Stavrakakis Ioannis is a Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, School of Science, University of Athens, where he has served since 2002. He previously held academic positions at Northeastern University (1994-1999) and University of Vermont (1988-1994). Ph.D., Electrical Engineering (1988), University of Virginia Diploma, Electrical Engineering (1983), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki His research focuses on network resource allocation algorithms , cooperative content dissemination , mobile ad hoc networks , and privacy-aware protocols . He leads the Advanced Networking Research (ANR) Group. Recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven network optimization , edge computing for VR , drone-assisted sensor networks , and privacy in vehicular systems . Key themes include game theory applications, energy-efficient protocols, and distributed learning frameworks. Contact: ioannis@di.uoa.gr
Sotirios K. Goudos is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece, and Director of the ELEDIA@AUTH lab within the ELEDIA Research Center Network. His research focuses on antenna design, evolutionary algorithms, wireless communications, machine learning, and IoT applications. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics (1991), M.Sc. in Electronics (1994), Ph.D. in Physics (2001), and additional qualifications in Information Systems and Electrical Engineering. Prof. Goudos is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Telecom open access journal (MDPI) and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Access, and IEEE Open Journal of the Communication Society. He has organized multiple special issues in journals like EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking and has authored/edited books on antennas and AI in networks. His awards include multiple IEEE Access Outstanding Associate Editor recognitions (2019–2023) and inclusion in Stanford University's top 2% scientists list (2020–2024). He teaches courses on telecommunications, Java programming, and microwave systems, and has supervised over two dozen master's students since 2009. His work spans antenna optimization, AI-driven communications, and IoT security, with contributions to 5G/6G, RIS systems, and smart agriculture. Prof. Goudos actively contributes to IEEE Greece Section leadership roles, including Secretary (2022) and Vice-Chair (2023–2024). His labs and teams focus on ELEDIA's research in electromagnetics, optimization, and AI applications.
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.
Mara Nikolaidou is a Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telematics at Harokopio University of Athens since 2007 and has served as the university's Rector since 2016. She represents Greek universities in the European University Association (EUA) for 2023-2024. Her research focuses on distributed systems, system modeling, and responsible computing, with a strong emphasis on IoT, cloud/edge computing, and cyber-physical systems. She leads projects funded by national, EU, and international agencies, exploring topics like autonomous systems, ethical requirements in design, and human-in-the-loop systems. Her educational background includes roles as a computer engineer and IT consultant before academia. She is a member of IEEE (SMC Society and Systems Council) and participates in the Object Management Group (OMG) working groups for SysML and responsible computing. She organizes international conferences in software and systems engineering. Research interests span distributed systems, IoT, and ethical computing. Recent work investigates cost analysis in cloud markets, human-AI collaboration, and smart city technologies. Over 200 publications highlight her contributions to model-based systems engineering, including SysML extensions for cost/QoS analysis and frameworks for autonomous fog nodes. Grants and projects include EU-funded initiatives on smart farming, cloud brokerage, and organizational interoperability. Her lab focuses on autonomous systems and context-aware middleware. She advises on e-Government compliance frameworks and collaborates with industry partners on IoT management platforms.
Vassilios V. Dimakopoulos is a Professor of Parallel Processing at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina, Greece. He has been affiliated with the university since 1998, initially as an adjunct professor and later as a regular faculty member. Currently, he serves as the Dean of the School of Engineering and Chairman of the Technical Council of the University of Ioannina. His academic journey includes a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras (1990), and M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Victoria, Canada (1992 and 1996, respectively). His research focuses on parallel and distributed systems, parallel programming models, systems software, computer architecture, embedded systems, and performance analysis. He has held administrative roles such as Deputy Chairman of the Department (2014–2017) and Director of Graduate Studies (2016–2020). His contributions include pioneering work on OpenMP runtime systems, adaptive scheduling for embedded multicore architectures, and probabilistic search protocols in dynamic networks. Dimakopoulos is a member of the IEEE and the Technical Chamber of Greece. His work emphasizes bridging compiler design, runtime systems, and hardware constraints to optimize parallel computing efficiency. Recent research trends include hybrid OpenMP-MPI offloading strategies, adaptive task scheduling in heterogeneous environments, and fog computing cost modeling. His administrative leadership spans multiple institutional committees, reflecting his dual role as an academic leader and researcher. His research group collaborates on projects involving high-performance numerical optimization, task-based global optimization for protein folding, and embedded systems integration.
Dimitrios Kallergis is a Lecturer in Net-Centric Systems and Cloud Computing at the University of West Attica's Department of Informatics & Computer Engineering since 2019. He holds expertise in cybersecurity, cloud/fog/edge computing, ad-hoc networking, cyber-physical systems, and IT law. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare, transportation, and environmental systems. Kallergis has contributed to European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) projects and serves as a guest editor for scientific journals and conference TPC member. Previously, he served as a Research/Teaching Associate (2000-2017) at the Piraeus University of Applied Sciences and coordinated student placement programs. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Piraeus and University of West Macedonia. His work emphasizes secure network protocols, resource allocation in healthcare networks, and IoT security. Key research trends in his publications focus on cybersecurity challenges in emerging technologies like EV charging systems, healthcare-oriented networks, and intelligent transportation systems. He integrates stochastic modeling (e.g., SPN) and policy-driven architectures to address security and efficiency in distributed systems. His advising and professional activities include technical coordination in EU-funded R&D projects and contributions to regulatory frameworks for IT systems. He actively engages in cross-border cloud security performance studies and hybrid cloud approaches for spatial data management.
Rouskas Angelos is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), a Master's in Communications and Signal Processing from Imperial College London, and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA. Previously, he served as Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Head of the Computer Systems and Communications Laboratory at the University of the Aegean (2000–2009). His research focuses on next-generation wireless networks, edge computing, and energy-efficient network design. He has led multiple national and EU-funded projects and worked as a network designer at CosmOTE (1999–2000). He chaired the Technical Committee for European Wireless 2006 and served on numerous international conference committees. Education: BEng: Electrical Engineering, NTUA MSc: Communications & Signal Processing, Imperial College London PhD: Electrical & Computer Engineering, NTUA Research Interests: His work centers on optimizing wireless networks, particularly in edge computing environments and 6G/IoT connectivity. Key areas include energy efficiency, heterogeneous network architectures, and latency reduction through adaptive resource allocation. Recent trends in his publications emphasize non-terrestrial networks and federated edge-cloud IoT systems. Grants & Leadership: He has coordinated国家级 and European projects focusing on green networks and edge computing. His technical leadership extended to roles in industry partnerships and academic administration. Labs & Collaboration: Past leadership at the Computer Systems & Communications Lab (University of the Aegean) and current involvement in edge-cloud research initiatives.
Dr. Yiannis Verginadis is an Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems at the Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). With over 15 years of experience in ICT projects, his research focuses on management of information systems workflow management complex event processing cloud computing and security adaptive systems context-aware access control He holds a Diploma and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in inter-organizational workflow systems for e-Government. His career includes adjunct lecturer roles at the University of Thessaly and Technological Educational Institute of Kalamata. Research trends from his publications include: Cloud continuum brokerage and decentralized data management (2023-2025) Attribute-based access control for healthcare data (2021-2024) Workflow optimization in multi-cloud environments (2016-2023) Federated learning applications (2022-2024) Event-driven architectures and ontological modeling (2009-2021) Security-by-design frameworks (2013-2021) Dr. Verginadis has authored a book on Information Management Systems and contributed to works on e-Participation, adaptive web services, and ambient assisted living systems. He has served on over 25 journal and conference review committees and published 60+ peer-reviewed papers.
Andreas Menykhtas serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Digital Systems within the School of Information and Communication Technologies at the University of Piraeus. His academic journey began at the National Technical University of Athens where he completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2004, followed by postgraduate and doctoral studies at the same institution, earning his PhD in Engineering in 2009 with a specialization in service-oriented infrastructure. His research spans the evolving landscape of modern information systems infrastructure, with particular emphasis on Internet of Things, Edge Computing, distributed systems, and cloud computing environments. Dr. Menykhtas has developed expertise in software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, smart cities infrastructure, and e-health systems. His scholarly contributions include over 100 publications in scientific journals, international conferences, and book chapters that have collectively garnered more than 1,900 citations. His publication record reveals a strong trajectory in distributed computing architectures, with recent work focusing on the integration of AI techniques at the network edge, optimization of resource allocation in multi-tenant environments, and development of service-oriented frameworks for smart city applications. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges computer science, engineering, and practical applications in urban and healthcare contexts. Dr. Menykhtas has extensive teaching experience across multiple Greek institutions, having delivered undergraduate and graduate courses on distributed computing, programming, and information systems development at the University of West Attica, the Hellenic Open University, and the University of Piraeus. His research activities include participation as scientific manager, researcher, and engineer in numerous European and national research projects.
Anastasios Gounaris is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he has been a faculty member since April 2008. He previously served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Cyprus (2007-2008) and held research positions at the University of Manchester and CERTH. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Manchester (2005), an MPhil from UMIST (2002), and a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999). His research spans Distributed Databases, Autonomous Data Processing, Big Data Management, Workflow Optimization, and Data Mining . He has made significant contributions to large-scale data management systems, massive parallelism techniques, and business process analytics. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical industrial applications, particularly in predictive maintenance and edge computing environments. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on process mining, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance systems, and edge analytics . These works address critical challenges in handling evolving data streams, optimizing task allocation in resource-constrained environments, and developing parameter-free algorithms for real-world applications. His research shows consistent progression from foundational database systems work to cutting-edge applications in industrial IoT and healthcare analytics. Dr. Gounaris has successfully supervised numerous PhD students to completion, including Athanasios Naskos (2017), Georgia Kougka (2017), Christos Bellas (2022), Theodoros Toliopoulos (2022), Anna-Valentini Michailidou (2023), Ioannis Mavroudopoulos (2024), and Konstantinos Varvoutas (2025). His research has been supported by multiple national and European projects including DataflowOpt, PRECognition, NavGreen, CUREX, Rainbow, Lifechamps, and Trineflex. He is an active member of Datalab (formerly Delab) and has contributed to industry applications through collaborations with companies such as Comidor, Gnomon, Istognosis, Atlantis, AFS, Follow-Apps, Sboing, and Upcom. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to transferring research results to real-world applications while maintaining academic rigor.
Euripides Petrakis is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete (TUC), serving as Director of the Intelligent Systems Laboratory since 2006. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from National University of Athens (1985) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Crete (1993). His research focuses on cloud computing, IoT, semantic web technologies, and image databases. Notable achievements include over 175 publications with a Google Scholar citation count exceeding 4000, attracting €2.5M in EU and Greek Government funding. Education: B.Sc. Physics (1985), Ph.D. Computer Science (1993) Research interests span: - Cloud computing and microservices orchestration - IoT security and interoperability - Semantic web ontologies for service descriptions - Edge computing architectures Recent work emphasizes Kubernetes scheduling optimizations, real-time video processing, and GDPR-compliant IoT frameworks. His group developed systems like TWIST, DeFog, and CLONE, addressing challenges in distributed systems and semantic interoperability. Awards: TUC Excellence Award (2022), AINA 2024 Best Paper Advising over 30 graduate students, Prof. Petrakis has coordinated 15+ research projects. His lab explores next-generation cloud-edge architectures and semantic web of things standards.
Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos is a Professor at Harokopio University's Department of Informatics and Telematics, specializing in Information Systems and Simulation. He served as Rector of Harokopio University (2011-2016) and Dean of the School of Digital Technology. He held leadership roles including President of the Committee of Rectors of Greek Universities (2014), EU National Representative for ICT in Horizon 2020 (2014-2015), and General Secretary of Public Administration Information Systems at the Ministry of Digital Governance (2019-2023). He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the Universities of Sussex and Manchester, UK. Education: Doctorate from the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Athens. His research focuses on Information Systems Simulation methodologies IoT and Fog Computing Public administration digital transformation Decision support systems Organizational interoperability His recent publications (2022-2023) emphasize advancements in fog computing architectures, uncertainty management in decision-making, and digital governance frameworks. These works bridge theoretical models with practical applications in public administration and distributed systems. He has contributed significantly to Greece's digital transformation through his roles in national ministries and EU initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach integrates technical innovation with administrative challenges.
Christos Zaroliagis is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics at the University of Patras, Greece, where he serves as Head of the Intelligent Computing & Engineering Lab (ICE Lab). He is also a Senior Research Associate at the Computer Technology Institute & Press "Diophantus" in Patras. Previously, he held positions at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik in Saarbrücken, Germany, and the Department of Informatics at King's College, University of London, UK. He was also a visiting Professor and KIT Distinguished Research Fellow at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. Professor Zaroliagis specializes in algorithm engineering, optimization, decentralized computing, and cryptography & information security, with applications in large-scale networks and systems. His research has significant focus on mobility in smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and big data analysis. He has published extensively in major international journals and conferences, and has served as editor for several academic journals including Algorithms, Journal of Discrete Algorithms, and ACM Journal of Experimental Algorithmics. His work spans both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, with numerous software libraries and systems developed under his leadership. His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation across cloud computing, intelligent transportation systems, decentralized computing, and big data analytics, showing a clear progression from foundational algorithm design to practical applications in smart city infrastructure. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, operations research, and urban planning. prize award 2012 for Academic and Scientific Excellence awarded by the Greek Ministry of Education KIT Distinguished Research Fellow Mercator Fellow Professor Zaroliagis leads the Intelligent Computing & Engineering Lab (ICE Lab), which has produced several significant software systems including PGL (graph algorithms library), ECC-LIB (cryptography library), Searchius (collaborative search engine), and iClone (social navigation system). His academic service includes heading the EURAXESS Services Center of the University of Patras and serving as National Contact Point for the FP7 PEOPLE Program - Mobility. He has been extensively involved in organizing international conferences and serving on program committees across computer science.
Stavros Toumpis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He previously held positions as a Lecturer at the University of Cyprus (2005–2009) and Senior Researcher at Telecommunications Research Center Vienna (2003–2005). He earned his Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (1997) and M.S./Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Stanford University (1999–2003). His research focuses on wireless networks, including capacity bounds, cross-layer design, routing protocols, and emerging technologies like delay-tolerant networks, vehicular networks, and sensor networks. He employs tools from probability and optimization theory. Notable projects include the MMLAB (Mobile and Multimedia Lab) and FogSpot, a framework for edge/fog computing pricing. His work spans theoretical and experimental studies, with contributions to network performance analysis, interference modeling, and protocol optimization. Recent research emphasizes delay-tolerant networks, network capacity estimation via digital twins, and hybrid IP-ICN architectures. Key Areas: Multihop wireless networks, DTNs, sensor networks, network economics. Labs/Teams: Member of the MMLAB at AUEB.
Grammati Pantziou is a Professor at the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica (since 2018). She previously held roles as Vice Rector for Administrative Affairs (2019–2023), member of the Governing Committee, and president of the Research Committee at the same institution. Earlier positions include Assistant Professorships at Dartmouth College (1992–1994) and University of Central Florida (1994–1995), and Professor at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens (1998–2018). She served on the Greek Data Protection Authority (2003–2013). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Patras, Greece (1991) Research Interests: Focuses on algorithmic optimization, parallel/distributed computing, mobile networks, and cybersecurity. Specializes in sensor networks, pervasive computing security, and smart city applications. Her work bridges theoretical algorithms with real-world systems like tourism route planning, vehicular networks, and IoT. Publications & Impact: Authored/co-authored 11 books, 165+ papers, and edited 5 books. Her research has 5,600+ citations (h-index:34, i10-index:80). Leads 29 funded projects on cybersecurity, transportation optimization, and smart systems. Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Algorithms Journal's 'Parallel and Distributed Algorithms' section, and editor for journals like Cybersecurity & Privacy (MDPI) and Security and Communication Networks (Wiley). Contributions: Developed frameworks like eCOMPASS for tourist route planning and ETHACA for cybersecurity training. Pioneered algorithms for vehicle relocation in sharing systems and energy-efficient data aggregation in sensor networks.
