Dr. Anatoli Tziola is Lecturer at Mediterranean College in the School of Computing and in the School of Business. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering focusing on Robotics and Autonomous Systems from Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Limassol, Cyprus, in 2025. She received her Engineering Diploma in Production and Management Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece, in 2017. Since 2025, she is Postdoctoral Researcher in the Robotics, Control and Decision Systems Laboratory, at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering of the Cyprus University of Technology, where she has also worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2019 to 2025, in various European Research and Innovation programs (Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe) focusing on developing task planning methodologies with applications in the robotization of manufacturing logistics to provide industrial recommendations. Her research interests span Robotics and AI including task planning, multi-agent systems, automata theory, formal methods, discrete event systems and supervisory control. She has scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings. She has participated as a reviewer in various international journals and IEEE conferences. She is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece.

Dr Andrew Salisbury is a PhD holder in Computer Science with extensive academic and professional experience in computing and digital technologies from Lancaster University in the UK. He specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Big Data, Programming, and related areas of Computer Science. He has worked for over 20 years in universities, teaching and developing academic programs in computing, data, and technology-related fields. He has also written and contributed to university-level courses for institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and the University of York. He is an Honorary Lecturer and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), reflecting his long-standing contribution to higher education and teaching excellence. Heis also a panelist at LSTM, where he contributes to doctoral-level assessment and the awarding of doctorates.

Dr. Christos Katsigiannis received his Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece. He also holds an Engineering Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. Dr. Katsigiannis has over 18 years of extensive professional experience in senior roles within leading private sector companies and key public institutions. He has authored numerous scientific articles published in international journals, contributed chapters in edited books, and presented his research at several international academic conferences. He has also significant research experience through participation in H2020 and FP7 EU-funded research projects. In addition, he has attended high-level professional trainings and holds internationally recognized certifications. His academic activity includes teaching a wide range of modules and acting as a reviewer for international journals.

Dr Dimitrios Ververidis, Ph.D. Informatics (2003-2008), M.Sc. Medical Informatics (2001-2003), B.Sc. Mathematics (1996-2001), all in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a Senior Software Engineer in Altair/Siemens (2022-) and adjunct lecturer at Mediterranean College (2025-). His field of expertise is mathematical algorithms in computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) for the aerospace and automobile industry. His interests include performance optimization of 3D structures, signal processing, and artificial intelligence. In the past, he has worked 11 years in the Center for Research and Technology Hellas (2012-2022). He was a fellow researcher in VTT Finland and Fraunhofer Institute under scholarships for medical applications such as Alzheimer and Ventilation assist (2009-2011). From 2003 to 2022, he participated in many European (Horizon, FP7, FP6) and Greek projects related to Architecture, Culture and Education, several of which was a proposal co-author, coordinator or technical integrator. His Ph.D. was in Artificial Intelligence under the title “Emotion recognition from Speech” to be used in virtual reality environments for training pupils to deal with earthquakes. He has authored many papers in recognized scientific journals and conferences.

Efstratios Stratoglou is a mathematician specializing in the field of Automation and Robotics. He has completed his Ph.D. at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain, focusing on geometric control and its applications to constrained mechanical systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Theoretical Mathematics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the same institution. He has also participated in study programs at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Paris-Sud University. He has extensive teaching experience, having worked as a teaching assistant at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and at Galatasaray University, delivering courses such as Analytic Geometry, Calculus, and Differential Geometry. He has also been involved in voluntary teaching activities in Greece and abroad. His research interests focus on optimal control, multi-agent systems, and geometric mechanics, with an emphasis on symmetry and constraint problems on Lie groups. He has published scientific papers in international journals such as Automatica, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Reports on Mathematical Physics, and has presented his research at international scientific conferences and seminars.

Dr. Elias Skoundrianos is an Accredited Lecturer in Computer Science at Mediterranean College in Athens, delivering modules in Python Programming, Functional Programming, Scripting & Web Technologies, and Fundamentals of Networks & Security in alignment with University of Derby academic standards. He holds a PhD from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in Control Systems and Robotics, combining strong academic expertise with more than 20 years of industrial experience. Alongside his academic role, he serves as Senior Control Systems Engineer and Co-founder of Extrabit, leading advanced automation, SCADA, and smart infrastructure projects. His professional background includes senior engineering and technical leadership positions across industrial automation and control systems. Dr. Skoundrianos has also contributed to research and scientific publications in engineering, robotics, and applied technologies, with growing interest in Artificial Intelligence applications in education and intelligent systems.

Dr Kosmas Lazaridis is Programme Leader at the School of Computing, Mediterranean College, Thessaloniki Campus. He previously held a postdoctoral research position at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (Experimental Astrophysics) from the University of Cologne, an MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning from the Hellenic Open University, and a BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has published research in international scientific journals and presented at academic conferences, and has extensive teaching experience in informatics, physics, and mathematics at the higher education level. His research interests include experimental astrophysics, scientific data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and IoT cybersecurity, with current work focusing on data-driven intrusion detection in IoT systems and EV charging networks.

Dr. Kosmas Pinitas is a researcher and lecturer specialising in Artificial Intelligence, Affective Computing, and AI-driven player modelling. He holds a PhD in AI & Games from the University of Malta, focusing on representation learning for emotion modelling and human-centred AI applications. His research interests include affect modelling, multimodal learning, AI & Games, and engagement prediction. He has participated in major European and international research projects, including AI4Media and LawGame, and has collaborated with Ubisoft Massive Entertainment on AI-driven player engagement modelling. Dr. Pinitas has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading venues such as IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, ICMI, ECCV, and GECCO. In addition to his research activity, he has teaching experience at postgraduate level in Game AI and Advanced Game AI courses and serves as a reviewer for international AI and affective computing journals and conferences

Dr. Michail Koutsioumpos received his Ph.D. from the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds an MSc in Data Communication Systems from Brunel University London and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. His research interests focus on statistical analysis, wireless networks, sensor systems and IOT, with several publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He has teaching experience at both Higher Education Institutions and Private Colleges and has participated in multiple European research projects. In parallel, he brings extensive professional experience in the telecommunications sector, specializing in network design, network security, business data analysis and project management.

Dr Panagiotis Perakis holds a BSc in Physics, a MSc in ICT and a PhD in Computer Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). After many years in the IT business, as a software engineer, CTO and entrepreneur, he made a shift to his career for the academia. He served as a research and teaching assistant at the Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications of NKUA, as a research associate at the Dept. of Computer Science of NTNU, and as head of the School of Computing at Mediterranean College. His research interests include computer graphics, computer vision, image analysis, pattern recognition, machine intelligence and physics-based modelling. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society, since 2011.

Dr. Vasileios Memos holds a BSc degree in Technology Management (University of Macedonia, 2012), an MSc degree in Applied Informatics with a specialization in “Computer Systems and Network Technologies” (University of Macedonia, 2017), and a PhD degree in Applied Informatics specializing in “Novel Algorithms, Models and Architectures for Enhanced Cyber Security and Energy Efficiency in Internet of Things Environments” (University of Macedonia, 2022). Since 2018, he has teaching experience in Higher Education at departments of the University of Macedonia, International Hellenic University, Democritus University of Thrace, and University of Western Macedonia, while he has also been collaborating with Mediterranean College and the University of Derby since 2021. He also has active research work with 35 publications in scientific journals, international conference proceedings, and book chapters. His research interests include, but are not limited to, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Next Generation Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital Twins, Cyber Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, as well as Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment of software and computer network systems.

Ioannis Tsioulis is a Ph.D. candidate in Deep Learning (a subfield of Artificial Intelligence) at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He holds an MSc in Cyber Security and Data Science from the University of Piraeus and a BSc in Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has participated in scientific conferences, presenting his research contributions. Additionally, he is currently collaborating with Sui Blockchain on a research project that integrates AI and blockchain technologies. His current and past teaching activity comprises the delivery of various teaching modules.

Mr. Konstantinos Katsifis is the Academic Head of the School of Computing at Mediterranean College in Athens Programm Leader and a specialist in Data Analysis, Decision Support Systems, and Artificial Intelligence, with extensive experience in data science, statistical analysis, and technology project management. He teaches in undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes and actively participates in international collaborations and European projects. He has collaborated with companies and organisations on the development of analytical models and the support of business decision-making through data-driven approaches. He has previously served as IT Director at DOMI Group and Quality Assurance Manager at ICT Europe S.A. He holds a BSc in Theoretical Physics from the University of Patras and MSc degrees from the National Technical University of Athens and the University of Derby . His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, and Data Science.

Mr. Dagiakidis is a Certified Electrical Engineer from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and holds a DEA Diploma from Université Paris VI (Pierre and Marie Curie University). He has extensive professional experience in the fields of telecommunications and information systems, having worked at Sagem as a Research and Development Engineer on telecommunications technology projects. Following his return to Greece, he became actively involved in the design, development, and technical support of information and network infrastructures. In parallel, he has developed significant teaching experience, specialising in Data Networks, Telecommunications, and Cisco networking technologies. He has participated in the design and implementation of complex network infrastructures based on Cisco technologies and is also a Certified Cisco Networking Academy Instructor, combining a strong technical background with extensive educational experience.

Mr. Markos received his BSc in Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA), his MSc diploma in Cognitive Systems from the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) and is a PhD candidate at OUC. He has actively participated in various EU-funded research projects and has worked as PhD researcher and research associate at the Department of Informatics, School of Pure and Applied Sciences of OUC. He has also worked as a teacher at secondary education. His research interests, inter alia, explainable artificial intelligence, computational argumentation, logic, natural language processing and argument mining from structured and unstructured text. He has renowned publications in scientific conferences. He maintains a blog about mathematics and science communication.