Dimitrios Pezaros is a distinguished academic and researcher in computer networks, currently serving as the Royal Academy of Engineering / Dstl & CINIF Research Chair and Full Professor at the University of Glasgow, where roles also include Director of the Cyberdefence Laboratory and founding Director of the Networked Systems Research Laboratory. Experienced in higher education since 2004, Dimitrios has held positions ranging from Lecturer to Senior Research Associate at various institutions, including the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and Lancaster University. Involvement in strategic advisory roles is evident through participation in organizations such as the EPSRC and UKTIN, while contributions to professional development are supported through engagement with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Educational qualifications include a PhD and BSc from Lancaster University, complemented by a postgraduate degree in Academic Practice from the University of Glasgow.