Personnel Scientific Distribution
IBO's personnel distribution among scientific disciplines lays on Institute's philosophy for a multi-disciplinary approach over applied technological achievements advancing bio-economy and bio-production.
The driving force of the Institute
Director
Dionysis
Bochtis
Director
d.bochtis@certh.gr
Dionysis Bochtis
Director
d.bochtis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Prof. Dionysis D Bochtis (M) is the Director of CERTH/iBO. Previous positions include: Chair Professor (Agri-Robotics) at the Dept. of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, UK, and Senior Scientist (Operations Management) at the Dept. of Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark. He holds a PhD in Fleet management in bio-production systems, a MSc in Automation Control, and a B.Sc. in Exact Sciences (Physics). His primary research is Systems Engineering focused on bio-production and related provision systems including conventional systems with enhanced ICT and automation technologies and fully robotized systems. He has participated (as researcher, WP leader, partner, and coordinator) in 29 (22 EU) funded research projects. He has given 17 key-note speeches around on Systems Engineering topics. He is vice-chairman of CIGR (International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers) Section V (Systems management) and he was the president of CIOSTA, 2011-2013 (Commission Internationale de l'Organisation Scientifique du Travail en Agriculture, founded in Paris, 1950).
Researchers
Aristotelis
Tagarakis
Senior Researcher
a.tagarakis@certh.gr
Aristotelis Tagarakis
Senior Researcher
a.tagarakis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Aristotelis Tagarakis is Senior Researcher (Grade B') at the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri- technology (iBO/CERTH) with expertise in precision agriculture. Dr Tagarakis received MSc degree in “Automation in Irrigation, Farm Structures and Farm Mechanization” and PhD degree in “precision agriculture” form the University of Thessaly, Greece. In the framework of his PhD he worked as research scholar at Auburn University, Biosystems Engineering department AL, U.S.A., in the area of Precision Agriculture, variable rate fertilization and automated irrigation in maize. Also, he has been Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University, N.Y., U.S.A., leading the precision agriculture program. Before joining the iBO he was senior researcher at the BioSense Institute in Serbia. He has significant research experience working at various national, European, and other international projects. His main research interests include precision agriculture, remote sensing and sensor networks in agriculture.
Dimitrios
Kateris
Senior Researcher
d.kateris@certh.gr
Dimitrios Kateris
Senior Researcher
d.kateris@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Dimitrios Kateris is a Senior Researcher (Grade B') at the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri- technology (iBO) of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH). In 2015 he received his PhD in Agricultural Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for his dissertation on "Intelligent system for fault diagnosis in agricultural tractor mechanical subsystems". Also, he holds a MSc in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources from the same Institute (2009) and two BSc in Hydraulics, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006) and from Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly (1999) respectively. His research interests lie mainly in the areas of Agricultural Robotics, Digital Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Decision Support Systems (DSS), Operations Management, Information Systems, Automation Systems in Agriculture, Machine Learning. His involvement with the above research areas has led to the co-authoring of over 33 papers in refereed journals, 2 books, 6 book chapters, 1 patent and more than 100 papers in international and national conferences. He has served as a regular reviewer for a number of international journals and conferences. Also, he has participated in more than 14 European and National Projects.
Leonidas
Spyrou
Senior Researcher
l.spyrou@certh.gr
Leonidas Spyrou
Senior Researcher
l.spyrou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Leonidas Spyrou is a Senior Researcher (Grade B΄) on the field of Biomechanics at CERTH/IBO. He studied at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of University of Thessaly, Greece, where he obtained his Diploma, his M.Sc. with specialization in Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing processes, and his Ph.D. in the area of Computational Biomechanics. His main research interests are in the field of computational and applied mechanics with an emphasis on the biomechanics of biological tissues and the investigation of the mechanical characteristics of medical devices. Also, he has over 15 years of experience in advanced computational analysis of structures and simulation of manufacturing processes. He is the author of more than 25 scientific publications in refereed international journals and conferences and holder of an international design patent. He has been involved in more than 10 EU, National and industrial funded research projects. He serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He is the Vice-President of the Hellenic Society of Biomechanics (2019-2020).
Georgios
Banias
Research Director
g.banias@certh.gr
Georgios Banias
Research Director
g.banias@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Georgios F. Banias is a Senior Researcher (Grade B) in CERTH/iBO. He is Visiting Lecturer at School of Economics and Business Administration and Legal Studies, International Hellenic University (Courses: Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Analysis). He graduated in 2005 from Aristotle University's Mechanical Engineering Department. In 2009, he was granted with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University Thessaloniki in the field of the optimal Construction and Demolition Waste Management. Since 2005, he has been involved in National and European Research Projects and in educational activities of the Aristotle University 's Mechanical Engineering Department. He is the author of more than 70 scientific publications. His research interests focus on the area of Circular Economy and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Environmental Informatics and Decision Support Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Waste Management and Bio-economy. He has participated in 24 funded research projects (2 as a Coordinator and PI, in 4 as a PI).
Thanos
Balafoutis
Senior Researcher
a.balafoutis@certh.gr
Thanos Balafoutis
Senior Researcher
a.balafoutis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Thanos Balafoutis is a Senior Researcher (Grade B) at iBO-CERTH. He has graduated as Agricultural Engineer from Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) in 2003 and received his MSc in Agricultural & Environmental Engineering from Cranfield University, UK in 2004. After completing his military service as second lieutenant of the Greek infantry, he studied again at AUA for his PhD in investigation of the use of vegetable oils as fuel in an agricultural tractor compression ignition engine, graduating in 2012. Part of his PhD studies were conducted in the University of Coimbra, Portugal. His research interests focus on: (a) smart farming with emphasis on the application of variable rate input techniques to high value crops and (b) production and use of renewable energy to meet energy needs at farm or remote settlement level. In these two topics, he has participated in over 40 research projects (of which he coordinates 2 H2020 projects and 1 national project) and has published 35 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 4 book chapters and more than 60 announcements in international and national conferences that have been cited more than 1500 times (according to Google Scholar). He is a member of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng), the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA), the Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IagrE), the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE), the Society of Agricultural Engineers of Greece (HelAgEng) and the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE).
Dimitrios
Tsaopoulos
Research Director
d.tsaopoulos@certh.gr
Dimitrios Tsaopoulos
Research Director
d.tsaopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Dimitrios Tsaopoulos is a Research Director (Grade A) on the field of Biomechanics in CERTH/IBO. Dimitris aspires to the advancement of research and technologies in areas of human and animal-movement biology, aiming at diagnosis, assessment and treatment of locomotor dysfunction. He has participated in more than 20 National (UK and GR) and European research projects.
Lefteris
Benos
Researcher
e.benos@certh.gr
Lefteris Benos
Researcher
e.benos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Lefteris Benos is a Grade C' Researcher at the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri-technology (iBO) of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, while he served as a postdoctoral researcher at iBO/CERTH from 2018 to 2024. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Human-Robot Interaction, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Skills Development tailored to the labor market shaped by robotization, with a specific emphasis on the agricultural sector. He has actively contributed to numerous international and European research projects, co-authoring over 40 papers in refereed journals, 10 book chapters, and presenting several papers at international and national conferences. Overall, his work aims to advance the integration of technology and human factor in agriculture, enhancing innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and safety in agricultural practices.
Administration
Victoria-Nikoletta
Papadopoulou
Project Monitoring
v.papadopoulou@certh.gr
Victoria-Nikoletta Papadopoulou
Project Monitoring
v.papadopoulou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Papadopoulou Victoria-Nikoletta received from the University of Huddersfield (UK) both a BSc Degree in Business Studies (2005) and an MSc in E-Business (2006). Since February 2007, she has been working in CERTH/iBO and the field of her occupation is Project Coordination, administration-financial matters and monitoring of National Projects.
Georgia
Pahlitzanakis
Project Monitoring
g.pahlitzanakis@certh.gr
Georgia Pahlitzanakis
Project Monitoring
g.pahlitzanakis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mrs. Georgia Pahlitzanakis is the Head of Administration of the Institute for Bio-Economy and Agro-Technology (iBO) of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH). She has been working at the Institute since September 2006 and is involved in the management and coordination of all the administrative activities of the Institute and the financial monitoring of European Research Programs. She has worked at "DIMITRA" Educational Organization S.A. as a Business Consultant (2004-2006) and at Johnson & Johnson Hellas as Assistant Brand Manager Neutrogena, Band-Aid and J&J Nursing Pads (2001-2002). She is the author of three educational training manuals on business management, organization and planning.
Olga-Maria
Hadjidimos
Project Monitoring
o.hadjidimos@certh.gr
Olga-Maria Hadjidimos
Project Monitoring
o.hadjidimos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mrs Olga-Maria Hadjidimos holds a BSc in English and a MSc in English Linguistics from Purdue University (USA). From 1997 to 2000 she worked as a teaching assistant for the English Department & Department of Communications at Purdue University. From 2007 to 2009 she worked as an administrative assistant for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Thessaly). From June 2009 she works at CERTH/iBO dealing with contracts, procurements and other administrative activities.
Polina
Gkaragkouni
Administration
p.gkaragkouni@certh.gr
Polina Gkaragkouni
Administration
p.gkaragkouni@certh.gr
Short Bio
Polyxeni Gkaragkouni graduated from the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Macedonia, specializing in accounting and tax issues. From 2005 to 2006, she worked in a service and promotion company of accounting and commercial programs of Epsilon Net. Since December 2006, she has been working as Accountant and Financial staff at CERTH/iBO.
Research Support Office
Niki
Briasouli
Research Support Office
n.briasouli@certh.gr
Niki Briasouli
Research Support Office
n.briasouli@certh.gr
Short Bio
Niki Briasouli works in the Research Support Office (RSO) of the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri-technology (IBO)/Centre for Research and technology-Hellas (CERTH). Her work is to support the Institute’s research team with the procedures regarding the submission of proposals, the projects’management as well as with the dissemination activities of the Institute.
Georgia
Tsiotra
Research Support Office
g.tsiotra@certh.gr
Georgia Tsiotra
Research Support Office
g.tsiotra@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgia is working in the Research Support Office (RSO) of the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri-technology/Centre for Research and technology-Hellas. Her work is to provide specific research related skills during the European and National grant applications of the Institute’s research team, to support the progressive development of the research team, while she also supports research projects’ dissemination activities.
Auxiliary Staff
Valentini
Chousti
Financial Administration
v.housti@certh.gr
Valentini Chousti
Financial Administration
v.housti@certh.gr
Short Bio
Valentini Chousti holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and since May 2009, is employed as an accountant for the accounting and payroll department of the Institute for Bio-economy and Agri-technology of the Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas. She has also worked in Mouratidis SA Cosmetics during the period from 2004 to 2012.
Collaborating Faculty Members
Anestis
Vlysidis
Assistant Professor
a.vlysidis@certh.gr
Anestis Vlysidis
Assistant Professor
a.vlysidis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Anestis Vlysidis holds the position of Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens. AV is a chemical engineer. He completed his undergraduate studies at NTUA and earned his PhD from the University of Manchester, UK. Throughout his career, Dr. Vlysidis has held various significant roles, including Associate Professor at the Technical University of Crete (2021-2022), and research positions at esteemed institutions such as the D1 Bioeconomy Unit, EU Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy (2019-2020), NTUA (2016-2019), and the Agricultural University of Athens (2012-2016). Since 2012, he has been actively engaged in numerous National and European research projects dedicated to advancing sustainable development in bioprocesses, emphasizing the principles of bioeconomy and circular economy. His research endeavors concentrate on the valorization and treatment of organic waste employing diverse physicochemical and biological processes within the framework of circular economy and integrated biorefineries. Dr. Vlysidis is particularly involved in refining and bioconversion of renewable resources through physical, chemical, and biological methods. His expertise spans modeling and optimization of various bioprocesses to produce biofuels (such as biogas, bioethanol), platform chemicals (including organic acids, 2,3-butanediol), biopolymers (such as PHAs), and soil amendments. Additionally, he conducts techno-economic evaluations of innovative technologies and detailed assessments of their life cycles. With over 45 publications in peer-reviewed journals and more than 80 participations in international scientific conferences, Dr. Vlysidis is a distinguished academic in his field. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for the GNEST Journal, contributing to the advancement of scientific research in environmental engineering and related fields.
Xenofon
Spiliotis
Professor
x.spiliotis@certh.gr
Xenofon Spiliotis
Professor
x.spiliotis@certh.gr
Short Bio
He was employed as Technical Advisor from the propane gas company “Hasiotis-Mandalis Co” (1989). He has been member of Board in “EBETAM S.A.”, sited in Volos, Greece (1993-1997). He has been Vice President of the Board of the “Natural gas Company of Thessaly” (1995-1997) and member of Board of the “Municipal Company of Natural gas of the City of Larissa” (1999). Head of the Technological Research Center of Thessaly (2016 – 2018). Rector at the Technological & Educational Institute of Thessaly (2017 – 2019). Member of the JRC EIPPCB CER TWG, for reviewing the reference document on ΒΑΤ’s in the Ceramic Manufacturing Industry. His current position is at the University of Thessaly, Department of Environmental Sciences. Research interests: environmental technology, valorisation of solid wastes, secondary raw materials for the heavy clay industry, circular economy, end of waste, decarbonisation, alternative fuels.
Naoum
Tsolakis
Assistant Professor
n.tsolakis@certh.gr
Naoum Tsolakis
Assistant Professor
n.tsolakis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Naoum Tsolakis is a Researcher in iBO/CERTH focusing on Digital Supply Chains and Automated Logistics in Agriculture from a multi-level operations perspective. He graduated in 2006 from the Department of Production and Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace. He holds Master degrees in “State-of-the-art Design and Analysis Methods in Industry” (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Thessaly), in "Technology Entrepreneurship" (Department of Management Science and Innovation, University College London), and in "Engineering Project Management" (School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University). In 2015, he was granted with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the field of agrifood supply chain management. He has been involved in many National and European funded research projects while he is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. His areas of research include: operations research, sustainability, circular economy, agrifood and pharmaceutical supply chain management, intelligent autonomous vehicles, water footprint and food security.
Georgios
Vlontzos
Associate Professor
g.vlontzos@certh.gr
Georgios Vlontzos
Associate Professor
g.vlontzos@certh.gr
Short Bio
George Vlontzos is an Associate Professor, Director of the Laboratory of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Behavior. His research interests focus on, among others, economic and environmental efficiency assessment, and on consumer behavior characteristics for agricultural inputs and foodstuff. For this various models are being implemented like Data Envelopment Analysis, Stochastic Frontier, Artificial Neural Networks, the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Health Belief Model, etc. He has published several papers in journals under double blind peer review evaluation and participated in international congresses and seminars. Finally, he has participated, in competitive projects co-financed by the EU, national funding as well as private funding projects.
Τhomas
Kotsopoulos
Associate Professor
t.kotsopoulos@certh.gr
Τhomas Kotsopoulos
Associate Professor
t.kotsopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Thomas Kotsopoulos (TK) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agriculture of AUTh. TK holds a degree in Agriculture and a degree in Civil Engineering. He received his master's and doctoral degree in agricultural engineering with an emphasis on the utilization of agricultural waste from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in 2001 and 2005, respectively. Today he is the Director of the Agricultural Structures & Equipment Laboratory. His current research interests include: the application of innovative solutions in livestock units and greenhouses to optimize the control and regulation of the microenvironment, the design and operation of anaerobic bioreactors for the production of hydrogen and methane, the optimization of the anaerobic process, and livestock waste management. He has about 68 scientific publications (h-index 14), and he participates / has participated both as a scientific responsible (5: 3 HORIZON2020, 2 national funding RESEARCH-CREATE-INNOVATE) and as a member of a research team in 12 national and European programs. He has evaluated national and European programs. The research team of TK consists of 5 PhDs (TK is the supervising Professor) and 1 postgraduate student.
Ioannis
Sarris
Associate Professor
i.sarris@certh.gr
Ioannis Sarris
Associate Professor
i.sarris@certh.gr
Short Bio
Ioannis Sarris holds a diploma and doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Patras (1995) and University of Thessaly (2001), Greece, respectively. He is now an Associate Professor in Fluid Mechanics and Magnetohydrodynamics in the Mechanical Engineering Dept of University of West Attica, Greece. He has been involved in various research projects and his research interests include fluid mechanics and heat transfer, transport phenomena, magnetohydrodynamics of liquid metals and plasmas, fuel cells, natural convection, turbulent flow simulation using DNS and LES techniques. He is the author and reviewer of several scientific journal papers and conference presentations.
Sotirios
Tasoulis
Assistant Professor
s.tasoulis@certh.gr
Sotirios Tasoulis
Assistant Professor
s.tasoulis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Sotiris Tasoulis received his diploma in Mathematics in 2006 and his MSc in Mathematics of Computers and Decision Making in 2009 from University of Patras in Greece. In 2013 he received his PhD from the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics of the University of Thessaly in Greece. In the same year he joined Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) and Department of Computer Science of the University of Helsinki in Finland as a post doctoral researcher in Knowledge Discovery in Big Data. Next in September 2015 Sotiris was assigned as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Applied Mathematics of Liverpool John Moores University in UK. In 2017 he joined the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics of the University of Thessaly as a Senior Post Doctoral Researcher while in June 2019 was assigned Assistant Professor in the same Department. His research focuses on the development of Statistical approaches able to cope with the central challenges associated with Data Analysis, and in particular Big Data, while his teaching concern courses on Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence. He has organized several workshops regarding advances in Big Data and have received several funding and scholarship awards on the subject. Finally, in many occasions Sotiris has collaborated with the industry as a consultant in Machine Learning applications.
Magdalini
Krokida
Professor
m.krokida@certh.gr
Magdalini Krokida
Professor
m.krokida@certh.gr
Short Bio
Prof. Magdalini Krokida is Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering of NTUA and she is working in the area of Food Engineering with more than 20 years of experience. Her field of expertise covers evaluation of the economic and environmental impact of several products and processes, design and optimization of physical processes, including drying, encapsulation and extraction processes, design and development of new products, determination of thermophysical properties of materials. Prof. Krokida has a considerable publishing activity, including 4 Greek books, 3 international books, 15 chapters in international publications and more than 120 articles in international “peer-reviewed” journals, with more than 3160 citations. She has many publications related to LCA and she has also participated in numerous research projects.
Spyros
Fountas
Associate Professor
s.fountas@certh.gr
Spyros Fountas
Associate Professor
s.fountas@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Spyros FOUNTAS (M), Associate Professor in Precision Agriculture. He is Editor-in-Chief in the ELSEVIER journal “Computers and Electronics in Agriculture” (IF: 2.2) and he is in the Editorial Board at the Precision Agriculture journal, since 2011. He holds an MSc from Cranfield University UK in Information Technology, and PhD from Copenhagen University, Denmark in Systems Analysis on Precision Agriculture. He was also Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA. He is Executive Board Member of the ICT-Agri ERA-NET Program (2014-2017) and expert on the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) by the DG-Agri on the Focus Group on Precision Agriculture (2014-2015). He has been Keynote speakers in the 17th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) about “Big data analytics for crop protection”; in European Conference on Precision Agriculture about “Application of Precision Agriculture technology in high value crops”; in the UK National conference on Precision Agriculture about “Farm Management Information Systems” and Invited speaker on the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture in Abu Dhabi. He was co-organizer of the short course on “Use of Sensors for Precision Agriculture” in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute in Zaragoza, Spain. He has 20 years of experience in agricultural robotics, precision agriculture technology and management and implementation of information systems within crop production. He has more than 120 papers (45 journal papers) and 2200 citations (September 2018).
Dimitrios
Moshou
Professor
d.moshou@certh.gr
Dimitrios Moshou
Professor
d.moshou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dimitrios Moshou holds a PhD from the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Biosystems, Faculty of Engineering, K.U. Leuven, Belgium, an MSc in Control Systems from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Electrical Engineering. His research interests include the theory and applications of bio-inspired information processing, neuroscience, self-organisation and computational intelligence. He is interested in applications of these techniques in intelligent control, pattern recognition, data fusion and cognitive robotics. Application areas include mechatronics and non-destructive quality control and monitoring of bio-products and crops
Dimitrios
Aidonis
Associate Professor
d.aidonis@certh.gr
Dimitrios Aidonis
Associate Professor
d.aidonis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Dimitrios Aidonis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Logistics of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia, Greece. In parallel, he works as a visitor Professor at Hellenic Open University, School of Science and Technology (MSc in Quality Assurance). He received both his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and his MBA from Staffordshire University, UK. His research interests focus on the area of Operations Management and his work deals mainly with Supply Chain, Reverse Logistics Management and Green Logistics. He is a member of the Society of Logistics Engineers, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and the Technical Chamber of Greece. Finally, he is the Vice President of the Greek Association of Supply Chain Management.
Elpiniki
Papageorgiou
Assosiate Professor
e.papageorgiou@certh.gr
Elpiniki Papageorgiou
Assosiate Professor
e.papageorgiou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Elpiniki I. Papageorgiou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering at University of Applied Sciences (TEI) of Sterea Ellada, Lamia, Hellas. She holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras (Sept. 2004). She specializes in developing and applying soft computing methods and algorithms to decision support problems for prediction, strategic decisions, scenario analysis and data mining, solving important existing and/or emerging problems, arising in engineering, business, medicine, agriculture and environment. Her main research specialization is the development of novel algorithms and methods for Fuzzy Cognitive Maps. She has been working for over 16 years as senior researcher in several research projects related with the development of novel computational intelligence methodologies for decision support systems, intelligent algorithms and fuzzy cognitive tools for prediction and decision making, data mining, big data analysis. Also, her strong relationship with external funding bodies and especially EU and national funding environments, gave her an experience in managing research teams in different application domain projects. She has more than 182 publications in journals, conference papers and book chapters (71 of them are in journals with high Impact Factors) and has 1937 citations from independent researchers (h-index=27 in scopus). Dr. Elpiniki Papageorgiou is the Editor of the Springer book “Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for Applied Sciences and Engineering - from fundamentals to extensions and learning algorithms”, Intelligent Systems Reference Library 54, Springer 2014. Her research interests include intelligent systems, fuzzy cognitive maps, soft computing methods, decision support systems, cognitive systems, data mining and machine learning.
Dimitrios
Tzetzis
Assistant Professor
d.tzetzis@certh.gr
Dimitrios Tzetzis
Assistant Professor
d.tzetzis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Dimitrios Tzetzis is an Asst. Professor and Director of the MSc in Strategic Product Design, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, Greece. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kingston University, UK and he continued his studies in the same university receiving an MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Systems. He also received a PhD from Queen Mary, University of London, School of Engineering and Materials Science. He worked as a member of the Centre for Materials Research where he focused his research in the design, analysis and manufacture of materials and structures. He is a member of scientific committees at national and European level and he is the author of more than 130 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences in the field of advanced manufacturing processes as well as on the design, analysis and behavior of materials and structures.
Christos
Athanassiou
Professor
c.athanassiou@certh.gr
Christos Athanassiou
Professor
c.athanassiou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Christos Athanassiou is currently a Professor of Entomology at the Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment at the University of Thessaly, Greece. He has participated as a coordinator, PI or key researcher in >80 national and international research programs (funded by different organizations, such as EU, International Atomic Energy Agency, FAO, European Crop Protection Association, United States Agency for International Development, USDA-APHIS, OECD etc.). He has published more than 300 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and currently serves as an Editor in Chief of Journal of Stored Products Research (Elsevier), and Editor of Journal of Pest Science (Springer) and Journal of Insect Science (Oxford). Prof. Athanassiou has received scholarships, fellowships and awards, from different national and international organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (2007), the Hellenic Scholarship Foundation (2000-2001), the USDA Forest Service International Programs (2010, 2012, 2013, 2018), the Fulbright Foundation (2015) and the US Institute of International Education (IIE) (2015).
Post-Docs
Kyriaki
Devlioti
Geologist
k.devlioti@certh.gr
Kyriaki Devlioti
Geologist
k.devlioti@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Kyriaki D. Devlioti is a Postdoctoral Researcher at IBO/CERTH. She graduated from the School of Geology (AUTH) and she holds an MSc in Applied and Environmental Geology (AUTH). She was granted with a PhD in Applied and Environmental Geology, from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, concerning the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the understanding and mitigation of natural hazards. Since 2019, she is a certified user of advanced photogrammetry and remote sensing techniques using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Her research interests focus mainly on Environmental Systems Management, water management and quality analysis, Life Cycle Analysis, waste management and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aiming Sustainability and Circular Economy.
Chris
Cavalaris
Agricultural Engineer
ch.kavalaris@certh.gr
Chris Cavalaris
Agricultural Engineer
ch.kavalaris@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Chris Cavalaris is an Agricultural Engineer working as Laboratory Teaching Staff at the Department of Agriculture, Crop Production & Rural Environment - University of Thessaly. His expertise covers the topics of Sustainable Farm Mechanization with an over 25 years’ engagement in numerous national and international projects related with Conservation agriculture, Precision agriculture, Biomass and biofuels, Best farm machinery management and Best practices for farm spraying. He has more than 70 publications in international peer reviewed scientific journals and national and international conference proceedings. Recently he is focused in UAV remote sensing having also a UAV pilot C license. He is president of the Hellenic Association for Promotion of Conservation Agriculture – HACA, and member of the European Conservation Agriculture Federation (ECAF).
Dimitrios
Feidaros
Mechanical Engineer
d.fidaros@certh.gr
Dimitrios Feidaros
Mechanical Engineer
d.fidaros@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Dimitrios Feidaros holds a five years degree diploma in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and has postgraduate studies in energy systems design and doctorate in Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics. His research interests cover the fields of numerical analysis, industrial transfer phenomena, energy building analysis and CFD simulations, renewable energy sources (RES), rational energy use (RUE) and energy saving applications and the designing of process energy configurations. He has participated over 20 relevant research projects and has over 35 publications in international scientific journals and more than 100 participations in national and international scientific conferences. He has been member of scientific committees in national and international conferences and act as a reviewer in peer reviewed international journals. He has also developed a strong professional profile in public sector as a consultant, construction and design engineer, energy auditor and inspector of energy management standards accreditation systems in the industrial and tertiary sector.
Sotiris
Patsios
Chemical Engineer
patsios@certh.gr
Sotiris Patsios
Chemical Engineer
patsios@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Sotiris I. Patsios holds a Dipl. Ing. in Chemical Engineering, with highest honors, from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004), and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2011). Since 2011, he is working as a Post-Doc Researcher at CERTH/CPERI. His main research activities comprise development of hybrid biotechnological/membrane separation processes; valorisation of agro-industrial waste and by-product streams; advanced wastewater treatment through Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology; studying of fouling and biofouling phenomena in membrane processes; and building sustainable circular economy value chains. He has been involved as Team Member (n = 10) or Leading Researcher (n = 4) in 14 R&D projects funded by the European Commission, national funding agencies, and private entities. He is first author/co-author in 22 peer-reviewed papers (h-index: 13 @ google scholar), 1 book chapter, co-inventor in 2 national patents, and he has given numerous oral presentations in national and international conferences and workshops. He was member of the Organizing Committee of several international and national scientific events, and he has been co-supervisor in 2 PhD thesis, 4 Dipl. Ing. thesis and 2 undergraduate practicum studies.
Christos
Karkanias
Environmental Engineer
c.karkanias@certh.gr
Christos Karkanias
Environmental Engineer
c.karkanias@certh.gr
Short Bio
Christos Karkanias is a Dr. Environmental Engineer. He graduated from the University of Ioannina, granted also with a PhD on waste management in Mechanical Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and with an MSc on Environmental Economics from the University of Leeds, UK. Since 2009, he has been involved in more than 25 National and EU co-funded projects on waste management, circular economy and urban development.
Paraskevi
Agrafioti
Αgronomist
p.agrafioti@certh.gr
Paraskevi Agrafioti
Αgronomist
p.agrafioti@certh.gr
Short Bio
Paraskevi Agrafioti is a Researcher at the University of Thessaly, Greece. She has received her Ph.D. from the University of Thessaly School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Protection and Rural Environment, in 2021. Her research is focused on insect biology, food safety and protection, physical, biological and chemical control of stored product insects, novel pest control technologies, sampling, trapping and insect identification and taxonomy. Paraskevi has published 22 scientific papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and >30 works in international conferences. Also she has received several scholarships/awards, and has collaborated with different organizations in various projects, funded by various sources (EU, USDA etc.).
Maria
Georgiou
Agronomist
m.georgiou@certh.gr
Maria Georgiou
Agronomist
m.georgiou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mrs Maria Georgiou is an agronomist with more than 5 years of experience in the implementation of National and European funded research projects, associated with the application of remote sensing data and climate services for the adaptive microclimate management in small farms. She graduated from the School of Agriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in 2008, while she received her M.Sc. in Soil Science and Soil Resources Management in 2010 from the same university. Her main research interests spanning from the intelligent management of soil structure to adaptive land-use management on the regional scale, and from the climate assessment risk strategies to design resilient policies in agriculture.
Dimitrios
Kasampalis
Agronomist
d.kasampalis@certh.gr
Dimitrios Kasampalis
Agronomist
d.kasampalis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Dimitrios S. Kasampalis is an Agronomist (AUTH) and he is currently postdoctoral researcher in School of Agriculture (AUTH). He holds a B.Sc in the School of Agriculture (AUTH), in the field of Horticulture and Viticulture and a MSc in Horticulture Science, School of Agriculture (AUTH), in the field of Vegetables crops. He holds a Ph.D in Laboratory of Vegetable crops, in School of Agriculture (AUTH), and the title of his Ph.D. thesis is : “The assessment of vegetables quality by using analytical, optical and remote sensing technologies”.
Giorgos
Kleftodimos
Agronomist
g.kleftodimos@certh.gr
Giorgos Kleftodimos
Agronomist
g.kleftodimos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgios Kleftodimos is an experienced researcher specialized in Agricultural Economics and specifically on the modeling of Mediterranean Agricultural systems and the monetary valuation of ecosystem services. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Toulouse and has been participated in several French National Action Plans. Moreover, he has worked as lecturer and researcher at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès and the École Nationale Supérieure de Formation de l'Enseignement Agricole de Toulouse-Auzeville. Currently, he works as research associate at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpelier (CIHEAM-IAMM).
Panagiotis
Kanatas
Αgronomist
p.kanatas@certh.gr
Panagiotis Kanatas
Αgronomist
p.kanatas@certh.gr
Short Bio
Kanatas Panagiotis holds a PhD in Agronomy and M.Sc. in Organic Farming from the Agricultural University of Athens. He is an Agronomist at the Agriculture Union of Mesologgiou-Nafpaktias with 5 years experience in EU single farm payments including integrated administration and control system (IACS)and the land parcel identification system (LPIS). Author of more than 30 publications in international scientific journals and more than 10 presentations and abstracts in national and international conferences. Certified Adult Trainer (2015). Scientific cooperator in many research projects and has participated in the Short Program "Precision Agriculture Applications" of Open University Of Greece (2019).
Dimitrios
Kalpaktsoglou
Mechanical Engineer
d.kalpaktsoglou@certh.gr
Dimitrios Kalpaktsoglou
Mechanical Engineer
d.kalpaktsoglou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mr Kalpaktsoglou is a Doctor of Engineering at the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom. He has a master’s degree in Power Electronics from the University of Newcastle, as well as in Business Administration (MBA) and in the Design, Development and Optimization of Renewable Energy Development Systems from the TEI of Central Macedonia. His research project focuses on renewable energy sources and in particular on optimizing the power factor of energy conversions. He has taught for several years, at the level of a bachelor’s Degree in the Department of Engineering of the TEI of Central Macedonia, as well as in the Postgraduate Program at the same Foundation. Finally, he is a lecturer in Polytechnic Sciences at the Metropolitan College of Thessaloniki, teaching Digital Electronics and Circuit Theory in the undergraduate program of Electrical-Electronic Engineering. Finally, since 2019 he works as a mechanical engineer at DEYA in Serres.
Konstantinos
Kontogiannopoulos
Chemical Engineer
k.kontogiannopoulos@certh.gr
Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos
Chemical Engineer
k.kontogiannopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos is a chemical engineering holding a PhD in Chemistry and Technology of Natural products and Pharmaceutical Technology with emphasis on the utilization of bioactive natural products through innovative drug delivery systems. He has long experience in the pharmaceutical industry and public research sector. His research interests focus on innovative drug delivery systems (Liposomes, hyperbranched Polymers and Chimeric Advanced DDS, Cyclodextrines, biodegradable polymeric patches) for bioactive compounds derived from natural products. Furthermore, his research expands on the utilization of natural products, as well as in advanced methods of management-processing and reuse of industrial water and wastewater streams as well as the utilization/valorization of by- and co-products from agri-food industries. He has published 13 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals (214 citations, h-index: 7). In addition, he has worked on 9 relevant research projects co-funded by the EU and Greece.
Dimitrios
Beslemes
Agronomist
d.beslemes@certh.gr
Dimitrios Beslemes
Agronomist
d.beslemes@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Dimitrios Beslemes is an agronomist, graduate of the Department of Crop Production at the Agricultural University of Athens, with an intergraded Master degree in Agriculture and Plant Breeding. He holds a doctorate in Agricultural Sciences (PhD) from the University of Thessaly in the field of Applied Plant Physiology, soil - crop interaction and crop development simulation, and a Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Agriculture and Environment. He has completed his post-doctoral dissertation at the Institute of Industrial and Fodder Crops (HAO-Demeter), where he has worked as a postdoctoral researcher and has published his research in international peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. In parallel, he has over 15 years of professional experience working in several public sector agencies and companies of the private sector with responsibilities the design and implementation of field trials aiming in evaluation of potential portfolio material, innovative crop management, smart and digital agriculture applications, the support of sales team with sales and product training, the development of self and co-funding research projects and commercial launch and development of new products and services.
Antonios
Morellos
Agronomist
a.morellos@certh.gr
Antonios Morellos
Agronomist
a.morellos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Antonios Morellos (M) is an Agronomist (AUTH) with MSc in Greenhouse Horticulture (Wageningen). Current PhD candidate in the Agricultural Engineering Laboratory of AUTH. Expertise and experience in data analysis, machine learning, image spectroscopy and dynamic modeling. Expert knowledge of programming in Matlab. His minor thesis in WUR in cooperation with AUTH concerned the development of machine learning models for soil nutrients prediction for use in real-time prediction from on-line NIRS soil scanning (ICT Agri II project FARMFUSE). This research led to one journal publications and one book chapter.
Εirini
Aivazidou
Mechanical Engineer
e.aivazidou@certh.gr
Εirini Aivazidou
Mechanical Engineer
e.aivazidou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Eirini Aivazidou is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Agriculture at iBO/CERTH and in Circular Economy at the School of Mechanical Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece. She was previously a Research Fellow in System Dynamics at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Bologna (UNIBO), Italy. She received a PhD in Supply Chain Water Footprint Management (funded by the Onassis Foundation) in 2017, an MSc in Transport Engineering in 2015, and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2013, all with Distinction from AUTh. She has published her research work in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals (e.g. Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability, Water) and as chapters in scientific books. She has participated in European research projects, such as the FP7 “GREEN-AgriChains” (at AUTh) and the Horizon 2020 “PERCEIVE” (at UNIBO). Her scientific interests cover indicatively the fields of water resources management, sustainable supply chains, agrifood systems, and operations research.
Charalampos
Paraskevas
Agricultural Engineer
c.paraskevas@certh.gr
Charalampos Paraskevas
Agricultural Engineer
c.paraskevas@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Charalampos Paraskevas holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources. He received his PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for his thesis on water flow movement in soils using mathematical models, image analysis and computer vision algorithms. Furthermore, he holds a MSc in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources and a BSc in Hydraulics, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests include water resources modelling, image analysis, computer vision methods, vadose zone hydrology and climate change impact assessment in water resources.
Maria
Sakka
Agronomist
m.sakka@certh.gr
Maria Sakka
Agronomist
m.sakka@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Maria Sakka is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Thessaly, in the Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology. She holds a PhD from the University of Thessaly, School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment. She has received scholarships and awards from different organizations such as the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) and Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (H.F.R.I.). She has worked in different research projects funded by EU and Greece. She has published 19 papers in peer-reviewed journals (h-index 10). Her research interest focus on insect behavior, insecticide resistance, chemical and non-chemical control of stored product insects.
Vasileios
Moysiadis
Automation Engineer
v.moisiadis@certh.gr
Vasileios Moysiadis
Automation Engineer
v.moisiadis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Vasileios Moysiadis is a PhD candidate in robotics. He has been research associate in CERTH/IBO since 2017. He has a BSc degree in Automation Engineering and an MSc. in Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis. Vasileios' research interests focus on robotics technologies and Unmanned Guided Vehicles (UGVs). He is currently involved in the development of Human-Robot collaboration AI algorithms and frameworks. His programming skills involve C,C++, Python, Scala, Linux Shell scripting, Java, Swift, SwiftUI, Android and iOS development
Apostolos
Malamakis
Mechanical Engineer
a.malamakis@certh.gr
Apostolos Malamakis
Mechanical Engineer
a.malamakis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Apostolos Malamakis is a Dr. Mechanical Engineer with the following fields of expertise: (a) waste management systems, (b) Pay-As-You-Throw systems, (c) organic waste management and (d) circular economy models. He has participated in numerous national and international research projects; he is a member of the Hellenic Technical Chamber since 2006.
George
Kyriakarakos
Agricultural Engineer
g.kyriakarakos@certh.gr
George Kyriakarakos
Agricultural Engineer
g.kyriakarakos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. George Kyriakarakos is an Agricultural Engineer, holds an MSc in the field of “Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Sources” and a PhD in the field of “Renewable Energy Autonomous Polygeneration Smartgrids optimized with Soft Computing Techniques”. He has over 15 years of experience in national and international research, innovation and technical assistance projects in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and agriculture sectors. Furthermore, in many of these projects he has been utilizing computational intelligence approaches for the design, sizing, management and control of complex systems as well for developing decision support systems for energy policy planning and climate change mitigation. Finally, he has worked as a regulatory expert concerning renewables, energy efficiency and rural electrification.
Maria
Lampridi
Mechanical Engineering
m.lampridi@certh.gr
Maria Lampridi
Mechanical Engineering
m.lampridi@certh.gr
Short Bio
Maria Lampridi is a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Development (Environmental Management and Sustainability) from the International Hellenic University. She is a PhD Candidate of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and National Environment of the AUTH. Her research interests focus on Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment, as well as on Sustainability Assessment. She is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece and the Hellenic Association of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Charalampos
Myresiotis
Αgronomist
c.miresiotis@certh.gr
Charalampos Myresiotis
Αgronomist
c.miresiotis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Charalampos Myresiotis is an Agronomist in IBO/CERTH. He holds a B.Sc in the Department of Agriculture, School of Geotechnical Sciences (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), in the field of Plant Protection, a MSc in Plant Pathology, School of Agriculture (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), in the field of “Plant Protection Sciences”. Master thesis: “Sensitivity of Botrytis cinerea isolates from vegetable crops to five groups of fungicides” and a Ph.D in Laboratory of Pesticide Science, Department of Plant Protection, School of Agriculture (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece). Ph.D. thesis: “Interactions between selected plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and soil-applied pesticides”.
Thanasis
Anagnostis
Physics
a.anagnostis@certh.gr
Thanasis Anagnostis
Physics
a.anagnostis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Athanasios Anagnostis holds a BSc in Physics and a MSc in Computational Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and a PhD in applied Machine Learning from the department of Computer Science of University of Thessaly. His research interests include the development of deep learning based models for computer vision, activity recognition and forecasting in Precision Agriculture, as well as on other domains. He has been an Associate Researcher in CERTH/IBO since 2014 and has participated in over 10 EU funded projects in a wide range of scientific areas, both as technical lead as well as project coordinator and has authored and co-authored more than 25 scientific publications.
Dimitris
Papanastasiou
Environmental Physics
d.papanastasiou@certh.gr
Dimitris Papanastasiou
Environmental Physics
d.papanastasiou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr Dimitris K. Papanastasiou, Postdoctoral Researcher in CERTH/iBO. He is a Physicist, with a MSc in Environmental Physics and a PhD in Atmospheric Pollution and Meteorology. His research is related to air quality, meteorology, urban heat island, livestock buildings (indoor air quality and climate, emissions to the outdoor environment), and comfort conditions of humans and animals.
Xanthoula Eirini
Pantazi
Biosystems Engineering
e.pantazi@certh.gr
Xanthoula Eirini Pantazi
Biosystems Engineering
e.pantazi@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Xanthoula Eirini Pantazi holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering and is an expert in bio-inspired computational systems and data mining. Her research interests include precision farming, plant stress detection, sensor fusion, machine learning, and non-destructive sensing of bio-material and crop protection. She has been involved in several EU projects and ERANET and has developed apps for FIWARE future Internet applications based on Neural Network applications.Her recent research interests consider Bioinformatic applications in field phenotyping with autonomous platforms (e.g. UAV, robots)and application of active learning in a number of sectors from condition monitoring, crop status determination, weed species recognition as well as post-harvest quality determination.
Vasiliki
Oikonomopoulou
Chemical Engineering
v.oikonomopoulou@certh.gr
Vasiliki Oikonomopoulou
Chemical Engineering
v.oikonomopoulou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dr. Vasiliki Oikonomopoulou is chemical engineer and post-doc researcher. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens in the field of food products development. She is currently working on LCA and economic evaluation of several products and processes. Her research also concerns the design and optimization of several physical processes, such as drying, extrusion, extraction and encapsulation, as well as the design and development of innovative functional food products. She has participated in several research and business projects funded by the European Commission and national funds. She has 8 publications in international peer reviewed journals, 30 publications in Greek and international conferences and 2 book chapters.
Technical Scientific Personnel
Charalampos
Vletsis
Electrical and Computer Engineer
ch.vletsis@certh.gr
Charalampos Vletsis
Electrical and Computer Engineer
ch.vletsis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Charalampos Vletsis is a student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Thessaly. His work at iBO/CERTH primarily focuses on data analysis and robotics. His programming skills applied in this field include Python, C++ and Robot Operating System (ROS).
Georgios
Stavaras
Automation Engineer
g.stavaras@certh.gr
Georgios Stavaras
Automation Engineer
g.stavaras@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgios Stavaras is a graduate Automation Engineer from the International Hellenic University. He specializes in precision agriculture technologies, automation systems, and embedded technologies. His expertise includes programming languages such as Python, C, and C++ and developing projects like autonomous PV systems and video surveillance solutions. Georgios is certified in networking and cybersecurity and is dedicated to innovation and sustainable development.
Konstantinos
Risvas
Electrical and Computer Engineer
k.risvas@certh.gr
Konstantinos Risvas
Electrical and Computer Engineer
k.risvas@certh.gr
Short Bio
Konstantinos Risvas was born in Athens and lives in Nafpaktos. He graduated from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of the National Technical University of Athens, with specializations in Electric Power Systems, Energy Conversion, Industry Applications and Bioengineering. His thesis was about simulating physiological conditions using Digital Tomosynthesis. Because of his great interest in Biomedical Engineering, he participated in the BME MSc Program in the University of Patras and graduated in August 2020. His master thesis focused on modeling and simulation of the ACL reconstruction surgery using the Finite Elements Method (FEM). Since July 2019 he works as a research assistant at the VVR group of University of Patras, with emphasis on modeling and simulation of musculoskeletal systems. Moreover, since March 2020 he started his PhD in computational biomechanics.
Christos
Vasileiadis
Computer Engineer
ch.vasiliadis@certh.gr
Christos Vasileiadis
Computer Engineer
ch.vasiliadis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Christos Vasileiadis is a graduate of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Thessaly (formerly the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly) and holds a Master's Degree in Software Engineering for Internet and Mobile Applications. With a rich background spanning both the private and public sectors, he has contributed significantly to numerous technical and research projects in recent years. His research interests focus on Information Systems, Network Security and Machine Learning, complemented by proficient programming skills in Java and Python.
Bas
Paris
Political Scientist
b.paris@certh.gr
Bas Paris
Political Scientist
b.paris@certh.gr
Short Bio
Bas Paris is a researcher exploring the intersections between agriculture and energy. He has worked on various national, regional and EU wide research projects related to the bioeconomy, including on defossilizing the EU agricultural sector, the potential of national agricultural feedstocks for advanced biofuels, and recycling and recovering spent coffee grounds. He holds an MSc in ‘Environment and Sustainable Development’ from UCL and is the founder of Agrefos Consulting. Previously, he has worked at the European Commission in Brussels, the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington DC and the Cairo Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Bas has authored and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Myrto
Kosti
Agronomist
m.kosti@certh.gr
Myrto Kosti
Agronomist
m.kosti@certh.gr
Short Bio
I am an MSc Agronomist, graduate of the Department of Crop Science of Agricultural University of Athens, with specialization in plant protection and environment. I also hold a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and specifically in Agribusiness Management of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development in Agricultural University of Athens. In the past I have worked in a research office specializing in agricultural studies and in Agribusiness Administration executing development and environmental programs.
Ioannis
Thermos
Environmental Engineer
i.thermos@certh.gr
Ioannis Thermos
Environmental Engineer
i.thermos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Ioannis Thermos holds a Diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Crete. Additionally, he was awarded a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2019. He mainly focuses on energy policy analysis, modelling and planning. Additionally, his research interests include decarbonization and waste treatment. He has worked for over 3 years in the private sector as an Energy Engineer in the telecommunications field.
Nicolas
Congouleris
Robotics Engineer
n.congouleris@certh.gr
Nicolas Congouleris
Robotics Engineer
n.congouleris@certh.gr
Short Bio
I graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) in 2022 with a BSc in Microengineering and a MSc in Robotics. Thanks to the pluridisciplinary nature of my studies, I acquired strong foundations on a variety of technical subjects, though my main interests lie in electronics and programming. I am passionate about embedded systems and have notably worked with them in the context of delivery drones and rehabilitation devices, such as an exoskeleton and an ergometer. My tasks typically included programming microcontrollers and PLCs, designing sensory and electronic systems, as well as designing and building prototype devices. In the context of the current ecological and energetic challenges, I wanted to get more involved in durable development, which is why I joined iBO.
Georgios
Papakonstantinou
Computer Engineer
g.papakonstantinou@certh.gr
Georgios Papakonstantinou
Computer Engineer
g.papakonstantinou@certh.gr
Short Bio
As a Computer Engineering graduate from the International Hellenic University and a front-end engineer at CERTH/iBO, I bring extensive experience in web development, with a focus on key technologies such as Django, React, Redux, JavaScript, and MQTT. My proficiency in Django extends to building robust backend systems, while my expertise in React and Redux enables me to design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces with efficient state management. Leveraging React's component-based architecture, I create modular and reusable UI components, optimizing applications for performance through techniques like code splitting and lazy loading. My adeptness in Redux ensures a streamlined and predictable state management process, enhancing the scalability of applications. Currently pursuing an MSc in Software Development and Cloud at the University of Macedonia, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the dynamic field of web development.
Maria
Kontziklidi
Environmental Engineer
m.kontziklidi@certh.gr
Maria Kontziklidi
Environmental Engineer
m.kontziklidi@certh.gr
Short Bio
I completed my undergraduate studies at the Polytechnic School of the University of Patras in the Department of Environmental Management and Natural Resources from 2014 to 2020. During this time, I developed a solid foundation in environmental issues and resource management. In 2019, I expanded my knowledge by pursuing a master’s degree in "Entrepreneurship and Consulting in Agricultural Development" at the Agricultural University of Athens. This program enriched my understanding of business practices in the context of rural development, providing me with valuable insights into the intersection of agriculture and entrepreneurship. Currently, I am furthering my academic journey at the Open Hellenic University, pursuing a master’s degree in "Environmental Remediation for Pollution and Clean Energy Production. In terms of professional experience, I have worked in consultancy offices, offering services related to environmental consulting, agricultural studies, and fisheries assessments. I am enthusiastic about contributing my skills and knowledge to impactful projects in the fields of environmental management and agricultural development.
Bruno
Barrionuevo Sarmiento
Political Science and Public Administration
b.barrionuevo@certh.gr
Bruno Barrionuevo Sarmiento
Political Science and Public Administration
b.barrionuevo@certh.gr
Short Bio
Graduated in Political Science and Public Administration by Pompeu Fabra University (Spain), with a MA in Human Rights by Kingston University (UK) and currently studying a MS in Digital Technologies and Smart Infrastructure in Agriculture at the Agricultural University of Athens. I work as a sustainability analyst, specialised on the social, economic and environmental impact assessment of digital technologies in agriculture and rural settings, with a particularly focus on the evaluation of the impacts of unmanned aerial vehicles and renewable energies.
Evangelos
Mousios
Agronomist
ev.mousios@certh.gr
Evangelos Mousios
Agronomist
ev.mousios@certh.gr
Short Bio
Evangelos Mousios is an Agronomist of the Technological Institute of Thessaloniki. He holds a master degree from International University of Greece in innovative systems of sustainable agricultural production. He is registered as an Agricultural Consultant. He has worked in companies related to programs of Agricultural products certification, Agriculture, quality control of Agricultural products and combating entomological enemies.
Dimitris
Natsiopoulos
Agriculturist
d.natsiopoulos@certh.gr
Dimitris Natsiopoulos
Agriculturist
d.natsiopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dimitris Natsiopoulos is an agriculturist with a bachelor degree in Crop Production. He has a Master degree in Crop Protection and Environmental Management from University of Reading Uk. Currently he Phd candidate in Plant Disease Biological management of soil and trunk diseases in the University of Thessaly. He worked in several projects regarded to plant disease management and worked as an expert of EU FP7 project evaluations.
Theodoros
Petropoulos
Mechanical Engineer
th.petropoulos@certh.gr
Theodoros Petropoulos
Mechanical Engineer
th.petropoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Theodoros Petropoulos is an undergraduate student in the mechanical engineering department of University of Thessaly in the Energy, Industrial Processes & Environmental Technology specialization. His interests lie in programming, data analysis, automation control and robotics while his programming skills include Python and Matlab.
Christos
Ioannou
Computer Engineer
c.ioannou@certh.gr
Christos Ioannou
Computer Engineer
c.ioannou@certh.gr
Short Bio
My name is Christos Ioannou and I hold a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Telecommunications from the University of Central Macedonia. I am currently doing my Master's degree at the University of Macedonia in the Department of Computer Science in Cloud Computing. I'm a fast learner and always eager to expand my knowledge and skills. I believe my passion for technology and my ability to work effectively in a team will make me a valuable asset to any organization.
Liana
Sargsyan
Agriculturist
l.sargksian@certh.gr
Liana Sargsyan
Agriculturist
l.sargksian@certh.gr
Short Bio
Liana Sargsyan is an Agriculturist, specialized in Agricultural Economics. She received a Bachelor's Degree from the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Agricultural Economics. She continued her studies completing her Master's Degree in the same faculty. She as well holds another Master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the International Hellenic University, where she studied with Academic Excellence full scholarship. Her research interests focus on Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable food production and consumption methods, as well as confrontation of crop loss due to the occurrence of natural calamities.
Κyriaki
Zisopoulou
Lawyer
k.zisopoulou@certh.gr
Κyriaki Zisopoulou
Lawyer
k.zisopoulou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Κyriaki Zisopoulou is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and holds an LL.M. in Civil Law, Civil Procedure, and Labour Law (AUTH). She is currently a Supreme Court Advocate, GDPR Consultant & certified DPO Executive, and an Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator. Her research interests focus on Data Protection and Intellectual Property Law
Sofia
Koukou
Agronomist
s.koukou@certh.gr
Sofia Koukou
Agronomist
s.koukou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Sofia Koukou is an undergraduate student in the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment - University of Thessaly. She has completed her internship at the Directorate of Rural Economy and Veterinary. Her research interests include Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Sustainable Agriculture and she is skilled at QGIS.
Dimitris
Michas
Agricultural Engineer
d.michas@certh.gr
Dimitris Michas
Agricultural Engineer
d.michas@certh.gr
Short Bio
My name is Dimitris Michas, I am currently a M.Sc. student at the Department of Natural Resources Deployment and Agricultural Engineering of the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and I hold a 5-years diploma in Agricultural Studies with a specialty of Agricultural Economics in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). My main interests focus on Natural resources deployment, Precision agriculture and at the same time I practice remote sensing technologies.
Konstantinos
Tiggos
Mechanical Engineer
k.tiggos@certh.gr
Konstantinos Tiggos
Mechanical Engineer
k.tiggos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Konstantinos Tiggos is a M.Sc. graduate from School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Thessaly. His work at CERTH/iBO is focused on Robotics, developing software for Unmanned Guided Vehicles (UGVs), based on Robot Operating System (ROS). His programming skills involve C++, Python, MatLab and Linux Shell scripting
Nikos
Giannakopoulos
Chemical Engineer
n.giannakopoulos@certh.gr
Nikos Giannakopoulos
Chemical Engineer
n.giannakopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Nikos Giannakopoulos is an MSc Chemical Engineer. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a diploma in Chemical Engineering and also holds a master degree in Waste Management. He has conducted laboratory research in the field of water and wastewater treatment and desalination as part of his diploma thesis. Skilled in process design engineering, he has been involved in many projects regarding water treatment, waste and environmental management both in private and public sector. His research interests are focused on Sustainability, Circular Economy and Environmental Technologies.
Georgia
Magaliou
Network Engineer
g.magaliou@certh.gr
Georgia Magaliou
Network Engineer
g.magaliou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgia Magaliou is a graduate of the Computer Science Department of the University of Thessaly (former Technological Educational Institute of Larissa) with a diploma in Computer Science and Communications, specialized in Network Engineering. She is currently attending in the postgraduate program of the Department of Applied Informatics of the University of Macedonia. Regarding her work, in the last three years, she has been involved in many technical and research projects, both in the private and public sector, and she is experienced in developing web, mobile and desktop applications. Her studies contributed to her interests in Computer Science in the field of the Internet of Things, Internet Security, and programming technologies. The subject of her undergraduate diploma thesis is an IoT Application based on an Arduino Micro controller, which lead her research interests to focus on IoT in general, and more specifically on the cryptographic security in IoT Networks of resource constrained devices.
Christina-Anastasia
Kontogiorgi
Software Engineer
ch.kontogiorgi@certh.gr
Christina-Anastasia Kontogiorgi
Software Engineer
ch.kontogiorgi@certh.gr
Short Bio
Christina -Anastasia Kontogiorgi is a graduate student in Computer Science at the University of Thessaly in Larissa. Her academic interests focus on developing applications using Android Studio, and she possesses programming expertise in C, Java, and XML.
Spyridon
Zafeiriadis
Αgronomist
s.zafeiriadis@certh.gr
Spyridon Zafeiriadis
Αgronomist
s.zafeiriadis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Zafeiriadis Spyridon received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Department of Agriculture - Agrotechnology at the University of Thessaly. In 2018-2019 he received a scholarship for his excellent performance. The tittle of his thesis is “The effects of Crithmum maritimum L. foliar tissues on soil organic matter biodegradation and other soil chemical properties”. During his 6-month internship, the training covered an extensive study of ISO 22000: 2018, IFS, BRC, GLOBAL GAP and GRASP certifications and HACCP study as well as a thorough engagement with the farmer calendar according to the needs of the crops such as pesticides, fertilization and cultivation methods. He has participated in the International Competition iGEM 2021 as ambassador, with the interdisciplinary student team iGEM Thessaly 2021 and the project AMALTHEA, winning the gold medal with a nomination for best in the category “FOOD & NUTRITION”. He has 1 publication in international “peer-reviewed” journal except Scopus and 14 publications on Greek websites. His field of work is “Analysis of available precision agriculture technologies and mapping sensors territorial parameters”
Stamatia
Skoutida
Chemical Engineer
st.skoutida@certh.gr
Stamatia Skoutida
Chemical Engineer
st.skoutida@certh.gr
Short Bio
Stamatia Skoutida is a graduate of the Engineering Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a diploma in Chemical Engineering. She has conducted laboratory research in the field of pharmaceutical development and bio-based (by-)products as part of her diploma thesis. She has a vivid interest in programming and data analysis and she is skilled at Python and SQL. Her research interests focus on Sustainability, Circular Economy, Waste Management and Life Cycle Assessment.
Christina
Kleisiari
Αgronomist
ch.kleisiari@certh.gr
Christina Kleisiari
Αgronomist
ch.kleisiari@certh.gr
Short Bio
Christina Kleisiari is a PhD candidate working full time in the Laboratory of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Behavior of the University of Thessaly. Her doctoral research focuses on «Assessing the consumers' decision-making process under the Farm to Fork integrated dimension» using different methodological More specifically, she evaluates the factors that influence consumer attitudes and their correlations with their socio-economic characteristics, having as main concern the outline of their demands. She designs appropriate promotion mixes to meet the needs of different consumer groups in a dynamic and constantly adapting way to the needs of modern society.
Leonidas-Sotirios
Kyrgiakos
Αgronomist
l.kyrgiakos@certh.gr
Leonidas-Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Αgronomist
l.kyrgiakos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Leonidas-Sotirios Kyrgiakos is a PhD candidate and works full time in the Laboratory of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Behavior of the University of Thessaly. His doctoral research assesses the sustainability of different agricultural sectors in the context of climate change, to optimize the inputs use efficiency and mitigate environmental impacts. Methodologically, he is specialized in the use of Environmental Data Analysis (DEA) to identify the improvement points of each given system, using multiple inputs and outputs, while evaluating quality characteristics that may affect the overall efficiency. Visualization and results dissemination using up to date tools (R Studio, Tableau) is of particular interest to him.
Kyriakos
Koritsoglou
Computer Science
k.koritsoglou@certh.gr
Kyriakos Koritsoglou
Computer Science
k.koritsoglou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Kyriakos Koritsoglou received his degree from the Department of Informatics of the University of Ioannina in 2002. In 2020 he obtained his postgraduate degree in "Quality Management and Technology" from the Hellenic Open University. Since 2002 he has participated in several National and European research programs focusing on software development. He has also worked for 12 years in Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, managing more than 400 research programs. Since October 2019, he has been working as a research assistant at the Information Technologies Institute (ITI) of the National Center for Research and Technological Development (CERTH) at the Ioannina Branch. His research interests include human-computer interaction using the BCI interface, routing algorithms in graph datasets representing transportation networks and the design of embedded sensor systems for IoT applications.
Dimitrios
Geroliolios
Mechanical Engineer
d.geroliolios@certh.gr
Dimitrios Geroliolios
Mechanical Engineer
d.geroliolios@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dimitris Geroliolios graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He has been involved in a number of technical and research projects, both in the private and public sector, regarding energy systems, waste and environmental management. His research interests focus on Circular Economy, Energy Systems and Sustainability. He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece and an Energy Inspector.
Lefteris
Melas
Chemical Engineer
l.melas@certh.gr
Lefteris Melas
Chemical Engineer
l.melas@certh.gr
Short Bio
Lefteris is an MSc Chemical Engineer with a master degree in Sustainable Energy in the study line of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells. He had worked in research projects regarding solar potential in Thessaloniki as well as oxygen and carbon dioxide reduction reaction. Finally he had also conducted several environmental impact studies for CHP plants fuelled with biofuels and had been responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant of Oreokastro municipality.
Vasilis
Psiroukis
Agricultural Engineer
v.psiroukis@certh.gr
Vasilis Psiroukis
Agricultural Engineer
v.psiroukis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Vasilis Psiroukis (M) holds a 5-year diploma in Agricultural Engineering from AUA and is currently a Geoinformatics Msc student in NTUA. His fields of expertise are Deep Learning applications in Remote Sensing, Precision Agriculture and Agrochemical Spraying Applications. He has worked in multiple EU Funded research programmes (mainly Erasmus+ and H2020 projects), including multiple educationrelated programmes in Precision Agriculture. He is a licensed Drone Pilot (type C), while he has good command of various GIS software, thermal imagery software, statistical analysis software and CAD along with multiple programming languages and tools (mainly Python, Java, JavaScript, R, Julia, Postgres / PostGIS, Matlab).
Foteini
Vandorou
Production Engineer
f.vandorou@certh.gr
Foteini Vandorou
Production Engineer
f.vandorou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Foteini Vandorou holds a diploma in Production Engineering and Management from Technical University of Crete (TUC). Currently she is an M.Sc. student at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in the field of Automation Systems with specialization in Construction and Production Systems. She has worked for 2 years as a research associate in the Dynamic Systems and Simulation Laboratory at TUC in the field of Traffic Management. She also has participated in 3 EU founded programs and has 2 peer-reviewed journal papers
Aikaterini
Kasimati
Agriculture Engineer
k.kassimati@certh.gr
Aikaterini Kasimati
Agriculture Engineer
k.kassimati@certh.gr
Short Bio
Aikaterini Kasimati is an agricultural engineer with experience in precision agriculture, bioenvironmental engineering and energy production. She received her M.S. degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a Research Associate at the Agricultural University of Athens and iBO-CERTH research institute managing EU-funded projects and participating in proposal writing. Aikaterini is simultaneously working towards her PhD degree in the field of precision agriculture and big data analytics."
Stamatia
Voulgaraki
Agricultural Engineer
s.voulgaraki@certh.gr
Stamatia Voulgaraki
Agricultural Engineer
s.voulgaraki@certh.gr
Short Bio
Stamatia Voulgaraki is an Agricultural Engineer from AUA (2007) and she holds a M.Sc. (2010) from the same institution in the field of Energy Systems & Renewable Energy Sources. She has 12-year research experience in energy systems in agriculture with interest on biomass exploitation as fuel, greenhouse solar heating systems, growth modelling and precision agriculture applications. She has participated in 16 EU funded projects and 4 Greek national projects. She has also worked as research fellow in the University of Georgia, USA (growth modelling for energy crops) for a period of 2 years. She has 2 peer-reviewed journal papers and 8 international conference papers.
Dimitrios
Dimitriou
Agriculture Engineer
d.dimitriou@certh.gr
Dimitrios Dimitriou
Agriculture Engineer
d.dimitriou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Agriculture Engineer, MSc. Mr. Dimitriou has graduated from Agricultural University of Athens in 2009 and he holds a post-graduate diploma in the field of Sustainable Water Resources Management from 2011. He has more than 7 years experience in applications of spraying for the control of weed and plant diseases. Mr. Dimitriou works as a researcher in EU funded research projects. He has also experience in Geographical Information Systems using the ArcGIS software.
Ilias
Platis
Αgronomist
i.platis@certh.gr
Ilias Platis
Αgronomist
i.platis@certh.gr
Short Bio
I have graduated (B.Sc.) from the Technological Educational Institute of Larissa, School of Agriculture, Department of Crop Production (1999). I am M.Sc. holder from the University of Thessaly in the Postgraduate Program "Integrated Management of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants" (2018). I have worked for more than 20 years in many agricultural companies (Sp. Andriotis SA, Alfa Seeds ABEE etc), carrying out field research and experimentation on plant cultivation methods. Currently, I work in the laboratory of Technology of Aromatic-Medicinal plants and arable crops in University of Thessaly, Department of Agrotechnology. I have participated in many European Research Projects and in International Conferences.
Giorgos
Karagounis
Production and Management Engineer
g.karagounis@certh.gr
Giorgos Karagounis
Production and Management Engineer
g.karagounis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgios Karagkounis is a graduate of the Department of Production and Management Engineering of the Democritus University of Thrace. The title of his dissertation is ‘Comparative study of different methods and technologies for electricity generation’. He also holds a postgraduate degree in the School of Agriculture, in the field of ‘Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources’ of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The title of his master thesis is ‘Traceability of tomato cultivation using deep learning neural networks’. His skills in English are excellent, as well as, his skills in Matlab, Auto- CAD and Solid-Works software. His research objectives are the following. The development of deep learning systems for the recognition of crop conditions and problems. The implementation of deep learning systems for the diagnosis of plant diseases, identification of weeds and crop stress conditions. The integration of deep learning and decision making systems for the optimal crop management.
Marios
Karagiovanidis
Electrical and Computer Engineer
m.karagiovanidis@certh.gr
Marios Karagiovanidis
Electrical and Computer Engineer
m.karagiovanidis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Marios Karagiovanidis holds a Diploma of Electrical and Computer Engineering, an MSc in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources, and currently is a PhD Candidate in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources, in the School of Agriculture in A.U.Th. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of control and automation engineering, electrical and mechanical systems, and industrial applications, including modeling and simulating of dynamic multiphysical systems, along with analog and digital signal processing. He also has hands-on experience in the design, implementation and supervision of water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants and in delivering turnkey projects in the agricultural sector, greenhouse automation and energy efficiency systems. This includes the design and construction of LV and MV power distribution systems, PLC and SCADA programming and sensors and actuators installation.
Vasiliki
Nentoudi
Civil Engineer
v.nentoudi@certh.gr
Vasiliki Nentoudi
Civil Engineer
v.nentoudi@certh.gr
Short Bio
Vasiliki Nentoudi graduated from the School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a degree in Civil Engineering, where she also continued her studies to hold an MSc in Planning, Organization and Management of Transport Systems (since 2007) and an MSc in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development (since 2010). She is involved in research projects dealing with sustainable urban transportation and traffic management, waste and environmental management. Mrs Nentoudi has more than 15 years of professional experience in sustainable development projects, working in several companies and organizations of the private and public sector.
Konstantinos
Kechagias
Mechanical Engineer
k.kechagias@certh.gr
Konstantinos Kechagias
Mechanical Engineer
k.kechagias@certh.gr
Short Bio
Konstantinos Kechagias has a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). His thesis focused on Renewable Energy system design combined with the perspective of parallel agricultural use. As a member of Aristotle Racing Team (ART) he contributed to the improvement of motor performance through data observation. He also worked in the private sector as an engineer for a year in environmentally friendly construction projects.
Evangelos
Dimitriou
Agricultural Engineer
e.dimitriou@certh.gr
Evangelos Dimitriou
Agricultural Engineer
e.dimitriou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mr. Dimitriou holds a post-graduate diploma on “Renewable Energy Systems”. He has 6-year experience in both teaching and research in the field of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. His research interests include sustainable agriculture technologies such as sustainable water management in agriculture powered by renewable. Mr. Dimitriou works as a researcher in national and EU funded research projects. He has also more than 5 years’ experience in the implementation of Erasmus+ and H2020 projects. He has published 18 papers, including 4 in peer reviewed international journals and 14 in international and national conferences.
Michael
Koutsiaras
Agricultural Engineer
mg.koutsiaras@certh.gr
Michael Koutsiaras
Agricultural Engineer
mg.koutsiaras@certh.gr
Short Bio
Michael-Gerasimos Koutsiaras holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture with an integrated M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from AUA. His M.Sc. thesis focused on the evaluation of a spray drift reduction method on vineyards. He works for two (2) years in H2020 projects, acting as WP Leader for the H2020 project INNOSETA, Regional Cluster Leader for H2020 projects SmartAgriHubs and agROBOfood related to digital agriculture, while participating in several other projects. He has experience in field measurements, precision agriculture technologies and practices, soil analysis and statistical analysis. He has 2 papers in international conferences and 1 in a peer-reviewed journal.
Vasileios
Firfiris
Mechanical Engineer
v.firfiris@certh.gr
Vasileios Firfiris
Mechanical Engineer
v.firfiris@certh.gr
Short Bio
Vasileios Firfiris has studied Mechanical Engineering Science at the AUTH Faculty of Engineering. He has an MS degree on Agriculture Engineering. His research focus on energy design and management of agricultural buildings and devices (greenhouses, livestock buildings, desalination process, heat exchangers etc). Currently he is a PhD candidate in AUTH, working in the development of innovative methods to reduce greenhouse heating needs
Manolis
Tzimtzimis
Automation Engineer
m.tzimtzimis@certh.gr
Manolis Tzimtzimis
Automation Engineer
m.tzimtzimis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Manolis Tzimtzimis is an Automation Engineer with an MSc in Data Science from the International Hellenic University. He has experience with various advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Laser Machining. He is also proficient with parametric 3D Computer Aided Design and 3D Scanning methods along with advanced material testing procedures. Manolis has participated in various national and European research projects.
Maria
Batsioula
Civil Engineering
m.batsioula@certh.gr
Maria Batsioula
Civil Engineering
m.batsioula@certh.gr
Short Bio
Maria Batsioula is a graduate of the Civil Engineering Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), holding also a Master's degree in Environmental Management & Sustainable Development from the International Hellenic University. She is currently a PhD Candidate in the Laboratory of Heat Transfer & Environmental Engineering of AUTH. Her research interests focus on Life Cycle Analysis, Waste management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Circular economy and Sustainability.
Domna
Stavridou
Cartographic Engineer
d.stauridou@certh.gr
Domna Stavridou
Cartographic Engineer
d.stauridou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Domna Stavridou is a Cartographic Engineer and GIS analyst with a diploma from the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin (2007). She has participated as a researcher and consultant in more than 15 national and international funded projects and has published her work on several international conferences. Her main interests include Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Environmental Spatial Analysis and Thematic Cartography.
Athanasios
Siouras
Mathematics
a.siouras@certh.gr
Athanasios Siouras
Mathematics
a.siouras@certh.gr
Short Bio
I started my studies at the Department of Mathematics at the University of Aegean, where I got my Bachelor’s Degree. Then, I decided to continue and expand my studies with a Master’s Degree in Research Methodology in Biomedicine, Biostatistics and Clinical Bioinformatics at the University of Thessaly. I have a thorough understanding and experience in statistical analysis. Specifically, into the gathering and the use of Medical data and how to develop models in MATLAB. Also, I am skilled in Python, MATLAB and R programming. My research interests are in Machine learning, Deep learning and Artificial Intelligence for Medical images analysis tools.
Κοnstantinos
Vaiopoulos
Electrical and Computer Engineer
k.vaiopoulos@certh.gr
Κοnstantinos Vaiopoulos
Electrical and Computer Engineer
k.vaiopoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
My name is Vaiopoulos Konstantinos, I’m currently a M.Sc. student at the School of Informatics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and i hold a diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering (AUTH). My main interests lie in the fields of informatics, machine learning and computational intelligence, as well as in electric power systems, electric machines and sensors. At the same time, I practice Python programming and explore the wonders of Arduino-based applications.
Konstantinos
Stergiou
Physics
k.stergiou@certh.gr
Konstantinos Stergiou
Physics
k.stergiou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Konstantinos Stergiou received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Department of Physics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master’s Degree in Econophysics and Financial Predictions from Department of Economics at the University of Thessaly. He is currently a Ph. D. student in Civil Engineering Department at the University of Thessaly focused on forecasting the availability and value of energy resources with data analysis and machine learning techniques. He is experienced in developing machine learning models such as Neural Networks by the use of python and has a good command of R programming language and Matlab.
Konstantinos
Dolaptsis
Mechanical Engineer
k.dolaptsis@certh.gr
Konstantinos Dolaptsis
Mechanical Engineer
k.dolaptsis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dolaptsis Konstantinos received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in November 2014. In Jule 2019 received his Master's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from School of Agriculture (AUTH). His diploma paper was titled :’’ Disease detection in vineyard crop under control conditions, using machine learning methods’’. He has worked for 2 years in the private sector as administrator and in research and development. His research interests include disease monitoring, machine learning and robotic agriculture.
Georgios
Tziotzios
Agricultural Engineer
g.tziotzios@certh.gr
Georgios Tziotzios
Agricultural Engineer
g.tziotzios@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgios Tziotzios is a graduate of the School of Agriculture (AUTH), department of Hydraulics, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering. He also holds an MSc in Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources. His research has focused on using spectroscopy and machine learning for early disease detection in plants and predicting soil contents. His research interests focus on incorporating data and automation techniques in the agricultural sector.
Panagiotis
Mitzias
Software Engineer
p.mitzias@certh.gr
Panagiotis Mitzias
Software Engineer
p.mitzias@certh.gr
Short Bio
Panagiotis Mitzias received his M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering - with a specialization in Computer Science - from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and, since then, he has been passionately working as a software engineer and a research associate on Semantic Technologies. His technical and research expertise mainly covers the fields of Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Semantic Web technologies, Ontologies, and Rule-based Systems towards Decision Support. More specifically, his technical prowess lies in the practical deployment of Semantic Web technologies in various application domains.
Foivos
Kournoutos
Software Engineer
f.kournoutos@certh.gr
Foivos Kournoutos
Software Engineer
f.kournoutos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Foivos Kournoutos graduated from Computer Telecommunications and Networks Engineering of the University of Thessaly. He works as a software developer at CERTH/iBO and his research interests focus on IT services, robotic technologies, Unmanned Guided Vehicles (UGVs) as well as Zigbee communication. His programming skills involve C, C++ and Python.
Miltiadis
Nikolaidis
Rural and Surveying Engineer
m.nikolaidis@certh.gr
Miltiadis Nikolaidis
Rural and Surveying Engineer
m.nikolaidis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Miltiadis Nikolaidis has a diploma in Rural and Surveying Engineering and MSc in Planning, Organisation and Management of Transport Systems and in Road Management and Engineering. He has professional experience in the field on project management regarding the design, construction and maintenance of public and private infrastructure assets. He is proficient in design programs (Autocad, Civil 3D) and he is certified in programming languages including Python and Visual Basic. He is currently focused on developing tools and methods to facilitate smart climate decisions in agriculture and land use evaluation.
Marina
Gourgouta
Agronomist
m.gourgouta@certh.gr
Marina Gourgouta
Agronomist
m.gourgouta@certh.gr
Short Bio
Marina Gourgouta has a diploma in Agriculture. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Phytiatry at the University of Thessaly, researching the efficacy of phosphine on stored product insects. She has experience with stored product insects taxonomization and control with several contact insecticides. Her diploma thesis, “Residual toxicity of a commercial cypermethrin formulation on grains against four major storage beetles” has been published in the Journal of Stored Product Research.
Panagiotis
Papazisis
Automation Engineering
p.papazisis@certh.gr
Panagiotis Papazisis
Automation Engineering
p.papazisis@certh.gr
Short Bio
As an experienced automation engineer, I have a diverse set of technical skills including proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, C, C++, Python, ROS, Arduino, and KNX. I have a background in front-end development and have worked with iBo certh. My experience in automation engineering and programming languages allows me to tackle a wide range of projects and find creative solutions to complex problems. I am always looking to expand my skill set and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology.
Alexandra
Tamouridou
Biosystems Engineering
a.tamouridou@certh.gr
Alexandra Tamouridou
Biosystems Engineering
a.tamouridou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Afroditi Alexandra Tamouridou has a diploma in Agriculture and an MSc in Soil Science and Soil Resources Management. She is currently pursuing a Phd in Intelligent Automation and Smart Sensing in Biosystems Engineering. Her research interests include Precision Farming, Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Crop, Weed and Disease Monitoring and Robotic Agriculture.
Ioannis
Navrozidis
Biosystems Engineering
i.navrozidis@certh.gr
Ioannis Navrozidis
Biosystems Engineering
i.navrozidis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Ioannis Navrozidis is an Agronomist and holds an MSc in Soil Science and Soil Resource Management. He has experience in the implementation of research programmes concerning the application of innovative technologies in precision farming. He is currently a PhD candidate at AUTH, researching remote sensing techniques for the detection of plant diseases. His research interests include Spectroscopy, Precision Farming, Remote Sensing, Image Analysis and Plant Phenotyping.
Katerina
Margariti
Nano Engineering
k.margariti@certh.gr
Katerina Margariti
Nano Engineering
k.margariti@certh.gr
Short Bio
Katerina Margariti is a Research Associate at CERTH/iBO. She received her Diploma in Physics (2004) from University of Athens and a Joint Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Systems (2006) by the Department of Informatics and Telecommunication & Physics Dpt. from the University of Athens. Currently, she works towards her PhD in the Dpt. of Informatics & Telematics, Harokopio University of Athens, in the field of Optical Wireless Communications. She has more than 8 years of professional experience in the ICT sector serving in several positions concerned with technology and product development. Katerina has also acted as a Quality and Information Security manager in several companies in the past.
Ioannis
Menexes
Automation Engineering
i.menexes@certh.gr
Ioannis Menexes
Automation Engineering
i.menexes@certh.gr
Short Bio
Ioannis Menexes is a graduate of Automation Engineering department of Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki and he works as a software engineer at CERTH/iBO. His research interests focus on robotics technologies, Unmanned Guided Vehicles (UGVs) and the integration of these through web applications. His programming skills involve Javascript, C++, C#, Python.
Efthymios
Rodias
Energy Systems
e.rodias@certh.gr
Efthymios Rodias
Energy Systems
e.rodias@certh.gr
Short Bio
Efthymios Rodias holds a PhD from University of Turin in optimization of resources in agriculture and agri-food processes. He graduated from Agricultural University of Athens – Department of Natural Resources and Agricultural Engineering and holds a Master degree in Energy Systems – Renewable Energy Sources. His primary research includes operations management in bio-production, optimization of resources in agrifood and agricultural processes, energy crops assessment for biomass production and CO2 emissions evaluation in crop production systems.
Michael
Moraitis
Agricultural Engineering
m.moraitis@certh.gr
Michael Moraitis
Agricultural Engineering
m.moraitis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Michael Moraitis is an Agricultural Engineer specialized in Smart Farming Applications. He was awarded with a 5-year Diploma from Agricultural University of Athens on 2017 and at the time being he is a M.Sc. student on Advanced Computer and Communications Systemsat School of Electrical & Computer Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests focus on Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Spraying Technologies.
PhD Fellows
Georgios
Mallis
Computer Science
g.mallis@certh.gr
Georgios Mallis
Computer Science
g.mallis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Georgios Mallis is currently a PhD candidate at the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics of the University of Thessaly. His PhD thesis is "Clustering Big Data” and his supervisor is professor "Vassilis Plagianakos". He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Department of Materials Science of the University of Patras in Greece. Also, he has obtained a Master of Science in Polymer Science from the Department of Physics of the University of Patras. In the framework of his Master’s degree he worked as a researcher at The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT) of Patras, in the area of Nanomaterial Engineering. His main research interests include machine learning methodologies for real world problems found in Material Science, Bioinformatics and other fields that usually involve signal and/or image analysis.
Panagiotis
Anagnostou
Computer Science
p.anagnostou@certh.gr
Panagiotis Anagnostou
Computer Science
p.anagnostou@certh.gr
Short Bio
Mr. Panagiotis Anagnostou since December of 2019 is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics of the University of Thessaly in Greece with subject “Design and implementation of machine learning algorithms and user interface tools at the field of biomedicine”. Previously he have received a Diploma degree in Computer Science from the University of Patras, Greece, in 2019. In his current position he has served as a Teaching assistant for the courses “Analysis and big data mining at medicine and biology” and “Computer science and computational biomedicine” of the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program “Computer science and computational biomedicine” of the University of Thessaly’s School of Science, academic year 2019-20. Prior to that he has been a Laboratory Assistant for the course of Digital Electronics at the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics of the University of Patras, academic year 2016-17. His research interests lie within the fields of Machine Learning, Big Data Mining and Big Data Applications
Nikolaos
Makaritis
Software Engineer
n.makaritis@certh.gr
Nikolaos Makaritis
Software Engineer
n.makaritis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Hold BSc degree in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering belongs to the School of Engineering of the University of Thessaly as well as a MSc (with honors) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Several years of experience working as a Computer Software Engineer in IoT company and in the industry, developing software solutions and always searching for the best possible result. Experienced in microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Linux distributions Systems and Web APIs. Interests focus on IoT, automation procedures, Full Stack development Programming skills involve Python, C, Shell Scripting and JavaScript.
Dimitris
Katikaridis
Automation Engineering
d.katikaridis@certh.gr
Dimitris Katikaridis
Automation Engineering
d.katikaridis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Dimitris Katikaridis gained his BSc degree from the department of Automation Engineering at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (ATEITh), Greece,his MSc degree from the Computer Science department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and he works as a software developer at the CERTH/iBO while being a PhD fellow at Computer Science Department of University of Thessaly. His research interests focus on robotics technologies and Unmanned Guided Vehicles (UGVs). His programming skills involve C++,C#,Web based applications, Java and Linux Shell scripting.
Christos
Chadoulos
Computer Engineering
c.chadoulos@certh.gr
Christos Chadoulos
Computer Engineering
c.chadoulos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Christos Chadoulos is a PhD candidate in the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a Diploma from said department. His main research focuses on the use of deep learning and machine learning techniques to predict and model the onset and progression of osteoarthritis in patients.
Giorgos
Vasileiadis
Mechanical Engineering
g.vasileiadis@certh.gr
Giorgos Vasileiadis
Mechanical Engineering
g.vasileiadis@certh.gr
Short Bio
Giorgos Vasileiadis is a postgraduate researcher and PhD student in iBO-CERTH. His research interests include Product, Service and mixed systems design, Mechanization-Engineering and Production techniques and applications of. Member of Technical Chamber of Greece / Section of Central Macedonia and Commercial Chamber of Kilkis.
Gavriela
Αsiminari
Physics
g.asiminari@certh.gr
Gavriela Αsiminari
Physics
g.asiminari@certh.gr
Short Bio
Gavriela Asiminari received a Bachelor's Degree from the Department of Physics of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She continued her studies completing her Master's Degree in Computational Physics at the same Department. Gabriela is IT literate, most specifically she has a good command of C++ and Python and she is deeply interested in Machine Learning.
Vasileios
Kolorizos
Software Engineer
v.kolorizos@certh.gr
Vasileios Kolorizos
Software Engineer
v.kolorizos@certh.gr
Short Bio
Vasilis holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from University of Thessaly (former - Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly) in Larissa and a MSc degree in Software Engineering for Web and Mobile apps. Over the years, he has been experimenting with various programming languages like C, C++, JAVA / C#, PHP and Python. He has several years of experience, developing software solutions for individuals and creative agencies as a freelancer. For 2 years, he worked as Full-Stack Developer, for medium sized companies and individuals, developing large-scale web applications from scratch while taking care of the whole development lifecycle. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Intelligent Decision Support Systems, while his research interests primarily focus on Web Services, RESTful APIs, Open and Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Knowledge Discovery and Web Mining.
Interns
Chrysa
Papakondyli
Agriculturist
admin@ibo.certh.gr
Chrysa Papakondyli
Agriculturist
admin@ibo.certh.gr
Short Bio
Chrysa Papakondyli is an intern at the Institute for Bio-Economy and Agro-Technology (iBO) of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH). Αdditionally, she is an undergraduate student in the Plant Production Department of Agriculture, School of Geosciences, International Hellenic University, in Thessaloniki as her thesis, on digital applications in agriculture, is in progress. Her goal is to deal with plant protection and the use of modern technologies in agriculture.
Olympia
Toutouza
Agriculturist
admin@ibo.certh.gr
Olympia Toutouza
Agriculturist
admin@ibo.certh.gr
Short Bio
Olympia Toutouza is is an undergraduate student of agriculture of International Hellenic University, with a focus on crop production. She carries out the internship in iBO, as she is interested about Agri-technology, Geoinformatics, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture and Research.