Our Team
Dr. Katerina Karoussos
President & CEO
Dr. Katerina Karoussos is an intermedia artist and a Doctor of Philosophy at Plymouth University. She was the director of the Greek node for Planetary Collegium doctoral and postdoctoral studies (School of Arts and Media) of the University of Plymouth, UK. She worked as a freelancer at the Athens School of Fine Arts, where she established the Digital Repository of Byzantine art of the Roman & Palaeoligean Era. She is the founding president of the Karoussos Archives and a virtual fresco painter.
Dr. Elif Ayiter
Digital Design Advisor
Dr. Elif Ayiter is a digital designer who works primarily in Second Life and OpenSim Virtual environments. She is a faculty member at the Dep. of Visual Arts &Visual Communication Design of Sabanci University, Istanbul. She holds an MFA from Pratt Institute and a PhD from Plymouth University. She was the editor-in-chief of the Metaverse Creativity Journal with Intellect Publishers in the UK and has also published in many well-known Academic journals. She has also participated in many exhibitions, while she is the CEO of the SL fashion store 'Alpha Tribe.'
Dr. Vagia Panagiotidis
Research Collaborator
Dr. Vayia Panagiotidis is a researcher and adjunct professor specializing in Geoinformatics, Spatial Databases, and Digital Applications in Cultural Heritage. With a PhD in Digital Applications, she combines expertise in spatial data analysis, GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning. Her work focuses on the development of innovative geospatial systems for research in cultural heritage, environmental monitoring, and emerging applications in agriculture and food technology.
Mrs. Ellie Coniaris
Educational Policy Advisor
Mrs. Ellie Coniaris has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a master's degree in International & European Policies in Education, Training & Research from the University of Piraeus, and a master's degree in marketing from Brunel University. She also teaches Modern Greek Literature and Classics, specialising on speech production.
Mrs. Cleopatra Karoussos
Head of Public Relations
Mrs. Cleopatra Karoussos holds a bachelor's degree in Political Sciences and International Relationships from Panteion University, a bachelor's degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the Hellenic American University. language.
She is a former PRO in the Governor's office at the National Bank of Greece- Division of Public Relations and Interpretation, and a CEO in the Recruitment and Staff rotation Department -National Bank of Greece.
Mr. Harry Karoussos
Financial Advisor
Mr. Harry Karoussos is a financial analyst specialising in applied financial econometrics, financial modeling, and foreign exchange trading. He worked as a senior consultant for Deloitte. Harry was president of Deree's "Model United Nations" Club and has participated as a delegate in several MUNs in Greece and abroad. He has advanced knowledge of Excel-based financial evaluation and sensitivity analysis, as well as public speaking skills.
Mr. Fotis Samakas
Executive Engineer
Mr. Fotis Samakas holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. He is an authorised expert who specialises in site supervision and management of electromechanical works for private and public building constructions, as well as Health and Safety Plans. His portfolio includes mega-scale construction projects such as the ELVAL Tandem project at ElvalHalcor S.A. (Hellenic Aluminum Industry), the Facilities for the Electrical Connection of Italy and Greece in Arachtos Voltage Conversion Station (Aias S.A), New Athens Airport (Techniki Olympiaki -Mochlos S.A.), Vari-Laurio Line Electrical Connection (National Electricity Company [DEI]), and more.
THE
KAROUSSOS
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THE KAROUSSOS CENTER
Verga, Messenian Mani,
Peloponnese,
Greece
THE KAROUSSOS STUDIO
Kifissia, Athens
Greece
