Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Arizona State University, United States
Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou is a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Electricahttps://academicexcellenceawards.com/eirini-eleni-tsiropoulou-engineering-best-researcher-award-2472/engil, Computer, and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. Born in Athens, Greece, she is a U.S. lawful permanent resident fluent in Greek, English, and German. With expertise in game theory, reinforcement learning, distributed decision-making, and artificial intelligence-driven cyber-physical systems, Dr. Tsiropoulou has significantly contributed to optimizing dynamic systems under uncertainty. Her research focuses on resource orchestration in constrained environments and control of interdependent systems. Before joining Arizona State University, she held academic and research positions at the University of New Mexico, the University of Maryland, and the University of Texas at Dallas. She has been recognized globally for her contributions to engineering, including prestigious awards for research excellence, outstanding reviewing, and best paper distinctions. As a leader in her field, she serves on various IEEE committees and continues to shape the future of smart and adaptive systems.
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Suitability of Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou is a distinguished researcher in Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor with tenure at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on game theory, reinforcement learning, distributed decision-making, and optimization in dynamic systems, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary approach to complex problem-solving. Her extensive professional experience across prestigious institutions—including the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and the University of Maryland—underscores her leadership in academia and applied research.
Her impressive record of accolades highlights her significant contributions to the field. She has received numerous awards for research excellence, including the IEEE Early Career Award, multiple Best Paper Awards, and the NSF CRII Award, which showcases her ability to secure competitive funding. Furthermore, her recognition as an IEEE Senior Member and her leadership in various IEEE conferences and technical committees reinforce her impact on the global research community.
🎓 Education
Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where she specialized in optimal resource allocation in next-generation wireless networks. She also earned an MBA in Project Management from NTUA, ranking in the top 1% of her class. Her MBA thesis focused on emissions analysis in power sectors through mathematical modeling. Additionally, she holds a five-year Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA, again ranking among the top 1% of her class. Her diploma thesis explored game-theoretic approaches to power control in CDMA networks. Through her rigorous academic training, Dr. Tsiropoulou developed a strong foundation in systems optimization, distributed algorithms, and network management, setting the stage for her impactful research career. Her interdisciplinary education blends engineering excellence with strategic project management, equipping her to address complex challenges in modern technological systems.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Tsiropoulou is currently an Associate Professor with Tenure at Arizona State University. Previously, she held the same role at the University of New Mexico (UNM). She also served as a PO Contractor at Sandia National Laboratories, contributing to high-impact national security projects. Earlier, she worked as an Assistant Professor at UNM, a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Maryland and the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Research Fellow at NTUA. Her career spans academia, research, and collaboration with industry and government agencies. She has led multiple NSF-funded projects and guided students in cutting-edge research. Her expertise in reinforcement learning, cyber-physical systems, and optimization has led to transformative advancements in wireless networks and intelligent systems. She actively contributes to IEEE conferences and editorial boards, shaping the future of network science and engineering through interdisciplinary innovation and leadership.
🏅 Awards & Recognition
Dr. Tsiropoulou has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to engineering. She was honored as an Excellent Reviewer by IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering (2024) and the IEEE OJCOMS (2024). She won the Best Paper Runner-up Award from IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (2023) and received the Research and Creative Works Leader Award at UNM (2023). Recognized for excellence in education, she earned the IEEE Albuquerque Section’s Outstanding Engineering Educator Award (2021). Her research contributions were acknowledged with the IEEE Communications Society Early Career Award (2020) and multiple Best Paper Awards at top-tier conferences like INFOCOM and BRAINS. She was named an IEEE Senior Member (2021) and served on elite IEEE technical committees. Before joining UNM, she received the N2 Women Rising Stars in Networking and Communications Award (2017). Her accolades underscore her leadership and innovative contributions to engineering and academia.
Dr. Tsiropoulou’s research expertise spans game theory, reinforcement learning, optimization of dynamic systems, and distributed decision-making. She specializes in designing adaptive cyber-physical systems for resource-constrained environments, ensuring efficiency in networked infrastructures. Her work integrates stochastic modeling and artificial intelligence to tackle real-world engineering problems. She has made significant contributions to network resource orchestration, security, and autonomous systems control. A key aspect of her research is the application of software-defined networking and AI-driven optimization in complex, uncertain environments. Her interdisciplinary approach enables the development of robust, intelligent frameworks for next-generation wireless networks and smart infrastructures. She has successfully led multiple NSF-funded research projects, collaborating with academia and industry. As an editorial board member for top IEEE journals, she advances knowledge in network science and engineering. Her pioneering research continues to drive innovation in computational intelligence, cybersecurity, and real-time system optimization.
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Data offloading in UAV-assisted multi-access edge computing systems under resource uncertainty
Authors: PA Apostolopoulos, G Fragkos, EE Tsiropoulou, S Papavassiliou
Citation: 170
Year: 2021
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing 22 (1), 175-190
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Game theory for wireless communications and networking
Authors: Y Zhang, M Guizani
Citation: 162
Year: 2011
Publisher: CRC Press
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Risk-aware data offloading in multi-server multi-access edge computing environment
Authors: PA Apostolopoulos, EE Tsiropoulou, S Papavassiliou
Citation: 161
Year: 2020
Journal: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking 28 (3), 1405-1418
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Machine learning and intelligent communications
Authors: XL Huang, X Ma, F Hu
Citation: 145
Year: 2018
Journal: Mobile Networks and Applications 23, 68-70
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Interest, energy and physical-aware coalition formation and resource allocation in smart IoT applications
Authors: EE Tsiropoulou, ST Paruchuri, JS Baras
Citation: 141
Year: 2017
Conference: 51st Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS), 1-6
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Wireless powered public safety IoT: A UAV-assisted adaptive-learning approach towards energy efficiency
Authors: D Sikeridis, EE Tsiropoulou, M Devetsikiotis, S Papavassiliou
Citation: 115
Year: 2018
Journal: Journal of Network and Computer Applications 123, 69-79
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Resource Allocation in Next-Generation Broadband Wireless Access Networks
Authors: C Singhal, S De
Citation: 115
Year: 2017
Publisher: IGI Global
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Interest-aware energy collection & resource management in machine to machine communications
Authors: EE Tsiropoulou, G Mitsis, S Papavassiliou
Citation: 111
Year: 2018
Journal: Ad Hoc Networks 68, 48-57
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Big data in complex and social networks
Authors: MT Thai, W Wu, H Xiong
Citation: 110
Year: 2016
Publisher: CRC Press
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Price and risk awareness for data offloading decision-making in edge computing systems
Authors: G Mitsis, EE Tsiropoulou, S Papavassiliou
Citation: 103
Year: 2022
Journal: IEEE Systems Journal 16 (4), 6546-6557