جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christos Kousidonisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Spatial Planning
• Space Production Analysis
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Christos Kousidonis is an Associate Professor of Urban and Spatial Planning at the Department of Planning and Development of the University of Thessaly. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to urban planning, spatial analysis, and the semiotics of space. He has served in various academic positions, progressing from Assistant Professor (since April 2008) to Associate Professor (since March 2017). Dr. Kousidonis earned his Diploma in Architecture in 1977 and his Doctorate degree in 1983, both from the Department of Architecture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His doctoral thesis focused on Functional Regionalization and its application to the investigation of Greek space. His research interests center on the analysis of space and its production, with particular focus on the epistemological-methodological aspects of spatial approaches. He examines the communicative and semiotic dimensions in the perception and production of space, exploring how meaning is constructed through urban forms and spatial arrangements. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications across various spatial scales, from architectural studies to regional planning. Over his career, Kousidonis has published extensively on urban morphology, spatial planning, and the evolution of Greek urban systems. His recent work has increasingly focused on the impact of economic crises on urban development, unauthorized housing, and the transformation of spatial narratives in contemporary Greece. His publications reveal a consistent engagement with the theoretical underpinnings of spatial planning while addressing pressing contemporary urban challenges. First prize in 1985 for settlement design competition organized by ATE Kissos EMO for establishing a new settlement of 3,500 permanent residents on 2,000 stremmata in the area of Isenli of the community of Hortiatis Professor Kousidonis has been actively involved in research projects funded by various organizations including the Stiftung Volkswagenwerk Foundation, the Ministry of Merchant Marine, the European Union, and numerous municipalities. He has coordinated research teams and served as scientific responsible for multiple projects focused on urban regeneration, spatial planning, and regional development. His collaborative work extends to international research networks, particularly through his participation in AESOP (Association of European Schools of Planning) conferences. He has been a member of scientific committees for numerous conferences including multiple PanHellenic Congresses of Town and Regional Planning and International Conferences on 'Changing Cities.' His leadership in academic organizations demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field of spatial planning in Greece and internationally.

Mania Aikateriniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception-based Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Dr. Mania Aikaterini is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the Technical University of Crete. She specializes in Perception-based Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on 3D graphics, simulation engineering, and human factors in virtual environments. Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Crete (1994) M.Sc. in Advanced Computing (Global Computing and Multimedia), University of Bristol (1996) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bristol (2001) Her career includes tenure as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex (UK) and research roles at Hewlett Packard Laboratories and NASA Ames Research Centre. She leads the SURREAL research team (http://surreal.tuc.gr) and contributes to the Distributed Multimedia Information Systems and Applications Laboratory. She has served as an Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Applied Perception and Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Introduction to Computer Programming and Computer Graphics.

Ioannis Tollisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graph Analytics
• Network Visualization
• Data Science
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Dr. Ioannis G. Tollis is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Crete, specializing in graph visualization and algorithms. His research spans graph drawing, network visualization, biomedical data modeling, and information visualization. Awarded IEEE's Young Engineer of the Year (1993) and Outstanding Service Award (1993), he has authored 8 books and 180+ publications with over 8,500 citations (h-index 40). Research focuses on algorithms for graph layouts, including dominance drawings, planar embeddings, and hierarchical visualizations. Applications extend to biomedical networks and large-scale data analytics. Previously head of FORTH's Biomedical Informatics Lab and VP at Tom Sawyer Software, he founded the Journal of Graph Algorithms and Applications.

• Animation Theory
• Digital Art
• Satirical Drawing
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Vasilis Paschalis serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plastic Arts and Art Sciences at the University of Ioannina, where he has held continuous academic appointments since 2000. His institutional affiliations include teaching roles at the Athens School of Fine Arts (2000-2006) and the University of Athens' Department of Methodology, History and Theory of Science (1998-2001). His research centers on digital art theory, animation studies, and satirical drawing with particular focus on visual narratives in new media. Paschalis examines the intersection of technology and artistic expression through frameworks including Marcusean critical theory, William James' aesthetics, and cultural memory studies. His work frequently analyzes cartoon symbolism, digital purification concepts, and the evolution of media forms from traditional engraving to contemporary digital platforms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with digital transformation across artistic domains. His work demonstrates evolving focus from foundational digital art theory (2005-2010) toward contemporary applications in crisis contexts and educational media (2012-2014), with recurring themes of humor, memory, and visual representation in digital environments. Paschalis actively supervises doctoral research in animation education and has coordinated student exhibitions at the Municipal Cultural Center of Ioannina featuring digital photography and animation. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels with courses including Digital World Theory, Satirical Drawing, and 3D Animation. He has organized conference series on animated film and participated in the scientific committee of Corfu's International Animation Festival. Artistic practice complements his academic work through solo exhibitions including Cartoons de Moeurs (London, 2006) and Ω Μάμμη Blue (Thessaloniki, 2011), alongside digital film production and illustrated book design.

• Historical Sociology
• National History Writing
• Political Movements and Ideologies
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Koubourlis Ioannis is an Assistant Professor of Historical Sociology of Modern Greek Society at the University of Crete, Department of Sociology, and a coordinator at Hellenic Open University's Public History Program. He specializes in historical sociology, national history writing, and political ideologies in the Balkans and Europe from the 18th to 20th centuries, with a focus on nationalism and socialism. Bachelors in Sociology (Panteion University, 1992) Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (EHESS Paris, 1993) Doctorate in Historical Sociology (EHESS Paris, 2000) His research examines the formation of Greek national historiography, classical reception in modern identity construction, and ideological movements in the Balkans. Publications include foundational works on Spyridon Zambelios and Konstantinos Paparrigopoulos, with critical analyses of Marxist and liberal historiographical influences. Recent works focus on Byzantine legacy debates, Balkan ethnic integration narratives, and cross-cultural historiographical transfers. He has contributed to academic journals and edited volumes on topics ranging from Choiseul-Gouffier's travelogues to modern Greek-Serbian relations. Contact: koumpi@uoc.gr

Moumoutzis Nektariosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Storytelling
• E-Learning
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
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Moumoutzis Nektarios is a Lecturer at the School of Electronic & Computer Engineering at the Technical University of Crete , affiliated with the Distributed Information Systems and Applications Laboratory (TUC/MUSIC) . His work bridges the gap between technology, education, and the arts. Email: nmoumoutzis@tuc.gr Office: 141B-65, Science Building/IMMY (L), 1st Floor Phone: 282103 7395 His research focuses on technology-enhanced learning , digital storytelling , and serious games , with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that combine design thinking , digital technologies , and arts to create innovative educational experiences. His projects often target diverse audiences, including K-12 students , young children , and children with ADHD . In recent years, his work has explored block-based programming tools , gamification of learning , and collaborative learning environments . Notable contributions include the development of eShadow+ for mixed-reality storytelling, Block-C for teaching C programming, and ViSTPro for spatiotemporal process visualization in education. He has also contributed to frameworks for digital competency , interoperability of e-learning systems , and personalized learning experiences . His work aligns with the European and National Curricula and emphasizes project-based learning and community-driven education .

Maria Vakalopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Visual Perception
• Remote Sensing
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Maria Vakalopoulou is an Assistant Professor at CentraleSupélec (University Paris-Saclay) and leads the biomathematics group at the MICS Laboratory since 2019. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, particularly developing robust algorithms for visual perception applications like remote sensing and medical imaging. She has close collaborations with clinicians at Gustave Roussy and AP-HP hospitals in France. Education: Ph.D. from the School of Rural, Surveying, and Geoinformatics Engineering at NTUA (2017); Engineering Diploma from NTUA. Her work emphasizes self-supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and generative models, with a strong focus on training algorithms using limited datasets. She was previously a postdoctoral researcher at the same university (2017–2019).

Mitianoudis Nikolaosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Signal Processing
• Audio Source Separation
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Mitianoudis Nikolaos serves as a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Information Systems Technology at Democritus University of Thrace, where he leads research in audio and video processing within the Electrical Circuits, Signal and Image Processing Laboratory. His work bridges statistical signal processing with modern machine learning techniques for real-world applications. Education: Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1998) MSc in Communications and Signal Processing, Imperial College London (2000) PhD in Audio Source Separation, Queen Mary University of London (2004) His research spans Machine Learning , Statistical Signal Processing , and Deep Learning with specialized focus on audio source separation, image fusion, and machine hearing/vision systems. Current projects include environmental sensing with backscatter radio networks (BLASE), 3D structure estimation (F3SME), and cultural heritage digitization (TEXTaiLES), demonstrating interdisciplinary applications from healthcare to cultural preservation. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a decisive shift toward neural network architectures, particularly transformer models and multi-resolution U-Nets, applied to audio separation and image processing challenges. His work consistently addresses noise robustness in real-world scenarios while advancing theoretical frameworks for underdetermined systems. As Principal Investigator for the F3SME project and Scientific Associate on multiple EU-funded initiatives, he has secured significant research funding. His teaching portfolio includes core undergraduate courses in Electrical Circuits II and Digital Signal Processing, plus graduate-level Signal and Image Coding. The Electrical Circuits, Signal and Image Processing Laboratory serves as his primary research base, focusing on practical implementations of theoretical signal processing concepts through collaborations with Imperial College London and industry partners like General Dynamics UK.

Niki Efthymiouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Niki Efthymiou is a PostDoctoral Researcher at the National Technical University of Athens, affiliated with the School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences. She works within the Computer Vision and Speech Processing (CVSP) Group, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer vision, human-robot interaction, and affective computing. Diploma in Applied Mathematics, NTUA (2010) MSc in Computational Mechanics, NTUA (2013) Her research interests center on multimodal perception systems for child-robot interaction, emphasizing audio-visual fusion, body posture analysis, and facial expression recognition. She explores joint affect recognition and sensor integration for robotics applications. Recent publications highlight her work on computational models for scene perception, action recognition, and object assembly guidance in human-robot contexts. Key areas include multimodal fusion techniques and their implementation in interactive robotics systems.

• Information Systems
• Databases
• eBusiness
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Spiros Sirmakessis is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Peloponnese. He is the Director of the eBusiness and User Experience Lab, focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in fostering startup ecosystems and promoting research for social benefit. His roles include Head of the Technology Transfer Unit, member of the Research Academic Computer Technology Institute (CTI), and elected member of the University’s Governing Council. Educated at the University of Patras, he holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and has coordinated over 100 research projects funded by EU, national, and private sources. His research spans Information Systems, eBusiness, Human-Computer Interaction, and Data Mining. He teaches courses on Interaction Design and e-Business, emphasizing practical applications of technology in education and industry. Notable contributions include developing personalized e-learning systems, enhancing e-government services, and exploring user experience in mobile and web applications. His work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, such as promoting sustainable development through STEAM education and blue economy initiatives. Publications span journals and conferences, addressing topics like adaptive learning communities, web mining, and UX design. His projects often involve cross-disciplinary collaboration and practical implementation, reflecting a commitment to applied research with real-world outcomes.

Lefa Noraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Arts
• Audiovisual Media
• Video Art
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Dr. Nora Lefa is Associate Professor of Visual Arts with emphasis on Audiovisual Media-Video Art at the University of Ioannina's School of Fine Arts. An architect and visual artist, she holds multiple graduate degrees and has lectured internationally at institutions including the Technical University of Crete and University of Sarajevo. Her artistic research explores human competitive nature and dominance behaviors through diverse media including video, installation, and digital art. Research interests focus on audiovisual expressions of human social dynamics, architectural interactions, and cross-disciplinary approaches blending visual arts with spatial design. She has exhibited globally in venues from New York to Venice and participated in major biennials including Sarajevo, Tel-Aviv, and Istanbul. Publications examine reality perception in art, design pedagogy, and human-architecture relationships. Recent books include 'Sarajevo Again' (2020) and 'Buildings Used' (2019), co-authored architectural studies. She supervises the Video Art-Audiovisual Studio and previously co-founded the artistic platform Lo & Behold. Teaching emphasizes technical innovation and conceptual development in audiovisual media.

Dimitrios Papageorgiouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotic Control Systems
• Physical Human-Robot Interaction
• Robot Learning
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Dimitrios Papageorgiou is an Assistant Professor specializing in control and automation systems with robotic applications at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. His research develops advanced control frameworks for human-robot collaboration, motion learning, and adaptive manipulation. Key innovations include variable admittance controllers for heavy payload manipulation, constraint-aware motion learning algorithms, and active perception systems for robotic skill transfer. Recent work advances bimanual agricultural manipulation and quadruped locomotion control on challenging terrains. His publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on physical human-robot interaction paradigms, particularly kinesthetic teaching methods and safety-aware collaborative systems. Research integrates hardware development with control theory for industrial and service robotics applications.

• Child Neurocognitive Development
• Neurophysiological Mechanisms
• Emotion Regulation
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Christou Antonios is an Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Child Neurocognitive Development. His research focuses on neurocognitive mechanisms underlying sensitivity, emotion regulation, and gene-environment interactions in early childhood. He teaches courses such as Basic Principles of Child Neuropsychology and Child and Adolescent Cognitive Functions. Research Interests: Neurophysiological, behavioral, and genetic mechanisms of stimuli processing and cognitive/emotional development Neurocognitive foundations of emotion regulation in early childhood Gene-environment interactions and resilience in emotional adaptation Publications Trends: His work spans neurodevelopmental mechanisms, genetic influences on behavior, and applications of technology in education. Recent studies explore robotics in special education, mobile games in metacognitive development, and neurophysiological stress reduction in autism. Earlier research includes serotonin genotype effects on visual scanning and visuomotor learning capacity. Teaching & Grants: He contributes to teacher training programs on robotics integration and promotes inclusive education through technology. His courses emphasize neuropsychological assessment and deviations in neurocognitive development.

Petros Petridisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Anthropology
• Digital Ethnography
• Social Media and Politics
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Petros Petridis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, School of Social Sciences, Panteion University. His research focuses on Digital Anthropology, Digital Ethnography, and the intersection of technology with socio-political phenomena. He teaches courses including Digital Anthropology, Anthropology and Digital Technologies in Education, and Anthropological Theory. His work explores digital cultures, social media politics, video games as educational tools, and algorithmic societies. Recent publications investigate topics like post-truth media landscapes, far-right digital activism, and the role of gamification in surveillance cultures. His articles analyze phenomena such as digital piracy as cultural practice, machinima as anthropological representation, and the temporal dimensions of digital environments. He critiques modern information ecosystems and their socio-political implications, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of digital transformation.

Antigone Kyrousiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Consumer Behavior
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Antigone Kyrousi is a faculty member at the School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Business Administration, American College of Greece. She teaches undergraduate courses in marketing and marketing communications, and postgraduate courses in advertising strategy. Her research focuses on advertising, marketing communications, consumer behavior, and luxury brands. She has received EU funding for research and distinctions for academic papers, with publications in journals like Journal of Business Research and International Journal of Advertising . Her work also includes co-authoring textbooks on advertising and presenting at international conferences. Education: BSc, Marketing & Communication (Athens University of Economics and Business); MBA and PhD (Athens University of Economics and Business). Research interests emphasize luxury advertising, consumer psychology, and integrated marketing communication strategies. Recent work explores pandemic impacts on consumer behavior, brand opposition dynamics, and the role of arts in luxury branding. Awards include recognition for research papers and EU-funded projects. Advising and Grants: While no advisees are listed, her research has been supported by EU grants. Her contributions to marketing education and luxury industry studies are notable. She actively participates in academic conferences, enhancing scholarly discourse in her field.