# Dimitris Karagiannis

> Greek–Austrian computer scientist

**Wikidata**: [Q1226016](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1226016)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dimitris-karagiannis

## Summary
Dimitris Karagiannis is a Greek-Austrian computer scientist who has been affiliated with the University of Vienna since 1993. He holds multiple citizenships (Greek, Austrian, and German) and has an academic background with education at Technische Universität Berlin and University of Stuttgart.

## Biography
- Born: 1956-03-21 (Greece)
- Nationality: Greek, Austrian, and German
- Education: 
  * Technische Universität Berlin
  * University of Stuttgart
  * Doctorate degree
- Known for: Computer science research and academic teaching
- Employer(s):
  * University of Vienna (since 1993)
  * Technische Universität Berlin (1983-1988)
  * Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung (1988-1992)
- Field(s): Computer science

## Contributions
Dimitris Karagiannis has contributed to computer science through his academic career spanning multiple institutions. At the University of Vienna, he has been involved in teaching and research since 1993. Previously, he worked at Technische Universität Berlin from 1983 to 1988 and at Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung from 1988 to 1992. He has supervised doctoral students including Hans-Georg Fill, following his own doctoral studies under advisors Hans-Jochen Schneider and Hermann Krallmann. His work spans multiple European academic institutions and reflects a commitment to computer science education and research across borders.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Dimitris Karagiannis's nationality?
A: Dimitris Karagiannis holds multiple nationalities, including Greek, Austrian, and German, as confirmed in his professional records.

### Q: Where has Dimitris Karagiannis worked throughout his career?
A: He has worked at the University of Vienna since 1993, with previous positions at Technische Universität Berlin (1983-1988) and Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung (1988-1992).

### Q: Who were Dimitris Karagiannis's doctoral advisors?
A: According to academic records, Dimitris Karagiannis's doctoral advisors were Hans-Jochen Schneider and Hermann Krallmann, both German computer scientists.

## Why They Matter
Dimitris Karagiannis represents the international character of modern academic computer science, bridging Greek, Austrian, and German academic traditions. His long-term affiliation with the University of Vienna since 1993 demonstrates commitment to higher education in Austria. As a doctoral advisor, he has contributed to the training of next-generation computer scientists, including Hans-Georg Fill. His career at multiple European institutions has facilitated cross-border academic collaboration and knowledge exchange in computer science, contributing to the internationalization of the field.

## Notable For
- Long-standing affiliation with University of Vienna (since 1993)
- Unique multinational academic background (Greek-Austrian-German)
- Doctoral studies under prominent computer scientists Hans-Jochen Schneider and Hermann Krallmann
- Academic supervision of doctoral students including Hans-Georg Fill
- Career spanning three major European academic institutions in Germany and Austria

## Body
### Personal Information
- Full name: Dimitris Karagiannis
- Birth date: March 21, 1956
- Birth place: Greece
- Citizenship: Greece, Austria, and Germany
- Sex/Gender: Male
- Languages: German, English, Modern Greek
- ISNI: 0000000109662260
- VIAF ID: 42139306
- GND ID: 111433738
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n90719504

### Academic Career
- Current position: University of Vienna (since 1993)
- Previous positions:
  * Technische Universität Berlin (1983-1988)
  * Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung (1988-1992)
- Occupational roles: Computer scientist, University teacher
- Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 75097

### Educational Background
- Education: 
  * Technische Universität Berlin
  * University of Stuttgart
- Academic degree: Doctorate
- Doctoral advisors: Hans-Jochen Schneider, Hermann Krallmann
- Doctoral student: Hans-Georg Fill

### Professional Identifiers
- DBLP Author ID: 45/1628
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJfxbBMjFXht36dFXPt9Xd
- Yale LUX ID: person/05b6cd21-8b4c-4ddf-86de-c1f6f66f081d
- National Library of Latvia ID: 000323842
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID: 15114584f

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## References

1. [Source](https://doctorate.ulbsibiu.ro/wp-content/uploads/CV_D-Karagiannis_long_en.pdf)
2. Integrated Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Mathematics Genealogy Project
5. International Standard Name Identifier
6. Virtual International Authority File
7. IdRef
8. NUKAT
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File