Prof. Dr. Charalampos Patrikakis | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Director, Consert lab at University of West Attica Greece

Professor Charalampos Z. Patrikakis is a distinguished academic at the University of West Attica (UniWA), specializing in the design of interconnected electronic systems and data-driven services ๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿ’ก. As Director of the Computer Network Services Research Laboratory and Chair of UniWAโ€™s Innovation and Start-up Entrepreneurship Committee ๐Ÿš€, he bridges advanced research with real-world impact. He leads the MSc Program in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning ๐Ÿค– and co-founded the spinoff THINGENIOUS, emphasizing tech transfer and innovation. A Senior Member and Distinguished Contributor of IEEE ๐ŸŒ, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE IT Professional Magazine and actively mentors through IEEE Student Branch and global committees ๐ŸŽ“. His contributions span academia, policy, and innovation, positioning him as a thought leader in digital transformation, AI, and trustworthy systems ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“Š.

Professional Profileย 

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Professor Charalampos Z. Patrikakis holds a strong academic foundation in Electrical and Computer Engineering, having completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Greece’s premier technical institutions ๐Ÿ›๏ธ. His educational journey laid the groundwork for a deep engagement in networked systems, AI, and intelligent service design ๐Ÿง . Over the years, he has continued his intellectual development through participation in advanced research programs and postdoctoral initiatives, expanding his expertise into interdisciplinary domains. His commitment to lifelong learning is evident in his leadership of postgraduate programs and mentorship of early-career researchers ๐Ÿ“˜. This educational background not only supports his academic excellence but also empowers his contributions in innovation, policy, and industry-focused technological development ๐ŸŽฏ.

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

With an extensive career in higher education and applied research, Professor Patrikakis serves as a Professor at the University of West Attica and Director of the Computer Network Services Research Laboratory ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ. He has previously led the Information Transmission-Processing and Networks Division and is currently Chair of UniWAโ€™s Committee on Technology Transfer, Innovation, and Start-up Entrepreneurship ๐Ÿš€. His experience also spans advisory roles in national policy, having served the Greek Deputy Minister of Development on research matters (2006โ€“2007) ๐Ÿ“‹. He is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE IT Professional Magazine and actively contributes to IEEE global leadership as a Senior Member and Distinguished Contributor ๐ŸŒ. His professional roles demonstrate his unique ability to bridge academia, innovation, and policy for technological advancement ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ“ก.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Professor Patrikakisโ€™ research spans several cutting-edge fields including interconnected electronic systems, IoT architectures, data processing, and AI-driven service design ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ“ถ. He is particularly interested in the trustworthiness of social networks, ethical AI, and the integration of deep learning algorithms into real-world applications ๐ŸŒ. Through his leadership in the MSc Program in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning, he actively explores emerging topics in smart systems, adaptive learning, and secure network protocols ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”. His interdisciplinary focus bridges computing, communication systems, and human-centric applications, with a strong orientation toward technological impact and innovation. By leading national and international collaborations, he contributes to shaping future-ready digital ecosystems aligned with sustainable and ethical digital transformation goals ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“Š.

๐Ÿ… Awards and Honors

Professor Patrikakis has received multiple honors recognizing his dedication to academia, innovation, and IEEE leadership ๐Ÿ†. As a Senior Member of IEEE, Distinguished Contributor, and Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE Computer Society, he has earned global recognition for technical leadership and community engagement ๐ŸŒ. He has also been appointed Chair of several key IEEE committees, including the Special Interest Group on Trustworthiness in Social Networks. His role as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE IT Professional Magazine further emphasizes the trust and esteem placed in him by the international research community ๐Ÿ“. These accolades highlight not only his academic and technical prowess but also his ability to inspire and lead in both educational and professional domains ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ.

๐Ÿงช Research Skills

Professor Patrikakis brings advanced research skills in system architecture design, data analytics, AI integration, and secure communications ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“Š. His capabilities extend to managing large-scale research labs, supervising MSc and PhD students, and translating research into startups through successful commercialization strategies ๐Ÿš€. He is proficient in applying machine learning and deep learning models to practical challenges, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿค. He excels in project planning, grant acquisition, and strategic R&D management, positioning him as a leader in both theoretical and applied research. His editorial work and IEEE leadership roles also reflect strong skills in scientific communication, peer review, and community building ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒŸ.

Publications Top Note ๐Ÿ“

  • Title: A complete farm management system based on animal identification using RFID technology
    Authors: A.S. Voulodimos, C.Z. Patrikakis, A.B. Sideridis, V.A. Ntafis, E.M. Xylouri
    Year: 2010
    Citations: 385
    Source: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 70(2), 380โ€“388

  • Title: Distributed denial of service attacks
    Authors: C. Patrikakis, M. Masikos, O. Zouraraki
    Year: 2004
    Citations: 157
    Source: The Internet Protocol Journal, 7(4), 13โ€“35

  • Title: A cooperative fog approach for effective workload balancing
    Authors: A. Kapsalis, P. Kasnesis, I.S. Venieris, D.I. Kaklamani, C.Z. Patrikakis
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 125
    Source: IEEE Cloud Computing, 4(2), 36โ€“45

  • Title: PerceptionNet: A deep convolutional neural network for late sensor fusion
    Authors: P. Kasnesis, C.Z. Patrikakis, I.S. Venieris
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 48
    Source: Proceedings of the 2018 Intelligent Systems and Applications

  • Title: Cloud federation and the evolution of cloud computing
    Authors: D.G. Kogias, M.G. Xevgenis, C.Z. Patrikakis
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 37
    Source: Computer, 49(11), 96โ€“99

  • Title: Deep learning empowered wearable-based behavior recognition for search and rescue dogs
    Authors: P. Kasnesis, V. Doulgerakis, D. Uzunidis, D.G. Kogias, S.I. Funcia, et al.
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 35
    Source: Sensors, 22(3), 993

  • Title: Application of blockchain technology in dynamic resource management of next generation networks
    Authors: M. Xevgenis, D.G. Kogias, P. Karkazis, H.C. Leligou, C. Patrikakis
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 33
    Source: Information, 11(12), 570

  • Title: Publish/subscribe over information centric networks: A Standardized approach in CONVERGENCE
    Authors: N.B. Melazzi, S. Salsano, A. Detti, G. Tropea, L. Chiariglione, A. Difino, et al.
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 32
    Source: Future Network & Mobile Summit

  • Title: Security and privacy in pervasive computing
    Authors: C. Patrikakis, P. Karamolegkos, A. Voulodimos, M.H. Abd Wahab, et al.
    Year: 2007
    Citations: 31
    Source: IEEE Pervasive Computing, 6(4), 73โ€“75

  • Title: Cognitive friendship and goal management for the social IoT
    Authors: P. Kasnesis, C.Z. Patrikakis, D. Kogias, L. Toumanidis, I.S. Venieris
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 28
    Source: Computers & Electrical Engineering, 58, 412โ€“428

  • Title: Toward a blockchain-enabled crowdsourcing platform
    Authors: D.G. Kogias, H.C. Leligou, M. Xevgenis, M. Polychronaki, E. Katsadouros, et al.
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 27
    Source: IT Professional, 21(5), 18โ€“25

  • Title: On the benefits of deep convolutional neural networks on animal activity recognition
    Authors: E. Bocaj, D. Uzunidis, P. Kasnesis, C.Z. Patrikakis
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 24
    Source: International Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies, 83โ€“88

  • Title: Autonomic communication
    Authors: A.V. Vasilakos, M. Parashar, S. Karnouskos, W. Pedrycz
    Year: 2009
    Citations: 23
    Source: Springer Science & Business Media

  • Title: Serious games: an attractive approach to improve awareness
    Authors: S. Sorace, E. Quercia, E. La Mattina, C.Z. Patrikakis, L. Bacon, G. Loukas, et al.
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 22
    Source: Community-Oriented Policing and Technological Innovations, 1โ€“9

  • Title: Changing mobile data analysis through deep learning
    Authors: P. Kasnesis, C.Z. Patrikakis, I.S. Venieris
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 20
    Source: IT Professional, 19(3), 17โ€“23
  • Title: An ontology-based smart production management system
    Authors: D.T. Meridou, A.P. Kapsalis, M.E.C. Papadopoulou, E.G. Karamanis, et al.
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 19
    Source: IT Professional, 17(6), 36โ€“46

  • Title: Using personalized mashups for mobile location based services
    Authors: A.S. Voulodimos, C.Z. Patrikakis
    Year: 2008
    Citations: 19
    Source: International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference

  • Title: Intelligent performance prediction: the use case of a Hadoop cluster
    Authors: D. Uzunidis, P. Karkazis, C. Roussou, C. Patrikakis, H.C. Leligou
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 18
    Source: Electronics, 10(21), 2690

  • Title: Combating fake news with transformers: a comparative analysis of stance detection and subjectivity analysis
    Authors: P. Kasnesis, L. Toumanidis, C.Z. Patrikakis
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 18
    Source: Information, 12(10), 409

โœ… Conclusion

Professor Charalampos Z. Patrikakis exemplifies the modern research leaderโ€”deeply scholarly, highly innovative, and globally engaged ๐ŸŒ. His academic achievements, combined with real-world impact through innovation, mentorship, and professional service, mark him as a transformative figure in the fields of AI, IoT, and secure communication systems ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ก. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, educational excellence, and societal relevance, he contributes meaningfully to shaping the future of digital technology and its applications ๐Ÿš€. His balanced expertise in academia, industry, and policy makes him an ideal role model and a worthy candidate for high-level recognition, including the Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ“ˆ.

Charalampos Patrikakis | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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