Professor Diomidis Spinellis is a renowned academic in Software Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He specializes in software engineering practices, code quality, AI ethics, and system architecture. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in industry, emphasizing reproducibility and empirical methods. Recipient of the IEEE Computer Society's prestigious 'Distinguished Contributor Recognition,' Spinellis is the sole Greek scientist to achieve this honor. His research spans software evolution, security, and open-source ecosystems, with a focus on methodologies like refactoring, static analysis, and debugging strategies. Key research interests include AI-generated content detection, modular data analytics, and incident management systems. His studies often leverage large-scale datasets (e.g., Unix evolution, Linux supercomputing analysis) to uncover patterns in software behavior and development practices. Publications frequently address emerging technologies' societal impacts, such as energy-efficient computing and ethical AI deployment. He advocates for reproducible research through tools like the Alexandria3k framework and contributes to open-source initiatives.
Athanasios G. Kanatas is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, Greece, and Director of the Telecommunication Systems Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Mobile Satellite Communications from NTUA (1997), and has held roles such as Dean of the School of Information & Communication Technologies (2013–2017) and IEEE Communications Society Chairperson (1999). Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NTUA, 1991), M.Sc. in Satellite Communication Engineering (University of Surrey, 1992), Ph.D. in Mobile Satellite Communications (NTUA, 1997). Research focuses on V2X communications, UAV-assisted networks, antenna design, stochastic geometry, and cybersecurity. He has published over 200 papers and authored 6 books, and leads projects in 5G/6G systems and integrated sensing-communication networks. His work includes pioneering contributions to aerial relay placement, fluid antenna systems, and hybrid beamforming techniques. He serves as Editor of IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and is a Senior IEEE Member since 2002. Recent activities include extending the deadline for M.Sc. program applications and promoting internships for students. Labs/Teams: Directs the Telecommunication Systems Laboratory, collaborating on projects like ARGOS RFI monitoring and UAV corridor-assisted IoT networks. His research emphasizes practical implementation through prototyping and experimentation, with applications in aerospace, IoT, and intelligent transport systems.
Alexandros Stefanakis is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of the Technical University of Crete and Director of the Environmental Technology and Management Laboratory . His expertise spans water and wastewater treatment, ecological engineering, and circular economy strategies. He holds a PhD and MSc from Democritus University of Thrace and is a globally recognized authority in sustainable water management. Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Engineering (2011) Master of Science, Civil Engineering (2007) Diploma in Environmental Engineering (2005) Research focuses on nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment in hot and arid climates, circular economy models for sewage sludge management, and green infrastructure development. Key projects include the world's largest industrial constructed wetland in Oman (175,000 m³/day) and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project system (16,000 m³/day). Recent publications emphasize climate adaptation and sustainable resource recovery , with 2025 studies on sludge treatment reed beds, GCC circular economy transitions, and biochar applications in wastewater reuse. His work bridges ecological principles with engineering practices for global sustainability challenges. Scientific Distinctions President of the International Ecological Engineering Society (first Greek scientist in 32 years) Top 2% of global scientists (Stanford University, 2020-present) National Research Award 2021 (Oman) He actively participates in EU-funded programs like Horizon Europe and Green Fund initiatives, promoting decentralized water treatment systems and bio-inspired sustainability frameworks worldwide.
Ioannis Stamelos is a Professor of Software Engineering at the School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (since 2015, research/teaching staff since 1997). He serves as Director of the Postgraduate Master Course in Interactive Hardware & Software Technologies. Major Research Areas: Open Source Software, Software Effort/Quality Estimation, Agile Methods, Enterprise Information Systems Key Projects: Deep Blue/AUTH Research Hub (2018-2022), BlockAdemic (blockchain-based micro-credentials), European Commission Open Source Policy Studies Research Trends from recent publications include: Process mining in library information systems Reusability metrics for software assets Bayesian networks in software project management Impact of design patterns on gaming software defects Technical debt assessment via structural metrics Blockchain applications in supply chain management Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at IEEE DEST’09 Best Student Paper Award at ICSR 2012 Best Paper Award at QUATIC2012 Education & Leadership: PhD in Computer Science (1988), Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1983). Led numerous EU-funded projects (IST, ERASMUS, FP7) and national initiatives (ΓΓΕΤ, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ). Supervised PhD/MSc students in software reuse, OSS quality, and agile practices.
Georgios Panou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International and European Economic Studies of the University of W. Macedonia . He holds a Doctorate in Corporate Law from the Georg August University of Göttingen and a Magister iuris in Commercial Law from the same institution. His academic career spans teaching roles at institutions like the Technological Educational Institute of W. Macedonia and TEI Serres , covering courses such as Business Law , Commercial Law , and Introduction to Law . Education : Doctorate: Corporate Law, University of Göttingen (1995) Magister iuris: Commercial Law, University of Göttingen (1991) Law Degree: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1988) Research Interests : Panou specializes in Corporate Law , European Economic Law , and Comparative Law , particularly analyzing Greek and German legal frameworks. His work often intersects with digital transformation , taxation , and ethical business practices . Recent publications explore topics like single-member companies , neural networks in auditing , and EU consumer protection directives , reflecting his focus on modern legal-technological challenges. Collaboration and Conferences : He has co-authored works with colleagues such as John Velentzas , Nick Kartalis , and Georgia Broni , presenting at conferences like ICOAE 2020 and ICOAE 2022 . Notable conference contributions include analyses of EU credit institution regulations , digital signatures , and European cooperative societies . Additional Roles : Georgios Panou has practiced law since 1997 and participated in EU-funded programs for legal education reform. He is proficient in German (very good) , English (good) , and Italian (average) , with technical skills in word processing , database management , and Internet applications .
Sergios Dimitriadis serves as Professor in the Department of Marketing and Communication at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), where he has taught since 2000 following ten years of academic and consulting experience in France. His instructional portfolio includes Digital and Omni-channel Marketing, Customer Experience Management, and Digital Content courses. His educational credentials feature a foundational degree from Athens University of Economics and Business and a doctoral degree from France's University of Aix-Marseille. Professor Dimitriadis specializes in digital consumer behavior with emphases on social media brand dynamics, 3D virtual retail environments, and relational value frameworks. His research investigates how technological interfaces shape consumer-brand interactions, particularly examining perceived value constructs in Facebook ecosystems and spatial navigation in immersive online stores. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on relational benefit-cost dynamics across digital contexts, with methodological strengths in experimental design and multivariate analysis. Key thematic trajectories include green brand relationship metrics (2018-2019), social media brand page typologies (2018), and trust-based segmentation in financial technology (2011). No scientific awards were documented in source materials. As scientific director of AUEB's Center for Training and Lifelong Learning educational programs, he bridges academic and professional spheres through European/national research program consultancy and organizational training initiatives, demonstrating commitment to applied knowledge transfer despite absence of specific grant details.
George J. Siomkos is Professor of Marketing and Dean of the School of Business at Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB). He also serves as Director of the MSc Program in Services Management (MSM) and Director of 'Agora' (Market Analysis & Consumer Behavior Laboratory). Previously, he has held significant leadership positions including Chairman of AUEB's Business Administration Department, Deputy Chair and Chair of the University of Macedonia's Business Administration Department, and Vice President of the University of Peloponnese's Management Committee. Athens University of Economics & Business (Current): Professor of Marketing, Dean of School of Business University of Macedonia: Former Chair of Business Administration Department University of Peloponnese: Former Vice President of Management Committee Dr. Siomkos holds an impressive academic background with a B.Sc. (cum laude) in Marketing and Management, M.B.A. in Finance, M.Sc. in Statistics & Operations Research, M.Phil. in Marketing, and Ph.D. in Marketing and Corporate Strategy, all from Stern School of Business, New York University. His research focuses on consumer behavior and analysis, marketing research, services marketing (particularly tourism, sports, media, and entertainment), strategic marketing and planning, brand management, and product-harm crisis management. He has authored 10 textbooks in marketing and published over 80 articles in prestigious journals including Journal of Retailing, European Journal of Marketing, and Journal of Consumer Behaviour. Analysis of his recent publications (2007-2010) reveals a strong emphasis on crisis management, particularly product-harm crises, with numerous studies examining consumer responses, recovery strategies, and competitive implications. Simultaneously, he maintains significant research in digital marketing environments, exploring online store atmospherics, layout, and consumer behavior in e-commerce contexts, particularly within the travel industry. Doctoral Consortium Fellow - American Marketing Association (1988) Multiple teaching excellence awards Citations exceeding 200 in international academic journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research Professor Siomkos has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions including Stern School of Business (NYU), Long Island University, ALBA, University of Piraeus, University of Macedonia, and Hellenic Open University. He has served on editorial boards of various scientific journals and as a member of organizing committees for international conferences. His laboratory 'Agora' focuses on market analysis and consumer behavior research, providing valuable insights into Greek and international markets.
Panagiotis Hadjidoukas is an Associate Professor and Head of the Laboratory for Computing at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, within the School of Engineering. His work focuses on high-performance computing systems and parallel programming models. His research spans parallel and distributed computing , runtime support for parallel programming models , and automation of AI/ML workloads . Key contributions include developing the torc runtime system for task parallelism and pioneering work in extreme-scale scientific simulations. His interests bridge theoretical computer science with practical applications in scientific computing and AI acceleration. Notable achievements include the ACM Gordon Bell Prize Winner (2013) for 11 PFLOP/s cloud cavitation simulations and Finalist (2015) for in-silico lab-on-a-chip microfluidics. His software tools ( torc_lite , torcpy ) enable efficient parallelism across diverse architectures. Doctor of Philosophy (2003), University of Patras Master of Science (2001), University of Patras Diploma in Computer Engineering (1998), University of Patras As Head of the Laboratory for Computing, he leads infrastructure development while maintaining active research collaborations with IBM Research and ETH Zurich. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses on high-performance computing for data sciences and parallel processing principles.
Dr. Anargyros (Argiris) Delis is a Professor of Computational Mathematics at the School of Production Engineering & Management, Technical University of Crete. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1993, University of Crete), M.Sc. in Numerical Analysis and Computing (1994, University of Manchester/UMIST), and a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics (1998, University of the West of England). His academic career includes roles as Lecturer (2003–2008), Assistant Professor (2008–2013), and Associate Professor (2013–2022) at Technical University of Crete, before becoming Full Professor in 2022. He has directed the MSc in Applied Mathematics program (2019–2023) and leads research in numerical methods for fluid dynamics, traffic flow modeling, and computational mathematics. Research Interests: Development of high-resolution finite volume schemes for shallow water equations, traffic flow dynamics, and fluid-structure interactions. Key domains include coastal engineering, tsunami modeling, and ACC/CACC vehicle systems. Active in labs like Turbomachines & Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and the Numerical Analysis Group at IACM-FORTH. Notable Projects: TRAMAN21 (traffic management), C-NORA (transport systems control), and contributions to flood simulation (e.g., Malpasset Dam Failure modeling). Publications focus on numerical methods, wave propagation, and traffic flow control, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Grants: Involved in EU-funded projects and Greek national initiatives. Collaborations with institutions like INRIA, ERCIM, and Global Power and Propulsion Society. Labs/Teams: Member of Applied Mathematics and Computers Laboratory (AMCL), Turbomachines Lab, and Coastal Information Research Unit (CIRUM).
Professor Maria Papadopoulou is a faculty member in the Department of Language and History at the School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her expertise spans literacies, multilingual education, refugee integration, and multimodal communication. She has held roles in curriculum development, teacher training, and policy analysis, focusing on inclusive practices for marginalized groups. Education & Professional Background: Established career in early childhood and language education with a focus on refugee and multilingual contexts. Administrative Roles: Contributed to academic governance and international conferences, including the Hellenic Semiotics Society. Her research emphasizes critical literacy, digital tools in education, and refugee education policy. Key projects include interventions for noise awareness in preschools and studies on Roma literacy practices. She has collaborated with NGOs and policymakers to bridge theory and practice in multicultural education settings. Publications span over 30 years, addressing topics like semiotics in advertising, multimodal texts, and task-based language teaching. Her work highlights the interplay between cultural context, technology, and pedagogy to foster inclusive learning environments.
Leonidas C. Doukakis is a Professor of Accounting at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Department of Accounting and Finance. He holds teaching positions at both undergraduate and graduate levels with over 15 years of experience. His academic journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor at HEC Lausanne (University of Lausanne), Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Bern, and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at HEC Lausanne. He holds a BSc from AUEB, MSc with distinction from the University of Strathclyde, and a PhD from AUEB, supported by a Hellenic State Scholarship Foundation grant. His research focuses on Accounting quality and earnings manipulation Mergers & acquisitions accounting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Own credit risk management for financial institutions Corporate governance mechanisms Publications appear in top journals like Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance and European Accounting Review. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Accounting and reviews for multiple finance journals. Professional experience includes roles as Vice President of Finance at the Hellenic Open University, financial consultant for the Hellenic Ministry of Transport, and researcher in the 'Pythagoras II' program. He has supervised numerous academic theses and serves as an expert in doctoral examinations. Active memberships include the European Accounting Association and Hellenic Finance and Accounting Association. Teaching spans executive education programs alongside traditional academic instruction. His work bridges academic research with practical finance challenges in banking, tax policy, and corporate governance frameworks.
Evaggelia Pitoura is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics at the University of Ioannina, Greece, and a Lead Researcher at the Archimedes Research Unit, ATHENA Research Center. Her work spans data management, distributed systems, and mobile computing, with a strong focus on database personalization and diversity. Her research interests include data diversity, contextual preferences, XML data management, peer-to-peer systems, and mobile computing . She has pioneered work in result diversification, preference-aware querying, and distributed data indexing, publishing extensively in top venues such as PVLDB, ICDE, SIGMOD, and IEEE TPDS. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in personalized, context-aware database systems , with emphasis on improving user experience through intelligent query processing, recommendation, and efficient data organization in distributed environments. Best Paper Award, SIGMOD 1999 Best Paper Award, PVLDB 2013 She has advised several PhD students, including Georgia Koloniari, Kostas Stefanidis, Marina Drosou, and Konstantinos Semertzidis, who now hold positions in academia and industry. She teaches courses in Databases and Information Retrieval and actively contributes to the academic community through program committee roles in major conferences like ICDE, VLDB, SIGMOD, and WWW. She leads the Distributed Management of Data Group , fostering innovation in scalable and intelligent data systems.
Prof. Christos Xenakis is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. He is also the director of the Postgraduate Degree Programme on "Digital Systems Security" and a member of the Systems Security Laboratory at the University of Piraeus. Prof. Xenakis received his B.Sc. in Computer Science in 1993, M.Sc. in Telecommunication and Computer Networks in 1996, and Ph.D. in 2004, all from the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens. His research interests focus on systems, networks and application security . He has participated in numerous European (ACTS, ESPRIT, IST, AAL, DGHOME, Marie Curie, Horizon2020) and National research programs, coordinating several Horizon2020 projects including CUREX, SealedGRID, INCOGNITO and SECONDO. He has also served as Principal Investigator for Horizon Europe projects like ENTRUST and ERATOSTHENES. Prof. Xenakis has authored over 90 publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, focusing on cybersecurity topics such as blockchain security, smart contracts, self-sovereign identity, adversarial machine learning, smart grid security, cyber insurance, phishing detection, wireless security, and authentication protocols. He has served on editorial boards of several scientific journals including Computers & Security , Computer Communications , and IET Information Security . He is also a member of the steering committee of the European Cyber Security Challenge and leader of the Hellenic Cyber Security Team.
Vasiliki Paraskevopoulou is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She works at the Zografou Campus (Greece) and has active research in marine and coastal environmental chemistry. Affiliation: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Department: Chemistry Email: vparask@chem.uoa.gr Office: 3rd floor, Wing E, Office 4B Phone: +30-210-7274448 Her research focuses on trace metal pollution in marine ecosystems, chemical speciation analysis, and environmental monitoring of coastal zones. She has contributed to studies on heavy metal dynamics in transitional waters, sediment quality assessments, and hydrogeochemical investigations of industrial and natural contamination sources. Recent publications highlight her work on Mediterranean seafloor protection strategies (2025), mercury monitoring under EU directives (2024), metal bioaccumulation in marine species (2023), and groundwater quality assessments in river deltas (2014-2022). Her research spans environmental modeling, pollution assessment, and biogeochemical interactions in coastal systems. Awards: Teaching Personnel Award (2019-2024, 2016-2018) The Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry at the University of Athens provides analytical expertise and educational support in chemical speciation, heavy metal pollution, and marine environmental protection. She contributes to national monitoring programs and international directives like the Water Framework Directive through field surveys, modeling systems, and sediment analysis.
John Paparrizos is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University's College of Engineering, where he directs The DATUM Lab (Data Analytics, Understanding, Mining, and Management Lab). He maintains an adjunct affiliation with the School of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research spans databases, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence , with focus areas including: Time-series analysis (clustering, anomaly detection) Scalable data mining for structured/unstructured data Adaptive algorithms for resource-constrained environments Foundational technologies for data-intensive applications His work addresses real-world challenges across relational, time-series, multimedia, text, graph, web, and IoT data domains. Notable recognition includes: 2025 ACM SIGMOD Test-of-Time Award for k-Shape time-series clustering 2023 IEEE TCDE Rising Star Award ACM SIGMOD Research Highlight Award NetApp Faculty Award His research has been featured in New York Times (front page), Washington Post , Forbes , and adopted by Fortune 500 companies (Exelon, Nokia) and the European Space Agency. He actively serves on program committees for premier conferences including ACM SIGMOD, VLDB, IEEE ICDE, ACM SIGKDD, and NeurIPS. His open-source tools have exceeded 100,000 downloads and are integrated into academic curricula at Brown, Columbia, Purdue, and University of Chicago.
