Angeliki Antoniou | AI | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou | AI | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou | AI | Associate Professor at University of West Attica | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou is a distinguished scholar in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Educational Technologies, and Digital Cultural Heritage, currently serving at the University of West Attica, Department of Archival, Library and Information Studies, Greece. She earned her Doctor of Informatics (Ph.D.) from the University of Peloponnese, focusing on adaptive educational technologies for museums, and holds an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics from University College London (UCL). Additionally, she possesses undergraduate degrees in Psychology from the University of Kent and Early Childhood Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, illustrating her interdisciplinary foundation that bridges education, psychology, and informatics. Professionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience across institutions such as the University of Peloponnese and the University of West Attica, where she has led courses in cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction, and digital learning environments. Her research interests include user-centered design, cognitive modeling, serious games, digital storytelling, and technology-enhanced museum learning. She has successfully contributed to and coordinated several international and national projects on cultural heritage technologies, and her work is well-cited in high-impact academic journals indexed in Scopus and IEEE. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou’s research skills encompass experimental design, usability evaluation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and the development of adaptive systems for education and culture. She has received academic recognition for her leadership in interdisciplinary research, along with honors for her contributions to digital culture and innovation in educational informatics. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angeliki Antoniou exemplifies academic excellence, innovative vision, and global impact through her scholarly research, educational leadership, and enduring contributions to the advancement of digital cultural heritage and human-computer interaction.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Lykourentzou, I., Antoniou, A., Naudet, Y., & Dow, S. P. (2016). Personality matters: Balancing for personality types leads to better outcomes for crowd teams. Proceedings of the 19th ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing. Citations: 158

  2. Theodoropoulos, A., & Antoniou, A. (2022). VR games in cultural heritage: A systematic review of the emerging fields of virtual reality and culture games. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8476. Citations: 108

  3. Antoniou, A., & Lepouras, G. (2010). Modeling visitors’ profiles: A study to investigate adaptation aspects for museum learning technologies. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), 3(2), 1–19. Citations: 84

  4. Lykourentzou, I., Claude, X., Naudet, Y., Tobias, E., Antoniou, A., & Lepouras, G. (2013). Improving museum visitors’ quality of experience through intelligent recommendations: A visiting style-based approach. Workshop Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Environments. Citations: 76

  5. Antoniou, A., Lepouras, G., Bampatzia, S., & Almpanoudi, H. (2013). An approach for serious game development for cultural heritage: Case study for an archaeological site and museum. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), 6(4), 1–19. Citations: 69

  6. Katifori, A., Perry, S., Vayanou, M., Antoniou, A., Ioannidis, I. P., & McKinney, S. (2020). “Let them talk!” Exploring guided group interaction in digital storytelling experiences. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), 13(3), 1–30. Citations: 67

  7. Antoniou, A., Katifori, A., Roussou, M., Vayanou, M., Karvounis, M., & Kyriakidi, M. (2016). Capturing the visitor profile for a personalized mobile museum experience: An indirect approach. Proceedings of the Digital Heritage International Congress. Citations: 60

 

Ahmed Ghazi BLAIECH | Artificial intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ahmed Ghazi BLAIECH | Artificial intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ahmed Ghazi BLAIECH | Artificial intelligence-Associate professor at Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Sousse, Tunisia

Ahmed Ghazi Blaiech is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of computer science, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Sousse (ISSATSo), University of Sousse. With extensive experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time computing, he has made significant contributions to the development of innovative deep learning models and neural networks. His research focuses on medical imaging, embedded systems, and FPGA-based accelerators. Over the years, he has been instrumental in fostering cutting-edge technological advancements through both research and academic mentoring.

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Education:

Ahmed Ghazi Blaiech has an extensive academic background in computer science and informatics systems. He obtained his Habilitation thesis in Engineering of Informatics Systems from the National Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS) in 2022. Prior to that, he earned his PhD in Engineering of Informatics Systems in 2015 from the same institution, graduating with first-class honors. He also holds a Master’s degree in Safety and Security of Industrial Systems with a specialization in Real-Time Computer Science from the High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Sousse. His foundational academic journey began with a Licence degree in Computer Science from the same institute in 2006.

Experience:

Dr. Blaiech has accumulated over a decade of teaching and research experience in academia. Since 2017, he has been an Assistant Professor at ISSATSo, contributing to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Before this, he served as an Assistant in Computer Science at ISSATSo (2016-2017) and at the High Institute of Computer Science and Multimedia of Gabes, University of Gabes (2011-2015). He also worked as a contractual assistant at the Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, University of Monastir (2008-2011). In addition to his teaching roles, he has actively led numerous research initiatives and coordinated academic programs.

Research Interests:

Dr. Blaiech’s research interests span multiple domains within artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time computing. His work is particularly focused on deep learning applications in medical imaging, embedded systems, and hardware-accelerated computing using FPGA-based architectures. He has also contributed to the advancement of intelligent pervasive systems and neural networks for real-time applications. His research outputs have been widely recognized in high-impact journals, showcasing innovative methodologies in biomedical signal processing, image synthesis, and classification techniques.

Awards and Recognitions:

Throughout his career, Dr. Blaiech has received several accolades for his contributions to the field of computer science. He holds multiple prestigious certifications, including the Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) in Artificial Intelligence and the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) for Python programming. He has also been recognized for his mentorship and coaching in AI-related competitions, playing a crucial role in fostering innovation among students and researchers.

Publications:

Dr. Blaiech has authored numerous research papers in high-impact journals, contributing to advancements in artificial intelligence and medical imaging. Some of his notable publications include:

📌 “CNN-based classification of epileptic states for seizure prediction using combined temporal and spectral features” – Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2022. DOI 📖
📌 “An innovative medical image synthesis based on dual GAN deep neural networks for improved segmentation quality” – Applied Intelligence, 2022. DOI 📖
📌 “Comparison by multivariate auto-regressive method of epileptic seizures prediction for real patients and virtual patients” – Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2021. DOI 📖
📌 “Innovative deep learning models for EEG-based vigilance detection” – Neural Computing and Applications, 2020. DOI 📖
📌 “A Novel Hardware Systolic Architecture of a Self-Organizing Map Neural Network” – Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2019. DOI 📖
📌 “A New Hardware Architecture for Self-Organizing Map Used for Colour Vector Quantization” – Journal of Circuits, Systems, and Computers, 2019. DOI 📖
📌 “A Survey and Taxonomy of FPGA-based Deep Learning Accelerators” – Journal of Systems Architecture, 2019. DOI 📖

Conclusion:

Dr. Ahmed Ghazi Blaiech’s contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and medical computing have been impactful in both research and academia. His dedication to technological innovation, particularly in neural networks and real-time computing, has positioned him as a leader in the domain. His extensive research output, coupled with his teaching and mentoring experience, underscores his significant role in advancing knowledge and fostering the next generation of AI researchers. Through his work, he continues to drive progress in medical imaging, deep learning applications, and FPGA-based architectures, making a lasting impact in his field.