Alexandros P. Liaskos

Geosciences Researcher • Full Stack Developer • Data Scientist

Athens, Greece • alexliaskos@geol.uoa.gr

Summary

Geosciences Researcher, Full Stack Developer, and Data Scientist holding a BSc in Geology and currently pursuing an MSc in GIS. Published author in high-impact journals (Environmental Modelling & Software, Proceedings of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts) and active member of the research team led by Prof. Niki Evelpidou, with extensive experience in geohazards research, satellite imagery analysis, geoinformatics, and web application development. Skilled in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a strong foundation in data science and GIS technologies. Professional experience in international research projects, like EO-PERSIST (HORIZON EUROPE), TRACE (ERASMUS+), and Facing Fire (ERASMUS+ Service Learning).

Education

MSc in Geographic Information Systems

Sep 2025 - Present

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Athens, Greece

Geographic Information Systems

BSc in Geology and Geo-environment

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Athens, Greece

Geology and Geo-environment

  • GPA: 7.4/10
  • 220 ECTS
  • Degree Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/86006558b5862f825b12a8ef5a642aef232f2906/BSc-Ptyhio-LIASKOS.jpg

Professional Experience

Digital Communications Manager

Jun 2024 - Present

Hellenic Geographical Society • Athens, Greece

  • Managing digital communications for the organizing committee of the 13th International Conference of the Geological Society of Greece (GSG), to be held in Athens, Greece, in 2026
  • Developed and maintain the official website of the Hellenic Geographical Society (HGS): https://hellenic-geographical-society.com/

Researcher

Jan 2021 - Present

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Athens, Greece

  • Developed the website for the 5th International Workshop of the IAG DENUCHANGE Working Group: https://uoa-gr.github.io/denuchange/
  • Developed the Beach Rocks WebGIS: https://alexandrosliaskos.github.io/BeachRocks/
  • Developed the Tombolo WebGIS: https://alexandrosliaskos.github.io/Tombolos/
  • Developed the Open Week booking system: https://www.geol-uoa.duckdns.org/
  • Developed Historic Floods WebGIS: https://historicfloods.org/
  • Developed OpenScholar website for Prof. Niki Evelpidou: http://scholar.uoa.gr/evelpidou
  • Poster presentation of CVIc at IAG Regional Conference in Timișoara, Romania
  • Implemented educational activities at the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos, Naxos
  • Developed SatShor Python toolkit: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/SatShor
  • Published CompCVA framework in Pergamos Digital Library
  • Published in Journal of Marine Science and Application
  • Developed LCP ArcPy algorithm
  • Participated in Facing Fire ERASMUS+ Service Learning
  • Published in Proceedings of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Guest Researcher

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Lund University, Dept. of Geography • Lund, Sweden

  • Developed CVIc, a React/TypeScript web platform to automate Coastal Vulnerability Index calculations: https://alexandrosliaskos.github.io/CVIc/
  • Published research in Environmental Modelling & Software (Impact Factor 4.8)
  • Contributed to EO-PERSIST project (Horizon Europe)

Facing Fire ERASMUS+ Internship

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

University of Santiago de Compostela • Lugo, Spain

  • Integrated into PCF working group studying wildfire risk management strategies
  • Developed educational materials for Education to live with fire summer course
  • Engaged with Consellería de Medio Rural and Forest Stewardship Council Spain
  • Gained field experience in prescribed burning areas and fire control operations

Waiter

Jan 2018 - Present

The Old Tavern of Psarras • Athens, Greece

  • The Old Tavern of Psarras was awarded by the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (EEA) during its 100-year anniversary celebration as the oldest tavern in the world: https://psaras-taverna.gr/

Military Service

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

Hellenic Army • Kalymnos, Greece

Publications

CVIc: A web platform for automated coastal vulnerability index-based assessment

Mar 2025

Liaskos, A., Petropoulos, G. P., Evelpidou, N., Detsikas, S. E.

Development of a ModelBuilder for Automatizing the Calculation of Coastal Vulnerability Index: Application in the Northern Corinthian Gulf

Jan 2025

Tsokos, A., Tsoukala, V., Spyrou, E., Liaskos, A., Evelpidou, N.

Computational framework in coastal vulnerability assessment (CompCVA): Coastal Vulnerability Index for island coastlines in ArcGIS Pro

Jan 2025

Liaskos, A., Evelpidou, N.

Coastal erosion: The future of sandy beaches

Jan 2022

Evelpidou, N., Tzouxanioti, M., Liaskos, A.

Conferences

IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology

Sep 2025

International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) • Timișoara, Romania

  • Poster presentation of CVIc application

16th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece

Oct 2022

Geological Society of Greece • Patras, Greece

  • Participation Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/86006558b5862f825b12a8ef5a642aef232f2906/Conferences/GSG_2022_Liaskos.pdf

15th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece

May 2019

Geological Society of Greece • Athens, Greece

  • Participation Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/86006558b5862f825b12a8ef5a642aef232f2906/Conferences/GSG_2019_Liaskos.pdf

Software Projects

Chilling-Vibes

Python/PyAutoGUI automation tool to bridge RooCode with Google AI Studio.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Chilling-Vibes

Obsidian Web Scraper

NPM/MCP tools to scrape web content via Readability & Turndown.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/obsidian-scraper
  • NPM: https://www.npmjs.com/package/obsidian-web-scraper

Awesome Wallpapers

Vue/TailwindCSS web app for browsing/searching/downloading wallpapers.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Awesome_Wallpapers
  • Live: https://alexandrosliaskos.github.io/Awesome_Wallpapers/

PyTutor

Python/Rich TUI to teach Python fundamentals.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/PyTutor

lazyls

Go/Gocui lazy-loaded terminal file browser.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/lazyls

Carch

IDL for defining ECS architectures in C++.

  • GitHub: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Carch

Skills

Web Development: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Nest.js, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN
Data Science & GIS: Python, NumPy, Pandas, GDAL, Shapely, Rasterio, Scikit-image, Leaflet, Turf.js, GEE, SNAP, ArcGIS Pro, ArcPy, QGIS
Databases: SQLite, PostgreSQL, IndexedDB, Supabase

Certificates

Data Science: R Basics

HarvardX on edX

  • Certificate: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/c696c477fb6e47f8bc5dbfb0fc6abd10

Greatest Unsolved Mysteries of the Universe

Australian National University (ANU) on edX

  • Certificate: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/c9f9bb15bd5b425fb109111c4306bba3

Exploring Exoplanets

Australian National University (ANU) on edX

  • Certificate: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/158e69c98b6549f9acd5d3a9d926dbd

Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact

University of Michigan on edX

  • Certificate: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/907b975531c3467d90eced244d289b84

Differential Equations 1

Mathesis - Crete University Press

  • Certificate: https://mathesis.cup.gr/certificates/6ad3c9cfbc834d0bbc4ebb78101a7eb1?lang=en

Man Facing Nature

Mathesis - Crete University Press

  • Certificate: https://mathesis.cup.gr/certificates/247a88e43159402caf633fe8ae992483?lang=en

Man Facing Divine

Mathesis - Crete University Press

  • Certificate: https://mathesis.cup.gr/certificates/3abc090c8a6c4b4c9149f5866b56e73a?lang=en

ERASMUS+ Projects

TRACE ERASMUS+ Project

Oct 2025 - Present

Bucharest, Romania

  • Working under contract as active participant in transnational cooperation project
  • Project Website: https://trace.unibuc.ro/

Facing Fire ERASMUS+ Service Learning

Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

Athens, Greece

  • Participated in international service learning program on wildfire management
  • Project Report: https://facingfire.eu/www/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/C8-C9-REPORT.pdf

Latin America in the Global Networks

Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid • Madrid, Spain

  • CIVIS Blended Intensive Programme (3 ECTS)
  • Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/10e5ac8faeb068a80d806e68ea3cd588b0b45c5f/International/Latin_America_CIVIS_Liaskos.pdf

Culture On My Camera ERASMUS+ Youth Exchange

Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

Denizli, Turkey

  • Youth exchange with 35 participants from Greece, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, and Turkey
  • Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/main/International/Denizli_Erasmus_Liaskos.pdf

Languages

Greek

Native

English

Fluent (IELTS 8.0)

  • Certificate: https://github.com/AlexandrosLiaskos/Certificates/blob/6a51de5808a971dbefa7cde29dafedf1e2a9c8d6/Languages/IELTS_Test_Report_Form_LIASKOS.pdf

Spanish

Proficient

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Firefighter

Feb 2023 - Present

12th Fire Station of Athens • Athens, Greece

Senior Care Volunteer

Oct 2022 - Present

Mission Anthropos • Athens, Greece

  • Improving quality of life for senior citizens through community engagement