About Me
The Journey So Far
I’m Ilias Chrysovergis, a software architect, XR developer, researcher, and technology entrepreneur, who believes the most interesting problems are the ones everyone says are impossible to solve. My path has been anything but conventional - from convincing military generals about VR’s potential to building empathy-measuring applications that win global competitions.
Education & Background
🎓 Academic Foundation
- MEng Electrical & Computer Engineering (Honors) - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
- MSc in Communications & Signal Processing - Imperial College London
- Currently: PhD Candidate - University of Thessaly
🏆 Key Achievements
- Multiple Excellence Awards from AUTH Rector (2016, 2017, 2018)
- U.S. Patent for innovative VR technology
- Military Innovation Recognition for breakthrough VR training systems
The Story Behind the Tech
Early Inspiration
My fascination with virtual reality started during university when I realized that the most powerful tool for building empathy isn’t a speech or a book - it’s literally putting someone in another person’s shoes. This insight would later drive some of my most impactful work.
Military Innovation
During my military service, I developed VR training applications that impressed high-ranking officials. Turns out, virtual reality and actual reality have more in common than you’d think! This experience taught me that the best technology solutions come from understanding real-world problems first.
What Drives Me
I’m fascinated by the intersection of human experience and emerging technology. Whether it’s creating VR applications that build empathy (like our Microsoft Imagine Cup winner AMANDA), developing digital twins that predict the future, or building metaverse solutions that transform industries, I’m always looking for ways technology can make a meaningful impact.
Personal Philosophy
“Technology should enhance human connection, not replace it.”
This belief drives everything I do - from the XR applications I develop to the research I pursue. The goal isn’t just to create cool tech, but to solve real problems and improve people’s lives.
Fun Facts
- ☕ I run on Coke Zero, Freddo Espresso, and the occasional deadline-induced adrenaline rush
- 🎮 I once convinced military generals that VR training was revolutionary (spoiler: it was)
- 🌊 I’m building digital twins for water systems because even H2O deserves a virtual counterpart
- 🏛️ Based in Peraia, Thessaloniki – Where I debug code with a view of the Thermaikos Gulf (because even virtual reality needs a real reality backup)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
| Achievement | Location & Year |
|---|---|
| Demo at ICMLCN | Barcelona, 2025 |
| Talk at FOSSCOMM 2024 | Greece, 2024 |
| Talk at AI, Cloud & Modern Workplace Conference 2024 | Worldwide, 2024 |
| Meta Presence Platform Hackathon Participant | London, 2023 |
| Poster Presentation at SIGGRAPH International Conference | Vancouver, 2022 |
| Keras.io Reinforcement Learning Implementation Publication | Worldwide, 2021 |
| 1st Place in Cyprus Science Communication Competition | Cyprus, 2019 |
| Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship | Europe, 2019 |
| Commendation from Chief of General Staff of the Army | Greece, 2019 |
| U.S. Patent Holder | USA, 2018 |
| 3rd Place in University of Hong Kong Global Competition | Hong Kong, 2017 |
| AMANDA Project Presentation at Microsoft Ignite Conference | Atlanta, 2016 |
| 1st Place in Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship | Seattle, 2016 |
| Excellence Award from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Rector | Greece, 2016/2017/2018 |
| Finalist in Greek National Debating Competition | Greece, 2016 |
| Finalist in BEST European EBEC Competition | Portugal, 2015 |
Looking Forward
Currently expanding Metatopia across Greece and Cyprus while advancing my PhD research. Always interested in collaborating on projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible with XR and emerging technologies.
Ready to build the future together? Let’s connect!
"I solve problems you didn't know you had in ways you don't understand, using technology from tomorrow."
P.S.: If you made it this far, you've officially spent more time reading this page than I spent building the whole website (which is saying something) 🐛
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