https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4541-961X
Welcome
I am a Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telematics at Harokopio University of Athens, where I have been serving since 2007. Prior this appointment, I worked as a computer engineer in the private sector and as IT consultant for the government.
My research interests span system engineering, the Internet of Things, Cloud and Edge computing, Cyber-physical Systems and Smart Cities, emphasizing human-in-the-loop and autonomous systems. Recently, I explore responsible and sustainable computing and ethical requirements in system design, focusing on the Cloud and AI systems.
- Rector of Harokopio University of Athens (2016 -2024)
- Presidium of the Rectors' Council in the academic year 2019-20
- Representative of Greek Universities in the European University Association (EUA) Council (2023-2024)
- Representative of Greek Universities in the coordination committee of the Pharos initiative for the collaboration between Universities from Greece and the United States (2019 – 2024)
- Director of the international undergraduate program BSc in Information Technology (July 2025 – present)
- Engaged in workshops and activities to promote the interrelation between Academia and ICT market in Greece in collaboration with the Federation of Hellenic ICT Enterprises and Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (2023 – present)
- Member of IEEE (SMC Society and Systems Council), and OMG (SysML and Responsible Computing Working Groups)
Strategic Initiatives
Ethical and Regulatory Transparency as well as Sustainability in Artificial Intelligence
Supported by CERTAIN project
The initiative explores the creation of models and methodologies for assessing the compliance of distributed infrastructures and AI models and systems with ethical and regulatory frameworks, as well as the sustainability of these systems. Emphasis is placed both on the evaluation of AI models and the data they use or produce, and on the distributed ecosystem that is created for their integration into workflows for the provision of services to end users, utilizing data spaces technology.
Smart Campus Initiative of Harokopio University
Universities of Excellence – Recovery and Resilience Fund
Using funding from the 'Universities of Excellence' project of the Recovery and Resilience Fund, Harokopio University has installed over 250 sensors of different types in all its building facilities to monitor them centrally through the ThingsBoard platform. Over 650,000 measurements are collected on a daily basis. The system has been fully operational since the summer of 2025, and is the basis for the production of research papers as well as degree/diploma theses and courses, which bring students into contact with real IoT systems, transforming the University into a living lab.
OmiLab International Network Node
Hosted at the Center for Responsible and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Head of the OmiLab international network node hosted at the Center for Responsible and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation since 2024. OmiLaB network is focused on Modeling and Innovation using open-source technology. The Harokopio University Node is focused on Sustainability.
International Programs and Presentations
International degree programs, academic master portals, and keynote tutorial presentations.
BSc in Information Technology (International Degree)
Official portal for the international undergraduate program in Information Technology developed with SUNY collaboration.
EMSSE Erasmus Mundus European Master
Erasmus Mundus European Master on Sustainable Systems Engineering offering specialized software engineering for system modeling courses.
Engineering Smart Cyber-Physical Systems
Keynote presentation by Prof. Mara Nikolaidou covering smart aggregators in CPS, quality-aware service transformation, and human engagement in CPHS.
Making Model-Based System Design Aware of Design Requirements: Challenges in Using and Extending SysML
Tutorial and keynote presentation by Prof. Mara Nikolaidou and Dr. Christos Kotronis exploring SysML requirement extensions, QoS integration, and automated decision-making.
Announcements
PhD Positions Open in All Initiatives
Doctoral research positions are available across strategic initiatives. Interested candidates are welcome to get in touch for guidance and position details.
Contact via Email ✉Diploma Theses
Diploma Theses are all available across these initiatives and also Cloud Systems Design and FinOps for Cloud and AI.
Contact via Email ✉