Dr. Konstantinos Petridis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). His research focuses on organic photovoltaics, graphene-based materials, and laser technologies, and he has coordinated numerous Erasmus+ and H2020 projects. He has authored over 60 publications with 1,800+ citations and serves as Vice Rector for Internationalization and Outreach.

Eva Strataki is the Head of the Department of Information Systems Management at the Library and Informatics Directorate of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). Her work focuses on the coordination of IT operations, management of central systems and applications, and the optimization of digital infrastructure. She also contributes to strategic planning in technology procurement and system maintenance. Eva holds a Master’s degree in Informatics and Multimedia.

Dr. Ioannis Daliakopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). His work focuses on smart technologies for sustainable soil and water management, combining sensors, satellite data, and computer models. He has led several European projects on climate change and soil protection and was included in the 2024 Stanford list of top-cited researchers in Environmental Engineering and Sciences with over 60 publications and 4,200+ citations.

Afroditi Fanouraki is a Senior Administrative Officer at HMU, where she has worked for over 28 years, serving since 2015 as Head of the Secretariat of the Department of Business Administration and Tourism. She holds degrees in European Civilization and Agricultural Technology, a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus on Educational Management, and has completed a nine-month specialization in Human Resource Management. She has also participated in numerous training programs in Greece and abroad related to administration and organizational development.

Dr. Irini Dimou is an Associate Professor of Strategic Tourism Management in the Department of Business Administration and Tourism at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), where she also serves as Head of Department and Director of the MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Her work focuses on tourism strategy, destination competitiveness, and innovation, linking academia and industry through European collaborations. She holds a PhD from the University of Surrey (UK) and her research appears in leading international tourism journals.

Georgios Papadopoulos is a Mechanical Engineering student at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), specializing in Automation and Robotics. He has led and participated in international projects and summer schools across Europe and won the 1st ATHENA Hackathon on Sustainable Development Goals. Active in student leadership, he has served as President of ESN HMU Crete, Public Relations Secretary of the ATHENA Student Board, and Team Leader at AIESEC, promoting international collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

Dr. Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), Greece, and Director of the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences. His research focuses on emergency and intensive care nursing, early warning systems, and patient safety, and he has supervised numerous MSc and PhD theses. He serves as a reviewer for international journals, has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers, and contributes to national and European academic initiatives in health education and clinical practice.

Maria Astroulaki is a 4th year undergraduate student at the Department of Agriculture of HMU. She has attended a semester of studies at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (CZU) and through this experience she gained inspiration and motivation to engage more with mobility within the university. She took on the position of Vice President in the ESN HMU and was also selected as an EU Careers student ambassador of HMU for 2025-26.

Giannis Praskidis Alympakis is a final year agriculture student. Over the past two years he has participated in 3 Erasmus + mobilities, exploring the full agenda of IRO-HMU outgoing actions. His most recent experience was a half a year internship in a research center in France, where he gained language, culture, academic and research knowledge for his future personal and professional growth.