I am coordinating the Semantic Web and Interoperability Group ([SWIGroup](http://swig.hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr/)), where I am working on the development of software and models related to Semantic Web technologies and standards. [See more] (project/project0-swig)
[COMFORTAGE](https://www.comfortage.eu) - Prediction, Monitoring and Personalized Recommendations for Prevention and Relief of Dementia and Frailty (HORIZON-HLTH-2023-STAYHLTH-01). In the frame of this EU-funded project I am working on research and development of an AI algorithms library for dementia monitoring and prevention as well as novel XAI tools to support accuracy, transparency and personalization of clinical decisions.
I have participated and led a variety of R&D projects with European and national funding including [BookSpace](http://old.hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr/home.php?action=projects_details&id=30&language=2), [BookTrade](http://old.hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr/home.php?action=projects_details&id=18&language=2), [Digitization of the Hellenic Cultural Content](http://old.hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr/home.php?action=projects_details&id=12&language=2), the [MINERVA](http://www.minervaeurope.org/) project series, [ATHENA](http://www.athenaeurope.eu), and the University of Patras Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training ([ΕΠΕΑΕΚ II](http://old.hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr/home.php?action=projects_details&id=39&language=2)) as well as its extension with innovative actions for semantic annotations of learning material, intelligent search and semantic interoperability.
I have participated in the design and implementation of the students practical training/placement program of the Dpt. of Computer Engineering and Informatics from 2010 onwards. I am a member of the [Promotion and Publicity Committee](https://www.ceid.upatras.gr/el/epitropes) of the department. I have also served as a member of the executive committee of the inter-university Network of Excellence of the University of Patras for Product and Machine Concurrent Engineering ([PROCEN](http://150.140.150.8/procen/en)) in cooperation with the [Dpt. of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics](http://www.mead.upatras.gr/lang_en/).
I have been appointed deputy National Representative of Greece in the [National Representatives Group (NRG)](http://www.minervaeurope.org/structure/nrg.htm) for Coordinating Digitization in Europe and National Expert on Metadata and Interoperability for digitizing and preserving heritage assets. Among others, I have been part of a team for providing state-of-the-art techniques for the digital documentation, promotion and dissemination of information related to museums, archives and heritage institutions, including the Diazoma non-profit organization and the Greek Film Archive, and for developing innovative, semantic tools for their management and preservation.
I am also involved in the evolution, adoption and [internationalization (i18n)](https://wiki.duraspace.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=19006307) of educational digital repositories, including the institutional repository of the University of Patras (now [Nemertes](http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/)), of the Hellenic Open University ([Apothesis](https://apothesis.eap.gr/)), the Library and Information Services of the University of Thrace, and the [DSpace](http://www.dspace.org/) digital repository system.
I am participating at the [Interamerican-University of Patras Cooperation Framework to Provide Advanced Technology Information Services](https://www.interamerican.gr/nea-anakoinwseis/details?id=sth-grammh-ths-pshfiakhs-kainotomias-kai-domhmenhs-empeirias-h-synergasia-ths-interamerican-me-to-panepisthmio-patrwn), as a Semantic Web expert. I am a member of the high-end advisory committee on behalf of the Computer Engineering and Informatics Dpt., University of Patras, to provide state-of-the-art IT consulting and research to Interamerican Hellas on Big Data management.
Additionally, I am dealing with ontology-supported route planning for cultural tourism ([ARIADNE](http://kithira.project-ariadni.gr)), ontological inference-based access to and management of information for e-democracy in virtual environments ([3Democracy](http://3democracy.gr)) as well as requirements analysis for multimodal digital content generation and Augmented Reality (AR) / Mixed Reality (MR) services (ARCON).