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 📡💡. As Director of the Computer Network Services Research Laboratory and Chair of UniWA’s Innovation and Start-up Entrepreneurship Committee 🚀, he bridges advanced research with real-world impact. He leads the MSc Program in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning 🤖 and co-founded the spinoff THINGENIOUS, emphasizing tech transfer and innovation. A Senior Member and Distinguished Contributor of IEEE 🌐, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE IT Professional Magazine and actively mentors through IEEE Student Branch and global committees 🎓. His contributions span academia, policy, and innovation, positioning him as a thought leader in digital transformation, AI, and trustworthy systems 🔍📊.

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🎓 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 🏛️. His educational journey laid the groundwork for a deep engagement in networked systems, AI, and intelligent service design 🧠. 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 📘. This educational background not only supports his academic excellence but also empowers his contributions in innovation, policy, and industry-focused technological development 🎯.

💼 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 🖥️. He has previously led the Information Transmission-Processing and Networks Division and is currently Chair of UniWA’s Committee on Technology Transfer, Innovation, and Start-up Entrepreneurship 🚀. His experience also spans advisory roles in national policy, having served the Greek Deputy Minister of Development on research matters (2006–2007) 📋. He is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE IT Professional Magazine and actively contributes to IEEE global leadership as a Senior Member and Distinguished Contributor 🌍. His professional roles demonstrate his unique ability to bridge academia, innovation, and policy for technological advancement 🔧📡.

🔬 Research Interests

Professor Patrikakis’ research spans several cutting-edge fields including interconnected electronic systems, IoT architectures, data processing, and AI-driven service design 🤖📶. He is particularly interested in the trustworthiness of social networks, ethical AI, and the integration of deep learning algorithms into real-world applications 🌐. 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 🔍🔐. 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 🌱📊.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Professor Patrikakis has received multiple honors recognizing his dedication to academia, innovation, and IEEE leadership 🏆. 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 🌍. 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 📝. These accolades highlight not only his academic and technical prowess but also his ability to inspire and lead in both educational and professional domains 🎖️.

🧪 Research Skills

Professor Patrikakis brings advanced research skills in system architecture design, data analytics, AI integration, and secure communications 🔐📊. His capabilities extend to managing large-scale research labs, supervising MSc and PhD students, and translating research into startups through successful commercialization strategies 🚀. He is proficient in applying machine learning and deep learning models to practical challenges, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation 💻🤝. 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 📚🌟.

Publications Top Note 📝

• 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), 380–388

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

• 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), 36–45

• 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), 96–99

• 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), 73–75

• 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, 412–428

• 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), 18–25

• 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, 83–88

• 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, 1–9

• 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), 17–23

• 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), 36–46

• 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

✅ Conclusion

Professor Charalampos Z. Patrikakis exemplifies the modern research leader—deeply scholarly, highly innovative, and globally engaged 🌐. 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 🤖💡. 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 🚀. 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 🏅📈.