Nikolaos Bakas

Diploma in Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens; MSc, Structural Analysis, National Technical University of Athens; PhD, Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, National Technical University of Athens

Dr. Nikolaos Bakas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing and Mathematics, School of Science and Technology, at The American College of Greece – Deree. His studies at the National Technical University of Athens comprise a Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Master’s degree in Structural Analysis and Design, and a PhD in the Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings. Following his academic studies, his research has focused on fundamental computational problems, including the training of Artificial Neural Networks, the development of optimization algorithms, and numerical methods for solving complex mathematical problems. His work combines Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and High-Performance Computing to develop efficient computational solutions for scientific and industrial applications. He has a strong record of scientific publications and has contributed to a range of research and industrial projects. Alongside his research, he has taught at various universities and colleges and has also trained professional engineers through lifelong-learning programs.