Dr. Stratos Kontopoulos is a seasoned Knowledge Scientist and Knowledge Graph Engineer with over 20 years of experience translating cutting-edge Semantic Web technologies and Knowledge Representation methodologies into practical, scalable applications across diverse sectors. With a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence (Semantic Web) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he brings deep academic insight and real-world expertise to the field of semantic AI.

Stratos currently serves as a Knowledge Graph Engineer at Foodpairing AI, where he develops AI-powered knowledge-based solutions at the intersection of food, flavor, and nutrition. His previous roles span leading institutions and companies, including Elsevier, Stockholm University, Catalink, and the Information Technologies Institute, where he led international research initiatives and large-scale semantic projects.

He specializes in ontology engineering, knowledge graph design, data ingestion pipelines, and semantic interoperability, with proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Protégé, GraphDB, Apache Jena, SPARQL, OWL, and Neo4j. Stratos is also well-versed in agile development and strategic project leadership, having successfully guided cross-functional teams and secured funding for EU-funded research initiatives.

With certifications in Graph Data Science, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), and Knowledge Graph Engineering, Stratos is committed to advancing the frontiers of semantic technology and fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

Explore his work and thought leadership at www.stratoskontopoulos.com.