Panagiotis Kourtesis
About Panagiotis Kourtesis
Panagiotis Kourtesis is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in virtual reality applications for rehabilitation and therapy. He has held various research and teaching positions across multiple institutions in the UK, France, and Italy, focusing on human-computer interaction and cognitive neuroscience.
Current Work at Inria
Panagiotis Kourtesis is currently employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Inria in Rennes, Brittany, France. He has been part of the organization since 2020 and is involved in the Hybrid team, which focuses on innovative research in 3D interaction using virtual environments. His work emphasizes the application of virtual reality in rehabilitation and therapy, particularly in the fields of cyber-psychology and telemedicine.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Before joining Inria, Kourtesis worked at IRISA - Institut de Recherche en Informatique et Systèmes Aléatoires as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2020 to 2022. He also served as a Research Software Developer specializing in Virtual Reality at Università Suor Orsola Benincasa from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles included being a Tutor at The University of Edinburgh, where he taught Research Methods & Statistics in R and contributed to the Writing Centre.
Educational Background
Kourtesis holds multiple degrees in psychology and neuroscience. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience from both The University of Edinburgh and Istituto Universitario 'Suor Orsola Benincasa' di Napoli, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. He also obtained a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from The University of Edinburgh and another Master's Degree in Neuropsychologie from the University of Strasbourg.
Research Focus and Specializations
Panagiotis Kourtesis specializes in human-computer interaction and cognitive neuroscience, particularly within virtual environments. His research focuses on the application of virtual reality in rehabilitation and therapy, exploring its potential in cyber-psychology and telemedicine. He utilizes advanced statistical methods and software, such as R and JASP, to support his research methodologies.
Interdisciplinary Contributions
Kourtesis has contributed to various interdisciplinary research projects that integrate arts, engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. His work reflects a commitment to advancing the understanding of 3D interactions and their applications in diverse fields, particularly in enhancing user experiences in virtual environments.