Athanasios Koukosias

Research Associate at iPrism

Multidisciplinary researcher with a strong foundation in AI and data science. Experienced in software development, and hardware prototyping, with contributions to international projects and peer-reviewed publications. Skilled in problem-solving, cross disciplinary collaboration, and applying innovative technologies to real world challenges. Passionate about continuous learning, with interests spanning across many fields such as meteorology, and digital health. modus vivendi • modus operandi

Get In Touch

Research & Publications

Task-Aware Data Selectivity in Pervasive Edge Computing

Published research on optimizing data selection in edge computing environments based on task requirements. Novel approach to improve computational efficiency and reduce latency in distributed pervasive systems.

ESCORT - European Horizon Project

Contributing to an EU-wide initiative enhancing healthcare delivery during cross-border emergencies and routine care utilizing AI-enabled technologies. Focused on IoT integration, patient-centric design, and system resilience.

European Horizon • Healthcare AI • escortproject.eu

Optimal Positioning and Formation of Swarms

Developing models to optimize spatial arrangement and coordination of autonomous swarms for improved performance in stochastic environments. Focus on multi-agent coordination and formation control.

Ongoing Research • Swarm Intelligence

Featured Projects

RL-Based Autonomous Swarm System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tech: Python, PyTorch, NumPy

Boids Playground

Interactive simulation of flocking behavior using the classic Boids algorithm. Explore emergent swarm dynamics with real-time visualization of separation, alignment, and cohesion rules. A fun way to experiment with autonomous agent behavior and swarm intelligence.

Tech: JavaScript, Canvas • Live Demo

answai - Advanced Network Scan With AI

Modular network scanning tool enhanced with artificial intelligence. Features multiple scan profiles (comprehensive, fast, intensive), configurable strategies including SYN stealth, TCP connect, service enumeration, and OS detection. Integrates with Ollama for AI-powered deep search capabilities.

Tech: Python, Nmap, Ollama • GitHub

Monte Carlo Casino

Interactive web application for playing against a model-less agent using Monte Carlo technique. Watch Carlos(the bot) learn optimal Blackjack strategy through configurable training episodes, from quick 10K runs to thorough 500K sessions. Can you win?

Tech: JavaScript, Reinforcement Learning • Live Demo

Technical Expertise

Experience & Education

Research Associate

Nov 2022 - Present

iPrism - Contributing to cutting-edge research in distributed systems, edge computing, and AI-enabled technologies for healthcare and pervasive computing environments.

B.Sc. Informatics and Telecommunications

Oct 2022 - Present

University of Thessaly. Specializing in distributed systems, IoT, machine learning, and telecommunications.

Discover Science Direct AI: your gateway to trusted research content

Jan 2026

HEAL-Link Consortium by Elsevier. Training on AI-powered research tools and trusted content discovery.

Precision Agriculture Hackathon

Dec 2025

Sustainable fertilization of horticultural crops: Improving DSSperformance. Organized by the Agricultural University of Athens, Laboratory of Vegetable Production, and the Horizon Europe research project ECONUTRI

Matlab DeepLearning Onramp

May 2025

Mathworks certification covering fundamentals of deep learning for image classification using MATLAB software.

Watching the Weather

May 2025

The Open University. Covered global meteorological observation methods using satellites, aircraft, balloons, and surface-based sensors.

UAS Remote Pilot - Open Category [A1/A3]

Oct 2024

EU Regulation 2019/947 certification for operating unmanned aircraft systems in the UAS Open category.

Next Generation Agriculture: Synthetic Biology

Sep 2024

Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly. Exploring the role of synthetic biology in modern farming.

Machine Learning for Scalable Applications

Sep 2023

Department of Informatics with Applications on Bio-medicine, University of Thessaly.

How Peer Review Makes You a Better Researcher

May 2024

Online WILEY Research Training Program focused on academic research methodologies.

Ethical Hacking Webinar

Apr 2021

Training on technological tools and specialized applications in information systems security.

High School Diploma

Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

Studies in Economics and Informatics. General Grade: 19.7/20

Erasmus+ Project: Google Tools & Mobile Apps

Feb 2020

1st LTTA - European educational mobility program.

National IT Certificate

Nov 2018 - May 2019

Certification of PC knowledge in document processing, spreadsheets, and internet services.

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in collaborating on research projects, discussing new opportunities, or simply connecting. Feel free to reach out!