About Me
Professional Profile
I am a Mathematician and Data Scientist with a stellar academic background. Holding an M.Sc. in Medical Informatics and a PhD in Applied Neurosciences, I am an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of York, Europe Campus - CITY College.
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I am a multidisciplinary professional dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and mentoring the next generation of scientists and data enthusiasts. With a solid foundation in academia as a college professor, I specialize in applied neuroscience, bridging theoretical insights with real-world applications.
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As a scientific consultant at NIRx GmbH, I collaborate on cutting-edge projects, offering expertise in neuroimaging technologies and research design. My industry experience enables me to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions for diverse applications.
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In my role as Editor-in-Chief of Brain Organoids and System Neuroscience Journal, I lead a dynamic editorial team committed to disseminating high-quality, impactful research. I am deeply invested in elevating the standards of scientific communication and supporting emerging scholars.
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I am also working in data science projects, leveraging my mathematical and analytical skills as my research background to solve complex problems and derive actionable insights from data. My portfolio includes hands-on projects in data visualization, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
Throughout my diverse roles, I remain committed to bridging the gap between academia, industry, and personal growth. Whether through teaching, consulting, editing, or mentoring, I strive to empower individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential.
RESEARCH IMPACT
TESTIMONIALS BY COLLEAGUES
GRANTS
2019 – 2023 HOPE (PI/Coordinator). Funded by the EU under the H2020-MC-RISE scheme (No: 823958). 1.23M€, Aston University, UK
2018 – 2021 OPTIMEC (co-I). Funded by the Innovate UK under the Knowledge Transfer Partnership. 234.000£, Aston University, UK
2014 – 2016 Personal Grant. Funded by the Max Planck Society for my postdoctoral research, 64.000€, Max Planck Institute of Human Cognitive and Brain Science, Germany
2013 – 2015 NEUROFOS (PI). Funded by the General Secretariat of Research and Technology of Greek Government. 87.000€, Neurofeedback Center of Northern Greece, Greece
2012 Scholarship. Scholarship for research excellence by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. 4.000€, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
2007 – 2009 EPEAK fellow. Scholarship for my studies in the MSc in Medical Informatics by the Greek Ministry Of Education And Religion. 4.000€, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
AWARDS
2013 Award Certification of recognition for my publication entitled “Towards A Graph Theoretical Approach To Study Gender Lateralization Effect In Mathematical Thinking” in IEEE 12th International Conference On Bioinformatics And Bioengineering
2010 Distinction Distinction of my paper entitled “REG-ICA: A Hybrid Methodology Combining Blind Source Separation And Regression Techniques For The Rejection Of Ocular Artifacts" as the most cited articles. Elsevier – Biomedical Signal Processing And Control.
2009 Award Praise for outstanding research activity within the graduate program of the medical school of the Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki for my publication entitled “REG-ICA: A Hybrid Methodology Combining Blind Source Separation And Regression Techniques For The Rejection Of Ocular Artifacts”. Medical School Of Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
2009 Award Certification of merit for my publication entitled “REG-ICA: A New Hybrid Method For Eog Artifact Rejection” in IEEE 9th International Conference On Information Technology And Application In Biomedicine.
Dr. Nikos Dimitriadis
Neuroscience Lab EY
Manousos is one of the most collaborative, knowledgable and motivated neuroscientist I have ever worked with. I invited Manousos to contribute to the MSc in Neuromarketing that I lead at the University of York Europe Campus. Not only he agreed to do it wholeheartedly but he delivered a fantastic session on EEG measurements to the students! I also invited him to participate, among other neuroscientists, at an online panel session for my non-profit Neurogenesis, the Applied Neuroscience Club of Greece, to discuss his passion and work in neuroscience. His input was both insightful and inspiring. I look forward in collaborating with Manousos in many more projects in the future!
Dr. Christoph Guger
gtec Neurotechnology GmbH
Manousos is a highly experienced researcher, conferenceorganizer and efficient project leader for international researchprojects.
Prof. Fabio Babiloni
Univ. of Rome "Sapienza"
I know Manousos since a while, in the framework of the organization of different conferences (SAN) and for scientific reasons during a preparation of an EU project (HOPE). I get a super impression of Manousos as a scientist and as a man: very well prepared in his job and in his knowledge of signal processing, he is also gentle and available with everybody. From a professional point of view, his realization of the project HOPE in the framework of the H2020-MSCA-RISE funding program was excellent. The project has been funded and I look forward to interacting with him across the next four years of scientific cooperation in the area of biomedical signal processing. It will be a very interesting scientific trip.
Dr. Khaled Goher
Lincoln University
I worked with Dr Klados at Aston University and he has been a great team member. Manousos is a great person to work with. He is a professional academic and top researcher in his filed. He has excellent communication skills and seems proactive in doing cutting edge research. What makes Manousos very special colleague is his professionality and dignity. He knows what he is heading too very well and I have no doubt that he will go so far as a leading researcher. I will be glad to work with him in the future in the field of BCI and assistive devices.
Dr. Tecla Bonci
Aston University
I have been working with Manousos for one year. He is a greatcolleague and he is literally a volcano of great ideas! He is amotivated, forward-thinking and smart lecturer and researcher.
WHAT STUDENT SAY
Ms. Georgia Peleka
Center for Research and Technology Hellast (CERTH)
Manousos has been my supervisor in many of my classes during my Master's degree and during the research for my Master's thesis (that included neuroscience, brain connectivity, and signal processing). I have learned a great deal about him and his abilities. Manousos has excellent teaching capabilities and can effortlessly break down difficult and complex subjects in order to be easily understandable by students with minimum prior knowledge on the subject. He was always willing to help me with whatever issues I had, and was there whenever I needed mentoring in his areas of expertise. His determination and guidance helped me to excel in my classes and led me to be interested in research and neuroscience.
Dr. Konstantina Kalogianni
Data Scientist/Analyst
While attending my Master in Medical Informatics, Manousos was a tutor in several courses. In his lectures and practical sessions he was always very well prepared and very happy to answer all the questions and guide us. After tutoring hours, he was always making himself available and was always willing to help. He also helped me with the final analysis of my master thesis. I must say that his devotion and enthusiasm in in his work always inspired me. The discussions we had, got me interested as well in the field of Neurosciences and some years later I am doing my PhD at a similar field as his. I hope we will have the opportunity to collaborate in the near future.
Ms. Natasha Jackson
Assistant Vice President - Barclays Risk
I was fortunate enough to have Dr Manousos Klados as my final year project supervisor. Without his ongoing support and encouragement; the successful completion of the project would not have been possible. His door was always open if ever I needed any advise or had any problems. I greatly benefited from his expertise within the field and his keen interest for teaching.
Ms. Arbesha Gashi
Psychotherapist
As my professor and dissertation supervisor, Professor Klados went above and beyond, not only sharing knowledge but also shaping my perspective on life- making the connection between life choices and neuroplasticity clearer.
What made Professor Klados a role model to each of us was his innovative approach to teaching neuroscience. He introduced us to novel ways of understanding complex concepts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our learning experience. His teaching methods ranging from neurofeedback training to Matlab sessions left a lasting impact on my knowledge of neuroscience.
Mr. Michael Oshionya
Senior Business Analyst - WorldPay
Manousos is an excellent lecturer with a combination of patience and knowledge. He has taught me as a Biomedical Engineering student at Aston University for a year, during which he showed a good understanding and depth of the field and was able to relay information to me efficiently.
As a lecturer, he is patient but objective. I am happy with the work Manousos did and I give him my full recommendation.