National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece
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).
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.
Foundation for research and technology-hellasGreece
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.
National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece
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.
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) .
National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece
Nikas Thomas is an External Instructor at the Department of Informatics (DI) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas including quantum cryptography, fiber optic sensing technologies, and seismic monitoring. Key roles include advancing secure communication protocols through quantum key distribution (QKD) and developing novel Li-Fi transceivers using perovskite photodiodes. He also pioneers applications of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for urban earthquake monitoring in Athens, leveraging existing fiber-optic infrastructure for environmental and geophysical studies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., phase transmission analysis) with practical implementations in optical communication systems and seismic detection. Research interests focus on: Secure optical communication systems leveraging quantum principles Fiber optic-based seismic and acoustic sensing Emerging Li-Fi technologies for high-speed wireless networks Phase-sensitive fiber optic analysis for geophysical applications Publications from 2022-2024 highlight trends in: Quantum security protocols for optical and radio-over-fiber systems Urban DAS applications for earthquake monitoring Microwave frequency interferometry for low-cost seismic sensors No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His work often involves collaborative projects with industry and academic partners, though specific grants are not detailed here. Current projects include optimizing DAS for real-time urban seismic networks and exploring novel modulation formats for secure optical transmission.
National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece
Markos Anastasopoulos is Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in optical/wireless networks and mobile computing. His research focuses on 5G/6G network convergence, intent-based management, and AI-driven optimization for telecommunications. Recent publications address THz-optical integration, federated learning in transport networks, and semantic-aware radio systems. Applied work includes intelligent asset management for railways and techno-economic analyses of network deployments. Recognized with best dissertation and best paper awards, his research bridges theoretical networking with industrial applications in transportation and cloud infrastructure.
National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece
Professor Dimitris A. Varoutas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He heads the MINT Group (Management and Economics of Innovation in Telecom Industries) and directs the Cultural Technologies Laboratory (cultech.di.uoa.gr). His research focuses on telecommunications technoeconomics, optical and wireless networking, and regulatory economics. He has led projects like VIOLIN (Visible Light Communications) and TOKEN (Technoeconomic Modeling for NGA Pricing). Varoutas has published over 90 refereed papers and serves on regulatory boards, including KEPE and ADAE. His teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses on telecommunications networks, technoeconomics, and policy. Education: Physics degree, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from University of Athens. Projects: Active in EU-funded initiatives (e.g., ICT-OMEGA, CELTIC/CINEMA) and national studies on broadband strategies. Awards: Senior Member of IEEE Photonics, Communications, and Engineering Management Societies. Research interests emphasize techno-economic modeling, network architecture optimization, and demand forecasting. His work bridges technical innovations with economic viability, addressing challenges in telecom infrastructure deployment and policy.
Konstantinos Kantelis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Biological Nanonetworks. He holds a PhD in Nanonetworks and has extensive professional experience as a Software Engineer/Manager at Piraeus Bank (2007-2023), preceded by system administration roles at Marfin-Egnatia Bank (2007-2014). Education: PhD in Nanonetworks (2018), Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki MSc in Nanotechnology and Nanosciences (2012), Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki MSc in Computer Systems Technology (2006), Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National University of Athens BSc in Mathematics (2003), Department of Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki His research focuses on Biological Nanonetworks, Electromagnetic Nanogrids, and energy-efficient wireless communication protocols for IoT systems. He has contributed to projects like Maestro, IntelTriage, and AYGEIAS, developing protocols for LoRaWAN networks and WDM backbone resilience. Recent publications address spatial scheduling in LoRaWAN, earthquake-tolerant routing, and reinforcement learning-assisted protocols. His work bridges nanoscale communication theory with practical IoT implementations, emphasizing energy efficiency and reliability. As an educator, he teaches graduate courses in Communication Networks, Advanced Topics in Biological Nanonetworks, and Applied Mathematics, alongside postgraduate courses in Networks and Internet (2019-2021).
Iraklis Simos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of West Attica, where he is a member of the WaveComm laboratory. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics Engineering at the Technological Education Institute of Piraeus (2012–2018) and conducted research at the Optical Communications Laboratory of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2002–2012). He holds a B.Sc. in Informatics, M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering, and Ph.D. in Photonic Devices from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1998–2007). His research focuses on semiconductor and fiber laser dynamics, ultrafast lasers, photonic devices for optical networks, and advanced fiber-optic sensing techniques such as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Microwave Frequency Fiber Interferometry (MFFI) for earthquake monitoring. His work integrates theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and applications in telecommunications, environmental sensing, and infrastructure monitoring. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications, his contributions span high-speed communication systems, optical signal processing, and novel fiber-optic sensor technologies. Recent studies emphasize leveraging commercially deployed fiber-optic cables for seismic monitoring in urban environments (e.g., Athens, Greece), demonstrating the potential of DAS and MFFI for cost-effective earthquake early warning systems. His publications also address synchronization dynamics in laser frequency combs, fiber Bragg grating interrogation, and nonlinear effects in optoelectronic systems. Dr. Simos has advised numerous diploma and doctoral theses, focusing on cutting-edge topics in photonics and optical communications. His research aligns with national and European-funded projects, emphasizing translational applications of photonics in sensing and telecommunications.
