Turning Data into Knowledge - Empowering Decisions
The Data Science Laboratory is an academic research unit of the School of Production Engineering and Management at the Technical University of Crete.
Building on a long-established background in data analysis and forecasting, the laboratory has evolved into a contemporary research environment focused on Data Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and intelligent decision support systems. Our mission is to transform data into actionable knowledge and support informed decision-making in academia, industry, and society.
Research Collaboration with Alpha Bank
Dimitris Zopounidis serves as Researcher on meaningful projects developed in collaboration with Alpha Bank, contributing to initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, risk management and data-driven decision support.
His work includes the development of Artificial Intelligence Risk Management methodologies aligned with the requirements of the EU AI Act, with emphasis on governance frameworks, risk assessment and the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence within the financial sector.
He is also researcher in high-impact projects related to Data-Driven Strategic Intelligence and Data-to-Decision Analytics, supporting evidence-based strategic planning and decision-making.
In addition, he contributes to collaborative activities carried out within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alpha Bank and the Technical University of Crete.
Photo of Dimitris Zopounidis with the Alpha Bank Chief Executive Officer Dr. Vassilios Psaltis at the Economist Impact Conference, Chania | 29 May 2026
