About Me
Since earning my Ph.D. in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia in 2007, I have been serving as a Professor of Data Analysis in the Social Sciences at the Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. My research focuses on multivariate analysis, particularly on dimension reduction and clustering methods, as well as psychological testing and measurement within the social sciences. I have a keen interest in the philosophy of error statistics. (Fun fact: my Erdős number is 4.)
In 2017, I was honored to serve as a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Statistics at Stanford University, an experience that greatly enriched my approach to data analysis and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. I actively participate in the global discourse on data science and its impact on social science research, serving as a board member of the Greek Society of Data Analysis (GSDA) and as an additional member of the International Federation of Classification Societies (IFCS) Council. I am also a member of the Correspondence Analysis and Related Methods network (CARME-N), where I collaborate closely with my colleague Alfonso Iodice D'Enza. Together, we are co-organizing the upcoming CARME meetings, with the next one scheduled for 2026.
Beyond my academic pursuits, I am a passionate advocate for open science. I believe that transparency, humility, pluralism, and collaboration are essential to advancing our understanding of complex phenomena. If you are working on a project that aligns with open science principles, I am happy to offer consulting support, time permitting.
You can explore my CV, keep up with my latest research developments, and read my (infrequent) blog posts. For a more detailed overview of my professional journey and contributions, feel free to visit my profiles on Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and GitHub.