Department of Energy Systems

Two top distinctions – Platinum and Gold – were awarded to the Artificial Intelligence, Computing Systems and Technological Applications Laboratory (ACTA Lab) of the Department of Energy Systems and the 1st University Department of Ophthalmology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the AI & Data Awards 2026 powered by UBITECH.

Specifically, the project AIRIN: Medical Decision Support System for Explainable AI-driven Diagnosis of Ophthalmic Diseases was honored with a Platinum Award in the “AI/Data Tools & Solutions” category and a Gold Award in the “Best Machine Learning Solution” category, recognizing its internationally competitive innovation in the field of medical artificial intelligence.

AIRIN is a pioneering application of Deep Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in ophthalmology, offering a transparent, reliable, and scalable Medical Decision Support System (MDSS) with multiple diagnostic models, various explainability techniques, and extensive external validation. The project bridges advanced research with clinical practice, producing measurable social benefits.

The Department warmly congratulates Elpiniki Papageorgiou, Professor of the Department and Director of the ACTA Lab, for the outstanding Platinum and Gold distinctions at the AI & Data Awards 2026. This success highlights the high level of scientific research and innovation produced in our Department, strengthening its international footprint and the connection of academic knowledge with substantial social contribution.