Sotirios Bersimis is an Associate Professor at the University of Piraeus, Department of Business Administration. He holds additional roles as an elected member of the board of directors of the National Statistical Institute (Greece) and representative for FenSTATs and ECAS. Previously, he served as President of the Hellenic Organization for Health Care Services (EOPYY) and as President of the European Healthcare Fraud & Corruption Network (EHFCN). His education includes a PhD in Statistics from the University of Piraeus, an MSc in Statistics from Athens University of Economics and Business, and a BSc in Statistics and Insurance Science from the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on stochastic models for process monitoring, statistical process control, and health analytics. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Quality Technology , Statistics in Medicine , and Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics . His work emphasizes applications in healthcare surveillance, quality management, and fraud detection. Notable contributions include the development of the Process Monitoring Group and the 'Multivariate Statistical Process Control Charts: An Overview' paper, which remains highly cited in the field. Bersimis has received awards such as the 2018 ENBIS Best Manager Award and a public honor from the Greek Prime Minister. He actively collaborates with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and international organizations, contributing to projects on health expenditure modeling and anti-fraud initiatives. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in statistics, biostatistics, and data science.
Demetrios Antzoulakos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, University of Piraeus. He holds leadership roles as Head of the Department since January 2014 and Director of the MSc in Applied Statistics program. He has been affiliated with the University of Piraeus since 1998, progressing through Lecturer (1998-2000) to Assistant Professor (2000-2006) before his current role. His research focuses on distribution theory, run and pattern analysis, statistical quality control, and actuarial science applications. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Patras (1990) Diploma in Mathematics, University of Patras (1986) Teaching: Undergraduate courses include Probability I/II and Life Insurance II. Postgraduate courses cover Data Analysis, Statistical Quality Control, Survival Analysis, and Life Contingencies. Research Interests: Span distribution theory of runs, control charts, start-up demonstration tests, and Fibonacci polynomials. His work bridges theoretical probability with practical applications in risk theory and quality assurance. Refereeing: Serves as a referee for journals like Journal of Applied Probability , Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics , and IEEE Transactions on Reliability .
Antzoulakos Dimitrios is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus. His academic career spans over two decades, with progressive appointments from Lecturer (1998-2000) to Assistant Professor (2000-2006) and finally Associate Professor (since 2006). He has held significant administrative roles including Chairman of the Department (2013-2015) and Director of the Postgraduate Program 'Applied Statistics' (2013-2017). Dr. Antzoulakos earned his Degree (1986) and PhD (1990) from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Patras. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses such as Probabilities I & II and Actuarial Life Event Models II, as well as postgraduate courses in Data Analysis, Survival Analysis, and Statistical Quality Control. His research focuses on Applied Probability with particular emphasis on success flow theory, k-order distributions, component reliability, control charts, composite distributions in risk theory, and Fibonacci applications. His work bridges theoretical probability with practical applications in quality control and actuarial science. His publications from 2001-2016 demonstrate a clear trajectory from theoretical probability distributions toward practical applications in quality control and reliability engineering, appearing in top journals including Journal of Applied Probability and Journal of Quality Technology. Dr. Antzoulakos serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Journal of Applied Probability, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, and The Fibonacci Quarterly, demonstrating his standing in the academic community. He has authored textbooks on probability exercises and developed extensive university notes for courses in life insurance, survival analysis, and quality control, contributing significantly to educational resources in his field.
Konstantinos Makris is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Crete. His research focuses on non-Hermitian photonics, nonlinear optics, and topological systems, with emphasis on phenomena like PT-symmetry, optical vortices, and thermalization in multimode systems. He holds an ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) and is a 2023 Fellow of OPTICA. Education: Diploma in Physics Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2002) PhD in Theoretical Photonics, University of Central Florida (2008) Research Interests: Nonlinear optical lattices, non-Hermitian topological phases, nanophotonics, and semiclassical laser physics. His work explores novel phenomena such as skin solitons, tornado waves, and exceptional points in complex systems. Recent Contributions: Recent studies analyze transient amplification in non-Hermitian systems, angular dynamics of Poincaré tornados, and thermalization processes in nonlinear multimode gases. His work bridges condensed matter physics and photonics, with applications in wave control and quantum technologies. Awards & Grants: ERC Consolidator Grant 2022: 'Beyond_Anderson' project 2023 OPTICA Fellowship Professional Activities: Former Marie Curie Fellow (2012–2015) between Princeton University and TU Wien. Active in international collaborations and research networks, including the Crete Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (CCQCN).
Markos Koutras is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus, where he has been serving since September 2000. He previously held academic positions at the University of Athens, including Scientific Associate (1981-1983, 1985-1986), Lecturer (1986-1989), Assistant Professor (1989-1993), and Associate Professor (1993-2000). He has also served as Visiting Researcher at several international institutions including the University of Manitoba (Canada), Queen Mary and Westfield College (London), and McMaster University (Canada). His educational background includes: 1979: Degree from the University of Athens, Department of Mathematics (Grade: 9 and 6/20) 1981: MSc from the University of Athens, Department of Mathematics, in Computer Science and Operations Research (Grade: 9 and 7/16) 1983: PhD from the University of Athens, Department of Mathematics, with thesis 'Contribution to the theory of Spherical Distributions and related Taxonomic Problems' (Grade: Excellent) Professor Koutras specializes in several key areas of statistics and probability theory. His primary research interests focus on Reliability Theory, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding of system reliability, failure models, and maintenance policies. He has extensively researched Scan Statistics and Run Theory, developing methodologies for pattern recognition in sequences of trials and applications in quality control. His work in Multivariate Analysis has advanced techniques for analyzing complex data structures, while his contributions to Statistical Quality Control have provided new methodologies for process monitoring and improvement. He has also made notable contributions to Combinatorial Distributions, exploring the theoretical properties and applications of specialized probability distributions. With over 70 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (h-index: 16 as of January 2014) and 13 publications in international peer-reviewed volumes totaling more than 700 citations, Professor Koutras has established himself as a leading researcher in his fields. His work shows a clear progression from theoretical foundations in probability and reliability to practical applications in quality control, medical statistics, and risk management. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on scan statistics, run theory, and their applications in statistical process monitoring, demonstrating his continued contribution to advancing methodological frameworks in these areas. Professor Koutras has received significant recognition for his scholarly work: Associate Editor for 8 international journals including Methodology and Computing in Applied Probability and Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference Referee for papers submitted to more than 30 different journals President of the local organizing committee for 3 major international conferences Co-Chair of the International Organizing Committee for 7 International Workshops in Applied Probability Member of the Scientific Committee for 10 international conferences Elected member of the European Regional Committee of the Bernoulli Society (2013-present) Scientific responsible for more than 10 Research and Educational projects, including MarieCurie (2013-2016) and Aristeia (2014-2015) Professor Koutras has supervised 6 doctoral theses (5 completed, 1 in progress) and has been actively involved in research grant management. His leadership extends to administrative roles, having served as Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Program in Applied Statistics (2001-2004, 2007-2011), Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (2003-2007, 2011-2013), and Dean of the School of Finance and Statistics (2013-2017). He has also been President of the Interdepartmental Committee for the Interuniversity Postgraduate Program in Biostatistics at the University of Athens. Professor Koutras leads a research group focused on reliability theory, scan statistics, and their applications. His team collaborates internationally, particularly through the International Workshops in Applied Probability that he has helped organize since 2002. His research has practical applications in quality control, medical statistics, and risk assessment, contributing to both theoretical advances and real-world problem solving.
Professor Georgios Papadopoulos is a faculty member at the Agricultural University of Athens , where he holds the rank of Professor and serves as the Director of the Institute of Experimental Design and Analysis . His academic career spans over three decades, with a strong focus on statistics, reliability theory, and data analysis in agricultural sciences. Education: Diploma in Mathematics, University of Thessaloniki, Department of Mathematics (1980) M.Sc. in Computer Science and Operations Research, University of Athens, Department of Mathematics (1982) Ph.D. in Reliability Theory, University of Athens, Department of Mathematics (1993) Research Interests: His research spans a wide range of areas including statistical analysis of agricultural experiments , reliability theory , quality control , chemometrics , biometrics , and web-based learning . He has applied statistical modeling to diverse fields such as food science, plant biology, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics. Publications and Impact: Professor Papadopoulos has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, many of which are highly cited. His work includes foundational contributions to reliability systems, statistical methods in agricultural experimentation, and sensory analysis of food products. His recent work increasingly incorporates machine learning and neural networks for predictive modeling in agriculture and environmental science. Teaching and Mentorship: He teaches a wide array of courses including Statistics, Biometrics, Experimental Design, and Statistical Quality Control across multiple departments at the Agricultural University of Athens and the University of Athens. He has also organized and led training seminars and summer schools on experimental design and statistical software. Editorial and Academic Service: He serves as a reviewer for several high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Reliability , Communications in Statistics , and Agronomy . His Google Scholar profile indicates over 509 citations, reflecting his significant influence in the statistical and agricultural sciences communities.
Koutras Markos is a Professor at the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, School of Finance and Statistics, University of Piraeus. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held academic positions at the University of Athens and visiting roles at the University of Manitoba and Queen Mary College, London. His work focuses on reliability theory, scan statistics, multivariate analysis, and quality control. Education : PhD in Probability and Statistics (University of Athens, 1983), MSc in Informatics and Operations Research (University of Athens, 1981), BSc in Mathematics (University of Athens, 1979). Research Interests include: Theory of Reliability (e.g., consecutive-k systems, failure rate analysis) Scan Statistics and Run Lengths Multivariate Analysis Combinatorial Distributions Quality Control via Control Charts and Runs Rules Recent Publications highlight applications in reliability engineering, statistical process control, and combinatorial probability, with keywords spanning Probability, Statistics, and Operations Research. Academic Service includes editorial roles in 8 international journals and referee work for over 30 journals. He has supervised 6 completed PhD theses and 1 ongoing.
Michael Boutsikas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science at the University of Piraeus. His academic career includes roles such as teaching Statistics II: Hypothesis Testing, Reliability Theory, and Stochastic Finance. He holds a PhD in Applied Probability from the University of Athens (2000), an MSc in Statistics and Operations Research (1998), and a Mathematics Diploma (1995). His research focuses on stochastic orders, probability metrics, reliability theory, and extreme value theory. Key contributions include work on scan statistics, compound Poisson approximation, and risk models. Recent studies address surplus processes in jump diffusion models and exit time analysis under barrier conditions. Teaching spans courses like Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Statistical Software Packages. His work often intersects actuarial science and financial modeling, with applications in insurance mathematics and risk management. Office hours are arranged via email.
Michael V. Boutsikas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science at the University of Piraeus , Greece. Since 2000 he has held progressively senior academic posts, beginning as Lecturer and becoming tenured Assistant Professor before his promotion to Associate Professor in 2016. He earned his Diploma (1995), M.Sc. (1998) and Ph.D. (2000) in Mathematics from the University of Athens, all awarded with distinction. His research lies at the intersection of applied probability, actuarial science and reliability theory . Core interests include risk models, stochastic dependence, probability metrics, extreme value theory, scan statistics, urn models and compound Poisson approximation . These themes are unified by the aim of quantifying and bounding the behaviour of complex stochastic systems. Across more than twenty-five peer-reviewed articles published in leading journals such as The Annals of Applied Probability , Journal of Applied Probability , Bernoulli , Insurance: Mathematics and Economics and Naval Research Logistics , a clear trajectory emerges: developing sharp approximations and limit theorems for rare events, system reliability, and aggregate claims in risk processes. While the text does not list formal awards, it notes that his work has attracted at least 150 citations from international journals and monographs and that he maintains an h-index of 9 . He is an active referee for more than twenty journals and a reviewer for Mathematical Reviews . Teaching duties span undergraduate courses ( Risk Management, Stochastic Processes, Simulation ) and postgraduate offerings ( Simulation Methods, Extreme Price Theory, Stochastic Financial Models ). He has also authored sixteen sets of detailed teaching notes and lecture notes covering reliability, risk management and statistical software. No specific doctoral students or grant details are provided, but his long-standing presence and prolific output indicate sustained supervisory and research funding activity within the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science.
Athanasios H. Rakitzis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science of the University of Piraeus. He has held academic positions at multiple institutions including the University of the Aegean and the University of Cyprus, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Nantes, France, as a Marie Curie Fellow. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1998-2002), a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from the University of Piraeus (2002-2004), and a PhD in Statistics from the University of Piraeus (2004-2008) with a thesis on "Statistical Quality Control and Theory of Flows and Formations". Rakitzis specializes in Statistical Quality Control and Processes, with particular expertise in statistical flow and sweep functions. His research has resulted in over 50 publications in international journals, collective volumes, and conference proceedings, with more than 450 citations. He has served as a reviewer for 27 international scientific journals. His recent research focuses on control charts for monitoring various statistical processes including zero-inflated models, BINARCH processes, and exponential distributions. His work spans both theoretical developments in statistical process control and practical applications in fields like healthcare. Marie Curie Fellow (2013-2015) Dr. Rakitzis teaches courses in Reliability Theory, Data Science, Statistics (Estimation), and Statistical Quality Control. He has also contributed to postgraduate programs at the Hellenic Open University. He is actively involved in research collaborations and has contributed to the advancement of statistical process control methodologies through innovative chart designs and monitoring techniques.
Eftychia Nathanael serves as Professor of Transport Systems Design and Assessment, Dean of the Polytechnic School, and Director of the Traffic, Transport and Supply Chain Management Laboratory (TTLog) at the University of Thessaly. She holds significant international roles including Special Expert on Dangerous Goods in NATO's Ground Transport Group and former member of TRB's Hazardous Material Transportation Committee (2009-2021), while representing Greece in COST actions TU1004 and TU1305. Her educational background includes: PhD in Civil Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Master of Science in Transportation Engineering from University of Miami Diploma in Surveying Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Nathanael's research focuses on sustainable transport systems through integrated methodologies in urban mobility planning , intelligent transport systems , and behavioral modeling . She pioneers applications of multi-criteria optimization for freight logistics, road safety, and resilience against natural hazards, with particular emphasis on collaborative transport schemes and social factors influencing mobility decisions. Her 13 recent publications (2020-2023) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Sustainable urban mobility solutions using computational intelligence for CO2 reduction and hydrogen infrastructure; (2) Behavioral analysis of crowdshipping, navigation systems, and social media impacts; (3) Cross-case evaluations of city logistics through Delphi methods and gender-sensitive approaches. These works consistently bridge technical transport engineering with socio-economic sustainability dimensions. As scientific manager for European projects (CLOSER, STRAIGHTSOL, CITY-HUB), she has secured substantial research funding while mentoring graduate students through TTLog laboratory. Her editorial leadership spans MDPI journals and De Gruyter's Transactions on Transport Sciences. The TTLog laboratory under her direction advances eight research domains including transport safety, user behavior analysis, and freight logistics, with notable outputs in EC-funded initiatives like CAST road safety campaigns and ALLIANCE sustainable transport hubs.
Ioannis S. Triantafyllou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science of the University of Piraeus, where he has been serving since 2022. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics with applications in Biomedicine at the University of Thessaly (2017-2021) and a Lecturer at the same department (2016-2017). He also serves as Collaborating Educational Staff at the School of Natural Sciences & Technology, Hellenic Open University since 2013. Education: Postdoctoral Research (2011) in Probability and Statistics at the University of Piraeus Doctoral Degree (2009) from the Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, University of Piraeus Master's Degree in Applied Statistics (2005) from the University of Piraeus Bachelor's Degree (2002) from the Department of Mathematics, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Dr. Triantafyllou's research focuses on Statistics and Applied Probability, with particular emphasis on Nonparametric Statistical Process Control, Nonparametric Statistical Inference, Statistical Reliability Theory, Order Statistics Theory, and Aging properties study. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in reliability engineering and quality control. He has developed innovative nonparametric methods for monitoring industrial processes without assuming specific distributional forms, which has significant implications for quality assurance in various industries. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on reliability structures, particularly consecutive-type systems, weighted components, and distribution-free control charts. The research shows a clear trend toward developing more sophisticated models that incorporate multiple failure modes, redundancy mechanisms, and nonparametric approaches that don't require distributional assumptions. His work increasingly intersects with applications in supply chain management, medical diagnostics, and engineering systems. Professional Recognition: Associate Editor at International Journal of Mathematical Engineering and Management Sciences Reviewer at Mathematical Reviews/MathSciNet Guest Editor for special issues in Mathematics, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, and Reliability: Theory and Applications Member of Scientific Committees for multiple Panhellenic Statistical Conferences Dr. Triantafyllou has supervised more than 60 undergraduate theses and over 35 master's theses throughout his career. His teaching spans 8 undergraduate and 23 graduate courses across multiple institutions, totaling more than 13 academic semesters of instruction. He has authored 18 teaching textbooks and served as a reviewer for 37 different international scientific journals, evaluating more than 70 papers. His research laboratory focuses on reliability engineering and statistical process control, with active collaborations across multiple institutions. Current projects involve developing advanced nonparametric control charts for industrial applications and studying complex reliability structures with multiple failure criteria.
