Faculty
February 26, 2021 2023-08-11 10:44Faculty
Welcome to the Faculty page of the American University of Athens (AUA), where academic excellence and practical expertise converge to create a truly exceptional learning experience. Our esteemed faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse backgrounds to the classroom, with each professor holding a PhD in their respective field and significant professional experience.
At AUA, we believe that education should be both rigorous and enriching, and our faculty embodies this philosophy in their teaching and research. Whether you are pursuing a degree in business, humanities, or sciences, our dedicated professors are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.
With a focus on experiential learning, our faculty members engage students in hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their future careers. Our faculty’s commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom as they conduct cutting-edge research, publish academic papers, and participate in professional organizations, enriching the broader academic community.
Faculty of Science
Faculty members with a strong background in scientific research and teaching prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Departments included in this group are natural and health sciences, and mathematics, such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, pharmacy, environmental science, food science, and computer science.
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty members with expertise in business practices, economics, and finance, prepare students for careers in business, management, and entrepreneurship. Departments included in this group are related to business and economics, such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, and international business.
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Faculty members with expertise in critical thinking, cultural understanding, and artistic expression prepare students for careers in fields such as education, social services, law, politics, and the arts. Departments included in this group are related to social sciences, humanities, and fine arts, such as psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, languages, literature, and arts.
Faculty Members
Ioannis Liakos
Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department
PhD in Physical Sciences & Engineering at the Department of Materials. – MSc. in Chemical Research in the Department of Chemistry. – BSc. in Chemistry
EDUCATION
01.09.2001 – 02.12.2005: University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
01.09.1998 – 01.09.1999: King’s College University of London, United Kingdom
01.09.1995 – 01.09.1998: University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 – 2021: Scientist in the Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy
2005 – 2010: Scientist in the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, Institute of Health & Consumer Protection, Ispra (VA), Italy
Participation in EU projects
GROWBOT – self-growing bio-robots that mimic plants.
XoSoft – Soft modular biomimetic exoskeleton to assist
people with mobility impairments.
RoboCom++ – Rethinking robots for the companion of the future. • PECTICOAT – Nanobiotechnology for the coating of medical
devices using pectins from fruits and vegetables.
Cell / bio-material interactions.
NANO2LIFE – Nano2Life was the first European Network
Excellence in nanobiotech supported by the 6th Framework Programme of the EU. Its aim was to merge existing European expertise in the field of nanobiotechnology 2.
Ryan Hariri
Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department
MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE AT GSK – LEBANON PHARMACIST/PHAR MD, MSc IN GENOMICS
EDUCATION
01/2020-present – Université de Saint Joseph-Lebanon
09/2017- 12/2018 – Beirut arab university- Lebanon
09/2013 – 07/2017 – Beirut arab university Lebanon
1997-2012 -école notre dame danges des pèrescapucins – Lebanon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN MICROGENETICSLABORATORY – USJ – LEBANON
TEACHING ASSISTANT IN MICROBIOLOGYLABORATORY – BAU – LEBANON
CLINICAL PHARMACIST HOSPITAL ROTATION-LEBANON
SELECTED WORKSHOPS
Attend International/Seminars as many as possible- saint joseph University. Attended training program in genetics-Pharmacology-cancer-immunology through Coursera.
Vasileios S. Papapetrou
Computer Science and Engineering Department
Ph.D Aerospace Engineering
MSc Applied Mechanics
MSc Civil Engineering
EDUCATION
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace engineering, November 2018 & Master of Science in Applied Mechanics December 2013 National Technical University of Athens Athens, Greece
Bachelor & Master of Science in Civil Engineering April 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAND Research Group – ERAU
Optimization analysis of variable stiffness composites – Optimization framework design.
Experimental testing of 3d printed composites with curvilinear fibers.
Structural analysis and design optimization of hybrid FRP/RC bridge
Funded by FDOT – Florida Department of Transportation
Aeroelastic, computational, structural, damage analysis of PRSEUS application
(NASA-Boeing design).
TEACHING AWARDS
Outstanding Team Award 2021, Special Recognition Winter Staff award as part of the International Winter Team in Jinhua, China.
Best teacher award, Fall 2020, Jinhua, Poytechnic.
Guy Smoot
Humanities Department
Ph.D. (May 2015), Harvard University, Comparative
EDUCATION
Literature(Greek, Latin and Sanskrit),Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. -Doctoral Dissertation: Ethnicity, Ethnogenesis and Ancestry in the Early Iron Age Aegean as Background to and Through the Lens of the Iliad. Adviser: GregoryNagy.
M.A. in Classics (2008), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USAMA Thesis: “ The Mitoses of Achilles.” Adviser: T. Corey Brennan.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Honorarium for supervision of Classics’ students’ Capstones at the University of
Hawaii, Spring 2017.
Certificate of Distinction in Teaching at Harvard University for Fall 2012
(04/20/2011)
Award for Excellence in Teaching at Brooklyn College, Classics Dept, Fall 2011
Certificate of Distinction in Teaching at Harvard University for Fall 2010
(04/20/2011).
HONORS AND CAPSTONES
Fall 2014: Achilleas Stamatiadis, “Thucydides’ Peloponnesian War and the 20th centure
John N. Giannios
Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department
EDUCATION
Diploma in diet and nutrition, UK.
Degree in alternative-medicine (India), and board certified (USD).
AWARDS AND HONORS
Earned approximately 600 CPD of teaching postgraduate medical courses, University of South Wales, UK
Leader in the postgraduate program in genomic medicine and healthcare, University of South Wales, United Kingdom.
Founder and director of validated postgraduate medical programs including postgraduate certificate, diploma, and MSC in a public university- in the UK.
System founder of a novel academic program in personalized/precision thermal medicine, EU.
Jenny E. Grigoropoulos
Department of Marketing and General Business
Ed.P. (Doctor of Education Leadership & Management)
EDUCATION
Post-Doctorate Program Doctor of Education, Leadership, and Management Teaching Certification
MBA in Business Administraion International Management
BSc in Business administration and Management
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Nov 2021: “ Open and Distance Education in the Pandemic: Experiences, Challenges and Perspectives”, ICODL 2021 conference at the Greek University in which I co-presidented the panel.
Nov 2021: i2Flex instructional Methodology Implemented in K-12 Classes for ESL learners”, ICODL 2021 conference at the Greek University
Nov 2017: “Teachers as Scholar. How Engaging in Action Research Shapes Learning Designs and Transforms Teaching Practices”, ICODL 2017 conference at the Greek University
