Leontios J. Hadjileontiadis, born in Kastoria, Greece in π-1966, is Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece, and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (BMBED) of Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He studied Electrical and Computer Engineering at AUTH, where he received his Diploma in 1989 and his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1997. His interests also extend to the arts, having completed a Ph.D. in Music Composition at the University of York, UK, in 2004, and a Diploma in Musicology at AUTH in 2011. His work focuses on biomedical signal analysis, machine learning applications in healthcare, and assistive technologies for neurological and cognitive disorders. He has published extensively in international journals and conferences, with more than 190 scientific papers and a citation record (h=60) that reflects the recognition of his contributions in these fields (https://scholar.google.gr/citations?user=OfAkcXkAAAAJ&hl=en).

Professor Hadjileontiadis has also been active in coordinating research projects, including European collaborations with significant funding support. These projects with funding exceeding €15 million often combine engineering, healthcare, and education, aiming to provide practical solutions with societal benefit. His teaching emphasizes interdisciplinarity and application, and he has supervised numerous postgraduate students, contributing to the development of young researchers. His work has been recognized with distinctions such as the Microsoft Innovation Award in 2012, the Silver Award in Teaching Delivery at the Reimagine Education Awards in 2017–2018, and the Healthcare Research Award from the Dubai Healthcare City Authority in 2019. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and participates actively in the international academic community. He is the Director of the Signal Processing and Biomedical Technology Unit (SPBTU) at AUTH ECE.

Beyond engineering and biomedical sciences, Professor Hadjileontiadis has explored the intersection of technology and art. He has composed more than 95 works exploring the sound from signal processing perspectives, covering biosignals, as well, integrating physiological data into musical creation, which reflects his interdisciplinary approach and interest in bridging science with artistic expression. This line of work highlights his ability to connect human experience, technology, and creativity in innovative ways.

In summary, Leontios J. Hadjileontiadis is an academic whose career combines engineering, biomedical research, and music. His interdisciplinary background and commitment to both science and art make him a distinctive figure, engaged in advancing knowledge and exploring new forms of expression.