Δελτίο Τύπου
Τελετή αναγόρευσης σε Επίτιμο Διδάκτορα
του Κωνσταντίνου Δασκαλάκη
Την Τρίτη 9 Ιουλίου 2024, στο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Πειραιά, το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, διοργάνωσε την τελετή αναγόρευσης του Καθηγητή Πληροφορικής του Τεχνολογικού Ινστιτούτου Μασαχουσέτης (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – M.I.T.) Κωνσταντίνου Δασκαλάκη, σε Επίτιμο Καθηγητή της Σχολής Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών του Πανεπιστημίου Πειραιώς.
The ceremony commenced with an address by the Rector of the University of Piraeus, Professor Michael Sfakianakis, followed by the presentation of the honoree's work (Laudatio) by the Dean of the School of Information and Communication Technologies, Professor Ilias Maglogiannis.
In his opening address, the Rector of the University of Piraeus, Professor Michael Sfakianakis, noted that the conferment of an honorary title is an act of the highest honor reserved by the University for personalities whose journey serves as a source of inspiration, and whose work, actions, and values hold guiding significance for us all. Constantinos Daskalakis, a leading global figure in the fields of Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, as well as Game Theory, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence—a scientist and researcher driven by integrity, passion, and steadfast dedication to his goals—serves as a role model for researchers and academics worldwide, and most importantly, for our students, our alumni, and the youth of our country.
The presentation of the honoree's work (Laudatio) was delivered by the Dean of the School of Information and Communication Technologies, Professor Ilias Maglogiannis, who outlined the honoree's truly impressive academic career, his awards for his research work, and the overall impact of his contributions to Science.
The conferment ceremony concluded with an address by the honoree, who expressed his gratitude to the University and the School for the honor bestowed upon him. In an inspiring speech, he discussed the developments in artificial intelligence—his current field of research—the difficulties and challenges that science is called upon to manage, as well as the existing limitations in this field, which impacts and will continue to impact the daily lives of us all.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitrios Papastergiou; the Rector of Panteion University, Christina Koulouri; the President of the Single Public Procurement Authority, Androniki Theotokatou; the Vice-Presidents of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Evangelia-Elisavet Kouloubini and Konstantinos Kostopoulos; the President of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, George Karanikas; the Mayor of Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis, Konstantinos Maragakis; the Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, Panagiotis Tsanakas; the President of the Piraeus Chamber of Small and Medium Industries, George Papamanolis-Dozas; the President of the Piraeus Commerce Association, Theodoros Kapralos; members of the Governing Council of the University of Piraeus, as well as numerous professors, students, and alumni.
You can watch the ceremony on our University's YouTube channel by clicking the link below:
