athanasioskoutras
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athanasioskoutras

Academic Leadership and Service

Throughout my career, I have taken on various leadership roles and service positions in academia, professional organizations, and the broader scientific community. These roles have allowed me to contribute to the development of my field beyond my individual research activities.

Research Group Leadership

SIPPRE Research Group

In 2020, I founded the Signal, Image Processing & Pattern Recognition (SIPPRE ) Research Group at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Peloponnese. For more information about SIPPRE’s activities and team, please visit www.sippre-group.com .

Digital Sound Processing and Broadcasting Lab (PULSAR Radio)

As the founder of the PULSAR Radio , I’ve established a space for students to explore audio engineering, broadcasting techniques, and digital sound processing in a hands-on environment. The lab serves as both an educational facility and a platform for creative audio projects.

The PULSAR lab provides:

  • Professional audio recording and processing equipment
  • Training in digital audio workstation software
  • Opportunities for students to develop broadcasting skills
  • A platform for student-led podcasts and audio productions

For more information about PULSAR Radio, the program, activities, collaborations and team members, please visit pulsar-radio.ece.uop.gr .

International Academic Coordination

Erasmus+ Coordination

Since 2023, I serve as the Erasmus+ Coordinator for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Peloponnese. In this role, I:

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with international universities
  • Facilitate student and faculty exchange programs
  • Coordinate international academic initiatives and joint programs
  • Advise students on international study opportunities
  • Manage bilateral agreements with partner institutions

I maintain an active Erasmus+ MS Teams community where students can find information about opportunities, ask questions, and connect with peers who have participated in exchanges.

Visit our Erasmus+ information page: Erasmus+ at ECE UoP

EUNICE European University Program

I’m actively involved in the EUNICE (European University for Customised Education) program, which connects our institution with partner universities across Europe. As part of this initiative, I teach the course “Decoding Life Signals: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering” during the spring semester to international students from the EUNICE network. This course explores cutting-edge techniques in biomedical signal processing and their applications in healthcare innovation. Additionally, I serve as the faculty advisor for the PULSAR Radio Broadcasting Club, which brings together EUNICE students from diverse cultural backgrounds to create and produce radio content. The club provides hands-on experience in audio production, broadcasting techniques, and digital storytelling, while fostering cross-cultural communication skills. These activities exemplify EUNICE’s mission of providing customized, international education experiences that prepare students for global challenges through innovative teaching approaches and practical skill development.

IEEE Leadership and Activities

IEEE Mentorship Programs

I’m proudly involved in multiple IEEE mentorship initiatives:

  • IEEE EMBS Student Mentoring Program (2024): Currently mentoring one student
  • IEEE EMBS Student Mentoring Program (2023): Currently mentoring one student
  • IEEE EMBS Student Mentoring Program (2022): Mentored three students through their research journey
  • IEEE EMBS Student Mentoring Program (2021): Guided two students in biomedical engineering projects
  • IEEE ME-UYR Mentoring Program (2022): Mentored researchers from underrepresented countries in the IEEE Mentoring Experiences for Underrepresented Young Researchers Program

IEEE Invited Speaker

I regularly contribute as an invited speaker for IEEE events:

  • IEEE EMBS Summer/Winter Camp: Delivered lectures on signal processing applications in biomedical engineering
  • IEEE SB at University of Peloponnese-Patras: Invited speaker on career development and research methodologies

IEEE Competition Judge

  • Member of the evaluation committee for the IEEE Innovation for Health 2021 (Wei4H) Competition

Academic Administrative Positions

Throughout my career, I have held various administrative positions that have contributed to the effective operation and development of academic departments and institutions:

  • Head of the Department of Informatics and Mass Media (2015-2017, TEI of Western Greece)
  • Member of the Board, School of Business Administration and Economy (2015-2017, TEI of Western Greece)
  • Member of the Senate, TEI of Western Greece (2015-2017)
  • Head of the Department of Informatics and Mass Media (2010-2014, TEI of Western Greece)
  • Member of the Board, School of Business Administration and Economy (2013-2014, TEI of Western Greece)
  • Member of the Research Committee of TEI Patras (2009-2013)
  • Member of the Research Committee of TEI Western Greece (2008-2018)

Editorial Roles

I contribute to the academic community through various editorial positions:

  • Topics Board Editor, MDPI Electronics Journal
  • Editor-in-Chief, Advances in Signal Processing, Horizon Research Publishing
  • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Cultural & Digital Tourism

Conference Organization

I have served as chair, session organizer, or committee member for numerous international conferences, including:

  • 18th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI), 2022
  • 23rd International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks (EANN), 2022
  • 22nd International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks (EANN), 2021
  • 21st International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks (EANN), 2020
  • 16th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI), 2020
  • 28th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN), 2019
  • 27th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN), 2018
  • Conference IACuDiT, Cultural Tourism in a Digital Era, 2014-2017

Journal Reviewer

I regularly serve as a reviewer for respected journals in my field:

  • MDPI journals (Artificial Intelligence, Sensors, Algorithms, Brain Sciences, Symmetry, Bioengineering, Axioms, Applied Sciences, Electronics)
  • Journal of Health and Technology, Springer
  • IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics
  • International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
  • International Journal of Advanced Research in Artificial Intelligence
  • IEE Electronics Letters
  • Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, Springer
  • Health and Technology, Springer
  • Neural Computing and Applications, Springer

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiatives

I served as the Institutional Responsible for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit, implemented under the Operational Program “Education and Lifelong Learning” and co-funded by the European Union (European Social Fund - ESF) and national funds organized and implemented by the TEI of Patras.

This initiative fostered entrepreneurial skills among students and facilitated knowledge transfer between academia and industry.