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Christos Makrisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Structures
• Information Retrieval
• Data Mining
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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.

• Theoretical High Energy Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Elias Kiritsis is a Professor at the Department of Physics of the University of Crete since 1999. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (1988) and has held research positions at UC Berkeley, École Normale Supérieure Paris, and CERN (1988-1998). His research focuses on theoretical high energy physics and cosmology, leveraging quantum field theory and string theory to explore non-perturbative phenomena, holography, supersymmetry, and black hole dynamics. Education: Bachelor's Degree: University of Athens (1984) Ph.D. in Conformal Field Theories: California Institute of Technology (1988) Research Interests: String theory and M-theory Holographic QCD and strongly coupled systems Cosmological models and de Sitter/anti-de Sitter dynamics Supersymmetry breaking mechanisms He received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant in 2016 for research on holography's connection to the Standard Model. His work spans theoretical frameworks linking quantum gravity to observable phenomena, with recent emphasis on holographic RG flows, axion physics, and gravitational instabilities in curved spacetimes. Key contributions include studies on black hole thermodynamics, neutrino transport in quark-gluon plasma, and the interplay between holography and cosmological inflation. His research also explores emergent gravity concepts and dark matter candidates via quasi-extremal primordial black holes. Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) Grants/Projects: "Gravity, Holography and the Standard Model" (ERC-2016) He is affiliated with the Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics and the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP), collaborating on cutting-edge projects in quantum complexity and nanotechnology through the CCQCN.

• High Energy Theoretical Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Elias Kyritsis is a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Crete, since 1999. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Athens (1984) and earned his PhD in Conformal Field Theories from the California Institute of Technology (1988). He has held prestigious positions including research associate at UC Berkeley (1988-91), Ecole Normale Superieure (1991-92), and a member of the CERN Theory Division (1992-1998). Research Focus: High Energy Theoretical Physics, Cosmology, String Theory, Quantum Field Theory Major Grant: 2016 ERC Advanced Grant for 'Gravity, Holography and the Standard Model' His research spans non-perturbative field theory, M-theory, D-branes, supersymmetry, black holes, and string cosmology. Recent work (2023-2025) explores holographic QFTs on curved manifolds, quantum stability of spacetimes, and connections between string theory and quantum gravity. He has contributed to understanding anomalous couplings, holographic RG flows, and the dynamics of strongly coupled systems. Notable collaborations include studies on holographic neutrino transport, V-QCD baryon spectrum, and applications of dynamical systems in holography. His work often bridges high-energy physics with cosmological phenomena, examining topics like self-tuning cosmological constants and emergent dark matter candidates. Scientific Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2016) Email: kiritsis@physics.uoc.gr

Ioannis Papadimitriouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Physics
• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
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Ioannis Papadimitriou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in nuclear and particle physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Amsterdam, following an undergraduate degree in Physics from Imperial College London. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly string theory, quantum field theory, black hole physics, and strongly interacting quantum matter. His work explores topics such as supersymmetry, holography, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. Key research interests include entanglement entropy in AdS spaces, supersymmetric Casimir energy, black hole thermodynamics, and anomalies in supersymmetric systems. His contributions span theoretical frameworks linking quantum gravity with condensed matter phenomena, including studies of SYK models and Lifshitz holography. Papadimitriou’s research also addresses holographic renormalization techniques and the variational principles in AdS gravity. He has published extensively on topics such as the holographic attractor mechanism, thermoelectric conductivities in non-conformal theories, and the interplay between string theory and cosmological backgrounds. His work bridges foundational theoretical questions with applications in high-energy physics and quantum field theory.

• Differential Geometry
• Representation Theory
• Mathematical Physics
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Batakidis Panagiotis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where he has been serving since June 2019. His academic work focuses on the intersection of differential geometry, representation theory, and mathematical physics, contributing significantly to areas such as Poisson geometry, Lie theory, and deformation quantization. His educational background includes: PhD in Mathematics from Universite Paris 7-Denis Diderot (2009), with thesis titled "Deformation Quantization and Lie Theory" under the supervision of Prof. Charles Torossian Master's degree in Mathematics from Universite Paris Sud, Orsay (2005) Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004) Dr. Batakidis's research primarily centers on differential geometry, representation theory, and mathematical physics. His work explores complex structures in geometry including Poisson structures, Lie algebroids, and deformation quantization. He has made significant contributions to understanding the interplay between algebraic structures and geometric frameworks, particularly in the context of mathematical physics. His research often bridges theoretical mathematics with physical applications, examining how abstract algebraic concepts manifest in geometric settings. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on geometric structures and their algebraic representations. The most recent works (2021-2025) show an increasing specialization in tetraplectic structures, Atiyah classes, and Courant-Dorfman algebras, indicating a deepening exploration of sophisticated geometric frameworks. Earlier publications (2009-2018) establish his foundational work in deformation quantization and Lie theory, showing a clear research trajectory from basic theoretical frameworks to increasingly complex geometric structures. Dr. Batakidis has held various academic positions internationally, including at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Cyprus, demonstrating his recognition in the global mathematical community. His collaborative research approach is evident from his extensive co-authorship record across multiple institutions.

• Theoretical High Energy Physics
• Gravitational Physics
• Black Holes
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Porfyriadis Achilleas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Crete. His research focuses on theoretical high-energy physics and gravitational physics, particularly black holes, holographic dualities, and gravitational waves. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from MIT (2010) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University (2016). Career : After completing his Ph.D., he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2016-2019) and at Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (2019-2022). He joined the University of Crete in 2022. Research Interests : His work explores advanced topics such as black hole perturbations, the Kerr/CFT correspondence, and extreme black hole physics. He investigates phenomena like gravitational wave emission, holographic dualities, and quantum gravity effects in curved spacetimes. Affiliations : He is affiliated with the Skinakas Observatory , the Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics , and the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP) .

• Theoretical High Energy Physics
• Gravitational Physics
• Black Hole Physics
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Achilleas Porphyriadis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Crete since 2022. He holds a BS from MIT (2010) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University (2016). Prior roles include postdoctoral research at UC Santa Barbara (2016-2019) and Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (2019-2022). His research focuses on Theoretical High Energy Physics and Gravity , with emphasis on black hole dynamics, gravitational waves, holographic binaries, and string theory applications. Specific interests include extreme black hole horizons, symmetry properties, and quantum gravity phenomena. Recent articles explore topics like accidental symmetries in extreme spinning black holes (2025), gravitational perturbations in AdS₂ geometries (2021), and logarithmic entropy corrections (2017). His work often bridges classical gravity with holographic duality frameworks. He is affiliated with the Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics and the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP). No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

• String theory
• Quantum field theory
• Black holes
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David Mateos is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Barcelona, since July 2008. His academic journey includes a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Barcelona (2000) and postdoctoral positions at Cambridge University (UK), Perimeter Institute (Canada), and University of California at Santa Barbara (USA). Research interests: Specializes in string theory , quantum field theory , black holes , gauge theory , and string duality , focusing on theoretical frameworks connecting gravity, quantum mechanics, and high-energy physics. Scientific awards: Recipient of two prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants— Starting Grant (2012, 1.4M€) Advanced Grant (2024, 2.5M€) —highlighting sustained excellence in theoretical physics research. Current affiliations: Hosted by the University of Barcelona under the ICREA program, with ongoing collaborations in international research networks.

Xiaokang Qiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Program Verification
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Xiaokang Qiu serves as Associate Professor in Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Programming Languages and Software Engineering with core expertise in program verification, program synthesis, and automated deduction. His research establishes critical bridges between enumerative and deductive synthesis methodologies, developing novel frameworks for verified program generation. Key contributions include string transformation synthesis with concurrency guarantees, bit-vector manipulation optimization via syntax-guided enumeration, and network design automation through comparative learning techniques. This work consistently advances formal verification foundations while addressing practical software engineering challenges. Publication trends from 2017-2025 reveal escalating complexity in synthesis targets—from basic data-structure manipulations to concurrent string operations and network configurations. His approach increasingly integrates machine learning elements with formal methods, demonstrating how query-based learning can drive near-optimal system design while maintaining provable correctness guarantees across diverse computational domains.

Basilis Xanthopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• General Theory of Relativity
• Theoretical Astrophysics
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Basilis Xanthopoulos was a distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Crete. His career included roles as Assistant Professor (1982-1983), Associate Professor (1983-1987), and Professor (1987-1990), serving as Chair of the Department of Physics from 1987 until his untimely death in 1990. He held prior positions at Montana State University (Visiting Assistant Professor) and Syracuse University (Research Associate). His research focused on Mathematical Physics, General Relativity, and Theoretical Astrophysics, particularly exploring gravitational waves, black holes, and cosmic strings. Education: BSc in Mathematics (University of Thessaloniki, 1973); MSc and PhD in Physics (University of Chicago, 1976 and 1978). Research interests included exact solutions of Einstein's equations, gravitational wave interactions, and relativistic astrophysical phenomena. His work spanned 30+ years, producing influential studies on black hole uniqueness, cosmic string dynamics, and nonlinear gravitational field behavior. He contributed to foundational theories in general relativity and mathematical physics. Awards and honors are not explicitly listed, though his contributions to the field are widely recognized. His academic legacy includes foundational papers in journals like Physical Review and collaborations with leading physicists like Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

Parosh Aziz Abdullaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Concurrency
• Distributed Systems
• Program Verification
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Parosh Aziz Abdulla is a Chaired Professor at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University, Sweden. He is a prominent researcher in the field of theoretical computer science with a focus on formal methods, concurrency, and program verification. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software and hardware verification. Professor Abdulla's primary research interests include Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Program Verification, Model Checking, Automata, and Logic. His work spans both theoretical aspects of computer science and practical verification techniques for concurrent and distributed systems. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of memory models, particularly in the context of modern architectures like x86 with persistent memory. His research has evolved from foundational work on infinite-state systems to practical verification techniques for concurrent programs and string constraints. Professor Abdulla has served on numerous program committees for top-tier conferences including PLDI, POPL, CAV, CONCUR, and TACAS, demonstrating his standing in the research community. He has been PC co-Chair for TACAS'11 and has contributed to many other conferences over the years. As an advisor, Professor Abdulla has supervised numerous PhD students to completion, with graduates working on topics ranging from verification of networks of communicating processes to caches, transactions, and memory models. His students have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. Professor Abdulla maintains an active research agenda, with recent work focusing on verification of quantum circuits, efficient linearizability monitoring, and verification under Intel-x86 with persistency. His research continues to address fundamental challenges in program verification while adapting to new computing paradigms and hardware architectures.

• Complex Geometry
• Moduli spaces of Higgs bundles
• Higher Teichmüller spaces
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Georgios Kydonakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Patras . His research focuses on complex geometry, moduli spaces of Higgs bundles, and higher Teichmüller spaces. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018), an M.Sc. from the University of Crete (2011), and a B.Sc. from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2008). Research Interests: Dr. Kydonakis explores advanced topics in geometry and topology, including the interplay between Higgs bundles, spectral networks, and geometric structures. His work bridges pure mathematics with theoretical physics, particularly in areas like BPS states and conformal limits. Recent studies involve Poisson structures on moduli spaces over stacky curves and logahoric Higgs torsors for complex reductive groups. Teaching & Mentoring: Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Algebra I, Differential Manifolds, and Tensor Analysis. Supervises PhD candidate Enya Hsiao in collaboration with Anna Wienhard (Max Planck Institute). Active in research networks like 'Mathematics in Greece' and serves as a reviewer for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Publications: Over 12 peer-reviewed articles and preprints, with contributions to journals like Journal of Differential Geometry and Mathematische Annalen . Research trends emphasize geometric correspondences, monodromy analysis, and applications of nonabelian Hodge theory to Hitchin systems.

Dimitris Tsoumbelisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• General Relativity
• Cosmology
• Gravitational Waves
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Professor Dimitris Tsoumbelis is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Patras, where he has held the position of Professor since 1989. He previously served at the University of Ioannina (1979–1989) and held academic roles including Assistant Professor and Lecturer. His educational background includes a B.Sc. (1971), M.A. (1973), and Ph.D. (1977) from The City University of New York. He also completed military service in the Technical Corps of the Greek Armed Forces (1977–1979). His research focuses on theoretical physics and mathematical physics, with expertise in general relativity, cosmology, gravitational waves, and differential equations. Key areas include cosmological models, spacetime geometry, soliton solutions, and integrable systems. Recent work explores continuous symmetric reductions of the Adler-Bobenko-Suris equations and Riemann-Hilbert formulations for nonlinear systems. Professor Tsoumbelis has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses on differential equations, relativity, and computational mathematics using tools like Mathematica and Maple. He has held significant administrative roles, including Director of Postgraduate Studies (1997–1999) and Chairman of the Department of Mathematics (1999–2003). He has managed major research projects, including those under the EPEAEK II framework and the Karatheodory Program for fundamental research. His contributions span over 25 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Physical Review Letters, General Relativity and Gravitation, and Communications in Mathematical Physics. He has organized conferences such as NEB VI (1994) and contributed to academic leadership through roles in curriculum reform and international collaborative programs.

• Elementary Particle Physics
• Astroparticle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
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Lola Smaragda is a Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics within the School of Sciences at the University of Patras. She has served as faculty since 2004, advancing to full Professor in 2009, and maintains active Visiting Professor roles across global institutions. Education: 1979-1985: Middle/High School at Barvakeio Model School 1985-1989: Physics Degree with Honors, University of Athens 1989-1993: PhD in Physics, University of Oxford (Thesis: Cosmological Implications of Unification Theories) Research Focus: Her work bridges Elementary Particle Physics and Cosmology , specializing in neutrino physics using data from Super-Kamiokande and SNO experiments, supersymmetric extensions of the Standard Model, and searches for new particles at CERN facilities. Her cosmological research tackles dark matter, inflationary models, and baryogenesis through theoretical frameworks. Publication Impact: With 94 publications and 5,700+ SPIRES citations (h-index 35), her highly influential work spans collider phenomenology (HERA, LHC), neutrino mass mechanisms, and future facility physics (ILC, Neutrino Factories), demonstrating consistent leadership in high-energy theory from 1997-2009. Awards: Marie Curie Excellence Grant (EXT) for establishing Elementary Particle Physics research group (2005-2009) Mentorship & Grants: She has supervised three doctoral students while securing major European network roles: UNIVERSENET Representative (2006-2010) for particle-cosmology research and HEPTOOLS Representative (2006-2010) for LHC computational physics. Collaborations: Her CERN and Heidelberg University background fuels ongoing partnerships with LHC experimental teams and international consortia developing next-generation colliders and neutrino facilities.

• Theoretical Physics
• Holography
• Conformal Field Theory (CFT)
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Zoakos Dimitrios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Patras, affiliated with the School of Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly holography, conformal field theories, and quantum gravity, with applications to string theory and strongly coupled systems. He is available via email at dzoakos@upatras.gr and holds office hours on Tuesdays 11:00-13:00 and Wednesdays 12:00-13:00 (prior notice requested). His research interests include holographic dualities (AdS/CFT correspondence), defects in conformal field theories, supersymmetric field theories, and non-relativistic systems like Schrödinger geometries. He explores phenomena such as magnetic catalysis, anisotropic fluids, and finite-temperature/finite-density effects in holographic setups. Notable recent work involves codimension-2 defect CFTs, universal SUSY RG-flows, and thermodynamic properties of anisotropic fluids. His studies bridge high-energy physics with condensed matter systems, leveraging string theory to model complex quantum phases. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his contributions span over 30 publications since 2004, reflecting deep engagement with cutting-edge theoretical physics topics. He is part of the University of Patras Physics Department, contributing to its research infrastructure and educational mission.