Journal papers
J1 – D. N. Skoutas, P. Makris and C. Skianis, “Optimized Admission Control Scheme for Coexisting Femtocell, Wireless and Wireline Networks”, Springer Telecommunication Systems Journal, vol. 53(3), pp. 357-371, 2013, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11235-013-9703-4
J2 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “A Survey on Context-Aware Mobile and Wireless Networking: On Networking and Computing Environments Integration”, IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, vol. 15(1), pp. 362-386, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/SURV.2012.040912.00180
J3 – P. Makris, N. Nomikos, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, C. Skianis, J. Zhang and C. Verikoukis, “A Context Aware Framework for the Efficient Integration of Femtocells in IP and Cellular Infrastructures”, EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, Special Issue on Small Cell Cooperative Communications, 2013:62, available online at https://doi.org/10.1186/1687-1499-2013-62.
J4 – N. Nomikos, D. Vouyioukas, T. Charalambous, I. Krikidis, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, M. Johansson and C. Skianis, “Joint Relay-Pair Selection for Buffer-Aided Successive Opportunistic Relaying”, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (ETT), Special Issue on High Performance Mobile Opportunistic Systems, vol. 25(8), pp. 823-834, August 2014, DOI: 10.1002/ett.2718.
J5 – N. Nomikos, A. Nieto, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, P. Rizomiliotis, J. Lopez and C. Skianis, “Relay Selection for Secure 5G Green Communications”, Springer Telecommunication Systems Journal (TSJ), vol. 59(1), pp. 169-187, 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s11235-014-9890-7
J6 - N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Wireless Femto-Relays: A New Model for Small Cell Deployments”, International Journal of Wireless Networks and Broadband Technologies, vol. 4(1), pp. 45-61, March 2015, DOI: 10.4018/ijwnbt.2015010104.
J7 - D. J. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Prosumer Clustering into Virtual Microgrids for Cost Reduction in Renewable Energy Trading Markets”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN), Vol. 7, pp. 90-103, September 2016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2016.06.002
J8 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Electricity Market Policies for Penalizing Volatility and Scheduling Strategies: the Value of Aggregation, Flexibility, and Correlation”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN) Journal, vol. 12, pp. 57-68, December 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2017.09.004
J9 – P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, V. Nikolopoulos, A. Pomazanskyi, B. Irmscher, K. Stefanov, K. Pancheva, E. Varvarigos, “Digitization era for progressive electric utilities: A novel business model through an inter-disciplinary S/W platform and open research challenges”, IEEE Access Journal, vol. 6, pp. 22452-22463, April 2018, 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2828323.
J10 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Behavioral Real Time Pricing Scheme for the Active Energy Consumers’ Participation in Emerging Flexibility Markets”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN) Journal, vol. 16, pp. 14-27, Dec 2018, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352467718300201.
J11 – I. Gravalos, P. Makris, K. Christodoulopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Efficient Network Planning for Internet of Things with QoS Constraints”, IEEE IoT journal, vol. 5(5), pp. 3823-2836, October 2018, 10.1109/JIOT.2018.2849327
J12 – G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Personalized Real Time Pricing for Efficient and Fair Demand Response in Energy Cooperatives and Highly Competitive Flexibility Markets”, Springer Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, October 2018, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40565-018-0426-0.
J13 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Real Time Pricing in Environments with Shared Energy Storage Systems”, Springer Energy Efficiency Journal, August 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-018-9723-8
J14 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, D. J. Vergados, G. Tsaousoglou, E. Varvarigos, “A novel community pricing scheme for managing virtual energy communities and promoting behavioral change towards energy efficiency”, Elsevier Electric Power Systems Research (EPSR), vol. 167, pp. 130-137, February 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2018.10.028
J15 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, D.J. Vergados, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A pricing scheme for electric utility’s participation in day-ahead and real-time flexibility energy markets”, Springer Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, May 2019, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8952841
J16 – G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Truthful, Practical and Privacy-aware Demand Response in the Smart Grid via a Distributed and Optimal Mechanism”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, January 2020, 10.1109/TSG.2020.2965221
J17 – K. Steriotis, K. Smpoukis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Strategic and Network-Aware Bidding Policy for Electric Utilities through the Optimal Orchestration of a Virtual and Heterogeneous Flexibility Assets’ Portfolio”, Elsevier Electric Power Systems Research (EPSR) Journal, vol. 184, July 2020, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378779620301085.
J18 – K. Smpoukis, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Network and Market-Aware Bidding to Maximize Local RES Usage and Minimize Cost in Energy Islands with Weak Grid Connections”, MDPI Energies, Special Issue on “Integration of Electric Vehicles and Battery Storage Systems”, vol. 13 (16), 4043, August 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164043
J19 – A. Khaksary, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Smart Charging Capabilities and Quality of Service Requirements”, Elsevier Sustainable Cities and Society, March 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102872
J20 – G. Tsaousoglou, K. Petsinis, P. Makris, I. Skoteinos, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “A Shortage Pricing Mechanism for Capacity Remuneration and Simulation of Its Hypothetical Implementation in the Greek Balancing Market”, Elsevier Utilities Policy, vol. 71, 101226, August 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2021.101226.
J21 – K. Steriotis, K. Sepetanc, K. Smpoukis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, H. Pandzic, “Stacked Revenues Maximization of Distributed Battery Storage Units via Emerging Flexibility Markets”, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 464-478, Jan. 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9557813.
J22 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Soumplis, N. Efthymiopoulos, K. Steriotis, A. Kretsis, P. Makris, P. Kokkinos, E. Varvarigos, "Demand Response as a Service: Clearing Multiple Distribution-Level Markets," IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 82-96, 1 Jan.-March 2022, doi: 10.1109/TCC.2021.3117598, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9557809.
J23 – N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, V. Lacort, R. Gehrcke, M. Bagherpour, G. Milzer, B. Pellerin, F. Farrukh, M. Thoma, T. Tadin, M. I. Baka, C. Papadimitriou, A. Kyprianou, G. Georghiou, H. Pandzic, D. Badanjak, S. Chatzivasileiadis, E. M. Prat, M. Calin, T. Esterl, E. Varvarigos, “FLEXGRID - A novel smart grid architecture that facilitates high RES penetration through innovative markets towards efficient interaction between advanced electricity grid management and intelligent stakeholders”, Open Research Europe Journal, October 2021, https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/1-128/v1.
J24 – G. Tsaousoglou, I. Sartzetakis, P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos and N. G. Paterakis, "Flexibility Aggregation and of Temporally Coupled Resources in Real Time Balancing Markets Using Machine Learning," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, December 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9633146
J25 – G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Multi-stage Energy Management of Coordinated Smart Buildings: A Multiagent Markov Decision Process Approach”, in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2022.3162915., April 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9744105
J26 – K. Steriotis, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Co-Optimization of Distributed Renewable Energy and Storage Investment Decisions in a TSO-DSO Coordination Framework”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, October 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9914683
Book Chapters
B1 – A. Bourdena, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, C. Skianis, G. Kormentzas, E. Pallis and G. Mastorakis, “Joint Radio Resource Management in Cognitive Networks: TV White Spaces Exploitation Paradigm”, Book Chapter in IGI Global for Evolution of Cognitive Networks and Self-Adaptive Communication Systems, 2013, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4189-1.ch003
International Conference/Workshop papers
C1 - P. Makris and C. Skianis, “Multi-Scenario Based Call Admission Control for Coexisting Heterogeneous Wireless Technologies”, IEEE GLOBECOM 2008, 30/11-04/12 New Orleans, USA, DOI: 10.1109/GLOCOM.2008.ECP.281
C2 – P. Makris , G. Lampropoulos, D. Skoutas and C. Skianis, ”New Directions and Challenges for MIH Operation Towards Real Market Applicability”, 1st International Workshop on Mobility in Future Internet (MiFI ‘10), Chania Crete, Greece, July 2010, https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2165.3442
C3 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, P. Rizomiliotis and C. Skianis, “A User-Oriented, Customizable Infrastructure Sharing Approach for Hybrid Cloud Computing Environments”, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science (CloudCom 2011), 29/11-01/12, Athens, Greece, awarded as IEEE Best student paper, DOI: 10.1109/CloudCom.2011.64
C4 – P. Makris, Dimitrios N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “Efficient Integration of LTE Femtocells in IP Networking Infrastructures: a Context-Aware Backhaul Link Exploitation Study”, POSTER paper presented in Femto Winter School organized by FP7 ICT IP BeFemto and STREP FREEDOM projects, held in Barcelona, 6-10 February 2012.
C5 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “On Networking and Computing Environments' Integration: A Novel Mobile Cloud Resources Provisioning Approach”, In Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU 2012), pp. 71-76, 30/07-01/08, Crete, Greece, 10.1109/TEMU.2012.6294735
C6 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “A Cooperation Framework for LTE Femtocells’ Efficient Integration in Cellular Infrastructures Based on Femto Relay Concept”, 17th IEEE International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD 2012), 17-19/09, Barcelona, Spain, 0.1109/CAMAD.2012.6335358
C7 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, N. Nomikos, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Α Context-Aware Backhaul Management Solution for combined H2H and M2M traffic”, International Conference on Computer, Information and Telecommunication Systems (CITS 2013), 7-8 May, Piraeus, Greece, 10.1109/CITS.2013.6705719.
C8 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. Vouyioukas, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “Distributed Joint Relay-Pair Selection for Buffer-Aided Successive Opportunistic Relaying”, 18th IEEE International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD 2013), September 2013, 10.1109/CAMAD.2013.6708114
C9 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Relay Selection in 5G Networks”, 10th International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Special Session on 5G Wireless Communication Systems, Nicosia, Cyprus, 4-8 August 2014, 10.1109/IWCMC.2014.6906462
C10 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Enabling Wireless Prosuming in 5G Networks”, IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU 2014), 28-30/07, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 10.1109/TEMU.2014.6917759
C11 – G. Lyberopoulos, E. Theodoropoulou, I. Mesogiti, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “A Highly-Dynamic and Distributed Operational Framework for Smart Energy Networks”, Special Session on Smart Energy Grid: Theory, ICT Technologies and Novel Business Models, IEEE CAMAD 2014, 1-3 December, Athens, 10.1109/CAMAD.2014.7033218
C12 – J. van der Burgt, G. Sauba, E. Varvarigos and P. Makris, “Demonstration of the Smart Energy Neighbourhood Management System in the VIMSEN Project”, IEEE PowerTech, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 29 June-2 July 2015, 10.1109/PTC.2015.7232235
C13 – V. Botsis, N. Doulamis, A. Doulamis, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Efficient Clustering of RES Microgrids in a Virtual Association for Profit Optimization”, Special Session on System Design for the Smart Grid (SDSG), 18th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, 26-28 August 2015.
C14 – G. Lyberopoulos, E. Theodoropoulou, I. Mesogiti, K. Filis, I. Mamounakis, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “VIMSEN: A Distributed Architecture
for future Energy Market Frameworks”, 2nd Workshop on Innovative European Policies and Applied Measures for Developing Smart Cities (IPMSC-EANN 2015), Rhodes, Greece, 25-28 September 2015, 10.1145/2797143.2797151
C15 – D. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, T. Mavridis, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “A Virtual Microgrid Platform for the Efficient Orchestration of Multiple Energy Prosumers”, 19th ACM Panhellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2015), Athens, Greece 1-3 October 2015, 10.1145/2801948.2802012
C16 – G. Sauba, J. van der Burgt, E. Varvarigos, P. Makris and A. Schoofs, “VIMSEN – Smart tool for aggregators”, 37th IEEE International Telecommunications & Energy Conference (INTELEC), Namba, Osaka, Japan, 18-22 October 2015, 10.1109/INTLEC.2015.7572272
C17 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Micro Grid Scheduling Policies, Forecasting Errors, and Cooperation Based on Production Correlation”, 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Green Building and Smart Grid (IGBSG 2016), Prague, Czech Republic, 27-29 June 2016, 10.1109/IGBSG.2016.7539445
C18 - I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Virtual Microgrid Aggregator Platform for Distributed and Small-Scale RES Prosumers’ Management”, Special Session on Communications and Information Processing in Smart Grid, IEICE Information and Communication Technology Forum (ICTF 2016), Patras, Greece, 6-8 July 2016.
C19 - G. Sauba, J. van der Burgt, E. Varvarigos, P. Makris, I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, “VIMSEN – New Energy Mamagement Tool for RES Aggregators”, IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Innovative Business Practices for the Transformation of Societies (EMERGITECH 2016), Mauritius, 1-6 August 2016, 10.1109/EmergiTech.2016.7737323
C20 - I. Gravalos, P. Makris, K. Christodoulopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Efficient and Cost Effective Gateways Placement for Internet of Things Providing QoS”, IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2016), Washington, DC, USA, 4-8 December 2016, 10.1109/GLOCOM.2016.7841780
C21 – I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, N. Doulamis, “A method for clustering RES prosumers towards creating target aggregated prosumption profiles based on recursive predictions”, 12th IEEE PES PowerTech Conference, Manchester, UK, 18-22 June 2017, 10.1109/PTC.2017.7981174
C22 – I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Communication costs versus smart grid system performance for energy prosumers’ participation in liberalized electricity markets: A trade-off analysis”, 32nd International Union of Radio Science General Assembly & Scientific Symposium (URSI GASS 2017), Special Session on “Communications for the Smart Grid”, Montreal, Canada, 19-26 August 2017, 10.23919/URSIGASS.2017.8104964
C23 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Development of Real Time Energy Pricing Schemes that Incentivize Behavioral Changes”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398840.
C24 – P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, D. J. Vergados, E. Varvarigos, V. Nikolopoulos, J. Papagiannis, A. Pomazanskyi, B. Irmscher, K. Stefanov, K. Pancheva, A. Georgiev, “SOCIALENERGY: A Gaming and Social Network Platform for Evolving Energy Markets’ Operation and Educating Virtual Energy Communities”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398797
C25 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Pricing Scheme for Virtual Energy Communities Towards Energy Efficiency”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398843.
C26 – P. Makris, D. J. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Research Algorithms and Business Intelligence Tool for Progressive Utility’s Portfolio Management in Retail Electricity Markets”, IEEE ISGT Europe 2019, Bucharest, Romania, 29 September-2 October 2019, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8905515.
C27 – K. Seklos, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, "Designing a Distribution Level Flexibility Market using Mechanism Design and Optimal Power Flow," International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Istanbul, Turkey, 2020, pp. 1-6, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9203564
C28 – N. Efthymiopoulos, K. Steriotis, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Seklos, K. Smpoukis, M. Efthymiopoulou, D. J. Vergados, E. Varvarigos, “FLEXGRID: Development and Comparison of Distribution Network Flexibility Market Architectures”, CIRED 2021, 26th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, pp. 2984-2988, Geneva, Switzerland, 20-23 September 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9692345.
C29 – B. Pellerin, F. Farrukh, I. Ilieva, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, N. Efthymiopoulos, M. Calin, M. Thoma, “Integrated ICT Tools to Support Flexibility Management in Future Distribution Networks”, CIRED 2021, 26th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, pp. 3060-3064, Geneva, Switzerland, 20-23 September 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9692856
C30 – A. Khaksary, K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Energy Market Equilibrium Analysis for Strategic Demand Aggregators: The Value of Demand Flexibility Portfolios’ Mix”, IEEE Powertech, Belgrade, Serbia, 25-29 June 2023, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10202916
My Theses
BSc - BSc Thesis title: “Heterogeneous Wireless Networks in the 4G Era”, September 2007.
MSc - MSc Thesis title: “Communication Protocols for Seamless Service Provisioning in Coexisting Heterogeneous Wireless Technologies”, February 2009.
PhD - PhD Thesis title: “Context Aware Resource Management for Mobile and Fixed Networking Systems”, September 2013 - https://thesis.ekt.gr/thesisBookReader/id/29529#page/1/mode/2up
Invited Lectures/Talks
L1 - Prodromos Makris, "FP7 ICT PASSIVE Project: Policy-Assessed system-level Security of Sensitive Information processing in Virtualised Environments", NISNET Workshop on Cloud Computing: Challenges related to Security and Efficiency, 10-11 January 2011, organized by University of Stavanger, Norway.
L2 - Prodromos Makris, "Context-Aware Mobile & Wireless Networking and Mobile Cloud Computing: A Communication Paradigm on-the-Make", 4TELL Research Group Workshop on Wireless Technologies, 13-14 June 2011, organized by Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Aveiro, Portugal.
L3 – Prodromos Makris, “FLEXGRID project: Integrating Advanced Intelligence in Existing Digital Tools of Energy Market Stakeholders”, EU Sustainable Places (digital event), presentation material available here: https://www.sustainableplaces.eu/home/sp20-workshops-events/sustainable-digital-tools-for-all-energy-actors/, video material available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1uUVwhfZY4&feature=emb_logo (1:35:00 – 1:52:30)
L4 – Prodromos Makris, “AI-enabled Resource Optimization in Critical Computing Infrastructures”, European Conference on EDGE AI Technologies and Applications -EEAI, 17-19 October 2023, Athens, Greece. https://edge-ai-tech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-10-19_Presentation_D03_2_Conference_EDGE-AI_Athens_EEAI_2023.pdf
CITATIONS
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tsBh9XIAAAAJ&hl=en
Journal papers
J1 – D. N. Skoutas, P. Makris and C. Skianis, “Optimized Admission Control Scheme for Coexisting Femtocell, Wireless and Wireline Networks”, Springer Telecommunication Systems Journal, vol. 53(3), pp. 357-371, 2013, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11235-013-9703-4
J2 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “A Survey on Context-Aware Mobile and Wireless Networking: On Networking and Computing Environments Integration”, IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, vol. 15(1), pp. 362-386, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/SURV.2012.040912.00180
J3 – P. Makris, N. Nomikos, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, C. Skianis, J. Zhang and C. Verikoukis, “A Context Aware Framework for the Efficient Integration of Femtocells in IP and Cellular Infrastructures”, EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, Special Issue on Small Cell Cooperative Communications, 2013:62, available online at https://doi.org/10.1186/1687-1499-2013-62.
J4 – N. Nomikos, D. Vouyioukas, T. Charalambous, I. Krikidis, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, M. Johansson and C. Skianis, “Joint Relay-Pair Selection for Buffer-Aided Successive Opportunistic Relaying”, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (ETT), Special Issue on High Performance Mobile Opportunistic Systems, vol. 25(8), pp. 823-834, August 2014, DOI: 10.1002/ett.2718.
J5 – N. Nomikos, A. Nieto, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, P. Rizomiliotis, J. Lopez and C. Skianis, “Relay Selection for Secure 5G Green Communications”, Springer Telecommunication Systems Journal (TSJ), vol. 59(1), pp. 169-187, 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s11235-014-9890-7
J6 - N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Wireless Femto-Relays: A New Model for Small Cell Deployments”, International Journal of Wireless Networks and Broadband Technologies, vol. 4(1), pp. 45-61, March 2015, DOI: 10.4018/ijwnbt.2015010104.
J7 - D. J. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Prosumer Clustering into Virtual Microgrids for Cost Reduction in Renewable Energy Trading Markets”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN), Vol. 7, pp. 90-103, September 2016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2016.06.002
J8 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Electricity Market Policies for Penalizing Volatility and Scheduling Strategies: the Value of Aggregation, Flexibility, and Correlation”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN) Journal, vol. 12, pp. 57-68, December 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2017.09.004
J9 – P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, V. Nikolopoulos, A. Pomazanskyi, B. Irmscher, K. Stefanov, K. Pancheva, E. Varvarigos, “Digitization era for progressive electric utilities: A novel business model through an inter-disciplinary S/W platform and open research challenges”, IEEE Access Journal, vol. 6, pp. 22452-22463, April 2018, 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2828323.
J10 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Behavioral Real Time Pricing Scheme for the Active Energy Consumers’ Participation in Emerging Flexibility Markets”, Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN) Journal, vol. 16, pp. 14-27, Dec 2018, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352467718300201.
J11 – I. Gravalos, P. Makris, K. Christodoulopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Efficient Network Planning for Internet of Things with QoS Constraints”, IEEE IoT journal, vol. 5(5), pp. 3823-2836, October 2018, 10.1109/JIOT.2018.2849327
J12 – G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Personalized Real Time Pricing for Efficient and Fair Demand Response in Energy Cooperatives and Highly Competitive Flexibility Markets”, Springer Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, October 2018, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40565-018-0426-0.
J13 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Real Time Pricing in Environments with Shared Energy Storage Systems”, Springer Energy Efficiency Journal, August 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-018-9723-8
J14 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, D. J. Vergados, G. Tsaousoglou, E. Varvarigos, “A novel community pricing scheme for managing virtual energy communities and promoting behavioral change towards energy efficiency”, Elsevier Electric Power Systems Research (EPSR), vol. 167, pp. 130-137, February 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2018.10.028
J15 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, D.J. Vergados, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A pricing scheme for electric utility’s participation in day-ahead and real-time flexibility energy markets”, Springer Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, May 2019, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8952841
J16 – G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Truthful, Practical and Privacy-aware Demand Response in the Smart Grid via a Distributed and Optimal Mechanism”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, January 2020, 10.1109/TSG.2020.2965221
J17 – K. Steriotis, K. Smpoukis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Strategic and Network-Aware Bidding Policy for Electric Utilities through the Optimal Orchestration of a Virtual and Heterogeneous Flexibility Assets’ Portfolio”, Elsevier Electric Power Systems Research (EPSR) Journal, vol. 184, July 2020, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378779620301085.
J18 – K. Smpoukis, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Network and Market-Aware Bidding to Maximize Local RES Usage and Minimize Cost in Energy Islands with Weak Grid Connections”, MDPI Energies, Special Issue on “Integration of Electric Vehicles and Battery Storage Systems”, vol. 13 (16), 4043, August 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164043
J19 – A. Khaksary, G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Smart Charging Capabilities and Quality of Service Requirements”, Elsevier Sustainable Cities and Society, March 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102872
J20 – G. Tsaousoglou, K. Petsinis, P. Makris, I. Skoteinos, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “A Shortage Pricing Mechanism for Capacity Remuneration and Simulation of Its Hypothetical Implementation in the Greek Balancing Market”, Elsevier Utilities Policy, vol. 71, 101226, August 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2021.101226.
J21 – K. Steriotis, K. Sepetanc, K. Smpoukis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, H. Pandzic, “Stacked Revenues Maximization of Distributed Battery Storage Units via Emerging Flexibility Markets”, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 464-478, Jan. 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9557813.
J22 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Soumplis, N. Efthymiopoulos, K. Steriotis, A. Kretsis, P. Makris, P. Kokkinos, E. Varvarigos, "Demand Response as a Service: Clearing Multiple Distribution-Level Markets," IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 82-96, 1 Jan.-March 2022, doi: 10.1109/TCC.2021.3117598, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9557809.
J23 – N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, V. Lacort, R. Gehrcke, M. Bagherpour, G. Milzer, B. Pellerin, F. Farrukh, M. Thoma, T. Tadin, M. I. Baka, C. Papadimitriou, A. Kyprianou, G. Georghiou, H. Pandzic, D. Badanjak, S. Chatzivasileiadis, E. M. Prat, M. Calin, T. Esterl, E. Varvarigos, “FLEXGRID - A novel smart grid architecture that facilitates high RES penetration through innovative markets towards efficient interaction between advanced electricity grid management and intelligent stakeholders”, Open Research Europe Journal, October 2021, https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/1-128/v1.
J24 – G. Tsaousoglou, I. Sartzetakis, P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos and N. G. Paterakis, "Flexibility Aggregation and of Temporally Coupled Resources in Real Time Balancing Markets Using Machine Learning," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, December 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9633146
J25 – G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Multi-stage Energy Management of Coordinated Smart Buildings: A Multiagent Markov Decision Process Approach”, in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2022.3162915., April 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9744105
J26 – K. Steriotis, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Co-Optimization of Distributed Renewable Energy and Storage Investment Decisions in a TSO-DSO Coordination Framework”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, October 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9914683
Book Chapters
B1 – A. Bourdena, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, C. Skianis, G. Kormentzas, E. Pallis and G. Mastorakis, “Joint Radio Resource Management in Cognitive Networks: TV White Spaces Exploitation Paradigm”, Book Chapter in IGI Global for Evolution of Cognitive Networks and Self-Adaptive Communication Systems, 2013, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4189-1.ch003
International Conference/Workshop papers
C1 - P. Makris and C. Skianis, “Multi-Scenario Based Call Admission Control for Coexisting Heterogeneous Wireless Technologies”, IEEE GLOBECOM 2008, 30/11-04/12 New Orleans, USA, DOI: 10.1109/GLOCOM.2008.ECP.281
C2 – P. Makris , G. Lampropoulos, D. Skoutas and C. Skianis, ”New Directions and Challenges for MIH Operation Towards Real Market Applicability”, 1st International Workshop on Mobility in Future Internet (MiFI ‘10), Chania Crete, Greece, July 2010, https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2165.3442
C3 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, P. Rizomiliotis and C. Skianis, “A User-Oriented, Customizable Infrastructure Sharing Approach for Hybrid Cloud Computing Environments”, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science (CloudCom 2011), 29/11-01/12, Athens, Greece, awarded as IEEE Best student paper, DOI: 10.1109/CloudCom.2011.64
C4 – P. Makris, Dimitrios N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “Efficient Integration of LTE Femtocells in IP Networking Infrastructures: a Context-Aware Backhaul Link Exploitation Study”, POSTER paper presented in Femto Winter School organized by FP7 ICT IP BeFemto and STREP FREEDOM projects, held in Barcelona, 6-10 February 2012.
C5 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “On Networking and Computing Environments' Integration: A Novel Mobile Cloud Resources Provisioning Approach”, In Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU 2012), pp. 71-76, 30/07-01/08, Crete, Greece, 10.1109/TEMU.2012.6294735
C6 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “A Cooperation Framework for LTE Femtocells’ Efficient Integration in Cellular Infrastructures Based on Femto Relay Concept”, 17th IEEE International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD 2012), 17-19/09, Barcelona, Spain, 0.1109/CAMAD.2012.6335358
C7 – P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, N. Nomikos, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Α Context-Aware Backhaul Management Solution for combined H2H and M2M traffic”, International Conference on Computer, Information and Telecommunication Systems (CITS 2013), 7-8 May, Piraeus, Greece, 10.1109/CITS.2013.6705719.
C8 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. Vouyioukas, D. N. Skoutas and C. Skianis, “Distributed Joint Relay-Pair Selection for Buffer-Aided Successive Opportunistic Relaying”, 18th IEEE International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD 2013), September 2013, 10.1109/CAMAD.2013.6708114
C9 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Relay Selection in 5G Networks”, 10th International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Special Session on 5G Wireless Communication Systems, Nicosia, Cyprus, 4-8 August 2014, 10.1109/IWCMC.2014.6906462
C10 – N. Nomikos, P. Makris, D. N. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas and C. Skianis, “Enabling Wireless Prosuming in 5G Networks”, IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU 2014), 28-30/07, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 10.1109/TEMU.2014.6917759
C11 – G. Lyberopoulos, E. Theodoropoulou, I. Mesogiti, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “A Highly-Dynamic and Distributed Operational Framework for Smart Energy Networks”, Special Session on Smart Energy Grid: Theory, ICT Technologies and Novel Business Models, IEEE CAMAD 2014, 1-3 December, Athens, 10.1109/CAMAD.2014.7033218
C12 – J. van der Burgt, G. Sauba, E. Varvarigos and P. Makris, “Demonstration of the Smart Energy Neighbourhood Management System in the VIMSEN Project”, IEEE PowerTech, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 29 June-2 July 2015, 10.1109/PTC.2015.7232235
C13 – V. Botsis, N. Doulamis, A. Doulamis, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Efficient Clustering of RES Microgrids in a Virtual Association for Profit Optimization”, Special Session on System Design for the Smart Grid (SDSG), 18th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, 26-28 August 2015.
C14 – G. Lyberopoulos, E. Theodoropoulou, I. Mesogiti, K. Filis, I. Mamounakis, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “VIMSEN: A Distributed Architecture
for future Energy Market Frameworks”, 2nd Workshop on Innovative European Policies and Applied Measures for Developing Smart Cities (IPMSC-EANN 2015), Rhodes, Greece, 25-28 September 2015, 10.1145/2797143.2797151
C15 – D. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, T. Mavridis, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “A Virtual Microgrid Platform for the Efficient Orchestration of Multiple Energy Prosumers”, 19th ACM Panhellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2015), Athens, Greece 1-3 October 2015, 10.1145/2801948.2802012
C16 – G. Sauba, J. van der Burgt, E. Varvarigos, P. Makris and A. Schoofs, “VIMSEN – Smart tool for aggregators”, 37th IEEE International Telecommunications & Energy Conference (INTELEC), Namba, Osaka, Japan, 18-22 October 2015, 10.1109/INTLEC.2015.7572272
C17 – G. Tsaousoglou, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, “Micro Grid Scheduling Policies, Forecasting Errors, and Cooperation Based on Production Correlation”, 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Green Building and Smart Grid (IGBSG 2016), Prague, Czech Republic, 27-29 June 2016, 10.1109/IGBSG.2016.7539445
C18 - I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Virtual Microgrid Aggregator Platform for Distributed and Small-Scale RES Prosumers’ Management”, Special Session on Communications and Information Processing in Smart Grid, IEICE Information and Communication Technology Forum (ICTF 2016), Patras, Greece, 6-8 July 2016.
C19 - G. Sauba, J. van der Burgt, E. Varvarigos, P. Makris, I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, “VIMSEN – New Energy Mamagement Tool for RES Aggregators”, IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Innovative Business Practices for the Transformation of Societies (EMERGITECH 2016), Mauritius, 1-6 August 2016, 10.1109/EmergiTech.2016.7737323
C20 - I. Gravalos, P. Makris, K. Christodoulopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “Efficient and Cost Effective Gateways Placement for Internet of Things Providing QoS”, IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2016), Washington, DC, USA, 4-8 December 2016, 10.1109/GLOCOM.2016.7841780
C21 – I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, N. Doulamis, “A method for clustering RES prosumers towards creating target aggregated prosumption profiles based on recursive predictions”, 12th IEEE PES PowerTech Conference, Manchester, UK, 18-22 June 2017, 10.1109/PTC.2017.7981174
C22 – I. Mamounakis, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Communication costs versus smart grid system performance for energy prosumers’ participation in liberalized electricity markets: A trade-off analysis”, 32nd International Union of Radio Science General Assembly & Scientific Symposium (URSI GASS 2017), Special Session on “Communications for the Smart Grid”, Montreal, Canada, 19-26 August 2017, 10.23919/URSIGASS.2017.8104964
C23 – K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Development of Real Time Energy Pricing Schemes that Incentivize Behavioral Changes”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398840.
C24 – P. Makris, N. Efthymiopoulos, D. J. Vergados, E. Varvarigos, V. Nikolopoulos, J. Papagiannis, A. Pomazanskyi, B. Irmscher, K. Stefanov, K. Pancheva, A. Georgiev, “SOCIALENERGY: A Gaming and Social Network Platform for Evolving Energy Markets’ Operation and Educating Virtual Energy Communities”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398797
C25 – I. Mamounakis, N. Efthymiopoulos, G. Tsaousoglou, D. J. Vergados, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Pricing Scheme for Virtual Energy Communities Towards Energy Efficiency”, IEEE ENERGYCON 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, 3-7 June 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8398843.
C26 – P. Makris, D. J. Vergados, I. Mamounakis, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, E. Varvarigos, “A Novel Research Algorithms and Business Intelligence Tool for Progressive Utility’s Portfolio Management in Retail Electricity Markets”, IEEE ISGT Europe 2019, Bucharest, Romania, 29 September-2 October 2019, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8905515.
C27 – K. Seklos, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Steriotis, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris and E. Varvarigos, "Designing a Distribution Level Flexibility Market using Mechanism Design and Optimal Power Flow," International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Istanbul, Turkey, 2020, pp. 1-6, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9203564
C28 – N. Efthymiopoulos, K. Steriotis, P. Makris, G. Tsaousoglou, K. Seklos, K. Smpoukis, M. Efthymiopoulou, D. J. Vergados, E. Varvarigos, “FLEXGRID: Development and Comparison of Distribution Network Flexibility Market Architectures”, CIRED 2021, 26th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, pp. 2984-2988, Geneva, Switzerland, 20-23 September 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9692345.
C29 – B. Pellerin, F. Farrukh, I. Ilieva, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, N. Efthymiopoulos, M. Calin, M. Thoma, “Integrated ICT Tools to Support Flexibility Management in Future Distribution Networks”, CIRED 2021, 26th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, pp. 3060-3064, Geneva, Switzerland, 20-23 September 2021, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9692856
C30 – A. Khaksary, K. Steriotis, G. Tsaousoglou, N. Efthymiopoulos, P. Makris, E. Varvarigos, “Energy Market Equilibrium Analysis for Strategic Demand Aggregators: The Value of Demand Flexibility Portfolios’ Mix”, IEEE Powertech, Belgrade, Serbia, 25-29 June 2023, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10202916
My Theses
BSc - BSc Thesis title: “Heterogeneous Wireless Networks in the 4G Era”, September 2007.
MSc - MSc Thesis title: “Communication Protocols for Seamless Service Provisioning in Coexisting Heterogeneous Wireless Technologies”, February 2009.
PhD - PhD Thesis title: “Context Aware Resource Management for Mobile and Fixed Networking Systems”, September 2013 - https://thesis.ekt.gr/thesisBookReader/id/29529#page/1/mode/2up
Invited Lectures/Talks
L1 - Prodromos Makris, "FP7 ICT PASSIVE Project: Policy-Assessed system-level Security of Sensitive Information processing in Virtualised Environments", NISNET Workshop on Cloud Computing: Challenges related to Security and Efficiency, 10-11 January 2011, organized by University of Stavanger, Norway.
L2 - Prodromos Makris, "Context-Aware Mobile & Wireless Networking and Mobile Cloud Computing: A Communication Paradigm on-the-Make", 4TELL Research Group Workshop on Wireless Technologies, 13-14 June 2011, organized by Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Aveiro, Portugal.
L3 – Prodromos Makris, “FLEXGRID project: Integrating Advanced Intelligence in Existing Digital Tools of Energy Market Stakeholders”, EU Sustainable Places (digital event), presentation material available here: https://www.sustainableplaces.eu/home/sp20-workshops-events/sustainable-digital-tools-for-all-energy-actors/, video material available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1uUVwhfZY4&feature=emb_logo (1:35:00 – 1:52:30)
L4 – Prodromos Makris, “AI-enabled Resource Optimization in Critical Computing Infrastructures”, European Conference on EDGE AI Technologies and Applications -EEAI, 17-19 October 2023, Athens, Greece. https://edge-ai-tech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-10-19_Presentation_D03_2_Conference_EDGE-AI_Athens_EEAI_2023.pdf
CITATIONS
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tsBh9XIAAAAJ&hl=en