Nikolaos Kanakaris received his Diploma (Integrated Masters) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece in 2020. As of 2020, he is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Patras. His research interests focus on the control and calibration of photonic devices, with the aim of contributing to technological advancements in this field. Nikolaos has experience working on European research programs and collaborating with industry partners. His expertise spans computer architecture, VLSI design, signal processing, and mobile communications.