Nikos is an AI researcher specializing in deep learning for Earth Observation. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, completed jointly between the Orion Lab of the National Technical University of Athens and Harokopio University of Athens, an MSc from the Technical University of Munich in Data Engineering and Analytics, and a BSc in Computer Science from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
His work has appeared in top-tier machine learning venues including NeurIPS, ICCV, and AAAI, as well as leading Earth Observation journals, and has been recognized twice among UNESCO IRCAI’s Top 100 AI Projects (2022 and 2025). During his PhD he conducted research visits to leading research institutions including Mila – Quebec AI Institute and the Technical University of Munich. He was also part of the winning team in the 2023 Cassini Challenge for the idea track.
Beyond science, Nikos can be found playing with his cat, running, playing football or basketball, or at an open-air cinema.
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