Dr Christos Pierrakeas holds a BSc in Mathematics (1986) and a PhD in Medical Informatics (1994) from the University of Patras, Greece. He also holds two Postgraduate Certificates in ‘Open and Distance Learning’ and ‘Adults Education’ from the Hellenic Open University (HOU). He is currently, a Professor of Design, Analysis, and Development of Information Technologies with emphasis on Educational Technology, with the University of Patras at the Department of Management Science & Technology and Tutor with the Hellenic Open University at the Department of Informatics (since 2000).
His research interests include: Educational technology, applications of new ICT technologies in education, applications of innovative technologies in education (e-learning systems, tools, techniques, methodologies, applications in MOOC, STEM / STEM education, etc.), digital competences development
He has participated as researcher / project coordinator in more than 50 National and European R&D projects. He has co-authored 3 books and over 90 papers in international journals and conferences and has more than 2700 citations on his published work. He is member of Hellenic Mathematics Society and Hellenic AI Society.
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