NEWSLETTER // 12 // Spring 2024
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Meltemi! The first open-source Large Language Model for GreekLarge Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of AI, opening up new opportunities for research and industry applications. However, their performance varies substantially across different languages. To address these challenges, we are thrilled to introduce Meltemi, the first Greek open-source LLM trained by the Institute for Language and Speech Processing of Athena Research Center. Meltemi is trained on a corpus of 28.5 billion tokens of high-quality Greek texts. |
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| Athena the 1st Greek RTO to sign the Agreement for the Reform of Research Evaluation |
Athena proceeded to sign the Agreement for the Reform of Research Evaluation and became a member to the CoARA Coalition, which supports and coordinates the efforts of organizations maintaining research assessment policies and frameworks at European, national, and global levels… |
| | Georgia Koutrika discussing "Documentaries and Artificial Intelligence" |
Georgia Koutrika, Research Director at IMSI/Athena, was a guest speaker in the discussion titled "Documentary and Artificial Intelligence: An Exploratory Relationship," organized by the Greek Documentary Association in collaboration with the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival on Thursday 14 March 2024. |
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| Tenders for two major Athena constuction projects awarded |
Recently, funding was approved for the purchase of new facilities in Athens, paving the way for a competitive tender process to select a contractor. The latest decisions concern the selection of contractors for the construction of the building in Patras and the upgrade of facilities in Athens… |
| | Athena Research Center among the top "Widening" Countries' Organizations in Horizon Europe contribution secured |
Athena Research Center is distinguished among these esteemed organizations for its contributions across various scientific fields. Ηighlighted among the top 20 organizations in terms of funding secured, showcasing its innovative approach to research... |
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| Space Tech Forum 2024. Corallia/Athena supports the Greek Space ecosystem |
The aim of the Greek Space Tech Forum 2024, co-organised by Corallia, was to showcase aspects of the emerging New Space market, in which a dynamic Greek space ecosystem operates. The Corallia unit of Athena leads ESA BIC Greece and is a pillar of this ecosystem. |
| | ARCHIMEDES Welcomes 9 Post-Doctoral Researchers |
The ARCHIMEDES Research Unit of Athena is pleased to announce its collaboration with nine Post-Doctoral Researchers. They will be conducting high level research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Algorithms and will also be providing guidance, insight, talent and ideas to our PhD Fellows. Our team will continue to grow as we expect more PIs, Post-Docs and PhDs to join us in the coming future, to strengthen our presence as an AI Excellence Hub… |
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| Addressing the Mental Health Crisis with Personalised Treatment |
The “Virtual Brain Twin for Personalised Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders” project, coordinated by EBRAINS AISBL, introduces an innovative approach to psychiatric care. It aims to generate virtual brain twins for psychiatric patients, through an ecosystem that utilises neuronal microcircuit simulation, mathematical analysis, innovative AI tools, and insights from psychiatric care and clinical studies… |
| | CHAI Hub: Archimedes Joins Groundbreaking AI Initiative |
Archimedes became a member of the newly founded CHAI Hub, an international consortium of universities, private companies, government entities, and regulatory authorities aiming to collaboratively develop AI solutions alleviating pressure on healthcare systems. Led by Professor Sotirios Tsaftaris of the University of Edinburgh and Archimedes Lead Researcher, the initiative has received £12 million from EPSRC to pioneer advancements in AI for healthcare… |
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| MENA Maritime Accelerator awarded at the Bravo Sustainability Dialogue & Awards 2023 |
Under the leadership of the Sustainable Development Unit of Athena, MENA aims to accelerate the green transformation of the maritime and port industry by supporting the development of innovative and sustainable business solutions. This initiative supports the industry’s transition to Climate Neutrality and Resilience… |
| | ISI in the Official Mission of the Region of Western Greece to China |
The Industrial Systems Institute participated in the Official Mission of the Region of Western Greece to China in February 2024. The target was the completion of the cooperation agreement between the Region of Western Greece and the city of Hangzhou, a global center for the electronic commerce technology companies. ISI Director Prof. Chrysostomos Stylios participated… |
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| | | UNDERPIN: Data Space for Manufacturing Excellence |
The objective of UNDERPIN is to create a state-of-the-art platform that fosters dynamic asset management and predictive maintenance by leveraging DataSpace technologies in a way that is aligned with the vision of a unified European digital market. Specifically tailored for European manufacturers in the refinery and renewable energy domains, the platform is poised to… |
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| | | Apostolos Fournaris, Principal Researcher
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Apostolos is currently Principal Researcher at the Industrial Systems Institute of Athena. His main areas of interest include IoT, Edge Embedded System/Cyber-Physical system hardware and software security with focus on industrial and critical infrastructures, real world Cryptography applications… |
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| | | Prof. Rapsomanikis discusses Climate Crisis and hydrogen-based solutions |
Prof. Rapsomanikis stated, in an interview on the IN Business show with journalist Maria Smilidou on Naftemporiki TV, that measurements of average annual temperature show that we have already reached the limit of temperature increase expected for 2050, exceeding dire predictions and sounding the alarm bell… |
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| | | Periplous sets sail over Ancient Epidaurus |
Get the experience! Watch how Periplous passengers view the submerged city through the glass bottom of the boat, while simultaneously observing on a tablet screen the virtual three-dimensional representation of the submerged city as it was centuries ago. Tech for culture & turism by ILSP/Athena! |
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| Technopolis City of Athens, 16-21 April 2024 |
Athena invites you to the Athens Science Festival!One grand celebration, 6 days of science, technology, and innovation, interactive exhibits, workshops for children and adults, impressive experiments, and top speakers come together for the 10th anniversary of ASF. Athena Research Center will again be a major partner showcasing the best of its Informatics and AI work. You are all warmly invited to join the celebration with us! |
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| Athena at 1st Automation & Robotics Expo Athena's presence will feature innovative research results across a broad spectrum of robotics and industrial applications. A+R Expo 2024 is expected to serve as a meeting point for the research, academic, and professional community… |
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| Tender for new Athena office facilities soon to openAthena Research Center has secured funding from the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), the European Investment Bank, and the Sectoral Development Program of the Ministry of Development in order to acquire new central building facilities to address longstanding housing needs and accommodate its significant growth. A public tender will be published in the near future for the acquisition of an existing or new building… |
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