Kleanthis Thramboulidis

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Kleanthis Thramboulidis is a leading researcher in model-driven engineering (MDE) for embedded, real-time, and industrial control systems. His work has been instrumental in advancing the adoption of the IEC 61499 function block model, a key standard for developing open, interoperable, and distributed control applications. Thramboulidis is best known for pioneering a real-time-Linux-based framework that applies MDE principles to control and automation, enabling developers to focus on application logic rather than underlying computing environments. This foundational work, cited over 50 times, has helped shape modern approaches to embedded system development. He has also explored the use of function blocks for robotic arm motion control, demonstrating the practical utility of the IEC 61499 model in robotics. By bridging the gap between high-level modeling and real-time execution, Thramboulidis has contributed significantly to making industrial automation more flexible, reusable, and platform-independent. His research continues to influence both academic and industrial efforts in cyber-physical systems and next-generation control architectures.