TECHNICAL PROGRAM

 09:30 - 10:30      Keynote 1: Prof. Milos Krstic, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou
Optimizing Overhead in Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems
 11:00 - 13:00      Technical Session, 5 papers, Chr: A. Kakarountas
A. Tziouvaras, G. Dimitriou, M. Dossis and G. Stamoulis, "Instruction-Flow-Based Timing Analysis in Pipelined Processors"
L. Moysis, Ch. Volos, H. Takhi, K. Kemih, S. Goudos and H. Nistazakis, "Analysis, Synchronization and Microcontroller Implementation of a Generalized Hyperjerk System, with Application to Secure Communications Using a Descriptor Observer"
A. Gkogkidis and A. Kakarountas, "Exploration Study on Configurable Instruction Set for Bioinformatics' Applications"
D. Ziouzios and M. Dasygenis, "A Smart Recycling Bin for Waste Classification"
D. Karampatzakis, G. Avramidis, P. Kiratsa, I. Tseklidis and Ch. Oikonomidis, "A Smart Cargo Bike for the Physical Internet enabled by RFID and LoRaWAN"
 14:00 - 15:30      SS 1: Modelling and Optimization of 5G Communication Networks, 5 papers, Chr: I. Moscholios, N. Sagias, P. Sarigiannidis
P. Panagoulias, I. Moscholios, P. Sarigiannidis, N. Sagias and M. Logothetis, "Performance Metrics in OFDM Wireless Networks with Restricted Accessibility"
I. Kouretas, A. Skrivanos, K. Peppas and V. Paliouras, "VLSI Implementation of Optimal Detection for Spatial Modulation"
D. Karra, S. Goudos, G. Tsoulos and G. Athanasiadou, "Prediction of Received Signal Power in Mobile Communications Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms:A Comparative Study"
S. Blionas, G. Doukas, K. Doukas and N. Tselikas, "A Flexible/Scalable ΙοΤ Server Node testbed, from Gateway to Edge Computing. Α Smart Home Use Case"
D. Pliatsios, P. Sarigiannidis, I. Moscholios and A. Tsiakalos, "Cost-efficient Remote Radio Head Deployment in 5G Networks Under Minimum Capacity Requirements"
 16:00 - 18:00     Technical Session 2, 7 papers, Chr: S. Siskos
S. Kapoulea and C. Psychalinos, "Single Active Element Realization of Fractional-Order I^λD^μ DC Motor Controller"
P. Bertsias and C. Psychalinos, "Partial Fraction Expansion Based Fractional-Order Filter Designs
K. Kozalakis and S. Siskos, "Design of a self-oscillating dc-dc boost converter with constant efficiency in a wide power range for energy harvesting applications "
V. Gogolou, S. Siskos and Th. Laopoulos, "A reconfigurable storage unit for autonomously powered IoT nodes"
A. Boubaris, N. Rigogiannis, Z. Agorastou, N. Papanikolaou, S. Siskos and Ef. Koutroulis, "Analysis, Design and Simulation of an On-Chip DC/DC/AC Conversion System for PV Applications"
N. Rigogiannis, D. Baros, E. Lempesis, S. Ntoga, E. Peioglou, Ch. Pechlivanis and N. Papanikolaou, "Experimental Investigation of a Digitally Current Controlled Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converter for Microgrids Applications"
A. Boubaris, N. Vagiannis, G. Chatziaggelou, N. Chatzipapas and N. Papanikolaou, "Implementation of current and ventilation control for enhanced TEC performance"
 09:30 - 10:30      Keynote 2: Prof. Ran Ginosar, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou
Manycore Computing Done Right
 11:00 - 13:00      Technical Session 3, 7 papers, Chr: Alkis Hatzopoulos
V. Gerakis, Y. Tsiatouhas and A. Hatzopoulos, "On the Improvement of a TSV Post-bond Testing Method"
G.-P. Kousiopoulos, G.-N. Papastavrou, N. Karagiorgos, S. Nikolaidis, Th. Efstathiadis and A. Kalfas, "Pipeline Leak Localization Techniques"
N. Petrellis, F. Gioulekas and M. Birbas, "Design of a Multi-purpose Surface-EMG Readout System for Draft Control Applications"
V. Konstantakos, K. Kozalakis, K. Siozos, S. Siskos and Th. Laopoulos, "Earthquake instrumentation node with MEMS sensors"
G. Stouraitis, "Enhanced Signal-Dependent Rank Ordered Mean-Based Audio Noise Removal"
K. Angelopoulos and G.-O. Glentis, "Time difference of arrival estimation using correlation-based methods: experimental validation via acoustic signal propagation"
A. Anyfantis and S. Blionas, "Indoor air quality monitoring sensors for the design of a simple, low cost, mobile e-nose for real time victim localization (human presence)"
 14:00 - 15:30      SS2: Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools, 4 papers, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou & G. Stamoulis
A. Sakellariou, D. Valiantzas, Ch. Sotiriou, N. Xiromeritis and N. Sketopoulos, "Linear Time S-Component Extraction for General Petri Nets"
P. Aimoniotis, N. Xiromeritis and Ch. Sotiriou, "A Fast Timing Separation of Events Algorithm for Concurrent Systems"
Ch. Sotiriou, N. Sketopoulos, A. Nayak and P. Penzes, "Extraction of Structural Regularity for Random Logic Netlists"
K. Liakos, G. Georgakilas, S. Moustakidis, P. Karlsson and F. Plessas, "Machine Learning for Hardware Trojan Detection: A Review"
 16:00 - 17:00     Poster & Demo Session, 14 papers, Chr: F. Plessas
V. Kalenteridis, Z. Agorastou and S. Siskos, "Α soft start-up technique for inrush current limitation in DC-DC converters"
K. Topouzlis and S. Siskos, "Design of an integrated DC-DC converter for energy harvesting applications"
E. Vassalos and D. Bakalis, "Residue-to-Binary Converter for the New RNS Moduli Set {2^2n-2, 2^n-1, 2^n+1}"
A. Mahdi, Ch. Archonta, G. Tzimas and A. El-Kady, "A SoC-ZYNQ-Based SW-HW Co-Simulation & Verification Method"
Ch. Velaora and A. Kakarountas, "Logic Design as an Enabler to Python Programming Language Teaching"
A. Stassinakis and G. Roumelas, "Multihop Underwater Optical Wireless Links with Chromatic Dispersion and Time Jitter"
Georgios N. Kouziokas, "Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Deep Neural Networks in Energy Appliances Prediction"
D. Tsiktsiris, K. Kechagias, M. Dasygenis and P. Angelidis, "Accelerated Seven Segment Optical Character Recognition Algorithm"
A. Sideris, Th. Sanida and M. Dasygenis, "Hardware Acceleration of the AES Algorithm using Nios-II Processor"
K. Ampatzidis, D. Oikonomou, P. Kitsos and M. Rigou, "Α Smart Home Energy Management System Based on Internet-of-Things"
N. Baras and M. Dasygenis, "An algoritm for routing heterogeneous vehicles in robotized warehouses"
K. Karakostas, S. Gkagkanis, K. Katsaliaki, P. Kollensperger, V. Nitsas, A. Hatzopoulos and M. Kiziroglou, "Blood cell size determination by scattering analysis"
F. Zouad, N. Machkour, K. Kemih, L. Moysis, Ch. Volos and I. Stouboulos, "Predictive Control of a Fractional Order Delayed Chaotic System with Circuit Implementation"
DEMO: G.-P. Kousiopoulos, G.-N. Papastavrou, D. Kampelopoulos, N. Karagiorgos, D. Porlidas, S. Nikolaidis, "Smart sensor system for leakage detection in pipes carrying oil products in noisy environment (ESTHISIS PROJECT)"
 17:00 - 18:00     Industrial Session, 2 lectures, Chr: F. Plessas
Georgios Keramidas, Think Silicon S.A./Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "Ultra-Low Power Features of Nema GPUs"
Manolis Frantzeskakis, LN2 Hellas, "Cognitive Decoding"
09:30-10:30 Keynote 1: Prof. Milos Krstic, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou
Optimizing Overhead in Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems
11:00-13:00 Technical Session, 5 papers, Chr: A. Kakarountas
A. Tziouvaras, G. Dimitriou, M. Dossis and G. Stamoulis, "Instruction-Flow-Based Timing Analysis in Pipelined Processors"
L. Moysis, Ch. Volos, H. Takhi, K. Kemih, S. Goudos and H. Nistazakis, "Analysis, Synchronization and Microcontroller Implementation of a Generalized Hyperjerk System, with Application to Secure Communications Using a Descriptor Observer"
A. Gkogkidis and A. Kakarountas, "Exploration Study on Configurable Instruction Set for Bioinformatics' Applications"
D. Ziouzios and M. Dasygenis, "A Smart Recycling Bin for Waste Classification"
D. Karampatzakis, G. Avramidis, P. Kiratsa, I. Tseklidis and Ch. Oikonomidis, "A Smart Cargo Bike for the Physical Internet enabled by RFID and LoRaWAN"
14:00-15:30 SS 1: Modelling and Optimization of 5G Communication Networks, 5 papers, Chr: I. Moscholios, N. Sagias, P. Sarigiannidis
P. Panagoulias, I. Moscholios, P. Sarigiannidis, N. Sagias and M. Logothetis, "Performance Metrics in OFDM Wireless Networks with Restricted Accessibility"
I. Kouretas, A. Skrivanos, K. Peppas and V. Paliouras, "VLSI Implementation of Optimal Detection for Spatial Modulation"
D. Karra, S. Goudos, G. Tsoulos and G. Athanasiadou, "Prediction of Received Signal Power in Mobile Communications Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms:A Comparative Study"
S. Blionas, G. Doukas, K. Doukas and N. Tselikas, "A Flexible/Scalable ΙοΤ Server Node testbed, from Gateway to Edge Computing. Α Smart Home Use Case"
D. Pliatsios, P. Sarigiannidis, I. Moscholios and A. Tsiakalos, "Cost-efficient Remote Radio Head Deployment in 5G Networks Under Minimum Capacity Requirements"
16:00-18:00 Technical Session 2, 7 papers, Chr: S. Siskos
S. Kapoulea and C. Psychalinos, "Single Active Element Realization of Fractional-Order I^λD^μ DC Motor Controller"
P. Bertsias and C. Psychalinos, "Partial Fraction Expansion Based Fractional-Order Filter Designs
K. Kozalakis and S. Siskos, "Design of a self-oscillating dc-dc boost converter with constant efficiency in a wide power range for energy harvesting applications "
V. Gogolou, S. Siskos and Th. Laopoulos, "A reconfigurable storage unit for autonomously powered IoT nodes"
A. Boubaris, N. Rigogiannis, Z. Agorastou, N. Papanikolaou, S. Siskos and Ef. Koutroulis, "Analysis, Design and Simulation of an On-Chip DC/DC/AC Conversion System for PV Applications"
N. Rigogiannis, D. Baros, E. Lempesis, S. Ntoga, E. Peioglou, Ch. Pechlivanis and N. Papanikolaou, "Experimental Investigation of a Digitally Current Controlled Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converter for Microgrids Applications"
A. Boubaris, N. Vagiannis, G. Chatziaggelou, N. Chatzipapas and N. Papanikolaou, "Implementation of current and ventilation control for enhanced TEC performance"
09:30-10:30 Keynote 2: Prof. Ran Ginosar, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou
Manycore Computing Done Right
11:00-13:00 Technical Session 3, 7 papers, Chr: Alkis Hatzopoulos
V. Gerakis, Y. Tsiatouhas and A. Hatzopoulos, "On the Improvement of a TSV Post-bond Testing Method"
G.-P. Kousiopoulos, G.-N. Papastavrou, N. Karagiorgos, S. Nikolaidis, Th. Efstathiadis and A. Kalfas, "Pipeline Leak Localization Techniques"
N. Petrellis, F. Gioulekas and M. Birbas, "Design of a Multi-purpose Surface-EMG Readout System for Draft Control Applications"
V. Konstantakos, K. Kozalakis, K. Siozos, S. Siskos and Th. Laopoulos, "Earthquake instrumentation node with MEMS sensors"
G. Stouraitis, "Enhanced Signal-Dependent Rank Ordered Mean-Based Audio Noise Removal"
K. Angelopoulos and G.-O. Glentis, "Time difference of arrival estimation using correlation-based methods: experimental validation via acoustic signal propagation"
A. Anyfantis and S. Blionas, "Indoor air quality monitoring sensors for the design of a simple, low cost, mobile e-nose for real time victim localization (human presence)"
14:00-15:30 SS2: Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools, 4 papers, Chr: Ch. Sotiriou & G. Stamoulis
A. Sakellariou, D. Valiantzas, Ch. Sotiriou, N. Xiromeritis and N. Sketopoulos, "Linear Time S-Component Extraction for General Petri Nets"
P. Aimoniotis, N. Xiromeritis and Ch. Sotiriou, "A Fast Timing Separation of Events Algorithm for Concurrent Systems"
Ch. Sotiriou, N. Sketopoulos, A. Nayak and P. Penzes, "Extraction of Structural Regularity for Random Logic Netlists"
K. Liakos, G. Georgakilas, S. Moustakidis, P. Karlsson and F. Plessas, "Machine Learning for Hardware Trojan Detection: A Review"
16:00-17:30 Poster & Demo Session, 14 papers, Chr: F. Plessas
V. Kalenteridis, Z. Agorastou and S. Siskos, "Α soft start-up technique for inrush current limitation in DC-DC converters"
K. Topouzlis and S. Siskos, "Design of an integrated DC-DC converter for energy harvesting applications"
E. Vassalos and D. Bakalis, "Residue-to-Binary Converter for the New RNS Moduli Set {2^2n-2, 2^n-1, 2^n+1}"
A. Mahdi, Ch. Archonta, G. Tzimas and A. El-Kady, "A SoC-ZYNQ-Based SW-HW Co-Simulation & Verification Method"
Ch. Velaora and A. Kakarountas, "Logic Design as an Enabler to Python Programming Language Teaching"
A. Stassinakis and G. Roumelas, "Multihop Underwater Optical Wireless Links with Chromatic Dispersion and Time Jitter"
Georgios N. Kouziokas, "Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Deep Neural Networks in Energy Appliances Prediction"
D. Tsiktsiris, K. Kechagias, M. Dasygenis and P. Angelidis, "Accelerated Seven Segment Optical Character Recognition Algorithm"
A. Sideris, Th. Sanida and M. Dasygenis, "Hardware Acceleration of the AES Algorithm using Nios-II Processor"
K. Ampatzidis, D. Oikonomou, P. Kitsos and M. Rigou, "Α Smart Home Energy Management System Based on Internet-of-Things"
N. Baras and M. Dasygenis, "An algoritm for routing heterogeneous vehicles in robotized warehouses"
K. Karakostas, S. Gkagkanis, K. Katsaliaki, P. Kollensperger, V. Nitsas, A. Hatzopoulos and M. Kiziroglou, "Blood cell size determination by scattering analysis"
F. Zouad, N. Machkour, K. Kemih, L. Moysis, Ch. Volos and I. Stouboulos, "Predictive Control of a Fractional Order Delayed Chaotic System with Circuit Implementation"
DEMO: G.-P. Kousiopoulos, G.-N. Papastavrou, D. Kampelopoulos, N. Karagiorgos, D. Porlidas, S. Nikolaidis, "Smart sensor system for leakage detection in pipes carrying oil products in noisy environment (ESTHISIS PROJECT)"
17:00-18:00 Industrial Session, 2 lectures, Chr: F. Plessas
Georgios Keramidas, Think Silicon S.A./Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "Ultra-Low Power Features of Nema GPUs"
Manolis Frantzeskakis, LN2 Hellas, "Cognitive Decoding"