Our team of researchers consists of dedicated individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and exploring novel solutions to address the complex challenges in healthcare. They are actively involved in pioneering research projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, industry partners, and healthcare professionals to drive innovation and make a positive impact on patient care.
The researchers at our department possess diverse expertise across various domains of biomedical engineering, including medical imaging, bioinformatics, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and more. Their collective knowledge and skills allow for comprehensive investigations into the fundamental aspects of healthcare technology, with the ultimate goal of translating research findings into practical applications.
In addition to their research endeavors, our researchers actively contribute to scientific publications, conferences, and academic communities. They strive for excellence in disseminating their research findings, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaborations to accelerate progress in the field. Their contributions enhance the reputation of our department as a hub of scientific discovery and innovation.
Aspiring researchers and students interested in pursuing research opportunities will find inspiration and potential mentors among our talented researchers. The collaborative and stimulating environment of our department provides ample opportunities for growth, learning, and engagement in cutting-edge research projects.
Should you have any inquiries or wish to explore potential collaborations, our researchers are eager to connect and exchange ideas with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and academic partners.
Athanasios Anastasiou
Dr. Athanasios Anastasiou received his Bachelor degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, in 2005. In 2006, he received his M.Sc. degree in Digital Signal & Image Processing from the University of Central Lancashire. Likewise, in 2009 he obtained his second M.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering held by the University of Patras and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). In 2015 received his PhD from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Since 2011, is member of NTUA's Biomedical Engineering Laboratory and he also has experience in developing medical software in participation with international companies. His current research interests comprise Bioinformatics, Biosignal Processing, Decision Support Systems, activity recognition, telemedical technologies, Digital Image Processing, technologies for assisted living, and mHealth. He also has experience in integrating wireless technologies in health applications, such as Electronic Health Record Management tools and physical activity recognition using wireless sensors and mobile devices. He is a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - EMBS Society and Computer Society, Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).
Thelma Androutsou
Thelma Androutsou completed her studies at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens in March 2017. Her diploma thesis was conducted at the Biomedical Technology Laboratory and concerned the development of a diagnostic clinical decision support system using image processing and machine learning methods. Since 2017, she is a PhD candidate at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the NTUA, supervised by Professor Dimitrios Koutsouris. She has participated in numerous european research projects, with her technical experience focusing mainly on software development and the implementation of web and mobile applications. Her research interests include Health Informatics and Affective Computing, while her PhD research focuses on the Automatic Stress Detection.
Konstantinos Bromis
Dr. Konstantinos Bromis, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, excels in the realm of health informatics with a focus on building decision support systems. By amalgamating his proficiency in software development and machine learning, he has delivered novel solutions that improve healthcare outcomes. Not limited to the realm of technology, his scientific contributions extend to the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory, where his work has had a significant impact. His notable accomplishments also include pioneering research in understanding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, signifying his extensive footprint in both the technological and psychological landscapes of health.
Theodore Economopoulos
Theodore Economopoulos was born in Athens, Greece in 1979. He received his Bachelor degree in "Electronic Engineering and Computer Science" in 2001 from Aston University, Birmingham, UK. He also received his MSc in "Internet Technology" in 2003, from the same institution. In 2014 he was awarded a PhD from the school of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, with the subject of "Methodologies of Correcting and Aligning Dental Imaging Data, Using Advanced Image Processing Techniques". He has published a total of 12 papers in International Journals and 8 publications in International Conferences.
His research interests include the processing and visualization of digital images, bioinformatics, processing of digital data, data transmission techniques, pattern recognition and graphical user interface design. His work experience, mainly in programming (C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic), exceeds 15 years, as he worked for various companies, including Intracom, ISI Hellas and Micro2gen. Finally, he participated in several National and EU funded research programs.
Ioannis Kakkos
Ioannis Kakkos received a BSc. degree in Physics (2013) from the University of Patras, an MSc degree (2015) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Patras and the National Technical University of Athens and a PhD in cognitive neuroengineering (2021) from the National Technical University of Athens. He has worked as a research associate with the Singapore Institute for Neurotechnology (SINAPSE) in several research projects. He currently holding a post-doctorate position in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. He has 34 scientific publications in international scientific journals, book chapters and proceedings of national and international congresses and actively participates in multiple R&D projects. His interests include the transmission of nerve stimuli, the study of cognitive systems and processes and the development of AI techniques for image and signal processing.
Ioannis Kouris
Dr. Ioannis Kouris received his Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering in 2005 (Democritus University of Thrace), his Master Degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2008 (University of Patras and National Technical University of Athens) and his Doctorate in 2012 (University of Patras & National Technical University of Athens). Since 2008 he is member of NTUA's Biomedical Engineering Laboratory and he also has experience in developing medical software in participation with international companies. His research is focusing on chronic disease management solutions (Diabetes, COPD, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease), Decision Support Systems, activity recognition, telemedical technologies and mHealth. He also has experience in integrating wireless technologies in health applications, such as Electronic Health Record Management tools and physical activity recognition using wireless sensors and mobile devices. He is active in European Research projects in regards to the integration of new technologies in health as researcher and technical manager. He has published 10 papers in scientific journals and 13 conference papers.
George Lambrou
Dr. Lambrou is a faculty member and researcher of the First Department of Pediatrics of the University of Athens (FDPUOA) since 2003, as well as scientific collaborator of the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (BEL), School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He obtained his diploma in Biology from Philipps-Universität, Marburg Germany, which is a 5-year program equivalent to a bachelors and master's degree. He specialized in developmental biology (embryology) and neurochemistry. He graduated from the National School of Public Health, where he obtained his Master's Degree in Public Health. He completed his doctoral thesis at the University of Athens, Medical School, emphasizing on Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor proliferation dynamics. The study included the simulation of tumor proliferation using mathematical tools quantum mechanics, non-linear dynamics and game theory. Dr. Lambrou’s research interests include the study of glucocorticoid-induced resistance in childhood leukemia, the investigation of gene regulation of glucocorticoid resistance, cell proliferation dynamics, non-linear cell proliferation dynamics, thermodynamic and quantum models of cell proliferation, pharmacogenomics of tumor cells, cell proliferation dynamics under chemotherapeutic incubation, non-linear proliferation models of cellular populations under chemotherapeutics influence. He also conducted a second doctoral thesis at the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (NTUA), with emphasis on information transfer during transcription, using mathematical and quantum mechanical approaches. Dr. Lambrou has authored more than 60 research grants and managed more than 22 grants of the FDPUOA and BEL, NTUA. Additionally, he has been teaching at various university courses since 2004, including molecular oncology, basics of molecular biology, computational biology etc. He has authored 116 research works, 75 reviews, 39 conference papers, 53 conference abstracts in journal supplements, 56 oral conference presentations, 20 book chapters, four monographs and one book. His authorship has received more than 2300 citations.
Rano Manta
Ms. Rano Manta received her doctorate in April 2023 in the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (BEL) at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). She holds a diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA in 2017. She was a member of the Research Team Prometheus: Development of a Prototype Electric Vehicle from 2015 until 2016. During her participation in the contest of 2015, the Prometheus team achieved to rank in the 10th place among 50 participating teams in the category Prototype Battery Electric Car and became the first Greek team in the top ten in their category. She has a firm background in clinical decision support systems, strong problem-solving skills, is collaborative with a focus on goal implementation, and some business acumen. Through her academic studies, she has enhanced her professionalism and her critical thinking. She is a hard-working, creative thinker with high problem-solving ability. She has always believed that teamwork and good communication among team members are key factors in the success of an organisation. Rano is knowledgeable of the following programming languages: R, C++, C#, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
Marilena Tarousi
Mrs. Marilena Tarousi is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory at the National Technical University of Athens, since October 2015 and she prepares and teaches the undergraduate courses "Biomedical Technology Laboratory". She holds a diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering (National Technical University of Athens) and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) & University of Patras. She has participated in a project concerning Biomedical Equipment Inventory Management, Development of a Biomedical Technology management subsystem in National Health System of Greece (ESY) and Integration of Information infrastructures and services for Health Technology assessment and management. She has also participated in European Union’s Horizon 2020 MSCA RISE Action under grant agreement No 645741, PROPHETIC, a project to exploit modern smart miniaturized systems and advanced information systems towards the development of an infrastructure facilitating the management of the Parkinson’s disease. She has a firm background in Clinical Decision Support Systems, Biomedical Signal Analysis and Mathematical Modeling. Her interests also involve Physiological Systems Modeling, Ontology-based Systems, Biological and Biomedical Systems Simulation and Biomedical Technology Management Systems and Analysis.
Eleftheria Vellidou
Eleftheria Vellidoy was born in 1968. She holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering. She concluded her post graduate studies in UK (digital signal processing). She is also a holder of an MSc in innovation management and technology. She worked for more than 15 years in corporate RD (Intracom) and the implementation of large scale telecom projects, including AFC, in Greece but mostly abroad (Balkans, Africa and Middle East). From 2009 she started her collaboration with BEL where she participates in the research effort for national and European projects. From 2015-2017 she was the Technology Director for HST-Terna for the implementation of the Automatic Fare Collection in Athens. She is a member of the Technical Chambers of Greece.
