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Sharing ERASMUS experiences!

October 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is delighted to celebrate #ErasmusDays 2025 with a one-day event titled “Sharing Erasmus Experiences”. Faculty members, administrative staff, and students will come together to present their personal Erasmus stories, highlighting the academic, professional, and cultural impact of international mobility. Through short presentations, participants will reflect on their motivations, share memorable moments, discuss challenges, and showcase the benefits of studying, teaching, or training abroad. The event will also provide advice and inspiration for future participants while fostering dialogue on new opportunities for collaboration. Join us on 14 October to celebrate the spirit of Erasmus and the transformative power of internationalization within the HMU community.

Register to attend the event online (audio in Greek, slides in English).

10:00-10:10 Welcome
10:10-10:25 Michail Zografakis Sfakianakis
10:25-10:40 Afroditi Fanouraki
10:40-10:55 Ioannis Praskidis
10:55-11:10 Irini Dimou
11:10-11:25 Eva Strataki
11:25-11:40 Coffee Break
11:40-11:55 Maria Astroulaki
11:55-12:10 Kostas Petridis
12:10-12:25 George Papadopoulos
12:25-13:30 ERASMUS Info Day

Meet the speakers

Kostas Petridis

Kostas Petridis

Vice Rector for Internationalization and Outreach, HMU

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

Eva Strataki

Head of Department of Information Systems Management, HMU

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.

Ioannis Daliakopoulos

Ioannis Daliakopoulos

Asst. Professor, Dept of Agriculture, Academic Coordinator of IRO, HMU

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

Afroditi Fanouraki

Deputy Head of Secretariat, Dept of Business Administration and Tourism, HMU

Irini Dimou

Irini Dimou

Associate Professor, Dept of Business Administration and Tourism, HMU

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.

George Papadopoulos

George Papadopoulos

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Ex-President, HMU

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.

Michalis Zografakis Sfakianakis

Michalis Zografakis Sfakianakis

Associate Professor, Dept of Nursing, HMU

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

Maria Astroulaki

Student, Dept of Agriculture, HMU Career Student Ambassador

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

Giannis Praskidis Alympakis

Student, Dept of Agriculture, HMU, Intern at INRAE, France

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.

Details

Date:
October 14
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Organiser

Ioannis Daliakopoulos
Email
idaliak@hmu.gr
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Venue

Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion Campus
Heraklion, Greece + Google Map