جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Knowledge Representation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. George Stamou is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), serving as Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Learning Systems Laboratory (AILS). His expertise spans knowledge representation, machine learning, neural networks, and semantic technologies. He leads interdisciplinary initiatives such as the postgraduate program 'Data Science and Machine Learning' (2018–2022). Research Interests: Focuses on knowledge graphs, interpretable AI, semantic web applications, and multimodal learning. His work integrates formal logic systems (e.g., description logics) with modern deep learning techniques, addressing challenges in explainability, bias detection, and ethical AI applications. Publications: Over 150 articles in AI journals/conferences with an h-index of 34 (Google Scholar). Notable contributions include datasets like CHORDONOMICON (music analysis), GOSt-MT (gender bias in MT), and methodologies for counterfactual explanations in machine learning. Awards & Committees: Active in W3C and RuleML standardization bodies. Co-organized major AI conferences. Recognized for contributions to semantic interoperability and knowledge-based systems. Labs & Teams: Directs AILS-NTUA lab and collaborates with CISRI (Computer & Information Systems Research Institute). Engages in EU projects like CultureLabs (cultural heritage digitalization) andsmarty4covid (health data analysis).

Amalia Fokaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Arts
• Computer Science for Creative Practices
• Digital Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

Saras D. Sarasvathyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurship
• Effectuation
• Cognitive Basis of Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Saras D. Sarasvathy is the Paul M. Hammaker Professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia, where she is a member of the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Ethics area. A leading researcher in entrepreneurship, she advises entrepreneurship programs globally across Europe, Asia, and Africa, while serving on boards of companies including Lending Tree (Nasdaq: TREE) and Upekkha, a SaaS accelerator in Bangalore, India. Her research focuses on the cognitive basis of high-performance entrepreneurship, particularly her groundbreaking work on effectuation theory. Sarasvathy's scholarship examines how expert entrepreneurs think and act under uncertainty, challenging traditional predictive approaches to business strategy. She has developed frameworks showing how entrepreneurs create markets and opportunities through action-oriented, non-predictive methods that leverage available means rather than predetermined goals. Sarasvathy's award-winning research has generated significant scholarly attention and practical applications worldwide. Her work has spawned over a hundred scholars involved in the effectuation research program, with publications available through www.effectuation.org. Her influential book Effectuation: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise and co-authored textbook Effectual Entrepreneurship (winner of the 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards Gold Medal) have shaped entrepreneurship education globally. Among her numerous accolades are the 2022 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research (the highest recognition in the field), the Academy of Management's 2019 Foundational Work Award, and recognition as one of Fortune Small Business Magazine's top 18 entrepreneurship professors. She has received honorary doctorates from multiple universities in Europe and Asia and has been named a Visiting Professor at institutions worldwide. Before academia, Sarasvathy founded and ran five successful businesses across three countries. Her doctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University was supervised by Herbert Simon, the 1978 Nobel Laureate in Economics, with whom she collaborated to discover the essential elements of entrepreneurial know-how. She holds a B.Com. from the University of Bombay, India, and an MSIA and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.

• Decision Support Systems
• Energy Management
• Environmental Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Psarras is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specifically within the Division of Industrial Electric Devices and Decision Systems. He serves as the Director of the Decision Support Systems Laboratory (DSSlab) and the University Research Institute of Communication and Computer Systems. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1982) and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1989), both from NTUA. His research specializes in decision support systems with applications in energy management, environmental analysis, and information systems. Key areas include: Multi-criteria analysis for energy policy and renewable integration AI-driven optimization of smart grids and building efficiency Sustainable finance mechanisms for green projects Blockchain applications in education and data security His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on AI-enhanced decision tools for energy transitions, smart infrastructure, healthcare diagnostics, and cross-border renewable cooperation, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation. He has supervised 22 PhD theses and coordinates EU-funded projects in energy policy, clean technology, and capacity building. No scientific awards are listed in available sources. He leads the Decision Support Systems Laboratory (DSSlab), advancing research in energy analytics, and directs the University Research Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, facilitating large-scale interdisciplinary collaborations.

Mohsen Lesaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reliability of software systems
• Security of software systems
• Concurrent systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Mohsen Lesani is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz's Baskin School of Engineering. His research focuses on reliability and security of software systems, particularly concurrent and distributed systems, with recent emphasis on secure replicated systems and distributed machine learning. Dr. Lesani received his PhD from UCLA, MS in artificial intelligence from Sharif University of Technology, and BS in software engineering from University of Tehran. He was previously a postdoc at MIT. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research spanning programming languages, distributed systems, and security. His research interests center on creating reliable and secure distributed systems. Current projects include resilient and secure distributed systems, heterogeneous and reconfigurable secure distributed systems, automatic analysis and synthesis of replicated objects, verification of distributed systems, data analytics, secure exchange across blockchains, machine learning for performance models, domain-specific languages and type systems, and automatic fence insertion for concurrent systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations to address real-world challenges in distributed computing. Lesani's research has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER award in 2020 and DARPA YFA award in 2022. His work has also received the SIGPLAN Research Highlight in 2019, a distinguished paper award at OOPSLA 2018, and a best paper award at ISSRE 2015. These accolades reflect the impact and quality of his contributions to the field. He actively mentors PhD students in the Safe and Secure Software (S3) lab, including Xiao Li, Eric Chan, Javad Saber-Latibari, and Tejas Mane. His research has been supported by multiple NSF grants, demonstrating sustained funding for his innovative work. Lesani serves on program committees for major conferences including POPL, PLDI, OOPSLA, and DISC, contributing to the academic community. Lesani leads the Safe and Secure Software (S3) lab at UC Santa Cruz, where his team works on cutting-edge research in distributed systems, programming languages, and security. The lab fosters a collaborative environment where theoretical insights are translated into practical systems that address real-world challenges in reliability and security of distributed applications.

Nikos Mamoulisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Data Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Data Privacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

Ion Androutsopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ion Androutsopoulos is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Informatics at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), where he also serves as Head of Department. He is founder and co-director of AUEB's Natural Language Processing Group and an Adjunct Researcher at the Digital Curation Unit and "Archimedes" Research Unit of the Research Centre "Athena". His research spans multiple dimensions of Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Natural Language Processing. Key interests include: Machine learning in NLP, particularly deep learning and large language models Question answering and retrieval augmented generation for document collections Dialog systems for new languages and knowledge domains Sentiment analysis and emotion recognition from text and speech Detecting toxic posts and disinformation online Image-to-text generation for medical diagnostics NLP applications in biomedical, legal, and financial domains His recent publications demonstrate strong activity across medical AI (particularly ImageCLEFmed Caption competitions where his group consistently ranks 1st-2nd), legal NLP (LexGLUE benchmark), financial NLP (EDGAR-CRAWLER), and multilingual challenges. His work shows increasing emphasis on large language models, explainability, and practical applications. Notable awards include: Top 2% scientist worldwide (Stanford University database, 2023) Multiple AUEB Excellent Teaching Awards (2017-18, 2021-22, 2023-24) Three consecutive BioASQ awards (2018-2020) Multiple 1st/2nd place rankings in ImageCLEFmed Caption competitions (2021-2025) He actively organizes major events including the Athens Natural Language Processing Summer School (AthNLP) and SemEval tasks. His group maintains strong industry and research collaborations, particularly in medical AI applications where they've developed systems that generate diagnostic captions from medical images with state-of-the-art performance.

Theodora Varvarigouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud Computing
• Multimedia Content Processing
• Social Networking Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Leong Hou U, Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Large-Scale Data Processing
• Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Data
• Graph Data Processing
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Leong Hou U, Ryan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, where he also serves as Head of the Centre for Data Science under the Institute of Collaborative Innovation. His work focuses on advancing data science methodologies and applications in large-scale and complex data environments. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2010) M.Sc. in E-Commerce Technology, University of Macau, Macau (2005) B.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan (2003) Dr. Leong's research interests center on large-scale data processing , spatial and spatio-temporal data analysis , graph data and graph neural networks , data visualization , crowdsourcing , reinforcement learning , and information retrieval . His work bridges theoretical advances with practical systems for handling modern data challenges across domains. The absence of listed publications prevents detailed analysis of article trends, but his research domains suggest strong engagement with artificial intelligence, data engineering, and human-in-the-loop systems. No scientific awards were listed in the provided text. Dr. Leong advises students and likely oversees research projects through his leadership at the Centre for Data Science, though no specific advisees or grants are mentioned. He plays a key role in shaping data science research direction at the University of Macau. He leads the Centre for Data Science at the Institute of Collaborative Innovation, which likely involves interdisciplinary teams working on data-driven innovation, possibly involving collaborations across faculties and industry partners.

George Vasilakopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Informatics
• Cloud Computing
• Emergency Healthcare Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

George Vasilakopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Digital Systems at the University of Piraeus , where he also serves as Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Personnel. By law, he is President of the Quality Assurance Unit (MODIP) and the Employment and Career Structure (DASTA) of the university, overseeing the development of modern information systems. He earned his PhD from the University of London and has held leadership roles including Department President, Director of Postgraduate Programs, and Scientific Director of the Digital Health Services Laboratory. PhD: University of London Current Roles: Vice-Chancellor, Department of Digital Systems Professor Labs: Digital Health Services Laboratory His research focuses on Health Informatics , Cloud Computing , and Medical Data Security , with key contributions to: Emergency healthcare process automation Privacy-preserving personal health record systems Context-aware authorization models Cloud-based medical service frameworks Machine learning in clinical data analysis Interoperable health information systems The trends in his 15 most recent articles (2010-2015) reveal a consistent emphasis on integrating cloud infrastructure , semantic technologies , and mobile platforms to enhance emergency care, chronic disease management, and patient data security. His work bridges biomedical engineering , software architecture , and public health policy . He has held advisory roles for the Minister of Health on IT issues, served on hospital boards, and contributed to national committees for healthcare technology standards. His professional activities include project evaluation for Greek and European research programs and authoring three books on health informatics.

Christos Makrisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Structures
• Information Retrieval
• Data Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christos Makris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics at the University of Patras, Greece. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to computer science, particularly in data structures, algorithms, and information systems. He maintains active research collaborations and supervises graduate students in his areas of expertise. Dr. Makris's research spans several key areas in computer science with a strong focus on efficient data organization and processing. His work encompasses Data Structures , Information Retrieval , Data Mining , String Management and Processing Algorithms , Computational Geometry , Internet Technologies , Bioinformatics , and Multimedia Databases . His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications across various domains including web technologies, bioinformatics, and emergency response systems. Analysis of Dr. Makris's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on efficient algorithms for information management. His work demonstrates evolution from foundational data structure research in the 1990s to more applied work in web technologies, social media analysis, and machine learning applications in recent years. A notable pattern is his ability to adapt core algorithmic techniques to emerging application domains while maintaining theoretical rigor. Dr. Makris maintains an impressive scholarly record with over 3,000 citations, an h-index of 29, and an i10-index of 71 according to Google Scholar metrics. These indicators reflect the significant impact of his research within the computer science community. As an active faculty member, Dr. Makris maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 18:00-20:00 and Thursdays from 12:00-14:00. He is accessible via email at makri@ceid.upatras.gr or makri@upatras.gr for academic inquiries and student supervision.

Demetriadis Stavrosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Learning Technologies
• Educational Technology
• Conversational Agents in Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Full Professor at the School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece. Previously served as Associate Professor (2015-2020), Assistant Professor (2008-2015), and Lecturer (2002-2008) at the same institution. Also worked as an Informatics Teacher in Greek Secondary Education from 1989-2002. His research focuses on Learning Technologies with emphasis on Conversational Agents in Education, Learning Analytics, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Computational Thinking, Teaching Machine Learning at School, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). His recent work heavily investigates the application of AI, particularly conversational agents and large language models, in educational contexts. His publications show a strong trend toward AI applications in education, particularly focusing on conversational agents, learning analytics, and automated grading systems. The research spans multiple educational contexts from K-12 to higher education, with particular attention to student self-regulation, collaborative learning, and ethical considerations in AI implementation. 3 Best paper awards at international conferences Interview by Educational Technology Magazine (2013) Cubes Coding project - Winners of Open Education Challenge 2014 Cubes Coding project - Winners of NUMA Competition 2014 Has supervised 5 completed PhD theses, 4 ongoing PhD theses, over 60 Master's theses, and over 120 undergraduate theses. Led the colMOOC project (2018-2020), a €999,000 EU-funded project on integrating conversational agents and Learning Analytics in MOOCs. Also coordinated the T4E project (2020-2022) on Teachers' Fast-paced Distance Training on Tele-education and a MOOC in Greek on Introduction to Programming with Python. Previously served as Director of the Software and Interactive Technologies Laboratory (SWITCH Lab) until 2020, Member of AUTH Educational Policy Committee until 2020, and Chair of the Scientific Supervisory Board of the 2nd Experimental Junior High School in Thessaloniki until 2020.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Computational Statistics
• Categorical Data Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ntzoufras Ioannis is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), School of Information Sciences and Technology, where he has served continuously since 2004 (promoted to Professor in 2015). Previously, he held teaching positions at the University of the Aegean (2000-2004) and completed military service (1999-2000). Education B.Sc. in Statistics and Insurance Science (1994) M.Sc. in Statistics with Application in Medicine, University of Southampton (1995, with distinction) Ph.D. in Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business (1999) Research Focus His work centers on Bayesian and computational statistics , specializing in categorical data analysis, statistical modeling, and variable selection methodology. He develops sophisticated models for applications in medical research (clinical trials, risk estimation), psychometrics (latent variable models), and sports analytics (football/basketball modeling), with emphasis on computational efficiency and real-world implementation. Publication Trends Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Advanced Bayesian variable selection methods for high-dimensional data, (2) Sports analytics applications in football (goal modeling, competitive balance) and basketball (in-play performance), and (3) Development of specialized R packages (ssifs, PEPBVS) for statistical computation. His work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical domain applications. Scientific Awards Lefkopouleion Prize for Greece's best statistics thesis (1999-2000) PROSE Award Honorable Mention for 'Bayesian Modeling Using WinBUGS' (2010) Academic Leadership He has supervised graduate students across AUEB's Statistics, Business Analytics, and Data Science programs, and taught postgraduate courses at the University of Athens (Biostatistics), University of the Aegean (Business Administration), and Italian institutions (University of Pavia, Universita Cattolica, University of Bicocca-Milan). As General Secretary of the Greek Statistical Institute (2006-2007), he advanced national statistical initiatives. Research Community He founded and maintains grstats (http://grstats.forumotion.net/), Greece's primary online statistics community, facilitating collaboration among 1,200+ statisticians and data scientists through forums, workshops, and resource sharing.

• Computational Complexity
• Graph Algorithms
• Distributed Algorithms
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aris T. Pagourtzis is a Professor of Computer Science at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he also serves as the Head of the Computer Science Division. He is additionally a Lead Researcher at the Archimedes Research Center, Athena RC. His academic career includes positions at the University of Ioannina, the University of Liverpool, the ETH Zuerich, the University of Athens, and the Athens University of Economics and Business. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1989) and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1999), both from the National Technical University of Athens Professor Pagourtzis's research spans multiple areas of theoretical computer science, with particular emphasis on computational complexity, graph algorithms, distributed algorithms, approximation algorithms, network algorithms, cryptography, and counting complexity. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in network design, security protocols, and optimization problems. He has developed novel algorithms for problems ranging from community detection in networks to Byzantine fault-tolerant protocols and privacy-preserving voting systems. His recent publications show a continued focus on fundamental algorithmic problems while expanding into newer areas like temporal graph analysis, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving technologies. There's a clear trend toward addressing real-world challenges through rigorous theoretical frameworks, particularly in distributed systems, secure computation, and optimization under constraints. Professor Pagourtzis has served on program and organizing committees for numerous theoretical computer science and cryptography conferences, co-chairing CIAC 2017 and FCT 2021. His research has received funding from diverse sources including US, UK, French, EU, and Greek national resources. He is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses at NTUA, including Algorithms and Complexity, Foundations of Computer Science, Computational Cryptography, and Network Algorithms and Complexity. He leads the Computation and Reasoning Laboratory (corelab) at NTUA, which focuses on theoretical computer science research.

Badogiannis Efstratiosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Concrete Technology
• Pozzolanic Materials
• Durability of Concrete
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Badogiannis Efstratios is a Professor at the Department of Structural Engineering , National Technical University of Athens. He serves as Deputy Dean and works in the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, Zografou Campus, Athens, Greece. Email: badstrat@central.ntua.gr Phone: +30 210 772 1266 Research Interests: Focus on sustainable concrete technology, pozzolanic materials (metakaolin, palygorskite clay), durability of lightweight and self-compacting concrete, seismic isolation systems for bridges, application of artificial neural networks in civil engineering, and mechanical/thermal activation of clays. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven rheological modeling, seismic resilience of precast bridge systems, durability of concretes incorporating industrial by-products (e.g., by-pass filter dust, rice husk ash), and nano-materials for structural health monitoring. Laboratory Affiliation: Actively contributes to research at the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, focusing on sustainability, corrosion resistance, and innovative construction techniques.