Giannis Seiradakis: the great astrophysicist died



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Giannis Seiradakis was a member of the international research team, which spearheaded the recent investigation and heated interest in him. Anticitera Mechanism. 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. His postgraduate studies (masters and doctorate) in Astronomy, held at the University of Manchester in Great Britain.

I had investigated in Max-Planck-Institüt für Radioastronomie (Bonn), University of Hamburg and University of California, San Diego. In 1985 he was elected associate professor in Department of Physics of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and in 1995 he became a teacher, since he held until his retirement on August 31, 2015.

In December 2015, by decision of the Senate, he was awarded his title. his professor emeritus 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 published it himself or in collaboration. three textbooks, other books on astronomy, articles in conferences and a total of more than 100 original research (mainly) and other works in international science journals or volumes.

I had supervised doctoral dissertations, has organized or participated in many international conferences and has represented our country in international resolutions and main european networks (OPTICON, ILIAS, CRAF, etc.) and participated as a member or president in many committees or national or international research projects.

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.



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