B.Sc. in Informatics from the Athens University of Economics & Business. His research focuses on interdisciplinary Digital Humanities, combining Knowledge Representation, Ontology Engineering, and Semantic Visualization with Cultural Heritage, Human Geography, and the Arts. He has contributed to EU-funded projects (FP7, H2020) and a UK ESRC grant, developing frameworks for conservation decision-making, digital cultural heritage management, and visitor-centric cultural systems. Notable work includes the ACUX recommendation system and semantic middleware for smart cultural spaces. His research bridges diverse domains like filmmaking, dance, and heritage preservation, emphasizing visual knowledge representation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He has also explored socio-cultural issues, such as migration narratives through a Greek lens, showcasing his commitment to socio-technical integration in humanities research. Grants/Projects : EU FP7, H2020, ESRC (UK), and the Acropolis of Ancient Tiryns Conservation OpenLab. Labs/Teams : Collaborator in the Acropolis of Ancient Tiryns OpenLab, focusing on digital media modeling and conservation.

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Kalogerakis Michaelمشاهده پروفایل

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Hellenic Mediterranean UniversityGreece

Kalogerakis Michael is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the School of Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He is also affiliated with the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering, the Institute of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (University Research Center), and the Wave Propagation Group at FORTH's Institute of Computational Mathematics. His research focuses on usability engineering, human-machine interaction, agile software development, wave propagation, and related fields. Education: PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science, Clarkson University, NY (Dissertation: 'Linear Solvers on Multiprocessor Machines') Postgraduate Diploma, Clarkson University Bachelor's Degree, Department of Mathematics, University of Crete Research & Collaboration: Over 40 publications in journals, conferences, and technical reports. Participated in EU, national, and international projects (e.g., DAMOCLES-IP/ESPRIT/FP6/MAST/Archimedes). Collaborated with the Hellenic Navy on an integrated analysis system for underwater acoustic systems deployed on naval vessels. Professional Roles: Former Head/Deputy Head of the General Department of Sciences at TEI of Crete. Served on multiple committees and leadership roles at TEI of Crete.

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Maira Kotsovoulouمشاهده پروفایل

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The American College of GreeceGreece

Dr. Maira Kotsovoulou serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Deree College and Graduate School, The American College of Greece, a position she has held since February 1, 1996. Her academic journey spans over 25 years of teaching and research in software systems and educational technology. Educational background includes: Doctorate in Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Lancaster (2011–2019) MSc in Human Computer Interaction, Heriot-Watt University (1994–1995) BSc in Computer Information Systems, The American College of Greece (1990–1994) Her research centers on the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, where she investigates visual programming applications for undergraduate education, automated assessment tools, and database optimization techniques. This work bridges theoretical computer science with practical pedagogy, focusing on how technology enhances student motivation and learning outcomes in programming courses. Her methodology combines empirical classroom studies with software development expertise gained through industry projects. Recent publications (2013–2018) reveal an evolving focus from collaborative resource tagging to sophisticated e-assessment systems, consistently addressing challenges in computer science education. The trajectory demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing instructor experiences and student perceptions while maintaining practical applicability in real classroom settings. Professional recognition includes: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) in Database Administration Her industry engagement as a freelance solution architect complements academic work, with notable projects including Greece's national e-prescription system (IDIKA), COSMOTE retail software, and medical decision support systems. This dual expertise creates unique opportunities for students to engage with both academic research and enterprise-scale development challenges. As leader of the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, she fosters collaboration between academic theory and industry practice, emphasizing agile methodologies and practical implementation of educational technologies in real-world software development contexts.

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Michael Kalogerakisمشاهده پروفایل

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Hellenic Mediterranean UniversityGreece

Michael Kalogerakis serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). He concurrently holds research positions at HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering and Institute of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and collaborates with IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group. His academic background includes: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Crete M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Clarkson University, USA (dissertation 'Linear Solvers on Multiprocessor Machines' archived by U.S. DOE) Research focuses on usability engineering , human-machine interaction , agile development , and wave propagation , with applied outcomes like the Hellenic Navy's underwater acoustic detection system for frigates/submarines. His work bridges theoretical computational methods and defense applications. Over 25 years, he participated in major programs (DAMOCLES-IP, ESPRIT, FP6, MAST, Archimedes), authored class notes for Patras/Crete/HMU courses, and supervised student projects in computational mathematics and software engineering. He actively contributes to HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering, the Institute of Energy/Environment/Climate Change, and IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group, driving interdisciplinary research in energy systems and computational mathematics.

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