About Me

Professional Summary

Christos Stergiou was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He recently received his Ph.D. from the Department of Applied Informatics, School of Information Sciences, University of Macedonia, Greece, with the title "Efficient and Secure Algorithms for Big Data Handling, Processing, and Delivery in Cloud Computing for Internet of Things Networks". His main research interests include Algorithms for Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Wireless Communication. In 2017, he was awarded by the conference committee of the 19th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics (CBI) for Doctoral Student Work titled “Algorithms for Big Data in Advanced Communication Systems and Cloud Computing”.

He received a degree in Technology Management from the Department of Applied Informatics, School of Information Sciences from the University of Macedonia (Greece). Also, Christos received a degree in Informatics and Computer Engineering from Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia, Annex of Kastoria (Greece), an MSc degree in Wireless Communication Systems from the Department of Technician of Wired and Wireless Networks of Brunel University (UK), and a Certificate of Proficiency for Teachers of Technological Education from School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), Annex of Thessaloniki (Greece).

He is a member of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society since 2017, and also he is a reviewer for several International Journals since 2016. His professional interests are Education, Multimodal Data Communications Systems, Cloud Transmission/Streaming/Synchronization, Wireless Communication Systems, Evolution of WiMAX Technology, Science Information Network, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Big Data.

He has a lot of publications and many years of experience in the fields of Education and Scientific Research. He has been listed in Top 2% Scientists ranking by Stanford University's statistics fro the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Additionally, he took research awards of University of Macedonia for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Profile Picture
Christos Stergiou

Skills

Web Development, Graphic Design, Project Management, Team Leadership, Networks, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Programming, Tutoring, Classroom Management, Communication, Machine Learnign, Information Technology, Scientific Research, Telecommunications, Technical Support, Wireless Networking, Computer Repair, Administration, Troubleshooting, Big Data, Data Analysis, e-Learning, Education Technology

Education

BSc in Informatics and Computer Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia, Kastoria, Greece, 2009

MSc in Wireless Communication Systems, School of Engineering, Brunel University of London, UK, 2012

Certificate of Proficiency for Teachers of Technological Education, Annual Training Program for Teachers, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE) School, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2015

BSc in Technology Management, School of Information Sciences, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2016

Certificate of Adult Educational Instructor Proficiency, ID: EB30433, E.O.P.P.E.P., Greece, 2018

PhD in Efficient and Secure Algorithms for Big Data Handling, Processing, and Delivery in Cloud Computing for Internet of Things Networks, School of Information Sciences, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2021

MEd in Intervention Models in Special Education, Pedagogical School of Primary Education, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece, 2022

Working Experience

Recent Roles

Scientific Researcher (Research group Mobility2Net), University of Macedonia, 01/2017-Present

IT - Administration, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), 09/2016-09/2018

Technical Support Help Desk, ΟΤΕ (Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation), 09/2015-11/2015

Ebay Department Manager - Product Manager Assistant, Alfanet S.A., 09/2014-06/2015

IT Computer Engineer, Alfanet S.A., 02/2014-09/2014

Operator Of Digital Terminal Devices and Cryptographic Engines, Greek Army, 10/2012-06/2013

Web site’s creation, management and configuration, Self-Employed, 05/2011-Present

Shop Employee - Accounting Department (Internship), ΟΤΕ (Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation), 10/2008-03/2009

Computers and Mobiles Technician, Self-Employed, 05/2006-Present

Teaching Experience

Recent Roles

Adjunct Lecturer, University of Western Macedonia, 10/2021-06/2024

Primary School Teacher of Computer Science, Greek Ministry of Education, 09/2023-06/2024

Secondary School Teacher of Computer Science, Greek Ministry of Education, 01/2018-06/2023

Adult Educator of Computer Science, Second Chance School, Greek Ministry of Education, 11/2019-06/2022

Lecturer, Mediterranean College of Thessaloniki – University of Derby, 02/2020-06/2020

Assistant Lecturer (PhD), University of Macedonia, 01/2017-06/2021

Professor of Educational Computer Science (Laboratory Assistant), School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), 12/2010-05/2024

Adult Educator of Computer Science, Vocational Training Institutes, 10/2010-06/2020

Publications

Recent Roles

Journals

  1. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Recent advances delivered by Mobile Cloud Computing and Internet of Things for Big Data applications: a survey”, Wiley, International Journal of Network Management, pp. 1-12, May 2016. [DOI:10.1002/nem.1930]
  2. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Efficient and Secure Big Data delivery in Cloud Computing”, Springer, Multimedia Tools and Applications, vol. 76, issue: 21, pp. 22803–22822, November 2017. [DOI:10.1007/s11042-017-4590-4]
  3. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, B.-G. Kim, B. Gupta, “Secure integration of IoT and Cloud Computing”, Elsevier, Future Generation Computer Systems, vol. 78, part 3, pp. 964-975, January 2018. [DOI:10.1016/j.future.2016.11.031]
  4. A. P. Plageras, K. E. Psannis, C. Stergiou, H. Wang, B. B. Gupta, “Efficient IoT-based sensor BIG Data collection-processing and analysis in Smart Buildings”, Elsevier, Future Generation Computer Systems, vol. 82, pp. 349-357, May 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.future.2017.09.082]
  5. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, A. P. Plageras, Y. Ishibashi, B.-G. Kim, “Algorithms for efficient digital media transmission over IoT and cloud networking”, KoreaScience, Journal of Multimedia Information System, vol. 5, issue: 1, pp. 27-34, March 2018. [DOI: 10.9717/JMIS.2018.5.1.27]
  6. K. Psannis and C. Stergiou, “Effective and secure transfer of BIG Data to Cloud Computing with an algorithm”, Journal-Periodical Edition of the University of Macedonia (Τ16), August 2018.
  7. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, B. Gupta, Y. Ishibashi, “Security, Privacy & Efficiency of Sustainable Cloud Computing for Big Data & IoT”, Elsevier, Sustainable Computing, Informatics and Systems, vol. 19, pp. 174-184, September 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suscom.2018.06.003]
  8. K. E. Psannis, C. Stergiou, B. B. Gupta, “Advanced Media-based Smart Big Data on Intelligent Cloud Systems”, IEEE Transaction on Sustainable Computing, vol. 4, Issue: 1, pp. 77-87, January-March 2019. [DOI: 10.1109/TSUSC.2018.2817043]
  9. C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, B. B. Gupta, “InFeMo: Flexible Big Data management through a federated Cloud system”, ACM Transactions on Internet Technology, vol. 22, issue: 2, pp. 1–22, May 2022. [DOI: 10.1145/3426972]
  10. C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, B. B. Gupta, “IoT-based Big Data secure management in the Fog over a 6G Wireless Network”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 8, issue: 7, pp. 5164 - 5171, April 2021. [DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2020.3033131]
  11. G. M. Minopoulos, V. A. Memos, C. L. Stergiou, K. D. Stergiou, A. P. Plageras, M. P. Koidou, K. E. Psannis, “Exploitation of Emerging Technologies and Advanced Networks for a Smart Healthcare System”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 12, issue: 12, June 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12125859]
  12. Christos L. Stergiou, Kostas E. Psannis, “Digital Twin Intelligent System for Industrial Internet of Things-based Big Data Management and Analysis in Cloud Environments”, Elsevier, Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware, vol. 4, issue: 4, pp. 279-291, August 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vrih.2022.05.003]
  13. K. D. Stergiou, G. M. Minopoulos, V. A. Memos, C. L. Stergiou, M. P. Koidou, K. E. Psannis, “A Machine Learning-based Model for Epidemic Forecasting and Faster Drug Discovery”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 12, issue: 21, October 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app122110766]
  14. C. L. Stergiou, E. Bompoli, K. E. Psannis, “Security & privacy issues in IoT-based Big Data Cloud systems in a Digital Twin scenario”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 13, issue: 2, January 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/app13020758]
  15. G. M. Minopoulos, V. A. Memos, K. D. Stergiou, C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “A Medical Image Visualization Technique Assisted with ΑI-based Haptic Feedback for Robotic Surgery and Healthcare”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 13, issue: 6, March 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/app13063592]
  16. C. L. Stergiou, M. P. Koidou, K. E. Psannis, “IoT-Based Big Data Secure Transmission and Management over Cloud System: A Healthcare Digital Twin Scenario”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 13, issue: 16, August 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/app13169165]
  17. C. L. Stergiou, A. P. Plageras, V. A. Memos, M. P. Koidou, K. E. Psannis, “Secure Monitoring System for IoT Healthcare Data in the Cloud”, MDPI, Applied Sciences, vol. 14, issue: 1, December 2023. [DOI:10.3390/app14010120]

Conferences

  1. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Mobile Cloud Computing in 4G Networks (LTE)”, (2015), in Proceedings of 2nd Student Conference of Applied Informatics, 2 December 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  2. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, A. P. Plageras, G. Kokkonis, Y. Ishibashi, “Architecture for Security in IoT Environments”, in Proceedings of 26th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, 19-21 June 2017, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. [DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2017.8001447]
  3. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Algorithms for Big Data in Advanced Communication Systems and Cloud Computing”, in Proceedings of 19th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics 2017 (CBI2017), Doctoral Consortium, 24-26 July 2017, Thessaloniki, Greece. [DOI: 10.1109/CBI.2017.28]
  4. A. P. Plageras, C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, G. Kokkonis, Y. Ishibashi, Byung-Gyu Kim, Brij Gupta, “Efficient Large-Scale Medical Data (eHealth Big Data) Analytics in Internet of Things”, in Proceedings of 19th IEEE International Conference on Business Informatics (CBI’17), International Workshop on the Internet of Things and Smart Services (ITSS2017), 24-26 July 2017, Thessaloniki, Greece. [DOI: 10.1109/CBI.2017.3]
  5. A. P. Plageras, C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, Byung-Gyu Kim, Brij Gupta, Y. Ishibashi, “Solutions for Inter-connectivity and Security in a Smart Hospital Building”, in Proceedings of 15th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2017), 24-26 July 2017, Emden, Germany. [DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2017.8104766]
  6. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, A. P. Plageras, T. Xifilidis, B. B. Gupta, “Security and Privacy of Big Data for Social Networking Services in Cloud”, in Proceedings of IEEE conference on Computer Communications (IEEE INFOCOM 2018), 15-20 April 2018, Honolulu, HI, USA. [DOI: 10.1109/INFCOMW.2018.8406831]
  7. C. Stergiou, A. P. Plageras, K. E. Psannis, T. Xifilidis, G. Kokkonis, S. Kontogiannis, K. Tsarava, A. Sapountzi, “Proposed High Level Architecture of a Smart Interconnected Interactive Classroom”, in Proceedings of IEEE conference SEEDA-CECNSM 2018, 22-24 September 2018, Kastoria, Greece. [DOI: 10.23919/SEEDA-CECNSM.2018.8544922]
  8. A. P. Plageras, C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Internet of Things for Healthcare: Challenges & Perspectives”, in Proceedings of New Technologies in Health: Medical, Legal & Ethical Issues, 21-22 November 2019, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  9. V. A. Memos, G. Minopoulos, C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, Y. Ishibashi, “A Revolutionary Interactive Smart Classroom (RISC) with the Use of Emerging Technologies”, in Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Computer Communication and the Internet (ICCCI 2020), 26-28 June 2020, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan. [DOI: 10.1109/ICCCI49374.2020.9145987]
  10. C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, Y. Ishibashi, “Green Cloud Communication System for Big Data Management”, in Proceedings of The 3rd World Symposium on Communication Engineering (WSCE 2020), 9-11 October 2020, held Online, Thessaloniki, Greece. [DOI: 10.1109/WSCE51339.2020.9275579]
  11. Anna Lioupa, Vasileios A. Memos, Christos L. Stergiou, Yutaka Ishibashi, Konstantinos E. Psannis, “The Integration of 6G and Blockchain into an Efficient AIoT-based Smart Education Model”, in Proceedings of The 6th World Symposium on Communication Engineering (WSCE 2023), 27-29 September 2023, Thessaloniki, Greece. [DOI: 10.1109/WSCE59557.2023.10365753]
  12. Aliki Christou, Christos L. Stergiou, Vasileios A. Memos, Yutaka Ishibashi, Konstantinos E. Psannis, “Revolutionizing Connectivity: The Power of AI, IoT, and Edge Computing for Smart and Autonomous Systems”, in Proceedings of The 6th World Symposium on Communication Engineering (WSCE 2023), 27-29 September 2023, Thessaloniki, Greece. [DOI: 10.1109/WSCE59557.2023.10365771]
  13. E. Mavropoulou, V. Neofotistos, C. Stergiou, S. Aslanidou, A. Oikonomou, “Educational Video: from script to creation”, in Proceedings of the 12th Panhellenic Conference of the Pedagogical Association of Greece "Greek Pedagogy and Educational Research", 10-12 November, Ioannina, Greece.

Book Chapters

  1. C. Stergiou, A. P. Plageras, K. E. Psannis, B. B. Gupta, “Secure Machine Learning scenario from Big Data in Cloud Computing via Internet of Things network”, Springer, Handbook of Computer Networks and Cyber Security: Principles and Paradigms, Multimedia Systems and Applications, pp. 525-554, January 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22277-2_21]
  2. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Recent advances delivered in Mobile Cloud Computing’s Security and Management challenges”, IGI Global, Modern Principles, Practices, and Algorithms for Cloud Security, p. 23, 2020. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1082-7.ch002]
  3. C. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Recent advances delivered in Mobile Cloud Computing’s Security and Management challenges”, IGI Global, Research Anthology on Securing Mobile Technologies and Applications, p. 23, 2021. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8545-0.ch003]
  4. A. P. Plageras, C. L. Stergiou, K. E. Psannis, “Internet of Things for Healthcare: Challenges & Perspectives”, New Technologies in Health: Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues, Medical Law and Bioethics Study Laboratory AUTH, Thessaloniki, Greece, February 2021. [ISBN: 978-960-654-306-7]
  5. Stergiou, C. L. (2021). Utilization of new technologies in the special school. Pellaios Pedagogue, vol. 2, 103-114. (URL: https://pellaiospaidagwgos.blogspot.com/2021/06/2-2021.html) [ISSN: 2732-7388]
'

Distinctions - Awards

  • Research awards of the University of Macedonia for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
  • Praise for doctoral student work at the 19th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics (CBI 2017)
  • Top 2% Scientists in the world (prepared by Stanford University USA), October 2020. According to the research findings of “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators'', by Stanford University, USA, I have been included in the Top 2% list of Scientists in the world of main subfield discipline, among those that have published at least five papers (https://lnkd.in/dhSwdgB). Furthermore, I have been included in the list of Top 800 scientists (Top 0.2%) in the world list for the fields of Distributed Computing and Information Systems, and also in the list of Top 800 Scientists (Top 0.8%) for the field of Information & Communication Technologies. My rank is 122 in the total of Top 800 Scientists in these fields.
  • Top 2% Scientists in the world (prepared by Stanford University USA), October 2021. According to the research findings of “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators'', by Stanford University, USA, I have been included in the Top 2% list of Scientists in the world of main subfield discipline, among those that have published at least five papers (https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3). Furthermore, I have been included in the list of Top 800 scientists (Top 0.2%) in the world list for the fields of Distributed Computing and Information Systems, and also in the list of Top 800 Scientists (Top 0.8%) for the field of Information & Communication Technologies. My rank is 122 in the total of Top 800 Scientists in these fields.
  • Top 2% Scientists in the world (prepared by Stanford University USA), October 2022. According to the research findings of “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators'', by Stanford University, USA, I have been included in the Top 2% list of Scientists in the world of main subfield discipline, among those that have published at least five papers (https://lnkd.in/gsuZnKrn). Furthermore, I have been included in the list of Top 800 scientists (Top 0.2%) in the world list for the fields of Distributed Computing and Information Systems, and also in the list of Top 800 Scientists (Top 0.8%) for the field of Information & Communication Technologies. My rank is 122 in the total of Top 800 Scientists in these fields.
  • Top 2% Scientists in the world (prepared by Stanford University USA), October 2023. According to the research findings of “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators'', by Stanford University, USA, I have been included in the Top 2% list of Scientists in the world of main subfield discipline, among those that have published at least five papers (https://lnkd.in/dZrmuqWy). Furthermore, I have been included in the list of Top 800 scientists (Top 0.2%) in the world list for the fields of Distributed Computing and Information Systems, and also in the list of Top 800 Scientists (Top 0.8%) for the field of Information & Communication Technologies. My rank is 122 in the total of Top 800 Scientists in these fields.
  • The publications “Secure integration of IoT and Cloud Computing” and “Efficient IoT-based sensor BIG Data collection – processing and analysis in smart buildings” are on the list of the 10 Most Cited Papers of the magazine Future Generation Computer Systems by Elsevier

CV

Download in english

Download in greek

Academic CV in greek

Contact Me

Let's get in touch