Christos Bouras is Professor in the University of Patras, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. Also he is a scientific advisor of Research Unit 6 in Computer Technology Institute and Press - Diophantus, Patras, Greece. His research interests include Analysis of Performance of Networking and Computer Systems, Computer Networks and Protocols, Telematics and New Services, QoS and Pricing for Networks and Services, e-learning, Networked Virtual Environments and WWW Issues. He has extended professional experience in Design and Analysis of Networks, Protocols, Telematics and New Services. He has published more than 400 papers in various well-known refereed books, conferences and journals. He is a co-author of 9 books in Greek and editor of 1 in English. He has been a PC member and referee in various international journals and conferences. He has participated in R&D projects. He is member of experts in the Greek Research and Technology Network (GRNET), member of Scientific Committee og GRNET, member of Strategic Committee of Digital Greece 2020, also he is member of BoD of GFOSS, member of Central Committee of TEE and BoD of e-TEE (Vice President).