My interest in STEM began early through mathematics. I was fascinated by how logic and equations could explain the world with clarity and elegance. Later, programming and artificial intelligence showed me how mathematics can be transformed into systems that solve real-world problems.
Your organization field and mission:
Athena Research Center is one of Greece’s leading research institutions, advancing innovation in artificial intelligence, data science, language technologies, health informatics, and digital transformation. Its mission is to produce impactful research that benefits society, science, and industry.
Please tell us briefly about your role in the company / at your organization:
I work as a postdoctoral researcher focusing on trustworthy and efficient artificial intelligence. My research includes privacy-preserving machine learning, large language models, multimodal AI systems, and understanding how modern AI systems learn, generalize, and memorize information.
Your interest in STEM
My first role models were teachers who believed in discipline, curiosity, and excellence. Today, I am inspired by scientists and innovators who combine technical brilliance with integrity and social impact, especially women who open paths for future generations.
Your studies
One of my biggest challenges was navigating highly competitive international academic environments while continuously adapting to new fields and expectations. At the same time, these experiences became strengths: resilience, independence, discipline, and confidence in solving difficult problems.
Believe that you belong in technical spaces. Do not underestimate your abilities, and do not let temporary setbacks define you. Build strong fundamentals, stay curious, ask questions, and keep going consistently.
You at work
Athena Research Center promotes equal opportunity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and inclusive participation in research and innovation. It supports merit-based excellence while encouraging diverse voices and international collaboration.
I am most proud of contributing original research in AI that combines scientific rigor with real societal value, especially in privacy-preserving machine learning and trustworthy AI systems.
Your point of view
Technology can empower women by expanding access to education, remote work, entrepreneurship, healthcare, financial independence, and global networks. It can also amplify women’s voices and leadership opportunities across every sector.
Develop confidence through competence. Learn deeply, stay persistent, and do not wait for permission to pursue ambitious goals. Your perspective is valuable, and the field needs more women leaders.
I would like to see equal representation in leadership, fair access to opportunities, transparent hiring and promotion systems, and AI technologies designed responsibly for all communities.
To finish with
Integrity, excellence, resilience, fairness, curiosity, discipline, and meaningful impact.
My future challenge is to continue growing as an independent researcher and leader while building impactful projects that bridge advanced AI research with real-world applications.
By 2030, I hope to be leading research initiatives in trustworthy artificial intelligence, mentoring younger scientists, collaborating internationally, and helping shape the future of ethical and high-impact AI.
The current activity has been implemented in the framework of the Project: Code4Europe,
GA Number: 101158834. Official project website : https://codeweek.eu/