Professor Kyriazis Dimosthenis holds a faculty position at the Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus. He earned his diploma in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2001) and a cross-disciplinary MSc in Techno-Economic Systems (2004). His academic rank is Professor specializing in service-oriented architectures with a focus on quality of service and workflow management. He has led European projects like BigDataStack, CrowdHEALTH, and CYBELE, addressing challenges in cloud computing, edge computing, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare, finance, and industrial sectors. His research emphasizes resilient service-oriented systems, AI explainability, and human-centric digital transformation. Notable contributions include frameworks for dynamic resource allocation in hybrid cloud/edge environments, AI applications for maritime safety, and data governance solutions for cross-sector integration. He coordinates initiatives such as the Future Internet Architecture Board and Cloud QoS&SLAs, driving advancements in federated data marketplaces and sustainable computing practices. His recent work explores Large Language Model (LLM) applications in financial decision-making, conversational AI for MLOps, and neurosymbolic systems for defect detection. He also investigates XAI methodologies, including VirtualXAI, which leverages GPT-generated personas for explainability assessment. His projects often bridge technical innovation with societal impact, such as the iHELP platform for holistic health records and SmartCHANGE for behavioral change strategies in youth health. Key themes in his publications include bias mitigation in machine learning, dynamic deployment prediction in hybrid cloud settings, and energy-efficient data spaces for mobility. He has contributed to standards like the H2020-funded IRMOS and 5GTANGO, emphasizing interoperability and fault-tolerant architectures. His work frequently intersects with EU policy frameworks, particularly in data governance and ethical AI implementation.





