Professor | University of Thessaly | Greece
Prof. Leonidas G. Anthopoulos of the University of Thessaly, Greece, is an internationally recognized scholar in the domains of Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Metaverse. With a prolific academic record of 129 publications, 27 h-index and over 2,992 citations, he demonstrates sustained research excellence and global influence in the interdisciplinary field of urban innovation, digital governance, and technology standardization. His research bridges the gap between information systems, urban management, and policy-making, providing actionable frameworks for sustainable and citizen-centric digital ecosystems. Professor Anthopoulos has played a leading role in developing standardization strategies for smart cities at national and international levels, including contributions to the ITU Metaverse Focus Group, where he co-authored the seminal work “Toward a Standardized Metaverse Definition.” His extensive collaborations with 62 co-authors reflect strong interdisciplinary engagement across academia, government, and industry, enhancing the global dialogue on responsible, ethical, and inclusive digital transformation. His scholarship encompasses critical analyses of AI governance, smart city interoperability, and data-driven urban resilience, addressing contemporary challenges such as sustainability, digital equity, and crisis management. In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Anthopoulos’ leadership in conferences such as WebAndTheCity and contributions to open-access research reinforce his commitment to democratizing knowledge and fostering innovation for public good. His work has not only shaped academic discourse but has also informed policy frameworks and strategic planning for smart and resilient cities worldwide, emphasizing technology’s social and economic impact in urban contexts.
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Featured Publications
1. Anthopoulos, L., Reddick, C. G., Giannakidou, I., & Mavridis, N. (2016). Why e-government projects fail? An analysis of the Healthcare.gov website. Government Information Quarterly, 33(1), 161–173.
Cited by: 606
2. Anthopoulos, L. (2017). Smart utopia VS smart reality: Learning by experience from 10 smart city cases. Cities, 63, 128–148.
Cited by: 514
3. Anthopoulos, L. G. (2015). Understanding the smart city domain: A literature review. In Transforming city governments for successful smart cities (pp. 9–21).
Cited by :497
4. Anthopoulos, L. G. (2017). Understanding smart cities: A tool for smart government or an industrial trick? Springer International Publishing, 22, 293.
Cited by: 477
5. Anthopoulos, L., Janssen, M., & Weerakkody, V. (2018). A Unified Smart City Model (USCM) for smart city conceptualization and benchmarking. In E-Planning and collaboration: Concepts, methodologies, tools.
Cited by: 381
Professor Anthopoulos’ pioneering work advances the global transition toward intelligent, ethical, and sustainable digital societies, where technology serves humanity and governance aligns with social responsibility. His vision promotes the creation of standardized, inclusive, and human-centered smart ecosystems that drive innovation, improve quality of life, and contribute to the digital future of cities worldwide.
