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The distinguished professor emeritus of Astrophysics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Giannis Seiradakis, passed away in the early hours of the morning. Giannis Seiradakis was a member of the international investigation team, which spearheaded the recent investigation and overheating of interest in the Anticythera Mechanism.
In fact, on June 12, 2016, at the Presidential Palace, he had presented a model, the operation of the Anticitera Mechanism. The initiative was under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic and since then Giannis Seiradakis had developed a very close relationship and cooperation with former President of the Republic Prokopi Pavlopoulos. On the occasion of the distinguished professor’s death, Mr. Pavlopoulos contacted his sister and expressed his condolences and support.
Since 2007, he has given more than 200 scientific or popular conferences in our country and abroad on the Anticitera Mechanism.
He was born in Chania. He completed his circulars and university studies (Bachelor of Physics) in Athens. He completed his graduate studies (Master’s and Doctorate) in Astronomy at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. He has done research at Max-Planck-Institür Radioastronomie (Bonn), the University of Hamburg and the University of California, San Diego. In 1985 he was elected associate professor in the Physics Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and in 1995 he became a professor, since he held until his retirement on August 31, 2015. In December 2015, by decision of the Senate , was awarded the title. from professor emeritus of AUTh. Research interests include studies related to neutron stars, neutral hydrogen in the galaxy, the center of our galaxy, variable stars, the sun, the moon, and archaeoastronomy.
He has published alone or in collaboration with three textbooks, other books on astronomy, conference papers, and a total of more than 100 original research articles (primarily) and other articles in international scientific journals or volumes. He has supervised doctoral dissertations, has organized or participated in many international conferences and has represented our country in international resolutions and in the main European networks (OPTICON, ILIAS, CRAF, etc.) and has participated as a member or president in many national committees or international. or research programs.
The Alumni Association of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki expresses its regret at the loss of Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Giannis Seiradakis.
“Yannis Seiradakis left today for the stars he loved so much. The stars and their students. But also the people who passionately participated in his speeches. Excellent scientist, modest man, charming speaker, special in every way. We will all miss her , especially young people. We will always remember. Have a good trip Giannis Seiradakis. And as you told us at the last Association event: You will see us from the stars. We will see you too, Giannis. Have a good trip “is emphasized in the announcement of the board of directors of the Alumni Association of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Source: ΑΠΕ- ΜΠΕ
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