Projects

List of indicative Research Project

•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project Battery2Life (HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-01, GA No. 101137615, Duration 1/1/ 2024-31/12/2026). Battery2Life will facilitate the smooth transition of batteries to 2nd life use and boost the innovation of the European Battery Industry by providing enablers to implement open adaptable smart BMSes and improved system designs and proposing methods for the efficient and reliable reconfiguration of used batteries.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project TERRAVISION (HORIZON-CL4-2023-RESILIENCE-01, GA No. 101138643, Duration 1/1/ 2024-31/12/2026). TERRAVISION will establish and deploy an integrated platform to enhance the entire critical raw materials value chain towards implementing sustainable mining practices.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project TeamUP (HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01, GA No. 101121167, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). TeamUP will establish a unified framework of evaluating capabilities, procedures and co-developed solutions to be used in CBRN-E preparedness and response.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project CHOICE (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D1-02, GA No. 101081617, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). CHOICE aspires to mainstream the Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), embedding them into the lifestyle choices and decision making process of consumers, producers and actors of the Food, Agriculture and Land Use sectors.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project SecureFood (HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01, GA No 10113658). SecureFood adopts an integrated, systems-thinking approach that acknowledges and embraces the complexity of food systems, addressing them as an interconnected network of actors, elements, activities, processes, infrastructures, and essential services related to the production and delivery of food.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project ENVELOPE (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2023, GA No. 101139048, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). The main objective of ENVELOPE is to advance and open up the reference 5G adv. architecture, and also to transform it into a vertical-oriented with the necessary interfaces tailored to the CAM UCs that i) expose network capabilities to verticals, ii) provide vertical-information to the network; iii) enable verticals to dynamically request and modify certain network aspects in an open, transparent and easy to use, semi-automated way.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project RURBANIVE (HORIZON-CL6-2023-COMMUNITIES-01, GA No 101136597, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). RURBANIVE will develop 6 Rural/Urban Enablers (RUEs), innovations in six domains favouring bi-directional rural/urban synergies and a well-being economy. A digital space, the “Community Store”, the prominent result of RURBANIVE, will integrate the RUEs along with the “Community of Practice Suite” of policies, facilitating rural/urban communities to create strong synergies.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project W2W (HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, GA No 101138789, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). The W2W project will produce and validate a comprehensive framework for multi-dimensional cascade valorisation of wood from C&D and furniture waste.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project CARDIMED (HORIZON-MISS-2022-CLIMA-01, GA No. 101112731, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). ARDIMED will introduce a framework to build Climate Resilience in the Mediterranean biogeographical region, efficiently unifying individual efforts of regions and communities across different countries and continents. This will be achieved by deploying the digital infrastructure to harmonise the data collection and evaluation processes, providing open data to all the actors involved in the Nature-based Solutions (NBS) value chain and integrating crucial functions for Climate Resilience.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project IS2H4C (HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, GA No. 101138473, Duration 1/1/2024-31/12/2026). IS2H4C proposes an ambitious and efficient innovation and action workplan to develop several solutions for the development of Hubs for Circularity (H4C) in diverse industrial areas of process industry surrounded by rural and/or urban settings in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Turkey.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project VANGUARD (HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01, GA No. 101121282, Duration 1/11/2023-31/10/2026). VANGUARD aims to strengthen the fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) at the nexus of advanced technological solutions, understanding, awareness raising, and training in order to disrupt the trafficking chain at an early stage and address the culture of impunity.
•Coordinator of the EU-funded research project DELPHI (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D6-02-05, GA No. 101104263, Duration 1/7/2023-30/6/2026). DELPHI focuses on the strategic dimension of integrating passenger and freight transport into a single federated system, towards the transformation of transportation systems for a sustainable future. DELPHI will deliver architectural enablers for data federation, as well as novel governance schemes and traffic monitoring methodologies, exploiting diverse modes for hybrid passenger and freight transport in different ecosystem types. DELPHI’s federated ecosystem will be validated and evaluated in real-life conditions through four pilot demonstrations in Spain, Greece and Romania.
•Coordinator of the EU funded research project ELABORATOR (HORIZON-MISS-2022-CIT-01, GA No. 101103772, Duration 1/6/2023-30/11/2024). ELABORATOR will use a holistic approach for planning, designing, implementing and deploying specific innovations and interventions towards safe, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. These interventions, consist of smart enforcement tools, space redesign and dynamic allocation, shared services, and integration of active and green modes of transportation. They will be specifically co-designed and co-created with identified “vulnerable to exclusion” user groups, local authorities and relevant stakeholders. The interventions willbe demonstrated in 6 Lighthouse and 6 Follower cities across Europe.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project RECONSTRUCT (HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage, GA No. 101082265, Duration 1/6/2023-31/5/2027). RECONSTRUCT will develop low-carbon alternatives to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), to be used in both renovations and new buildings, and incorporate Construction & Demolition Waste (CDW) and other waste as much as possible, (ii) manufacture construction components that use such materials and are designed for modularity and dismantling so they can either be reused or easily disassembled and recycled, (iii) embed deconstruction in building design and construct circular low-carbon buildings that produce near-zero CDW across their lifecycle.
•Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project ONCODIR (HORIZON-MISS-2022-CANCER-01-01. GA No. 101104777, Duration: 1/6/2023-31/5/27). ONCODIR integrates multidisciplinary research methods in health policy analytics, social and behavioural science, AI-powered multi-omics and retrospective data analytics as well as decision support theories to deliver evidence-based cancer prevention programmes and innovative AI-powered personalised prevention approaches for colorectal cancer. ONCODIR results will be validated in three Laboratory Integration Tests and three Large-scale Intervention Pilots in five EU member states.
•Coordinator of the EU funded research project THETIDA (HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01-08, GA No. 101095253, Duration 1/5/2023-31/10/2026). THETIDA’s vision is to develop, test and validate an integrated underwater & coastal heritage risk assessment and protection system with evidence-based monitoring frameworks, innovative sensing methods, through participatory processes linking social innovations with cutting-edge technologies (ICT and IoT harmonised tools).
Coordinator of the EU funded research project CiROCCO (HORIZON-CL6-2022-GOVERNANCE-01, GA No. 101086497, Duration 1/3/2023-28/2/2026). CiROCCO’s vision is to establish an end-to-end sensing system, composed of a distributed network of cost-effective sensing nodes coupled with state-of-the-art data fusion remote sensing and assimilation modelling techniques. A mix of wireless communications including satellite, and local Wireless Sensor Networks is used for the collection of data.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project PALIMPSEST (HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01, GA No. 101095160, Duration 1/3/2023-28/2/2026). PALIMPSEST envisages regenerating the lost “sustainability wisdom” underlying the production of heritage landscapes through the activation of co-creation processes involving creative actors, technical stakeholders and civic society.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project THEROS (HORIZON.2.6, GA No. 101083579, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2025). THEROS aims to implement an integrated toolbox being capable to modernise the process of verifying organic and geographical indications food products and preventing adulterations and non-compliances, through the use of various technological innovations and data sources and while demonstrating enhanced security, transparency and interoperability in the quality labelled food supply chain.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project DigInTraCE (HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01, GA No. 101091801, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). DigInTraCE aims at the development of i)transparent and interoperableDecentralised Traceability platform using novel tracking, sensing and sorting techniques ii)Dynamically updated DPPschemes supporting certification and quality validation iii)AI based and decision making mechanisms for process and lifecycle optimisation iv)up-cycling, reuse and upgrade technologies for improved secondary raw materials use v)contribute to standardization, open and easy accessible data vi)business models creating new economic opportunities and learning resources for employees, promoting new digital skills and meeting regional social needs.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project ONCOSCREEN (HORIZON-MISS-2021-CANCER-02, GA No. 101097036, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). ONCOSCREEN will develop a risk-based, population-level stratification methodology for Colorectal Cancer, to account for genetic prevalence, socio-economic status, and other factors.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project SEAMLESS (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01, GA No. 101096923, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). SEAMLESS aims at developing and adapting missing building blocks and enablers into a fully automated, economically viable, cost-effective, and resilient waterborne freight feeder loop service for Short Sea Shipping (SSS) and/or Inland Waterways Transport (IWT).
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project EBRT2030 (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01, GA No. 101095882, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). The eBRT2030 project will create a New Generation of advanced full electric, urban and peri-urban European Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) enhanced with novel automation and connectivity functionalities, to support sustainable urban transport by reducing cost/km/passenger, TCO, GHG and pollutant emissions and traffic congestion.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project PISTIS (HORIZON-CL4-2022-DATA-01, GA No. 101093016, Duration 1/1/2023-30/6/2026). PISTIS brings forward a reference federated data sharing/trading and monetisation platform for secure, trusted and controlled exchange and usage of proprietary data assets and data-driven intelligence.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Urban ReLeaf (HORIZON-CL6-2022-GOVERNANCE-01, GA No. 101086638, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). Urban ReLeaf is an action-oriented mission to advance citizen-powered science as a central resource for inclusive urban green planning in support of local policy making, European strategies and monitoring systems and global efforts such as the SDGs and GEOSS.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project SciLake (HORIZON-INFRA-2021-EOSC-01, GA No. 101058573, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2025). SciLake's mission is to build upon the OpenAIRE ecosystem and EOSC services to (a) facilitate and empower the creation, interlinking and maintenance of Scientific/Scholarly Knowledge Graphs (SKGs) and the execution of data science and graph mining queries on top of them, (b) contribute to the democratization of scholarly content and the related added value services implementing a community-driven management approach, and (c) offer advanced, AI-assisted services that exploit customised perspectives of scientific merit to assist the navigation of the vast scientific knowledge space.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project ScaleAgData (HORIZON-CL6-2022-GOVERNANCE-01, GA No. 101086355, Duration 1/1/2023-31/12/2026). The vision of ScaleAgData is thus to gain insight in (i) how these data streams should be governed to the benefit of all stakeholders, especially the farmers, and (ii) how these data can be integrated in the regional agri-environmental monitoring datasets. Through this upscaling, this wealth of information can be shared with a larger farmer community, thus shrinking the technological inequality in the sector.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project GR digiGOV-innoHUB. The European Digital Innovation Hub for Digital Governance – GR digiGOV-innoHUB supports the development of a new generation of public services based on advanced digital technologies (AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain, HPC), with open source, open data and open standards.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Smart Attica European Digital Innovation Hub (GA No. 101083565). Smart Attica European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) is the first EDIH for Artificial Intelligence in Greece and operates in three critical business sectors of the Greek economy: Energy & Environment, Supply chain & Mobility, Culture & Tourism. It focuses on the digital transformation of SMEs and public sector organisations and aims to advance their digital maturity.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project REDOL (HORIZON-CL4-2022-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, GA No. 101091668, Duration 1/12/2022-30/11/2026). REDOL will transform cities into hubs for circularity that implement zero residues strategies while fostering industrial-urban symbiosis (I-US) approaches among local and regional actors.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project MASTERMINE (HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01, GA No. 101091895, Duration 1/11/2022-30/11/2026). MASTERMINE proposes a structural multilevel change for the mining operations, focusing on the top-down axis of Culture, Strategy and Tactics. Culture refers to the intrinsic change for the EU mines, to understand the value of digitalization and environmental sustainability.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project IN2CCAM (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D6-01-04, GA No. 101076791, Duration 1/11/2022-31/10/2025). IN2CCAM aims to accelerate the implementation of innovative CCAM technologies and systems for passengers and goods by demonstrating innovative services for connected and automated vehicles, infrastructures and users. The goal is to provide benefits to all citizens by implementing a full integration of CCAM services in the transport system.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project GUARDEN (HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-14, GA No. 101060693, Duration 1/11/2022-31/10/2025). GUARDEN’s main mission is to safeguard biodiversity and its contributions to people by bringing them at the forefront of policy and decision-making. This will be achieved through the development of user-oriented Decision Support Applications (DSAs), and leveraging on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (MSPs).
Coordinator of the EU funded research project PODIUM (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069547, Duration 1/10/2022-1/9/2025). In PODIUM it will be defined a rich set of demanding CCAM UCs to identify and assess all the connectivity and cooperation enablers and needs that will allow the proposed higher levels of automation.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project XGain (HORIZON-CL6-2021-COMMUNITIES-01, GA No. 101060294, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). XGain fosters a sustainable, balanced and inclusive development of rural, coastal and urban areas by facilitating access to relevant stakeholders, such as municipalities, policymakers, farmers, foresters and their associations, to a comprehensive inventory of smart XG, last-mile connectivity and edge computing solutions, and of related assessment methods.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project EVENTS (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069614, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). EVENTS project deals with complex situations where the normal operation of Connected and Automated Vehicles is close to be disrupted (e.g., due to dynamic traffic changes, harsh weather/light conditions, unstructured road, imperfect data, sensor/communication failures, etc.). EVENTS aims to create a robust and resilient perception and decision-making system, able to tackle the abovementioned challenges.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project SINFONICA (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101064988, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). SINFONICA aims to develop functional, efficient, and innovative strategies, methods and tools to engage CCAM users, providers and other stakeholders (i.e. citizens, including vulnerable users, transport operators, public administrations, service providers, researchers, vehicle and technology suppliers) to collect, understand and structure in a manageable and exploitable way their needs, desires, and concerns related to CCAM.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project CONNECT (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069688, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). CONNECT addresses the convergence of security and safety in CCAM by assessing dynamic trust relationships and defining a trust reasoning framework based on which involved entities can establish trust for cooperatively executing safety-critical functions.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project ReNEW (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069682, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). ReNEW is supporting the transition of IWT to smart, green, sustainable and climate-resilient sector and by building on previous results will capitalise on cooperation opportunities with ongoing projects and initiatives.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project HEALTHY SAILING (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069764, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). HEALTHY SAILING presents a comprehensive approach introducing innovative, multi-layered, risk and evidence-based, cost-effective tested measures for infectious diseases prevention, mitigation and management (PMM) differentiated for large ferries, cruise ships and expedition vessels.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project SUNRISE (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069573, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). SUNRISE will develop and demonstrate a commonly accepted, extensible Safety Assurance Framework for the test and safety validation of a varied scope of CCAM systems.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project FLEXI-cross (HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01, GA No. 101073879, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). The FLEXI-cross project aims to increased security and reliability of EU border checks for people and goods, while enhancing and improving the border management capabilities, through the development, deployment and validation of a toolkit of innovative borderchecking solutions, in real operational environments, addressing road, rail and port borders.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project SPRINTER (HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01, GA No. 101070581, Duration 1/9/2022-31/8/2025). SPRINTER will provide a set of low-cost, energy-efficient, and ultra-dynamic optical transceivers and an optical switching solution to cope with the diverse needs of the industrial networks and expedite their truly digital transformation.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project TRINEFLEX (HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, GA No. 101058174, Duration 1/9/2022-31-8/2026). TRINEFLEX is developing an integrated transformation toolkit for energy intensive industries which will follow the `X as a service model´. The toolkit will function as an end-to-end service managing the digital lifecycle of the plant and the transition process to flexible and sustainable operation.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project FAME (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01, GA No. 101069898, Duration 1/7/2022-30/6/2025). FAME will develop and validate common methodologies and tools to facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned to support the collaboration within the community of CCAM stakeholders across the complex cross-sectorial value chain needed for the organization and evaluation of large-scale demonstration and future scale-up to the impacts of complete CCAM solutions.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project PLASTICE (H2020- HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, GA No. 101058540, Duration 1/6/2022-31/5/2026). PLASTICE aims to deploy innovative elements along the whole value chain with the objective of integrating green technologies for the new processes to become sustainable and closing the loop to deliver circular value chains around plastics, aligned with the most relevant roadmaps of chemical recycling technologies at European level.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project NIGHTINGALE (H2020-EU.2.1.1., GA No. 101021957, Duration 1/10/2021-30/9/2024). NIGHTINGALE project will develop, integrate, test, deploy, demonstrate and validate a Novel Integrated Toolkit for Emergency Medical Response (NIT-MR) which ensures an upgrade to Pre-hospital life support and Triage.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project PIONEERS (H2020-LC-GD-2020, GA No. 101037564, Duration /10/2021-30/9/2026). The PIONEERS consortium representing leading ports, terminal- and transport operators, forwarders, knowledge institutes, technology developers, innovators and public entities will showcase concrete solutions reducing GHG emissions in ports while safeguarding their competitiveness.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project RiskPACC (H2020-EU.3.7., GA No. 101019707, Duration 1/9/2021-31/8/2024). RiskPACC project seeks to further understand and close the Risk Perception Action Gap (RPAG). Through its dedicated co-creation approach, RiskPACC will facilitate interaction between citizens and CPAs to jointly identify their needs and develop potential procedural and technical solutions to build enhanced disaster resilience. RiskPACC will facilitate collaboration between citizens, CPAs, Civil Society Organisations, researchers and developers through its seven case studies to jointly design and prototype novel solutions.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project IRIS (H2020-SU-DS-2020, GA No. 101021727, Duration 1/9/2021-31/8/2023). IRIS will seek the strategic ability to protect IoT and AI driven ICT systems in Europe from cyber threats and attacks on their privacy. IRIS addresses this challenge with a collaborative-first approach centered around CERTs/CSIRTs.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Hi-Drive (H2020-EU.3.4., GA No. 101006664, Duration 1/7/2021-30/6/2025). Hi-Drive will push automated driving further towards high automation. The goal is to make driving automation robust and reliable by taking intelligent vehicle technologies to conditions and scenarios neither extensively tested nor demonstrated earlier in European and overseas traffic.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Ride-to-Autonomy (GA No. LC - 01632937, Duration 15/4/2021-14/4/2022). The project Ride-to-Autonomy will help to develop new passenger mobility concepts leading to healthier, safer, more accessible, sustainable, cost-effective and demand-responsive transport.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project EIFFEL (H2020-EU.3.5.5., H2020-EU.3.5.1. GA No. 101003518, Duration 1/6/2021-31/5/2024). EIFFEL will offer the EO-based community the ground-breaking capacity of exploiting existing GEOSS and external datasets, with minimal new data collection activities. Added-value services interoperable with GEOSS will be designed, using cognitive search and metadata augmentation tools based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Natural Language Processing.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project 5G-IANA (H2020-EU.2.1.1., GA No. 101016427, Duration 1/6/2021-31/5/2024). 5G-IANA aims at providing an open 5G experimentation platform, on top of which third party experimenters (i.e. SMEs) in the Automotive-related 5G-PPP vertical will have the opportunity to develop, deploy and test their services. An Automotive Open Experimental Platform (AOEP) will be specified, as the whole set of hardware and software resources that provides the compute and communication/transport infrastructure as well as the management and orchestration components, coupled with an enhanced NetApp Toolkit tailored to the Automotive sector.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project BOOSTLOG (H2020-EU.3.4., GA No. 101006902, Duration 1/1/2021-31/12/2023). BOOSTLOG Vision is transforming European freight transport and logistics R&I ecosystem to perform optimally boosting impact generation out of R&I investment contributing to i) EU policy objectives towards climate neutrality, pollution, congestion and noise reduction, free movement of goods, internal security, digital transformation of logistics chains and data sharing logistics ecosystems and ii) companies sustainability and competitiveness generating value for society.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project WATER-FORCE (H2020-SPACE-2020, GA No. 101004186, Duration 1/1/2021-31/12/2023). Water-ForCE will co-create a Roadmap for the development of the next phase of Copernicus Inland Water Services with the space sector, research community, policy, industry and third sector. The Roadmap will be benchmarked against community requirements, recommending services that should be delivered centrally by Copernicus and innovation opportunities that are better suited for business and research development.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project 5G-LOGINNOV (H2020-EU.2.1.1., GA No. 957400, Duration 1/9/2020-31/8/2023). The EU-funded 5G-LOGINNOV project will design an innovative scheme to integrate and validate CAD/CAM technologies related to the industry 4.0 and port domains, by creating new opportunities for logistics value chain innovation. The innovation is supported by 5G technological blocks, including a new generation of 5G terminals, new types of Internet of Things 5G instruments, data analytics, next-generation traffic management and emerging 5G networks allowing ports to manage upcoming and future capacity, traffic, efficiency and environmental challenges. The advanced capabilities of 5G in wireless connectivity and Core network agility will allow city ports to significantly optimise operations and reduce environmental impact on the city.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project CitySCAPE (H2020-EU.3.7.6, H2020-EU.3.7.4, GA No. 883321, Duration 1/9/2020-31/8/2023). CitySCAPE will realize a modular software toolkit enabled to be seamlessly integrated into any multimodal transport system to: a)detect suspicious traffic-data values and identify persistent threats; b)evaluate an attack's impact in technical and notably in financial terms; c)combine external knowledge and internally-observed activities to enhance the predictability of zero-day attacks;d)instantiate a networked overlay to circulate informative notifications to CERT authorities and support their interplay.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project B-WaterSmart (H2020-EU.3.5.4., H2020-EU.3.5.2.2., GA No. 869171, Duration 1/9/2020-31/8/2024). The EU-funded B-WaterSmart project aims to speed up the transition to water-smart economies and societies in coastal Europe and beyond.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project WATER-MINING (H2020-EU.3.5.4., H2020-EU.3.5.2.2., GA. No. 869474, Duration 1/9/2020-31/8/2024). The WATER-MINING project will exhibit and validate innovative next-generation water resource solutions at the pre-commercial demonstration-scale in accordance with relevant legislation, such as the Water Framework Directive, Circular Economy and EU Green Deal packages.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project MOSES (H2020-EU.3.4., GA No. 861678, Duration 1/7/2020-30/6/2023).MOSES aims to significantly enhance the SSS component of the European container supply chain by addressing the vulnerabilities and strains that relate to the operation of large containerships. MOSES will follow a two-fold strategy for reducing the total time to berth for TEN-T Hub Ports and stimulating the use of SSS feeder services to small ports (hub and spoke traffic) that have limited or no infrastructure.
Coordinator for the national research project Innovation cluster for protection and security against environmental hazards (ΓΓ1CL-0059188, Duration 6/8/2020-5/8/2022). ICCS is the coordinator of an important cooperative project that will lead to the establishment and development of an innovation cluster, containing both enterprises and research organizations. This cluster will promote innovative solutions in the field of alleviating environmental hazards. Due to climate change it is expected that the frequency and severity of extreme meteorological events will intensify damages from forest fires, landslides, floods and other environmental hazards. So, adaptation and mitigation measures should be advanced and innovative solutions should come to the fore. The cooperation between enterprises and research organizations within the cluster will facilitate the introduction of new products, services and research results in the market. Initially, 31 organizations are participating in the cluster. The project is funded by the General Secretariate of Research and Technology (GSRT) of Greece.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project eCharge4Drivers (H2020-EU.3.7.4, GA No. 875131, Duration 01/06/2020-31/05/2024).eCharge4Drivers focuses on this issue and will work to substantially improve the EV charging experience within cities and for long trips. By capturing users’ perceptions and expectations on the various charging options and their mobility and parking habits, eCharge4Drivers will organise demonstrations in 10 areas across Europe, including metropolitan areas and Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridors. Charging stations in these areas will offer user-friendly and convenient functionalities for EV drivers of passenger and light vehicles and motorcycles, such as direct payment methods and bigger, user-friendly displays.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Dig_IT (H2020-EU.3.5.3., GA No. 869529, Duration 1/5/2020-30/4/20204). The EU-funded Dig_IT is addressing the needs of the mining industry to move towards a human-centred, environmentally oriented and society-driven approach.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project InComEss (H2020-EU.2.1.3.-H2020-EU.2.1.2., GA No. 862597, Duration 1/3/2020-31/8/2023). InComEss seeks at developing efficient smart materials with energy harvesting and storage capabilities combining advanced polymer based-composite materials into a novel single/multi-source concept to harvest electrical energy from mechanical energy and/or waste heat ambient sources. The project will demonstrate its applicability in key sectors and applications, SHM and vehicle monitoring in automotive, aerospace and building, presenting the highest market potential.
Scientific responsible for the research project CIRC4FOOD (Τ2ΕΔΚ-03899, Duration 20/1/2020-19/1/2022). The project proposes a designated system inspired by the circular economy for urban vegetable gardens.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project DIONE (H2020-EU.2.1.6.1.- H2020-EU.2.1.6.3., GA No. 870378, Duration 1/1/2020-30/6/2022). DIONE project offers a unique fusion of innovative technologies that improves the workflow of agricultural monitoring. DIONE project is developing a direct payment controlling toolbox for paying agencies to abide by the modernised CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) regulations, involving novel techniques that will improve the capabilities of satellite technology while integrating various data sources (drones, soil sensors and mobile applications). At the same time a system developed on a regional or national scale will evaluate the monitored parameters to form evidence-based conclusions regarding eventual environmental impacts on an entire region.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project PILOTING (H2020-EU.2.1.1., GA No. 871542, Duration 1/1/2020-31/12/2023). PILOTING project is proposing a robotic inspection solution. More specifically, it will develop an integrated platform demonstrating the application of robotics at scale in the domain of inspection and maintenance. The project will conduct three pilots in different sectors: oil and gas refineries, bridges and tunnels. The goal is to minimise the costs, risks, and disruptions associated with structural inspections and maintenance.
cientific responsible for the EU funded research project SHOW (H2020-EU.3.4., GA No. 875530, Duration 1/1/2020-31/12/2023). SHOW project is realised by a consortium of 69 partners and applied in 20 European cities. It aims to estimate and evaluate the role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in making urban transport more effective, sustainable and user friendly. The project will deploy a fleet of 74 AVs of all types including buses, taxis, MaaS connected automated cars and cargo vehicles for all transport users in both mixed traffic and dedicated lines operating under traffic speeds ranging from 18 to over 50km/h. The concept covers all urban automated mobility needs and all stakeholders' demands.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project CURSOR (H2020-EU.3.7.5., GA No. 832790, Duration 1/9/2019-31/8/2022). The CURSOR project aims at developing new and innovative ways of detecting victims under debris. This includes the coordinated use of miniaturized robotic equipment and advanced sensors for achieving significant improvements in search and rescue operations with respect to (a) the time used to detect trapped victims after a building structure has collapsed, and (b) an informed and accelerated decision making by first responders during rescue operations allowing for the deployment of expert personnel and, in particular for operations in hazardous environments, suitable equipment at prioritized locations.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project Aqua3S (SU-DRS03-2018-2019-2020, GA No. 832876, Duration 1/9/2019-31/8/2022). Aqua3S combines novel technologies in water safety and security, aiming to standardise existing sensor technologies complemented by state-of-the-art detection mechanisms.The proposed technical solution is designed to offer a very effective detection system, taking into account the cost of the aqua3S platform and targets at very high return over investment ratio. A strategy for the insertion of aqua3S solution into the market is designed towards the standardisation of the proposed technologies and the aqua3S secure platform.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project TERAWAY (ICT-20-2019). TERAWAY will develop a disruptive generation of THz transceivers that can overcome the current limitations of THz technology and enable its commercial uptake. Leveraging optical concepts and photonic integration techniques, TERAWAY will develop a common technology base for the generation, emission and detection of wireless signals within an ultra-wide range of carrier frequencies that will cover the W (92-114.5 GHz), D (130-174.8 GHz) and THz band (252-322 GHz).
Coordinator of the EU funded research project Cyber-MAR (H2020-EU.3.7.4, GA No. 833389, Duration 01/09/2019-30/08/2022). Cyber-MAR is an effort to fully unlock the value of the use of cyber range in the maritime logistics value chain via the development of an innovative simulation environment adapting in the peculiarities of the maritime sector but being at the same time easily applicable in other transport subsectors.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project 2CeVau (Agreement No.INEA/CEF/ICT/A2018/1807631, Duration 1/8/2019-31/7/2021).2CeVau will develop cybersecurity capabilities for connected vehicles in the context of a complete risk and hazard analysis (threats, vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures) focusing on use cases for the “Thessaloniki, Sofia, Belgrade (GR-BG-SRB)” 5G cross-border corridor. It will examine the corridor as a unified set of services, hardware and software components with possible multi-standard, multinational variations exposed to cyber threats. Following this analysis, it will develop a Security Assessment Tool that will increase preparedness for relevant software and hardware components and will facilitate CSIRTs to assess, audit and report security issues for the 5G corridor.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project HYPERION (H2020-EU.3.5.6, GA No. 821054, Duration 01/06/2019-30/11/2022). HYPERION aims to leverage
existing tools and services (e.g., climate/extreme events models, and their impacts, decay models of building materials, Copernicus services, etc.) and novel technologies (terrestrial and satellite imaging for wide-area inspection, advanced machine learning, etc.) to deliver an integrated resilience assessment platform, addressing multi-hazard risk understanding, better preparedness, faster, adapted and efficient response, and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project HEADSTART (H2020-DT-ART-2018-2019-2020/H2020-DT-ART-2018, GA No.824309, Duration 01/01/2019-31/12/2021). HEADSTART will define testing and validation procedures of Connected and Automated Driving (CAD) functions including its key enabling technologies (i.e. communications, cyber-security, positioning) by cross-linking of all test instances such as simulation, proving ground and real world field tests to validate safety and security performance according to the needs of key user groups (technology developers, consumer testing groups and type approval authorities).
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project 5G-MOBIX (H2020-ICT-2018-2020/H2020-ICT-2018-2, GA No.825496, Duration 01/11/2018-31/10/2021 ). 5G-MOBIX vision is to pave the way towards a sustainable and profitable 5G deployment in Europe and beyond, to significantly advance beyond the state of art, connected and automated driving functions and thus to accelerate the take-up of automated vehicles. Thanks to the 5G disruptive technologies, advanced automated driving functions will provide higher levels of automation including the possibility of exploiting driverless vehicles in complex environments. Consequently, these automotive technology breakthroughs will enable the rise of new automated mobility concepts and business models using 5Gaugmented intelligent road infrastructures.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project ARCADE (H2020-DT-ART-2018, GA No.824251, Duration 01/10/2018-30/9/2021 ). ARCADE is a Coordination and Support Action that coordinates consensus-building across stakeholders for sound and harmonised deployment of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Driving (CAD) at European (e.g. strategic alignment of national action plans for automated driving) and international level (in particular with the US and Japan).
Coordinator of the EU funded research project ICT4CART (H2020-ART-2016-2017, GA No. 768953, Duration 01/09/2018-31/8/2021). ICT4CART aims to provide the ICT infrastructure to enable the transition towards road transport automation. ICT4CART is bringing together, adapting and improving technological advances from different industries, mainly the telecommunication, automotive and IT industries. The project adopts a hybrid communication approach where all the major wireless technologies, i.e. cellular, ITS G5 and LTE-V, are integrated under flexible “sliced” network architecture.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project RESIST (H2020-MG-2016-2017, GA No. 769066, Duration 01/09/2018-31/08/2021) . RESIST aims to develop an integrated, interoperable and scalable safety/security platform to offer high levels of resilience and secure the nearly seamless transport operation in the event of critical structures suffering all types of extreme physical, natural and man-made incidents and cyber-attacks. It will network in a unified manner the targeted groups: transport control room operators, first responders and citizens/users to enable gathering, processing and disseminating information for alternative planning in order to speed up communication in real time, a factor which contributes to the seamless transport operation.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project NextGen (H2020-IND-CE-2016-2017/H2020-CIRC-2017, GA No.776541, Duration 01/07/2018-30/6/2022 ). NextGen will evaluate and champion innovative and transformational circular economy solutions and systems that challenge embedded thinking and practices around resource use in the water sector. We will produce new understandings to underpin the exploitation of techniques and technologies that enhance our ability to recover, refine, reuse, repurpose, capture value from, and extend the use-life of, an ever-increasing range of resources and products, thereby projecting the European water and allied sectors as global circular economy pioneers. NextGen will demonstrate innovative technological, business and governance solutions for water in the circular economy in ten high-profile, large-scale, demonstration cases across Europe, and we will develop the necessary approaches, tools and partnerships, to transfer and upscale.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project CIRC4LIFE (H2020-IND-CE-2016-17, GA No. 776503, Duration 1/5/2018-30/4/2021). CIRC4LIFE aims to demonstrate a systemic and eco-innovative circular economy approach for sustainable products and services through their lifecycles. This includes (i)three new circular economy business models: co-creation of products and services, sustainable consumption and collaborative recycling and reuse, which are to be demonstrated in two industrial sectors, electrical and electronic products and farming/agri-foods; (ii)effective means to communicate with wider communities to disseminate the project outcomes; and (iii)an ICT platform to support project development, demonstration, dissemination and communication. A large number of stakeholders will be involved throughout the project lifespan
Coordinator of the EU funded research project COREALIS (H2020-MG-2016-2017/H2020-MG-2017-Two Stages, GA No. 768994, Duration: 1/05/2018 – 30/04/2021). COREALIS proposes a sustainable, strategic framework including a set of innovative technological components for optimising intra-terminal operations, creating efficient connections with the hinterland transport network as well as enhancing decision-making. These innovations are supported by disruptive technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, next generation traffic management and emerging 5G networks.The innovations will be implemented and tested in real operating conditions in 5 Living Lab environments, associated with the 5 European ports, Valencia, Piraeus, Antwerp, Livorno and Haminakotka Living Labs. A stakeholder driven approach will be followed, considering the ports and port-cities main challenges.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project FENIX (H2020-EU.2.1.5.4., GA No. 760792, Duration 1/1/2018-30/4/2021). FENIX will demonstrate how three completely different industrial sectors (e.g. WEEE management, jewellery and 3D printing equipments) could be linked together in a more sustainable and networked supply chain able to cope with overcapacity issues, adopt industry 4.0 principles and exploit social media benefits in industrial systems. The final aim is to improve customer awareness about innovative materials recovery systems, sustainable reuse of resources and joined B2B vs B2C cooperation.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project C-ROADS (INEA/CEF, Duration 1/1/2020-30/3/2023). The main objective of C-Roads Greece is to conduct a national pilot on a specific set of Day 1 and Day 1.5 C-ITS services (see below), by using a balanced mixture of ETSI ITS G5 and cellular communication technologies. The ultimate goal is to pave the way for large-scale deployment of interoperable C-ITS services in Greece and Europe-wide.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project GREEN C PORTS (INEA/CEF/TRAN/M2018/1781110, Duration: 01/04/2019 - 31/03/2022). GREEN C PORTS aims to provide a suitable array of digitalization tools and technologies to support port environmental sustainability and performance of port operations in the TEN-T Core Network. This project will address six business cases consisting of prototypes and pilot tests that will be implemented in different European ports and that will serve as a basis to test innovative technologies such as IoT, big data or predictive analysis using artificial intelligence models.
Scientific responsible for the national research project AVINT (ESPA 2014-2020, Τ1ΕΔΚ-04395, Duration 1/6/2018-31/5/2021). AVINT project will study the urban transport context in Trikala city and will implement a bus line supported by automated buses in a full integration mode with the city transport network. The specific bus line will provide a viable service for the city interconnecting the city center with the Sport Science university campus.To accomplish this, AVINT will perform all the necessary tasks: feasibility study, implementation study, infrastructure adaptation, renting and adaptation of automated buses prior to coordination of pilot tests. The pilot results will be thoroughly analyzed with regard to their impact on the Trikala traffic. AVINT will also examine the system expansion in the City of Trikala and will provide a Roadmap to implementation in other Greek cities.
Scientific responsible for the national research project SMARTFLEX (2018-2021). The SMARTFLEX project aims to upgrade the work experience within the warehouse, decrease the learning curve time for new employees and enhance the flexibility and smartness of the logistics process within the warehouse and for the benefit of the whole supply chain network.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project TN-ITS GO (MOVE/B4/SUB/2017-63/CEF/PSA/SIS2.770546, Duration: 01/01/2018 - 30/12/2021). TN-ITS GO will bring updated map data to intelligent transport services. Specifically, the project aims to facilitate and foster the exchange of ITS-related spatial road data between road authorities as trusted data providers, and, data users as map makers and other parties.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project CONCORDA (INEA/CEF/TRAN/M2016/1364071, Action No.:2016-EU-TM-0327-S, Duration: 1/10/2017 - 30/06/2020). CONCORDA which is expected to contribute to the preparation of the European motorways for automated driving and high density truck platooning with adequate connected services and technologies.The main scope of this Action is to assess performances (reliability/availability) of hybrid communication systems, combining 802.11p and LTE connectivity, under real traffic situations.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project WeObserve (H2020-SC5-2017, GA No. 776740, Duration: 1/12/2017 - 30/11/2020). WeObserve aims to improve the coordination between existing COs and related regional, European and international activities. The WeObserve mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem of COs that can systematically address these identified challenges and help to move citizen science into the mainstream.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project ELVITEN (H2020-GV-2016-2017/H2020-GV-2017, GA No. 769926, Duration: 1/11/2017 – 31/10/2020). ELVITEN will boost the usage of all categories of light electric vehicles (EL-Vs), including bicycles, scooters, tricycles and quadricycles, in urban environment and ultimately to achieve a mind-shift among users by providing them with a better EL-V experience.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project ASSURED (H2020-GV-2017, GA No. 769850, Duration: 1/10/2017 - 30/09/2021). ASSURED will analyze the needs of the cities, operators and end-users to derive the requirements and specifications for the next generation of electrically chargeable heavy-duty (HD) vehicles (i.e. buses), medium-duty (MD) trucks and light duty vehicles for operation within an urban environment.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project IN-PREP (H2020-SEC-2016-2017/H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1, GA No. 740627, Duration: 1/09/2017 – 31/08/2020). IN-PREP will establish and demonstrate a next generation programme by enabling a reference implementation of coordination operations (Handbook of Transboundary Preparedness and Response Operations that synthesises the lessons learnt, recommendations, check-lists from past incidents) and a training platform to the entirety of civil protection stakeholders to meet these challenges.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project L3Pilot ( H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport, GA No. 723051, Duration 1/9/2017-31/8/2021). The project will focus on large-scale piloting of SAE Level 3 functions, with additional assessment of some Level 4 functions. The functionality of the systems used is exposed to variable conditions in 11 European countries, 100 vehicles and 1000 test drivers. The approach will be to adapt the FESTA methodology for testing automated driving needs. The tested functions cover a wide range from parking to overtaking, and urban intersection driving. Due to its large coverage of driving situations, L3Pilot is unique, and the first project which will demonstrate and test such a comprehensive menu of automated driving functions. The project promotion will include user outreach campaigns with four showcases, and the creation of a comprehensive guideline - a Code of Practice - with best practices for the development of automated driving functions.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project INFRAMIX (H2020-ART-2016-2017/H2020-ART-2016-Two-Stages, GA No. 723016, Duration: 1/06/2017 - 31/05/2020). INFRAMIX targets to enable the coexistence of automated and conventional vehicles by designing, upgrading, adapting and testing both physical and digital elements of the road infrastructure for specific traffic scenarios.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project eProfEng (Erasmus+, GA No. 586391-EPP-1-2017, Duration 15/10/2017-14/10/2021).The eProfEng project aims to bridge the gap between the qualifications of professional engineers in the EU labor market. Courses will be conducted in engineering, sustainable development, international education and development, business and various fields of humanities and professional engineers.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project iMOVE (H2020-MG-2016-2017/H2020-MG-2016-Two-Stages, GA No. 723314, Duration: 1/06/2017 - 30/11/2019). IMOVE project aims to accelerate the deployment and unlock the scalability of MaaS schemes in Europe, ultimately paving the way for a “roaming” service for MaaS users at European level.
Scientific responsible for the EU funded research project interACT (H2020-ART-2016-2017/H2020-ART-2016-Two-Stages, GA No. 723395, Duration: 1/05/2017 - 30/04/2020). interACT is an H2020 project implemented by 8 partners from 4 countries that runs from May 2017 to April 2020. interACT project will develop novel, holistic interaction concepts for automated vehicles, that will enable their integration in mixed traffic environments, in a safe and intuitive way.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project SAFERtec (H2020-DS-2016-2017, GA no: 732319, Duration: 1/01/2017 – 31/12/2019). SAFERtec seeks to in-depth explore the involved vulnerabilities of connected vehicles, apply innovative techniques for attack modeling, experimentally validate the quantification of security assurance levels and also contribute to relevant standards.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project PLUGGY (H2020-SC6-CULT-COOP-2016-2017, GA no: 726765, Duration: 1/12/2016 – 31/11/2019). PLUGGY, the Pluggable Social Platform for Heritage Awareness, addresses the need of citizens to be actively involved in cultural heritage activities, not only as observers but also as creators, maintainers and, indeed, major influencers. It provides a novel social platform and a series of smartphone apps that aim at promoting citizens’ active involvement in bringing out their local cultural environment, safeguarding the rich and diverse mosaic of European cultural heritage.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project CARTRE (H2020-ART-2016-2017, GA no: 724086, Duration: 1/10/2016 - 30/09/2018).CARTRE is accelerating the development and deployment of ART by increasing market and policy certainties. CARTRE, which stands for “Coordination of Automated Road Transport Deployment for Europe” is a CSA EU project, is funded by EU H2020 programme and consists of 36 partners and a number of associate partners, aiming to support the development of clearer and more consistent policies of EU Member States in collaboration with industry players, ensuring that ART systems and services are compatible on a EU level and are deployed in a coherent way across Europe.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project NEMO (H2020-GV-2015, GA no: 713794, Duration: 1/10/2016 – 30/9/2019). NeMo is focusing in creating a pan-European eRoaming Hyper-Network that allows seamless and interoperable use of electromobility services throughout Europe while provides an Open Cloud Marketplace, where third parties can provide services (B2B2C) aiming to increase EV attractiveness.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project SCENT (H2020-SC5-2015, GA no: 688930, Duration: 1/9/2016 - 31/8/2019). The SCENT project focuses in enabling citizens to become the ‘eyes’ of the policy makers by monitoring land-cover/use changes in their everyday activities, alleviating the barriers that disengage them from influencing environmental policies while discourage them from being aware of publicly available information.
Technical responsible for the Greek pilot site for the EU co-funded research project I_HeERO (Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – GA no. INEA/CEF/TRANS/1031743, Duration: 1/1/2015 – 31/12/2017). I_HeERO will develop and provide a blueprint (implementation plan) to beneficiary member state PSAP(s) on how to upgrade their infrastructure to support eCall as a pan European concept. As part of delivering the blueprint (eCall implementation and upgrade plan), the identified PSAPs will be equipped with required hardware and software to enable the proper processing of the incoming eCall.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project NEXES (H2020 - DRS-19-2014 – Collaborative Project - 653337, Duration: 1/5/2015 - 30/4/2018).The NEXES Research and Innovation Action aims to research, test and validate the promising integration of IP-based communication technologies and interoperability into the next generation emergency services, so that they attain increased effectiveness and performance.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project PASSME (H2020 - MG-2014, GA no 636308, Duration: 01/06/2015 - 31/05/2018).PASSME aims to deliver industry-driven, passenger-centric novel solutions (up to TRL6) for passengers, airports and airlines to address the anticipated increase in demand for commercial flights in Europe by 2050. The goal is to reduce travel time by at least 60 minutes by integrating information between all stakeholders and transforming airport and aircraft operations and interiors to make the passenger journey time efficient, seamless, robust and accessible.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project INACHUS (FP7 SEC-2013.4.2-1 - Collaborative project – 607522, Duration: 1/1/2015 - 31/12/2018).INACHUS will integrate new types of sensors and technologies for detecting and localizing trapped alive humans in case of disasters (among others bio-chemical sensors, ground-based seismic sensors, infrared sensors, real time locating systems, specialized robotic systems, etc.). Furthermore, a holistic decision support mechanism will be implemented that incorporates operational procedures and resources of relevant actors to the system
Coordinator of the EU funded research project SENSKIN (H2020 MG-8.1a-2014 – 635844, Duration: 1/6/2015-30/11/2018).SENSKIN develops an integrated system for the structural monitoring of the transport infrastructure that will offer spatial sensing of reversible strains in the range of 0.012% to more than 10%, that requires little power to operate, is easy to install on an irregular surface, is low cost, allows simple signal processing and includes the ability of self-monitoring and self-reporting.
Coordinator of the EU co-funded research project FABRIC (FP7 - Collaborative project – 605405, Duration: 1/1/2014 – 31/12/2017).FABRIC responds to the need to assess the potential and feasibility of a more extensive integration of electric vehicles in the mobility and transportation system, focusing primarily on dynamic wireless charging which would allow practically all of the drawbacks of on-board battery packs to be avoided.
Coordinator of the EU co-funded research project AutoNet2030 (FP7 - ICT - Collaborative Project - 61042, Duration: November 2013 – October 2016).AutoNet2030 is achieving intelligent decision-making in fully automated vehicles through local group formation, by using co-operative communications to exchange input data and manoeuvring control commands.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project ITS Observatory (H2020-MG-2014_SingleStage_B - Collaborative Project - 653828, Duration: 1/5/2015 - 1/5/2017).ITS Observatory will bridge knowledge fragmentation across Europe, support ITS deployment by creating an intelligent software platform, create an efficient user-friendly decision-making tool which will enable fact based policy making and to create a common EU Library for ITS projects, research, pilots and implementation.
Coordinator of the EU co-funded research project RECONASS (FP7- SEC – 312718, Duration: 1/12/2013 – 1/5/2017).RECONASS is providing a monitoring system for constructed facilities that will provide a near real time, reliable, and continuously updated assessment of the structural condition of the monitored facilities after a disaster with enough detail to be useful for early and full recovery planning.
Coordinator of the EU co-funded research project ROBO-SPECT (FP7 – ICT - Collaborative project – 611145, Duration: 1/10/2013 – 1/10/2016).ROBO-SPECT main objective was to provide an automated, speedy and reliable tunnel inspection and assessment solution that combined in one pass both inspection and detailed structural assessment and that did not, or only minimally interfere with tunnel traffic.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project AdaptIVe (FP7-ICT-2013-10, Collaborative Project – GA No 610428, Duration: 01/01/2014 - 31/06/2017) and WP42 (Interactions with the rest of the project as well as other projects) and WP45 (Sensor fusion & perception) leader.AdaptIVe develops new and integrated automated functions to improve traffic safety by minimizing the effects of human errors and to enhance traffic efficiency by smoother flows and reduced congestion.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project VRA (FP7, GA no: 610737, Duration: 1/7/2013 – 1/12/2016).VRA – Vehicle and Road Automation is a support action funded by the European Union to create a collaboration network of experts and stakeholders working on deployment of automated vehicles and its related infrastructure. The VRA project is considered as the cooperation interface between EC funded projects, international relations and national activities on the topic of vehicle and road automation.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project Compass4D (GA no: 325179, CIP-ICT-PSP-2012-6, Duration: 1/1/2013 – 31/1/2016).Compass4D is a CIP project targeting the actual deployment of cooperative services. Therefore the project will also identify solutions to deployment barriers and create business models to make the services self-sufficient for the future. This work includes cooperation with standardisation organisations and global partners to reach interoperability and harmonisation of services.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project MOBiNET (FP7-ICT-2012-8, Large Scale Integrated Project-318485, Duration: 1/11/12 – 30/8/2016).MOBiNET is a European e-market place of mobility services for business and end users and addresses the current frustration that widespread deployment of ITS services is hindered by the complexity of the real world of mobility information and infrastructure, which e.g. prevents seamless coverage of services across borders throughout Europe.
Scientific responsible and subproject 3 (FLEX) Leader of the EU funded Research Project TEAM (FP7-ICT-2011-8, objective ICT-2011.6.7.a, Integrated Project, FP7-ICT-318621, Duration: 1/11/2012 - 30/10/2016).TEAM aimed at developing systems for participants in transportation networks, which helped them to behave better by explicitly taking into account the needs and constraints of other participants and the network itself.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project DESSIN (FP7-ENV-2013-WATER-INNO-DEMO, Collaborative Project – 619039, Duration: 1/1/2014 – 31/1/2017).DESSIN is designing and promoting innovative solutions in the water cycle can increase the value of the services provided by freshwater ecosystems, enabling a more informed selection of the most promising solutions in regards to their impact on the water body and their economic implications.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project Use it Wisely (FP7: FoF.NMP.2013-5 – 609027, Duration: 01/09/2013 - 30/11/2016).Use it Wisely focused on the end-user. It enabled European manufacturers to produce products and services capable of adapting to rapidly changing markets, the changing business environment, and customer goals by demonstrating the state of the art business model and platform, which enabled life-long adaptation of high investment product-service.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project ZONeSEC (FP7, GA no: 607292, Duration: 1/12/14 – 31/12/2018).ZONeSEC aims to address the needs of European Widezones surveillance, focusing on large scale surveillance with high performance detection of localized abnormal activities and alerts (e.g. for railways, Oil&Gas pipelines, motorways, water utilities etc.) by utilizing secure and interoperable observation data from affordable ground and airborne sensor observation technologies, and information management services using open standards.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project MARSOL (FP7-ENV-2013-WATER-INNO-DEMO, Collaborative project-619120).MARSOL is proposing to: (1) review, evaluate and expand the worldwide available scientific and experimental knowledge on MAR, (2) demonstrating the feasibility and efficiency of MAR in combating future water scarcity threats in the Circum-Mediterranean area using unique DEMO sites, and (3) developing innovative solutions that can be generally applied to arid and semi-arid regions.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project MyWay (FP7-SMARTCITIES-2013, Collaborative project-609032, Duration: 1/9/2013 – 31/3/2016).MyWay investigated, developed and validated an integrated platform, the European Smart Mobility Resource Manager, including cloud-based services and facilities to support community supplied information collection and processing.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project ICeWATER (FP7-ICT 317624, Duration: 1/10/2012 – 31/10/2015).ICeWATER combined sophisticated ICT solutions to provide real-time monitoring of water supply and demand. The main objective was the stability of freshwater supply to citizens in urban areas by adjusting the water supply to the actual consumption, while minimizing energy consumption through smart-grid integration and water spillage through leak detection.
Dissemination manager for the EU co-funded research project PPDR-TC (FP7-SEC – GA no: 313015, Duration: 1/4/2013 – 31/9/2015).PPDR-TC defined a roadmap of novel approaches to achieve interoperable, secure and resilient communication architectures tailored specifically for the future needs of the PPDR community.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project GAME-ABLING (FP7-SME-2012-315032, Duration: 1/12/2012 – 31/12/2014).GAME-ABLING created a web portal to make-up a disabled gaming e-community in where users had access to use the software tool, play games and upload own creations to share it.
Coordinator of the EC co-funded Mediterranean INTE-TRANSIT (5187/2C-MED12-05, Duration:1/1/2013 – 30/6/2015).INTE-TRANSIT was aiming to enhance information management systems currently used in ports and in their logistic activities areas through the definition of an integrated management model involving public and private organizations and devising a common and harmonized Mediterranean processes and indicators map.
Scientific Responsible for the EC co-funded project SMART-PORT (6538/1M-MED14-13, Duration: 1/6/2014 – 31/5/2015).SMART-PORT performed a concrete analysis of current status of MED ports competitive advantages and disadvantages, created a graphic map of the determining factors for a Smart port and finally documented a detailed and comprehensive strategic action plan for decision makers to apply measures for transforming the MED ports into Smart ports.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project CityMobil2 (FP7 IP, GA no. 314190, Duration: 1/9/2012 - 30/8/2016).CityMobil2 has set up a pilot platform for automated road transport systems (ARTS), which have been implemented in several urban environments across Europe.Five sites had been selected to host a 6-month demonstration of ARTS. Six were made available to the selected pilot sites for the duration of the demonstrations.
Technical Manager of the EU funded Research Project Mobility2.0 (FP7 STREP, GA no. 314129, Duration: 1/9/2012 - 28/2/2015).Mobility2.0 in developed and tested an in-vehicle commuting assistant for FEV mobility, resulting in more reliable and energy-efficient electro-mobility.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project VR-HyperSpace (ACP1-GA-2011-285681, Duration: 1/10/2011 – 30/9/2013).VR-HyperSpace developed the future aircraft cabin with basic aim to increase passenger’s comfort by using virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, and the latest studies in neuroscience and psychology.
Scientific responsible for the EU co-funded research project eVACUATE (FP7-SEC, Integrated Project – 313161, 1/4/2013 – 31/3/2017).eVACUATE aims to address the needs of the safety of citizens during complex evacuation processes following normal and abnormal events (crises) towards the creation of a holistic system that will be able to identify, designate and sustain a dynamic Active evacuation Route (AER) under any circumstances.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research TEMPUS (Erasmus+ , TEMPUS-1-2011, GA No 517102, Duration 15/10/2011-14/10/2014).The TEMPUS project aimed to create an Internet-based virtual university of engineering for laboratory exercises. These exercises would be aimed at engineering students, electricians. The project was completed successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project AQUAKNIGHT (ENPI CBC-MED, Duration: 6/12/2011 - 5/12/2014).The AQUAKNIGHT responded to the need of all countries in the Mediterranean region to optimise performance of water networks and reduce water losses. The project intended to provide the target groups (water operators) with the knowledge and tools to improve the management of their systems and reduce the volumes of Non-Revenue Water.
Technical manager on the national research programme ERMIS (09SYN-52-885), on the assessment of the use of nomadic devices during driving with field operational tests in real driving conditions.
Coordinator in the national pilot programme eKLHSH, (09SYN-52-886), on the implementation of the eCall system in Greece.
Technical manager of the EU funded Research Project PowerUp (FP7-2011-ICT-GC- 285285), on the Implementation, Field Trial, and Standardisation of the Vehicle-2-Grid Interface.
Sub Project 2 Leader of the EU funded Research Project interactIVe (FP7- GA no 246587), on the development of the next generation accident avoidance systems including also active intervention for Intelligent Vehicles.
Dissemination manager of the EU funded Research Project MiniFaros (FP7-ICT-2009-4_248123), on the development of a Low-cost Miniature Laserscanner for Environment Perception.
Dissemination manager of the EU funded Research Project euroFOT, (European large scale field operational tests on in-vehicle systems, 1/05/2008-30/06/2012, Grant Agreement No: 223945, 7th FW IP).EUROFOT is to conduct large scale field operational tests for checking the functionality of intelligent transportation systems and especially those related to active safety. Moreover, the project will assess the possibility of increasing road safety due to the use of such systems. The project ended successfully
Sub Project 3 Leader of the EU funded Research Project TELEFOT, (Field operational tests of aftermarket and nomadic devices in vehicles, 1/06/2008-31/11/2012, Grant Agreement No: 224067, 7th WP, IP).The main objective of this project is to test driver assistance functions which are running on PDAs and smartphones through the conduction of field operational tests. These tests will assess the safety aspect of using such systems during real driving conditions (avoiding driver distraction) as well as increasing safety and efficiency in transportation due to the use of such systems. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project MANUVAR, (Manual Work Support throughout System Lifecycle by Exploiting Virtual and Augmented Reality, 1/05/2009-30/04/2012, Grant Agreement: CP-IP 211548, 7th FW, IP).The main objective of this project is the development of virtual reality applications in industrial environment. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the INTERREG IVC, DIGITAL CITIES (A network for rapid and sustainable ICT regional adoption, 1/07/2008 - 31/12/2011).The scope of this project is the technology transfer and exchange of expertise for the e-governance of cities. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project 2BESAFE (2-wheeler behaviour and safety, 1/01/2009-31/12/2011, Grant Agreement: 218703, 7th FW).The scope of this project is the development of methodologies for safer transportation of powered-two-wheelers (i.e. motorcycles) in European roads. The project ended successfully.
Technical Manager of the EU funded Research Project ΜONICO (Fibre Optics-Based Intelligent MONItoring and Assessment System for Proactive Maintenance and Seismic Disaster Prevention in Reinforced COncrete Tunnel Linings) (1/10/2008-31/03/2011, Grand Agreement Νο221978, 7thFW, IP).The objective of MONICO is to monitor and assess the status of tunnel constructions and perform preventive maintenance and prevent disasters due to earthquakes. In this project ICCS was the coordinator. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project HAVEit (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport 01/01/2008 - 30/07/2011, Contract No 212154 7th FW, IP).The objective of HAVEit is the development of highly automated driving functions. This project is targeting in significantly increasing safety and traffic efficiency for passenger vehicles, buses and trucks, promoting this way the safe and intelligent mobility of people and goods. The project ended successfully.
Coordinator and Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project ΜEMSCON (Radio Frequency Identification Tags Linked to on Board Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems in a Wireless, Remote and Intelligent Monitoring and Assessment System for the Maintenance of constructed Facilities. Grant Agreement CP-TP 212004-2, 1 November 2006 - 31 October 2009, 7th FW, IP).The objective of MEMSCON is the implementation of new generation, miniature, low cost and wirelessly connected sensors in buildings for their rehabilitation and conservation with reduced costs. This project is coordinated by ICCS. The project ended successfully.
Technical Manager of the EU funded Research Project WATERPIPE (Integrated High Resolution Imaging Ground Penetrating Radar and Decision Support System for WATER PIPEline Rehabilitation, 1/10/2008-31/09/2011, Contract No: 036887, 6th FW, STREP).The main objective of this project is the development of a system for visualisation of the status of underground pipes aiming at reducing maintenance and repair costs. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project TRAIN ALL (Integrated System for driver Training and Assessment using Interactive education tools and New training curricula for all modes of road transport Contract no.: 031517 6th FW, 01/11/2006-31/10/2009). The objective of this project is to implement a training system for a variety of drivers including those driving passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks and emergency vehicles. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project VIRTHUALIS (Virtual Reality and Human Factors Applications for Improving Safety 1/05/2005-30/04/2008, Contract No 515831-2, 6th FW, IP).The scope of this project is using virtual reality in applications related to education and enhancement of safety in industry. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project SENSATION (Advanced Sensor Development for Attention, Stress, Vigilance & Sleep/Wakefulness Monitoring Contract no.: 507231, 1/01/2004-31/12/2008, 6th FW, IP).The objective of this project is the development of sensors for monitoring and detecting the drowsiness of the driver in real time. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project SEEING SPACE (Program Structuring the European Research Area - Human Resources and Mobility Marie Curie European Reintegration Grants Call identifier: FP6-2002-Mobility 11, Proposal No 006384, 1/10/2004-31/09/2005).The objective of this project is to combine electro encephalogram with virtual reality in complex environments. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project ASK IT (Ambient Intelligence System of Agents for Knowledge-based and Integrated Services for E&D users, 1/10/2004-30/09/20008, IST-2003-511298, 6th FW, IP).ASK IT is aiming at developing telematic services for disabled. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project HILAS (Human Integration into the Lifecycle of Aviation Systems, 1/06/2005-31/05/2009, Contract No 516181, 6th FW, IP).The objective of HILAS is to study the role of the human factor in aeronautics with the use of virtual reality systems. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project HUMABIO (Human Monitoring and Authentication using Biodynamic Indicators and Behavioural Analysis, 1/01/2006-31/06/2008, Contract No 026990, 6th FW, STREP).The objective of this project is to use biometrics for ensuring the security of buildings and organisations. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project FEEDMAP (Technical and economic feasibility assessment of map data feedback loops applied to the ActMAP framework Contract Number: IST-2005-027325 Call ID: FP6-2004-IST-4: STREP, 1/03/2006-31/08/2008).The objective of FEEDMAP is to perform a feasibility study for new generation digital maps including dynamic renewal anticipation. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project SAFESPOT (Co-operative Systems for Road Safety Smart Vehicles on Smart Roads Call ID: FP6-2004 IST-4: IP, 1/01/2006-31/7/2010).The objective of SAFESPOT is to develop and test the next generation advanced driver assistance systems where vehicles and road infrastructures are communicating and cooperating with each other in real time. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project GOOD ROUTE (Dangerous Goods Transportation Routing, Monitoring and Enforcement Contract Number: 027873 Call ID: FP6-2004-IST-4: STREP, 1/01/2006-31/12/2009).The objective of this project is the development of navigation systems and the management of dangerous loads. The project ended successfully.
Coordinator of the Network of Excellence (NoE) INTUITION (507248) in VR/VE related issues. It is the largest NoE that EU has approved so far including 65 partners (6th FW, IST, NoE, 1/9/2004-31/10/2008).This project led to the creation of a pan-European non-profit organisation, namely EUROVR, with the objective of promoting VR/AR/MR technologies. The project ended successfully.
Sub Project 3 Leader and Core Group member of the EU funded Research Project AIDE (Adaptive Integrated Driver-vehicle InterfacE, IST-1-507674, 6th FW, IP, IST, 1/3/2004-30/4/2008).AIDE's main objective is to develop a holistic sophisticated interaction system between the human and the current and future advanced driver assistance systems. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project PReVENT (Preventive and Active Safety Applications, Proposal No FP6-507075, 6th FW, IST, IP, 1/2/2004-31/3/2008).The main objective of PReVENT is the development of next generation active safety systems with the use of sensors and data fusion techniques. Participation at four subprojects and leader in one of them. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the European Network of Excellence (NoE) HUMANIST (HUMAN centred design for Information Society Technologies, Proposal No: 507420, 6th FW, IST, ΝοΕ, 1/3/2004-31/5/2008).The scope of HUMANIST is the development of a NoE for the design and evaluation of innovative information technologies in Human-Vehicle Interaction Systems. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project IM@GINE IT (Intelligent Mobility AGents, Advanced Positioning and Mapping Technologies, INtEgrated Interoperable MulTimodal location based services, Proposal No: 508008, 6th FW, IST, STREP, 2004-2005).The scope of this project is the development of telematic systems for easing transfer and mobility in Europe. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project IN SAFETY (INfrastructure and SAFETY, IST, 6th FW, STREP, Proposal No: 506716, 2004-2006).The objective of this project is the implementation and evaluation of secure telematic infrastructure in highways. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the National Research Project ΔΙΟΓΕΝΗΣ (1/2002, ΓΔΑΒΕ, 2003-2004).The aim of this project is the development of telematic applications for remote monitoring the lighthouses in Greece for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project CREDIT (Ε.Ε. GRUNDTVIG, 2003-2004).The objective of this project is the development of intra-business training programs for elderly workers with the use of telematics and informatics. The project ended successfully.
Coordinator of the EU funded research project SAFEGUARD (QLG4-2000-00235, QoL, 5^th FW, 2001-2003).The objective of this project was the development of smart truck and tractor seats for professional drivers, taking into consideration their state of health and the level of bumping .The project ended successfully.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded Research Project CONFIDENT (IST-2000-27600, IST, 5^th FW, 2001-2003) on the development of telematic services for the support of disabled people at home.
Quality Manager and the Evaluation Manager of the EU funded Research Project RESPECT (QLRT-2000-038, QoL, 2001-2004) on the study on new work models for elderly workers.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project EUCLIDE (GRD1-2000-26801, GROWTH, 5^th FW, 2001-2004) on the data fusion of a far-infrared camera and a microwave radar on automotive applications. At the specific project he has been Quality Manager and Evaluation Manager as well.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project VIEW (IST-2000-26089, IST, 5^th FW, 2001-2003) on the development of virtual workplaces for industry and the study of possible health side-effects at the worker’s health. At the specific project he has been Quality Manager and Evaluation Manager as well.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project MINICON (G1RD-2000-00369, GROWTH, 5^th FW, 2001-2004) on the development of a system for the tele control and tele maintenance of industrial equipment.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project AWAKE (IST-2000-28062, IST, 5^th FW, 2001-2004) on the development of sensors and methods of detecting hypovigilance while driving. At the specific project he has been Quality Manager as well.
COMUNICAR: EU- IST program, 5^th FW, on HMI development for car applications, (Scientific person in charge of the project from ICCS). At the specific project he has been Quality Manager as well.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project ISLANDS (QLRT-2001-01637, 2002-2005) on the development of a system for tele psychiatric and psychotherapeutic help at remote areas.
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project IMMACULATE (2002-2005) on the improvement of the air and noise levels at urban areas through smart vehicle technology. At this project he participated with the cooperation of the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications (IASA).
Scientific responsible of the EU funded research project SPORT4ALL (C27980, 2002-2005) on the provision of telematics services at disabled for easy access to athletic events. I participate with the cooperation of the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications (IASA).
Main researcher of the EU funded research project VICTORIA (GRD1-2000-25209, GROWTH, 5^th FW, 2000-2003) on new electronic and tele communication systems for the new generation of airplanes.
Main researcher of the EU funded research project LEAKING (GRD-2001-40284, GROWTH, 5^th FW, 2002-2004) on the leak detection at an underground pipelines with the use of microwave radar and radiometer.
Scientific responsible of the national research project SMART HOTELS (PABET 2001, GSRT) οn the development of applications on smart cards for hotels.
Kozacc: EU-project on network and data transmission security and on electronic commerce.
Euromed - ETS: EU project on network security issues and especially on healthcare computer networks.
Design of a wireless CDMA MODEM: National Project.
Development of a QPSK modem as a diploma thesis.
Technical review on the biochemical and blood analyzers available for healthcare in the Greek market.
Design of a mobile communications network (analogue) for educational reasons.
Study on MANs based at ATM protocols.
Technical review on Virtual Reality techniques available around the world.
Teaching of 40 hours seminar of NTUA: “Telecommunication Networks: Principles and Operation - ISDN” to students of NTUA, and engineers of “Chourdakis SA”, Printed Circuits and Telecommunications Company

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