Athanasios Tsakonas
About Athanasios Tsakonas
Athanasios Tsakonas is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague, Netherlands, with over 18 years of experience in research, data analytics, and predictive modeling. He has held various academic and industry positions, including Senior Research Fellow at Bournemouth University and Director of Market Analysis at Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH.
Work at European Patent Office
Athanasios Tsakonas has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. He is based in The Hague Area, Netherlands, where he applies his extensive knowledge in research and data analytics to assess the novelty and inventiveness of various inventions.
Education and Expertise
Athanasios Tsakonas has a diverse educational background. He is currently studying Law at Dimokrition Panepistimion Thrakis, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning in Business and Finance from Panepistimion Aegaeou, and an M.Sc. in Shipping, Trade and Transportation from the same institution. Additionally, he studied Intelligent Systems at Helsingin yliopisto and earned a Dipl.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens.
Background
Tsakonas has over 18 years of experience in research, data analytics, and predictive modeling. His career includes various academic and industry positions, such as Senior Research Fellow at Bournemouth University and Director of Market Analysis at Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH. He has also held roles at institutions like NCSR 'DEMOKRITOS', University of the Aegean, and DVB Bank SE, contributing to his broad expertise in technology and finance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Athanasios Tsakonas has authored two books and published over 50 articles in international scientific journals and conferences. His contributions span multiple fields, including Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Game Theory, and Finance. He has also gained experience in IT project management and commercial software development, further enhancing his professional profile.
Teaching Experience
Tsakonas has extensive university teaching experience, having lectured in subjects such as Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Game Theory, and Finance. His teaching roles have included positions at Democritus University of Thrace and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he managed research projects and contributed to the academic development of students in various disciplines.