The Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) is proud to announce that Professor Themis Palpanas,, who maintains a research affiliation with FORTH-ICS has been named an ACM Fellow, one of the highest international distinctions in computer science.
The ACM Fellows program, awarded by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), recognizes the top 1% of computing professionals worldwide, across all disciplines of computer science, for their outstanding contributions to the field. Professor Palpanas was recognized for his contributions to scalable data science, in the intersection of data management and machine learning, with a focus on:
This achievement further strengthens the international visibility and impact of ICS-FORTH, highlighting their role in advancing cutting-edge research with global reach.
The official award ceremony will take place in June 2026.
More information:https://spl.ics.forth.gr/twinodis/upc/themis-palpanas.htmlhttps://www.acm.org/media-center/2026/january/fellows-2025
