People
Tahar Cherif
DVHE
Tahar Cherif
DVHE
Tahar Cherif is Head of Research Valorization at De Vinci Higher Education (DVHE), Paris. He specializes in bridging academic research and industry innovation through technology transfer, project development, and go-to-market strategies. His career spans international R&D and innovation projects in telecommunications and digital technologies, including roles at Mitsubishi Electric and Sharp Corporation, as well as collaborations with Institut Mines-Telecom and École Polytechnique.
Christophe Rodrigues
DVHE
Christophe Rodrigues
DVHE
Christophe Rodrigues is an assistant professor in computer science at the ESILV engineering school. He holds a PhD in computer science from Sorbonne Paris Nord University, and his research focuses primarily on machine learning and its applications to text, such as automatic text summarization and information retrieval. In his teaching role, Christophe Rodrigues is the head of the Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity major and teaches artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing.
Swaminath Venkateswaran
DVHE
Swaminath Venkateswaran
DVHE
Swaminath Venkateswaran obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy with honours in Mechanical Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France in 2020. His PhD research was focused on the design of an inspection robot for industrial pipelines. During his PhD, he also worked as a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France. From September 2020 till early 2022, he worked as a Teaching & Research Associate (ATER) and as a research member at Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble-INP), France. His research areas/expertise include Product design & analysis, Kinematics of mechanisms, Control of robots, Cobots for circular economy, Industry 4.0. Currently, Swaminath works as an Associate Professor (Enseignant-Chercheur) at the Leonard da Vinci engineering school (ESILV), Paris.
Zhe Yuan
DVHE
Zhe Yuan
DVHE
Zhe Yuan is an Associate Professor at De Vinci Higher Education (EMLV Business School) in Paris and holds a PhD from Université Paris-Saclay. Her research focuses on operations management, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in organizations. She has extensive experience coordinating European education projects and currently serves as Project Coordinator of the Erasmus+ P.A.C.E. project (2025–2027). She previously coordinated the Erasmus+ project EdTech and AI and served as local coordinator of the Erasmus+ project LT4SUSTAIN.
Arianna Pallante
UNINETTUNO
Arianna Pallante
UNINETTUNO
Arianna Pallante is Project & Financial Manager with expertise in EU-funded programs (HEu, H2020, Erasmus+, CERV). Skilled in project planning, financial management, and stakeholder coordination. Experienced in optimizing operational strategies within public and private sectors. Strong background in fundraising, cultural marketing, and digital project management. Fluent in English and Italian (native).
Alessio Cimino
UNINETTUNO
Alessio Cimino
UNINETTUNO
Alessio Cimino is a PhD candidate in Technological Innovation Engineering at Università Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno. His research focuses on the structural characterization and decoration of nanomaterials, with particular emphasis on MWCNTs (multi-walled carbon nanotubes), and on the development of innovative experimental protocols for advanced applications in Industry 4.0. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Big Data.
Claudio Formaro
UNINETTUNO
Claudio Formaro
UNINETTUNO
Claudio Fornaro holds a MS in Electronic Engineering (1994) and a PhD in Computer and System Engineering (1998). He has been an adjunct professor for about 60 courses at the Politecnico di Torino and at the University of Torino since 1994. Since 2023 he is Associate Professor at the Università Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno in Rome, in the area of Computer Science. His scientific interests concern several sectors of Computer Science, focusing mainly in Computer Security and Operating Systems. Other activities included being appointed as a consulting engineer by Court and party and managing courses on Computer Security and Programming funded by the Social European Fund. Author of 4 textbooks and several scientific publications.
Luigi Laura
UNINETTUNO
Luigi Laura
UNINETTUNO
Luigi Laura is currently Associate Professor of Computer Science Engineering in the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO. Since 2000 he lectured, in Sapienza, Tor Vergata, and Luiss universities, several courses including "Computer Programming", "Algorithms and Data Structures", "Computational Complexity and Models", "Web-based Systems Design", "Machine Learning" and "Big Data Analysis"; he has been the Thesis Advisor of more than one hundred students. Since 2006 he is the trainer of the Italian team for the International Olympiads in Informatics. His research interests involve machine learning, algorithms for massive scale data, with a particular focus on graph algorithms, on-line algorithms and algorithms in alternative computational models, including external memory, streaming and MapReduce.
Dario Assante
UNINETTUNO
Dario Assante
UNINETTUNO
D. Assante is Associate Professor at the International Telematic University Uninettuno, where he is also the Rector's Delegate for Research and Innovation. He has taken part in several national and international projects both in the management and in the research activities. He has been the project coordinator of the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership projects IN-CLOUD and IoT4SMEs, responsible for quality assurance of the Italo-Chinese satellite mission Limadou/CSES, and academic referee of several Erasmus+ and LLP projects. He is in the Register of Technological Innovation Experts of the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy and expert evaluator in several European programs. His research interests are electrical engineering, energy efficiency, engineering education, and remote laboratories. He is the author of more than 70 publications.
Eleftheria Lito Michanetzi
University of Patras
Eleftheria Lito Michanetzi
University of Patras
Eleftheria Lito Michanetzi is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics at the University of Patras. Her master’s thesis was focused on human reactions to negative commenting with the use of physiological sensors. She is interested in Human-Computer Interaction and mainly in the use of sensors.
Prokopia Vlachogianni
University of Patras
Prokopia Vlachogianni
University of Patras
Prokopia Vlachogianni is a primary school teacher with 12 years of professional experience in Primary and 6 years in Higher Education. She holds a PhD in Educational Technology, a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and ICT Didactics, and a Master’s degree in Special Education. She has experience in designing innovative learning environments, including Erasmus initiatives. Her main research interests are Educational Technology, e-learning, usability, personality traits, and learning analytics.
Angelos Fotopoulos
University of Patras
Angelos Fotopoulos
University of Patras
Angelos Fotopoulos is a PhD candidate at the Computer Engineering & Informatics Department of the University of Patras. He graduated from the Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics of the University of Patras in 2021. Following his graduation, he gained industry experience as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in the private sector from 2021 to 2023. His research interests primarily lie in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the Metaverse.
Marianna Stamati
University of Patras
Marianna Stamati
University of Patras
Marianna Stamati holds a degree in Administration and Economic Sciences with a specialization in Business Administration (Marketing–Management) and a Master’s degree in Education and Technologies in Distance Learning Systems from the Hellenic Open University. She has over 17 years of professional experience at the Educational Content, Methodologies & Technologies Laboratory (e-CoMeT Lab), where she served as Head of the Department of Financial, Administrative, and Technical Services. Her background includes extensive and continuous involvement in European and national programs since 2006, focusing on the management, coordination, and financial administration of projects, while supporting research teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
Michalis Xenos
University of Patras
Michalis Xenos
University of Patras
Michalis Xenos is a professor at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of the University of Patras, director of the Software Division, and director of the Software Quality and Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory. He has participated in over 60 research and development projects in the areas of software engineering, software quality, human-computer interaction, and educational technologies. His current research interests include, inter alia, Software Quality, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Robot Interaction, and Educational Technologies. He has authored or co-authored 8 books and over 230 papers in international journals and conferences, which have received over 5,300 citations (h-index=35, i10-index=91). He has given 4 keynote speeches at international conferences.
Laura Uixera-Cotano
MERAKI
Laura Uixera-Cotano
MERAKI
Ms. Laura Uixera-Cotano, President of Meraki Projectes, holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. With over 12 years of experience coordinating EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, COSME, LLL) in higher education, she brings extensive expertise in international cooperation. Currently Director of the Master in Project Management at Universidad Europea de València, Laura combines a strong background in IT teaching and e-learning training to provide strategic leadership and quality assurance for the PACE project consortium.
Aoife Gleeson
MERAKI
Aoife Gleeson
MERAKI
Ms. Aoife Gleeson is a project manager and proposal writer. She holds a Honours Degree in Irish and Spanish with a specialisation in Childrens Studies, from the University of Galway and a Master in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development from the University of Turin. She is a CELT certified English teacher with over 10 years teaching experience both in-person and online. She has completed training in PM2 - the project management system of the European Commission - and has extensive experience in the management and coordination of European projects, and the development of funding proposals. Additionally, she has experience working with Moodle for the development of a number of training courses and programmes. She also volunteers for an international culture & sustainability NGO with whom she has co-authored a guide on social sustainability.
Romina Kaldas
MERAKI
Romina Kaldas
MERAKI
Ms. Romina Kaldas holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from Sapienza University of Rome and an International Master in European Project Planning. At Meraki Projectes, she manages Erasmus+ KA1, KA2, and sports projects with a strong focus on dissemination, digital communication, and community engagement. Fluent in Italian, English, Arabic, and Spanish, Romina leverages her linguistic skills and passion for international cooperation to lead the communication strategies and maximize the impact of the PACE project
Ioannis Panaretou
COEUS
Ioannis Panaretou
COEUS
Ioannis Panaretou is a software engineer and researcher specialising in artificial intelligence, human–computer interaction, and digital platform development. He has experience in designing and implementing innovative technological solutions within European research and education projects. His work focuses on developing user-centred digital systems and integrating emerging technologies to support education, collaboration, and digital transformation.
Dimosthenis Minas
COEUS
Dimosthenis Minas
COEUS
Dimosthenis Minas is a software engineer and researcher with experience in European and national research and innovation projects, focusing on software development, human–computer interaction, and digital platform design. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras. Within the P.A.C.E. project, he contributes to the technical development of the project’s digital learning environment and supports the implementation of innovative technologies for AI literacy and prompt engineering education.
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