Vangelis Banos

Vangelis Banos is a distinguished Information and Communication Systems Engineer with advanced degrees, including an MSc in Information Systems and a PhD in Informatics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With specialized expertise in digital libraries, web archiving, search engines, and big data, Vangelis operates at the forefront of information technology. His impressive portfolio includes the development of web-scale applications capable of managing petabyte-scale storage and indexing.

Among his notable initiatives is openarchives.gr, the premier search engine for Greek scientific and cultural content, alongside UltraCl@rity, which provides comprehensive indexing of Greek government documents. Vangelis also created ArchiveReady.com, a tool that ensures proper archiving of websites, and he has significantly contributed to the Hellenic Aggregator for Europeana, linking 20 Greek digital libraries with the broader European digital landscape.

His dedication to knowledge transfer includes managing technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and submitting EU research proposals. Vangelis Banos continues to push the boundaries of digital information systems, fostering innovation and accessibility in the digital age.