Amalia Foka is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science Applications for the Arts at the Department of Fine Arts & Art Sciences , School of Fine Arts , University of Ioannina , Greece. She has held academic positions at the University of Patras (2005-2013), University of Ioannina (2005-2008), and Computer Technology Institute & Press "Diophantus" (2014-2015). Her research bridges Artificial Intelligence with Digital Art , focusing on Generative AI , Social Media Mining , and Human-Computer Interaction within artistic contexts. Education: BEng in Computer Systems Engineering (1998) from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST) , UK MSc in Advanced Control (1999) from UMIST PhD in Robotics (2005) from the Department of Computer Science , University of Crete Her artistic research includes projects like Bushwalking (StyleGAN2 landscape generation), Breaking the Silence (NLP analysis of taboo topics), and The Invisible Structures of the Artworld (social media-driven network visualization). She leads the Multimedia Lab at the University of Ioannina, focusing on AI in Creative Processes and Digital Interaction methodologies.
Prof. Nikos Mamoulis is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Ioannina, and a Lead Researcher at Archimedes Research Unit, ATHENA RC. He holds a PhD from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and a Diploma from the University of Patras. His research focuses on spatial data management, big data analytics, data privacy, and uncertain data systems. Education : Ph.D., Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2000) 5-year Diploma, Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras (1995) Research Interests : Complex data management (spatial, spatio-temporal, time-series, text, graphs), big data analysis, privacy preservation, and uncertain data systems. He develops scalable algorithms and systems for modern data management challenges, with applications in transportation, social networks, and geospatial analytics. Projects & Grants : MESA: In-memory Spatial Analytics Made Scalable (HFRI-funded, PI) MORE: Real-time Energy Data Management (H2020, Senior Researcher) Smart City Bus Platform (ERDF-funded, PI/Coordinator) Awards : Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2008-2009, HKU) Best Paper Award at SSTD 2015 Test of Time Award at MDM 2022 Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Archimedes Research Unit at ATHENA RC, collaborating with institutions like HKUST and Uppsala University on spatial and big data systems. Active in organizing top-tier conferences like SIGMOD, EDBT, and ICDE.
Dimitris Mitropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in the Department of Business Administration, where he teaches courses on Distributed Ledger Technologies, Data Security and Privacy, Algorithms and Business Analytics, and Introduction to Programming. He also serves as Head of the Reliability Engineering Directorate at the National Infrastructures for Research and Technology (GRNET), Greece's national research and education network organization. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University. Dr. Mitropoulos received his Ph.D. degree in Secure Software Development Technologies from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in 2014. His doctoral research was supported by the Heracleitus II Scholarship, co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds. He is a member of prestigious professional organizations including ACM, IEEE, and USENIX. Dr. Mitropoulos conducts pioneering research at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity, with particular expertise in secure software development, vulnerability analysis, and blockchain security. His work spans multiple dimensions of software security including code injection attacks, infrastructure as code security, smart contract analysis, and dependency management in software ecosystems. His research methodology combines static and dynamic analysis techniques with empirical studies of real-world software systems, particularly focusing on Java, Python, and Solidity ecosystems. His recent work has made significant contributions to understanding security vulnerabilities in modern software development practices and infrastructure management. Dr. Mitropoulos has received numerous prestigious awards for his research contributions, including the Research Excellence Award from NKUA (2025), Distinguished Paper and Artifact Awards at PLDI '22, Best Data Showcase Award at MSR 2018, and multiple postdoctoral research funding scholarships. His work on "Finding typing compiler bugs" was recognized with both Distinguished Paper and Artifact Awards at PLDI '22, highlighting the significance and reproducibility of his research. He has also received recognition for his service to the academic community, including a Certificate of Appreciation from ESEC/FSE '21 for his contributions to conference organization. Dr. Mitropoulos has been actively involved in securing research funding and leading significant research projects. He currently serves as Principal Investigator for the SecOPERA project (2023-Today), funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. Previously, he contributed to several major EU and US-funded projects including eSSIF-Lab (2019-2022), FASTEN (2019-2022), PRIViLEDGE (2018-2021), CERTCOOP (2017-2020), PANORAMIX (2016-2019), and TREDISEC (2016-2018). His research has been supported by diverse funding sources including the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program, the National Science Foundation, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Dr. Mitropoulos plays an active role in the international research community through various leadership positions. He serves on program committees for top-tier conferences including OOPSLA (2026), ICSE (2026), ESEC/FSE (2025), and ISSTA (2025). He has previously served as Workshop Co-Chair for ISSTA 2025 and Student Volunteer Chair for ESEC/FSE 2021. His contributions to mentoring the next generation of researchers include serving as a mentor for the ICSE Student Mentoring Workshop (2022) and supervising Google Summer of Code projects (2017).
Theodora Varvarigou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). She holds a B.Eng. from NTUA and M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. Her career includes research at AT&T Bell Labs and roles at the Technical University of Crete. From 2008-2012, she served as director of NTUA's 'Technoeconomic Systems' postgraduate program. Her research focuses on Cloud Computing, Multimedia Content Processing, Social Networking Technologies, and emerging areas like blockchain, edge computing, and cybersecurity. She has published over 200 papers and led numerous European research projects, emphasizing scalable systems, data management, and smart infrastructure applications. Her work spans technical innovations such as intrusion detection systems, edge resource optimization, and blockchain-based solutions for IoT, healthcare, and smart cities. Recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven resource allocation, privacy-preserving blockchain designs, and predictive analytics for edge computing environments. Professor Varvarigou has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives, including cohort data harmonization in biomedical research and social media analytics for urban planning. Her teaching includes courses on digital systems, network programming, and fault-tolerant systems.
Chasalevris Athanasios is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in Rotordynamics and Tribology. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics of machines, active bearings, and turbomachinery design. He holds a Ph.D. in Rotordynamics from the University of Patras (2009) and a Diploma in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (2004). Research Interests: Machine Dynamics, Turbomachinery, Active Bearings, Bifurcation Analysis, Crack Detection. Teaching: Dynamics of Rotating Machines, Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms, Machine Elements I. Collaborations: KIT (Germany), RPI (USA), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), and Cleveland State University (USA). Awards include the Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2010), GE's 'Beyond and Ahead' Award (2017), and recognition as a Top 2% Scientist (2023). He has authored over 40 publications and supervised numerous graduate students. Current roles include Academic Advisor at DOATAP and Associate Editor for journals like ASME Journal of Tribology.
Laxman Dhulipala serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, while also working as a research scientist at Google Research with the Graph Mining team. Dr. Dhulipala earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University under Guy Blelloch's supervision and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT with Julian Shun. His research centers on efficient parallel algorithms, particularly for parallel clustering and graph processing, along with developing computational models for emerging hardware technologies. His scholarly output demonstrates significant expertise across parallel computing domains, with particular emphasis on scalable graph algorithms, dynamic data structures, and computational geometry. Dr. Dhulipala's work bridges theoretical computer science with practical systems implementation, producing algorithms that achieve both theoretical optimality and real-world performance. His research group has made substantial contributions to benchmarking frameworks including the Graph Based Benchmark Suite (GBBS) and ParClusterers Benchmark Suite, establishing standardized evaluation methods for graph processing systems. The collective work shows progression from theoretical foundations to practical implementations that handle massive-scale datasets. Best Paper Award at SPAA 2022 Best Paper Runner Up at VLDB 2022 Distinguished Paper Award at PLDI 2019 Memorable Paper Award Finalist at NVMW'20 CMU's SCS Dissertation Award Honorable Mention As an educator, Dr. Dhulipala mentors numerous graduate students while teaching advanced courses in algorithm design and parallel computing. His research collaborations span multiple institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, MIT, and Google Research, reflecting his position at the intersection of academia and industry research.
Yannis Theodoridis is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus, leading the Information Systems Laboratory (InfoLab). He specializes in spatiotemporal databases, mobility analytics, and maritime data science. His research focuses on trajectory analysis, location-based services, and big data frameworks for transportation and maritime surveillance. Key projects include the MOD (Moving Objects Databases) initiative, the ARGOS framework for real-time trajectory prediction, and contributions to the HERMES trajectory database engine. He has advised 7 PhD students and co-authored numerous papers in IEEE and ACM venues. His work addresses challenges like vessel collision risk assessment, urban mobility optimization, and maritime event detection. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Data Warehousing and Mining and contributes to conferences like PCI and ECML PKDD. His labs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to mobility data science, integrating machine learning with domain-specific analytics.
Stergios Leventis is a Professor of Accounting at the International Hellenic University (IHU) and holds key leadership roles including membership on the IHU Governing Committee. He previously served as Chairman of the University Center for International Programmes of Studies, Dean of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Economics, Dean of the School of Design, and member of the Senate and Governing Board. Before joining IHU, he worked as an accounting consultant. He holds an MSc from Heriot-Watt University and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on: Market-based accounting and auditing practices Corporate governance mechanisms and board effectiveness Corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting Regulatory enforcement and financial compliance Impact of sociocultural factors (e.g., religiosity, unionization) on financial behavior Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in corporate governance (particularly board diversity), regulatory enforcement (SEC interventions), sustainability accounting, and methodological scholarship in accounting research. His editorial work for the Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation frequently addresses research design and academic publishing standards. Professor Leventis maintains significant editorial influence as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Associate Editor of the British Accounting Review , while serving on multiple international journal boards.
Nikitas Karanikolas serves as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering at the University of West Attica since March 2018, following a distinguished career progression from Assistant Professor (2004) to Associate Professor (2010) and Professor (2014) at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. His professional trajectory includes significant roles as Systems Head of TEI Athens Library (1996-1997) and Chief of Informatics at Aretaieio University Hospital (1997-2004), alongside leadership positions in the Greek Computer Society as Board Member (2004-2006) and Secretary General (2006-2008). His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's in Statistics and Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1988) PhD in Applied Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1994) with thesis "Technological and Linguistic approaches in Natural Language Understanding" Dr. Karanikolas maintains an exceptionally broad research portfolio spanning Natural Language Processing , Computational Linguistics , Medical Informatics , and Green Energy systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical healthcare applications, particularly evident in recent dementia care technologies and Greek language processing systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computational phonology with medical diagnostics and e-government applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions (particularly dementia patient monitoring), multilingual NLP systems (Greek and Polish), and urban safety applications . His work demonstrates consistent methodology development in ontological representations and multimodal fusion techniques, with increasing emphasis on real-world clinical and governmental implementations since 2023. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. With 16 journal papers, 68 conference publications, and six authoritative Greek university textbooks, Dr. Karanikolas maintains an active research trajectory. His advising capacity is evidenced through extensive publication mentorship, particularly in medical informatics and NLP projects. While specific grant details are unavailable, his hospital information system implementations and textbook authorship suggest successful research funding acquisition. Current research activities focus on multimodal aggression prediction systems for dementia care, Greek language ontological frameworks, and urban navigation safety applications, primarily conducted through the University of West Attica's informatics infrastructure.
Heather Miller is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Software and Societal Systems Department within Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. Her academic journey includes prior roles as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Northeastern University's College of Computer and Information Science and as Executive Director of the Scala Center at EPFL. Miller's research centers on distributed and concurrent computation through the lens of programming languages, with particular emphasis on data-centric systems, big data processing, and edge computing. A defining theme throughout her work is composability - enabling construction of complex distributed systems through composition of components that are correct by construction. Her projects span distributable closures, flexible serialization techniques, futures and promises for asynchronous programming, and deterministic concurrent dataflow models. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in applying programming language theory to practical distributed systems challenges, with increasing focus on WebAssembly instrumentation, microservice resilience, and language model pipelines. This evolution reflects her commitment to bridging theoretical foundations with real-world system requirements. Dahl-Nygaard Junior Prize (2023) Mentorship forms a significant component of Miller's academic work. She actively supervises multiple PhD, MS, and undergraduate researchers at CMU, including Christopher Meiklejohn, Matthew Weidner, Huairui Qui, Ria Pradeep, and Luke Dramko. Her service contributions span numerous top-tier conferences including PLDI, SPLASH, ECOOP, and ICSE where she has served as committee member, chair, and keynote speaker. Miller co-founded the Curry On conference to foster industry-academia dialogue, hosting successful editions in Prague, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and London. She leads research groups focused on distributed programming models and maintains strong industry connections through Two Sigma, where she holds an affiliation. Her work consistently emphasizes practical open-source implementations, primarily within the Scala ecosystem where she's been a core contributor since 2011.
Kostas Magoutis is Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Crete and collaborating researcher with FORTH-ICS. His research focuses on distributed systems, scalable data processing, IoT, and cloud computing, with projects including GreenInCities for urban regeneration and STREAMSTORE for stateful stream processing systems. Research interests include: Distributed computer systems architecture Elastic stream processing platforms Quantum-enhanced computing applications Multi-cloud application lifecycle management Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on federated data systems, quantum computing applications, and IoT-enhanced infrastructure, with consistent output in high-impact conferences and journals. Awards and distinctions: Multiple best paper awards from USENIX conferences Grand Challenge Audience Award at DEBS 2022 Marie Curie Fellowship and IBM Research awards Advises over 20 PhD and MSc students in distributed systems research. Leads multiple EU-funded projects and serves on program committees for top conferences including SOSP, EuroSys, and IEEE BigData. Directs research groups in distributed systems and cloud computing at FORTH-ICS.
Antonios Deligiannakis is a Professor at the School of Electronic and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete, specializing in database systems and distributed data processing. His academic career includes a postdoctoral position at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2006-2007) and a visiting researcher role at AT&T Labs-Research (2003). His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, University of Maryland, USA (2005) Master's Degree in Computer Science, University of Maryland, USA (2001) Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1999) Professor Deligiannakis's research spans Databases , Stream Processing , and Sensor Networks , with pioneering work in Approximate Query Evaluation for massive datasets and Complex Event Processing in distributed environments. His contributions enable efficient analytics in resource-constrained settings through techniques like synopses-based engines and windowed outlier detection. His 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveal a dominant focus on distributed streaming analytics, with recurring themes of cross-platform integration, federated learning, and extreme-scale interactive systems. Key innovations include the INFORE framework for interactive analytics, DAG* for IoT workflow optimization, and communication-efficient federated learning techniques—demonstrating consistent translation of theoretical advances into production-ready platforms. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were listed in the provided material. Information about advisees and research grants was not provided in available documentation, though his leadership in the Distributed Information Systems and Applications laboratory suggests active mentorship and project direction. He directs research in the Distributed Information Systems and Applications laboratory, developing systems for real-time analytics across domains including maritime surveillance, financial technology, and IoT platforms, with emphasis on scalability and fault tolerance in geo-distributed environments.
Anastasios Zafeiropoulos serves as Assistant Professor at Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in Spatial Data Management and Analysis within the Postgraduate Studies Program for “Applied Geography and Spatial Management” (Direction C: Geoinformatics). His academic role encompasses teaching “Spatial Databases” and advancing research at the intersection of geospatial technologies and distributed computing systems. His research program focuses on Spatial Databases, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud/Edge Computing, and 6G Network Orchestration, with significant extensions into Knowledge Graph applications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-emotional learning in education. Key innovations include the EduCardia methodology for student competency assessment and frameworks for climate vulnerability analysis using knowledge graphs. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant thrusts: (1) AI-driven orchestration of 6G services across the computing continuum using reinforcement learning; (2) Knowledge Graph applications for SDG interlinkage analysis and materials science; (3) EU-funded IoT/Edge Computing project ecosystems. His work consistently bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical sustainability and educational applications. Dr. Zafeiropoulos actively contributes to EU-funded initiatives in IoT and Edge Computing standardization, particularly through AIOTI WG Standardisation. His project portfolio includes NEPHELE multi-cloud ecosystem development and O-RAN slice admission control research, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration in next-generation networking. He leads the development of innovative tools including Palindrome.js for distributed system visualization and the EmoSocio open-access emotional intelligence model, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practical educational and environmental solutions.
Nectarios Koziris is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) , and former Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering . His research focuses on Parallel and Distributed Systems , Computer Architecture , and Cloud Computing . Key Research Themes: Compiler-OS-Architecture Interaction, Datacenter Hyperconvergence, Sparse Matrix Optimization, Quantum Computing, FPGA Virtualization Leadership: Founder of ~okeanos (Europe's largest public Cloud IaaS), Co-founder of GFOSS , Member of IEEE Computer Society Greece, Advisor to Arrikto Inc. His work has led to over 180 publications with 5800+ citations (h-index 33) , including two Best Paper Awards (IPDPS 2001, CCGRID 2013) and Intel Recognition (2015). He has supervised 12 PhD students and participated in 15+ EU projects as coordinator or consortium partner. Scientific Leadership: Program Co-Chair for Europar 2012 , Organizer for IPDPS , ICPP , SC conferences, and active member in Cloud Computing Expert Groups for the European Commission.
Alvin Cheung is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Division at UC Berkeley's EECS department. He is affiliated with the Data Systems and Foundations group, Programming Systems group, Sky Lab, and SLICE Lab, and serves as a faculty affiliate at the Berkeley Institute for Data Science. He advises the Data Science Discovery Program and provides technical guidance to industry partners. His research spans data management, programming languages, and scalable software systems, with emphasis on helping users process large datasets efficiently. Key innovations include verified lifting (applying formal methods and ML to infer program properties) and systems for optimizing database-backed applications and geospatial analytics. Recent work explores LLM-driven code optimization and transpilation techniques. His publications (2023-2025) show strong trends in ML-enhanced systems, verified compilation, and data management tools. Articles frequently integrate formal methods, program synthesis, and hardware-aware optimizations across domains like databases, distributed computing, and HCI. Scientific Awards: ACSIC Rock Star Award (2025) Dahl-Nygaard Junior Prize (2024) VLDB Early Career Research Contribution Award (2023) IEEE TCDE Rising Star Award (2020) Sloan Fellowship (2019) NSF CAREER Award (2017) 20+ additional honors Advising & Grants: He mentors PhD/MS students (e.g., Lily Liu at OpenAI, Chenglong Wang at Microsoft Research). Research is funded by: NSF DOE ONR ARO Intel Notable grants include ONR Young Investigator Award and ARO Early Career Program Award. Labs & Teams: Leads projects in Berkeley's Data Systems/Programming Systems groups and collaborates with Sky Lab/SLICE Lab. Manages labs focused on verified compilation (e.g., Tenspiler) and data infrastructure (e.g., Spatialyze).
