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Prof. Dimitris Gizopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Informatics & Telecommunications, University of Athens, leading the Computer Architecture Laboratory. His research focuses on fault tolerance, design validation, performance, and energy efficiency in microprocessors, GPUs, and AI accelerators. He is an IEEE Fellow (2013) and ACM Distinguished Member (2022). His work is supported by Horizon Europe projects like DARE, Neuropuls, and Vitamin-V, alongside industry grants from AMD, Cisco, and Meta. He participates in networks like HiPEAC and Eurolab4HPC and serves on editorial boards of journals including ACM Computing Surveys and IEEE Transactions on Computers . Prof. Gizopoulos teaches Computer Architecture courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research spans cross-layer reliability analysis, voltage scaling effects, and secure hardware design. Notable contributions include frameworks for GPU reliability assessment (GUFI, GPUI-4) and tools like MerLIN for microarchitecture-level analysis. His lab’s work has been funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the Greek-China Research Collaboration program. Key Projects: DARE (RISC-V Europe), Neuropuls (neuromorphic accelerators), Vitamin-V (RISC-V cloud environments). Awards: IEEE Fellow (2013), ACM Distinguished Member (2022), IEEE Golden Core (since 2002). Industry Partnerships: AMD, Cisco, Bosch, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM Research. Labs: Leads the Computer Architecture Lab, focusing on fault tolerance and energy-efficient computing. His work emphasizes bridging hardware-software co-design challenges, with publications in top venues like IEEE Transactions on Computers and ACM Computing Surveys . Recent efforts include analyzing silent data corruptions (SDCs) in CPUs and GPUs, and developing validation frameworks for cloud-native architectures.
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).
Amalia Miliou is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she has served since 1993, progressing through the academic ranks from Lecturer to her current position as Professor since 2022. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida (1991) with specialization in Optoelectronics, following an MSc in the same field (1988) and a Physics degree from Aristotle University (1985). Her research focuses on optical communications systems, with specific expertise in optoelectronic circuits simulation, optical switching, optical RAM development, converged fiber-wireless technology, 5G networks, and secure optical communications using chaos theory. Over her career, she has supervised numerous graduate students across these research areas, with thesis topics spanning optical memory systems, fiber-wireless integration, chaos-based secure communications, and advanced optical network architectures. Her recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on next-generation optical networking solutions for 5G/6G applications, including fiber-wireless convergence, optical memory systems for high-speed networks, and innovative approaches to optical signal processing. Her work bridges fundamental photonics research with practical telecommunications applications, particularly in addressing the bandwidth and latency challenges of modern mobile networks. Professor Miliou has served as the Coordinator of the LLP-ERASMUS student exchange program at the Department of Informatics since 1997 and has held various administrative positions including membership in the University Senate and General Assembly. She has led and participated in numerous research projects, most recently focusing on technological improvements for 5G systems through optical-wireless network development (2019-2021), next-generation healthcare applications leveraging 6G networks (2023-2027), and photonic integrated circuits for random access memory (2012-2015).
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Dr. Pinon Hermida Victor is a Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) under the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH). He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of A Coruña (2011) and has conducted extensive research on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), focusing on femtosecond lasers, double-pulse configurations, and applications in material analysis, archaeology, and environmental science. His career includes roles at Applied Photonics Ltd (UK) as Senior Applications Scientist (2014-2020) and postdoctoral fellowships at FORTH-IESL through the Marie Curie ATLAS program (2006-2008). Research interests span LIBS methodology development, optical fiber systems for high-power lasers, and software for spectral analysis. Notable contributions include portable LIBS instrument design and radiation-resistant optical components for nuclear facilities. Awards include the 2008 LIBS Contest and the 2011 Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado. Recent work focuses on applying LIBS to archaeological mollusc shell analysis for climate and environmental studies. He collaborates internationally on LIBS quantification challenges and instrument durability in harsh environments. Education: PhD in Physics (2011), University of A Coruña; Diploma in Physics (2001), University of Santiago de Compostela Key Roles: Senior Applications Scientist (Applied Photonics), Marie Curie Fellow (FORTH-IESL), Researcher (Laboratory of Industrial Applications of Lasers) Lab Affiliations: IESL-FORTH and University of A Coruña laser labs
Emmanouel (Manos) Varvarigos is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he leads the High Speed Communication Networks Laboratory. He holds a Diploma from NTUA (1988) and an M.S./Ph.D. from MIT (1990/1992). Prior roles include Professorships at UC Santa Barbara (1992-1998) and Delft University (1998-1999), and leadership at the University of Patras (1999-2015). He has coordinated over 30 EU research projects, including H2020 initiatives like ORCHESTRA and FLEXGRID. His research focuses on optical networking, cloud computing, smart energy grids, and high-speed network protocols. He has published over 450 papers and serves on numerous conference committees. Awards include the NSF Research Initiation Award. His lab employs 5 postdocs and 10+ PhD students, addressing challenges in networking, data centers, and grid computing. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 1992 M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 1990 Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA, 1988 Research Interests: Optical networking, high-speed network protocols, data center architectures, cloud computing, smart energy grids, wireless networks, and distributed systems. Grants & Projects: Coordinated 7 EU projects (e.g., FLEXGRID, ORCHESTRA) and participated in 35+ others. National projects include roles as Scientific Director of the Greek School Network and CTI’s Network Technologies Division. Labs & Teams: Directs the High Speed Communication Networks Lab (HSCNL), collaborating with global institutions on optical networks, edge cloud, and smart grids. The lab’s work includes EU-funded projects on 5G, data centers, and renewable energy integration.
Pleros Nikos is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), leading the Photonics Systems and Networks (Phos-Net) research group and co-founding the interdisciplinary Wireless and Photonic Systems and Networks (WinPhoS) research group in 2016 at AUTH’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (C.I.R.I.). His office is located in Kalamaria, Office 15, with office hours Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday 16:00-17:00. His research spans optical and photonic systems, specializing in Optical Packet/Burst Switching, High-Speed Optical Signal Processing, Wireless Optical Networks (including Radio-over-fiber access networks), and High-Speed WDM/OTDM Optical Transmitters. The WinPhoS group, which integrates departments of Physics, Informatics, and Electrical Engineering, advances applications in integrated photonics, plasmonics, optical interconnects for DataCenters, neuromorphic photonics, and 5G mmWave fiber-wireless systems, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories for optical interconnects and mmWave testing. WinPhoS has participated in over 30 FP7 and Horizon EU research projects during the last 15 years, frequently serving as project coordinators, and maintains global collaborations with institutions and industry across Greece, Europe, the USA, and Japan. Professor Nikos actively mentors PhD students, with current openings in “Photonic Neural Networks and Photonic AI processors”, and oversees research grants focused on next-generation optical networking technologies.
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Maria Kafesaki is an Associate Professor at the University of Crete's Department of Materials Science and Engineering and an Adjunct Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of FORTH. Her research focuses on electromagnetic wave propagation in periodic and random media, particularly in photonic crystals and metamaterials, with applications in nanophotonics and plasmonics. She has over 100 refereed publications and is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America. Education: PhD in Physics (1997), MSc (1992), and BSc (1990) from the University of Crete. Key Contributions: Developments in chiral and bianisotropic metamaterials, THz metamaterials, and reconfigurable metasurfaces. She has led projects on metamaterials for defense and energy applications, including collaborations with international teams. Awards: EU Descartes Prize (2005), Fellow of the Optical Society of America (2014). Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of EPJ: Applied Metamaterials and Section Editor of JEOS:RP. Governing Board member of Metamorphose VI.
Nikos Pleros serves as a Professor in the Department of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), where he leads the Wireless and Photonic Systems and Networks (WinPhoS) research group established in 2016 at AUTH’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (C.I.R.I.). This interdisciplinary initiative bridges the Departments of Physics, Informatics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on advanced research in communication systems and networks. His research spans critical domains in photonics and optical networking, including Optical Packet Switching, High-Speed Optical Signal Processing, Wireless Optical Access Networks, and High-Speed Optical Telephony Switching Systems. Additional expertise encompasses Integrated Photonics, Plasmonics, Optical Interconnects for Data Centers, Optical Computing architectures, Neuromorphic Photonics, and 5G mmWave fiber-wireless integration, addressing next-generation computing and telecommunications challenges. WinPhoS operates world-class laboratories featuring high-speed optical interconnect testbeds, 5G mmWave platforms, and Photonic Integrated Circuit characterization facilities. With over 30 FP7 and Horizon EU research projects coordinated in the past 15 years, the group maintains global collaborations across Greece, Europe, the USA, and Japan. Current initiatives include two active PhD openings in Photonic Neural Networks and Photonic AI processors, reflecting ongoing innovation in neuromorphic computing hardware.
Elias N. Glytsis is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), affiliated with the Department of Electromagnetic Applications, Electro-Optics and Electronic Materials. He previously held a Professorship at the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) from 1988 to 2003. His research focuses on electromagnetic theory, diffractive devices, optical interconnects, quantum heteromaterials, and numerical methods for electromagnetic problems. Glytsis has published over 115 journal articles, 95 conference papers, and holds 17 U.S. patents with an h-index of 31 (as of 2017). Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NTUA, 1982), M.S. and Ph.D. (Georgia Tech, 1984–1987). Professional memberships include IEEE (Senior Member), Optical Society of America (Fellow), and EURATOM-Hellenic Republic. Research highlights include work on holographic gratings, optical fiber gratings, and plasma-edge RF scattering. He has developed optimization methods for photonic devices and contributed to stochastic modeling via polynomial chaos expansions. Glytsis teaches courses on electromagnetic fields, optical science, and integrated optics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Key technical contributions span microwave interconnects, quantum device modeling, and fusion plasma physics. His methodologies address challenges in material variability, waveguide design, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Balas Konstantinos is a tenured Professor at the School of Electronic & Computer Engineering , Technical University of Crete , and Director of the Electronics Laboratory . His academic journey began with a B.Sc. (1988) and Ph.D. (1992) in Medical Physics from the University of Patras, followed by postdoctoral research and industry consulting before joining FORTH-IESL in 1995. In 2002, he transitioned to academia at TUC, leading the Optoelectronics Group and founding DySIS-Medical Ltd. , a medical imaging spin-off with global reach.
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Dimitris Maroulis is a Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Athens, leading the Real-Time Systems and Image Analysis Lab (RTS-image). With over 20 years of experience in data acquisition and real-time systems, and 15 years in image/signal analysis, he collaborates extensively with Greek and European hospitals in biomedical informatics. He has led 5 R&D projects and authored 150+ papers with 1400+ citations. University of Athens: Professor (2000–present) Meudon Observatory: Research Fellow (3 years) & Long-term Collaborator (10+ years) Research Interests focus on real-time systems , image/signal processing , and biomedical applications . Key areas include automated segmentation of proteomic images, noise removal methods, and stereo image coding. His 15 most recent publications (2003–2012) span 3D imaging , medical image analysis , and biomedical informatics , with sub-fields like autostereoscopic displays, wavelet-based coding, and computer-aided diagnosis. Awards : Best Paper Award (2012: Integral Image Analysis) Projects include European and national R&D initiatives in image analysis and real-time systems. Labs : RTS-image Lab develops methodologies for biomedical and proteomic applications.
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Paschalis Antonis is a Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on hardware architectures for space systems, embedded systems, and image compression standards such as CCSDS. He specializes in FPGA implementations, radiation-hardened electronics, and biomarker development for immunogenic responses to cancer therapies. Research Interests: High-performance FPGA-based hardware accelerators Space-grade embedded systems and data compression CCSDS standard implementations for aerospace applications Molecular biomarkers for immunotherapy response prediction Recent Trends: His work emphasizes resilient systems against radiation effects (e.g., SEUs in FPGAs), high-throughput image compression cores for space missions, and interdisciplinary research linking computational hardware with medical diagnostics via prothymosin α analysis. Grants & Labs: Leads the ASPIICS coronagraph project for ESA's Proba-3 mission, involving advanced optical instrumentation and formation flying systems. Collaborates on COTS FPGA utilization in extreme environments.
Dimitris Psaltis is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. He serves as Director of the Optics Laboratory and was Dean of the School of Engineering from 2007 to 2016. Previously, he held academic positions at Caltech, including Thomas G. Myers Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education : B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (1974–1977). His research interests span optical imaging and holography , biophotonics , optofluidics , and renewable energy . Recent work explores machine learning integration into optical systems , such as photonic neural networks , diffraction tomography , and solar irradiance forecasting . Articles highlight advancements in subwavelength imaging , nonlinear optical computing , and AI-driven wavefront shaping . Scientific awards include: 1990 International Commission of Optics (ICO) Prize 2002 NASA Space Act Award 2003 Humboldt Research Award 2006 SPIE Dennis Gabor Award 2012 OSA Emmett N. Leith Medal 2016 OSA Joseph Fraunhofer Award Fellowships: SPIE (1986), OSA (1989), IEEE (2005), EOS (2012) His work has influenced biomedical imaging, optical computing, and energy applications, with recent projects focusing on lab-on-chip systems , multimode fiber endoscopy , and 3D printing of holographic elements . He leads the Optics Laboratory at EPFL, driving interdisciplinary research in photonic technologies.
Athanasios D. Panagopoulos is a Full Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in Satellite & Space Communications , Antennas and Propagation , and Quantum Communication . He leads the Division of Information Transmission Systems and Material Technology, with a focus on wireless systems, machine learning, and 5G/6G technologies. Born in Athens (1975), received summa cum laude Diploma and Dr. Engineering from NTUA (1997, 2002). Former roles: part-time Assistant Professor (2003-2007), head of Satellite Division at Hellenic Authority for Information Security (2005-2008). Research Trends emphasize Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) , Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces , and Deep Learning Applications in satellite networks. His work bridges atmospheric propagation effects with terrestrial-satellite convergence , including AI-driven excess attenuation prediction and UAV channel modeling. Scientific Awards include URSI General Assembly Young Scientist Award (2002, 2005) Best Paper Awards: IEEE RAWCON 2006, IEEE ISWCS 2015 Grants & Collaborations : Principal Investigator for EU/ESA R&D programs, with editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and Elsevier Physical Communication. Member of ITU-R , ETSI Study Groups , and IEEE (Senior) .
Nikolaos K. Efremidis serves as Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics at the University of Crete and holds a Collaborating Researcher position at the Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics (IACM) of the Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Greece. His dual affiliation bridges theoretical mathematics with experimental photonics research at one of Greece's premier research institutions. His research spans nonlinear optics, photonic lattices, and optical beam engineering with particular focus on vortex beams, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and statistical mechanics of light. Key contributions include the development of inverted pin beams for turbulence-resistant propagation, thermodynamic modeling of optical pressures in multimoded systems, and topological approaches to photonic thermalization. His work uniquely combines mathematical rigor with practical optical applications. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) thermodynamic frameworks for optical systems including Dalton's law analogs for partial pressures, (2) topological models for prethermalization dynamics in photonic lattices, and (3) engineered beam solutions (particularly inverted pin beams) that maintain integrity through atmospheric turbulence. These intersect at the frontier of optical thermodynamics and topological photonics. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) His laboratory at FORTH's IACM specializes in computational modeling of nonlinear optical phenomena and experimental validation of novel beam propagation techniques. Current projects focus on extending turbulence-resistant beam concepts to quantum optical regimes and developing topological protection schemes for free-space optical communication.
