Vatistas Kostalabros
About Vatistas Kostalabros
Vatistas Kostalabros is a Researcher PhD Student at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, specializing in high-performance computing systems and hardware security co-processors. He has a diverse background in electrical engineering, having worked in various roles including internships at Signal Maritime and Nokia Networks, and has completed his PhD at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Kostalabros has been working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center as a Researcher PhD Student since 2018. In this role, he focuses on high-performance computing systems, contributing to advancements in the field. His position at the center allows him to engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate with other experts in supercomputing.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Engineering
Before his current role, Kostalabros gained experience as a Data Science Intern at Signal Maritime in Greece for three months in 2016. He also worked at Nokia Networks as a Test Automation & Tool Development Intern from 2015 to 2016 for eleven months. Additionally, he served as a Junior Researcher at the National Technical University of Athens in 2017, where he contributed to projects in microprocessors.
Educational Background in Engineering and Computer Science
Kostalabros studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the National Technical University of Athens, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from 2009 to 2016. He also studied Elektrotechnik at Technische Universität Dresden for eleven months in 2014. Furthermore, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Architecture at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2018 to 2022.
Research Contributions and Specializations
Kostalabros has contributed to the design of energy-efficient hardware security co-processors for RISC-V based Systems on Chip. His expertise includes FPGA design and computer architecture, which are essential for developing reconfigurable computing systems. He possesses over two years of research experience focusing on high-performance computing systems.
Experience in Electronics and Education
From 2019 to 2021, Kostalabros worked as an Electronics Studio Specialist at Learnlife in the Barcelona Area. This role involved applying his engineering skills in an educational setting, enhancing his practical knowledge in electronics and technology.