Panagiotis Z.
About Panagiotis Z.
Panagiotis Z. is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague, Netherlands, with a background in optical networks and photonic systems. He has authored over 60 publications and has experience in research and project management in various technology sectors.
Work at European Patent Office
Panagiotis Z. has been employed at the European Patent Office as a Patent Examiner since 2016. He works in The Hague Area, Netherlands, where he applies his expertise in patent examination processes. His role involves evaluating patent applications, particularly in the field of optical networks and photonic components.
Education and Expertise
Panagiotis Z. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Photonic Communications Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. He also earned a Diploma of Engineering in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. His educational background supports his expertise in the design and experimental demonstration of fibre-optic components and photonic subsystems for various applications, including telecommunications, sensing, and defense.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Panagiotis Z. worked as a Research Project Manager and Senior Research Scientist at Athens Information Technology - Intracom Holdings from 2011 to 2015. He contributed to multiple EU-funded research projects during this time. Additionally, he served as a Research Consultant at EXUS Innovation for nine months in 2015-2016 in Athens, Greece.
Achievements
Panagiotis Z. has authored over 60 publications in reputable scientific journals and conferences, including those by IEEE and OSA. His contributions to the field of photonics and optical networks are recognized through his involvement in numerous research projects, where he has taken on roles as both a research scientist and project manager.
Professional Memberships
Panagiotis Z. is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece. This membership reflects his commitment to the engineering profession and his engagement with the technical community in Greece.