
TelEMA LAB / OUR PEOPLE
The people behind
the possibilities.
Meet the academic staff and researchers of the
Telecommunications & ElectroMagnetic Applications Laboratory.
LABORATORY LEADERSHIP

Ioannis O. Vardiambasis
PROFESSOR · LAB DIRECTOR
Professor of Satellite & Microwave Communications at the Department of Electronic Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University. His research spans antennas, electromagnetic-field measurements, microwave technologies, bioelectromagnetics, and wave propagation.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, NTUA · 1991
PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, NTUA · 1996
LABORATORY LEADERSHIP

Christos D. Nikolopoulos
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Associate Professor · Department of Electronic Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University
His research focuses on electromagnetic compatibility, inverse electromagnetic scattering, smart antenna design, and mobile communications.
ACADEMIC TEAM
Expertise that connects disciplines.

Anargyros T. Baklezos
Assistant Professor
Space electromagnetics, EMC, inverse scattering, and electromagnetic cleanliness.

George Liodakis
Assistant Professor
Telecommunications and Electromagnetic Applications (TelEMA) and Scientific Coordinator of the Electronics Engineering Department for the Workplace Learning/ Internships of students.

Evangelos Kokkinos
Associate Professor
5G/6G Network Performance Prediction and Optimization using Machine Learning, Theory of Signal Reception and Estimation, Digital Signal Processing, Telemetry Applications
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Advancing ideas through collaboration.

Dr. Anna Lampou
Research Associate
Electromagnetic field modelling, neural network methods for characterizing emissions from satellite equipment, and electromagnetic exposure assessment.

Dr. Spyridon Evangelatos
Research Associate
Senior Research & Innovation Manager, EU Grants Expert, Experienced Proposal Writer.

Dr. Theodoros N. Kapetanakis
Research Associate
AI methods in electromagnetic radiation and scattering, computational electromagnetics, bioelectromagnetics, and wearable microwave devices.

Dr. Nikolaos Capsalis
Research Associate
Wireless communications, radio spectrum management, and AI-driven optimization using machine learning and deep reinforcement learning.
EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHERS
PhD Candidates

Dimitrios Rigas-Papakonstantinou
PhD Candidate
Design and optimization of flexible, conformal, and textile antennas for wearable communications, IoT, and smart city applications.

Fani Christidi
PhD Candidate
Computational neuroscience and artificial neural networks, with research experience in trainable activation functions, implicit neural representations, and blind source separation.

Konstantinos Spyridakis
PhD Candidate
Heuristic algorithms and artificial intelligence for solving inverse electromagnetic problems.

Eleni Veroni
PhD Candidate
Cybersecurity, privacy-preserving identity management, secure authentication, and security risk assessment.

Alex Bensenousi
PhD Candidate
European R&D project and technical management, with experience in AI-enabled applications, data fusion, big data analytics, and system integration.

Mariza Konidi
PhD Candidate
Senior Research Projects Delivery & Fundraising Manager

Evangelos Lykakis
PhD Candidate
Use of genetic algorithms and artificial intelligence for the management of 5G and next-generation networks.

Barbara Mama
PhD Candidate
Queueing theory, optimization algorithms

Antonios Kaklis
PhD Candidate
Group CIO | Technology Executive | AI & Digital Transformation
Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Knowledge Systems, Agentic AI and Intelligent Automation, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Enterprise AI Applications and Digital Transformation, AI Governance, Security, and Responsible AI
TELEMA STUDENTS
MSc Students
Stylianos Kalogerakis
Diploma Thesis
Design and Implementation of a Synchronized Magnetic Field Acquisition and Reactor Temperature Control System for Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation

Petros Ioannidis
Diploma Thesis
Study of Uncertainty Factors in Magnetic Field Measurements
BSc Students

Nikos Katazas
Diploma Thesis
Design and Optimal Placement of Magnetic Sensors for Accurate 3D Magnetic Source Localization Using Inverse Electromagnetic Problem Solving

Mavraki Antigoni – Chara
Diploma Thesis
Benchmarking State-of-the-Art Semantic Segmentation Models on the Cityscapes Dataset.

Giorgos Mavris
Diploma Thesis
Wait Time Prediction in Border Node Networks Using Machine Learning Algorithms

Pislis Dimitrios
Diploma Thesis
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Magnetic Field Point Source Inference.

Sergis Ioannis
Diploma Thesis
A Review of DRFM-Based Radar Deception Techniques.

Manis Aggelos
Diploma Thesis
Development and Validation of an Algorithm for the DC Magnetic Signature of a Point Source..

Notas Petros
Diploma Thesis
Development of a Passive Radar System for Motion Detection
EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHERS
THE WIDER TelEMA COMMUNITY
Every contribution matters.

External associates
Ioannis Kovaios
Software engineering, web application development, backend systems, database technologies, Docker and containerization, data processing, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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PORTRAIT PLACEHOLDER
Administration & project support
PROFILE PLACEHOLDER
Placeholder for administrative and financial support profiles.

Alumni
Panou Maria
Diploma Thesis: A Review of Military Telecommunications: Technologies and Protocols

Alumni
Emmanouilidou Maria
Diploma Thesis: Α Review of WiFi Signal-based motion detection techniques

Alumni
Stylianidis Ioannis
Diploma Thesis: Development and comparison of machine learning methodologies for automatic detection of colorectal polyps from endoscopic images

Alumni
Tsakoulis Filippos
Diploma Thesis: Α Review of WiFi Signal-based motion detection techniques

Alumni
Plakiotis Giorgos
Diploma Thesis: Overview of Digital Twin technologies

Alumni
Karalis Antonios
Diploma Thesis: Design and development of a radiation pattern measurement device for Microstrip Antennas
Connect with the team.
For research collaboration, teaching enquiries, and thesis supervision, get in touch with TelEMA.
