Anastasia Griva is an Assistant Professor in Business Information Systems at the University of Galway (Galway), Ireland, and Programme Director at the MSc in Business Analytics.She holds a BSc in Management Science and Technology, an MSc (with honors) in Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Business Analytics, all from AUEB.Her dissertation entitled Data-driven Innovation in Shopper Marketing: A BusinessAnalytics Approach for Visit Segmentation in the Retail Industry is a result of applied research in industry-related business analytics problems. It aims at extracting business value from retail data to support data-driven decision-making.Anastasia has worked on research commercialization by establishing two AI and analytics start-ups which have raised more than 1.3M from VC funds. Her research interests lie in the areas of Responsible AI, with a specific emphasis onGenerative AI (GAI) and Explainable AI (XAI).She explores how advancements in AI technology can be fair, transparent, and ethical to ensure responsible development and deployment.Additionally, her research spansBA for Decision Support,andinnovative consumer services. She has published in edited books, academic journals(e.g., Information Systems Journal,Information Systems Frontiers, IT amp; People,International Journal of Hospitality Management,International Journal of Information Management, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Expert Systems with Applications, IEEE Software, Journal of Decision Systems), and proceedings of international conferences (e.g., EGOS, ECIS, MCIS, UKAIS,EURO). She has served as a Guest Editor for various journals (e.g., ISF, IJIM, JDS). For the last 3 years, she serves as track chair for the AI in research and practice track at ECIS. Anastasia also was a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow recipient, where she worked on applied Business Analytics in software development projects with industry partners such as Intel. In her current role at the University of Galway, Anastasia has received several prestigious awards. These include the Presidents Award for Research Excellence (Early-Career) from the University of Galway in 2024. She also earned the 2023Directors Prize on Education and Public - No restriction Engagement from Lero | The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Software. Anastasias dedication to inclusive teaching was recognized with the Deans Award for Inclusive Teaching at the University of Galway in 2022. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the College Teaching Excellence Awards in 2021 and 2024, highlighting her commitment to education and research excellence.

Anastasias research interests are particularly focused on digital responsibilities associated with AI, with a specific emphasis on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and Explainable AI (XAI). She explores how advancements in AI technology can be fair, transparent, and ethical to ensure responsible development and deployment. Additionally, her research spans Business Analytics for Decision Support, investigating how data-driven insights can enhance strategic decision-making in organizations. She also delves into the development of innovative consumer services, aiming to understand consumer behavior and improve service offerings. Anastasias exploration of the Internet of Things (IoT) examines how interconnected devices can revolutionize various industries through data collection and analysis.Summary of Current PhD Supervision82024 - Present:Dewan Scholtz| PhD topic: Generative AI | Role: Primary supervisor62024 - Present:Christopher Collins| PhD topic: Explainable AI | Role: Secondary supervisor92023 - Present:Yiyu Wang| PhD title: Predicting the Dynamic Tumor Behaviour using Temporal Machine Learning | Role: Secondary supervisor102021 - Present:Albandari Alshahrani| PhD title: The role of AI for Decision making in Public - No restriction sector organisations |Role: Primary supervisorSummary of Research Assistant Supervision92023 - 82024:Dewan Scholtz(University of Galway) | Current position: PhD student, University of Galway92018-62019:Katerina Batziakoudi (Athens University of Economics and Business - AUEB) | Current position: PhD student, Université Paris-Saclay, France62017-62018:Stratos Triantafyllou(AUEB) | Current position: Data analyst92016-62017: Katerina Kalaidopoulou(AUEB) | Current position: Analytics Program Manager, Google, SwitzerlandSummary of current research projectsROSETTA(RespOnSiblE Time amp; Tech in an Accelerated Digitised World) Funded by:European CommissionMarie Skodowska-CurieCOFUNDRole: Co-Principal Investigator GLHM | Green Leadership for Hotel Managers (Erasmus+) - 2022-2-IE01-KA220-VET-000094078Funded by European UnionRole: Principal InvestigatorHERMESFunded by University of Galway Strategic FundRole: Principal InvestigatorXENIAFunded by College Strategic Research FundRole: Principal InvestigatorSummary of past research projectsMaximizing the value of Process Analytics at Intel ShannonFunded by:Intel Shannon and Science Foundation Ireland (Lero Platform Fund)Role: Co-Principal Investigator AENAFunded by Post-Covid Research Support Fund (Seed Fund)Role: Principal InvestigatorPYTHIA: PortraYing Temporality in contributors beHavior in Information system development using AnalyticsFunded by:European CommissionMarie Skodowska-CurieCOFUND Role: Research fellowTransforming Transport (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:cordis.europa.euprojectid731932TT ) (H2020 ICT-2016-1) Funded by European UnionRole:Business Analytics researcherSensor-Enabled Real-World Awareness for Management Information System (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:cordis.europa.euprojectrcn189040factsheetenSERAMIS )(FP7 ICT-2013.1.3) Funded by European UnionRole:Business Analytics researcherIntegrated system for real-time TRACKing and collective intelligence in civilian humanitarian missions (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=http:www.itrack-project.euiTRACK )(H2020-BES-2015) Funded by European UnionRole:Researcher: Development of the Exploitation StrategySensor-Enabled Real-World Awareness for Management Information System (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:cordis.europa.euprojectrcn189040factsheetenSERAMIS ) (FP7 ICT-2013.1.3) Funded by European UnionRole:Business Analytics researcherRethinking Urban Transportation through advanced tools and supply chain collaboration (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:cordis.europa.euprojectid635773U-TURN ) (H2020-MG-2014) Funded by European UnionRole:Business Analytics researcher

I enjoy teaching business analytics, data visualization, decision analysis, project management, information systems development, and artificial intelligence.Inspired by my Greek roots and the philosophy of Solon, I grow old learning something new every day, I am currently attending the Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice (60 ECTS) at our university. Additionally, I have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching amp; Learning in Higher Education (30 ECTS) at the University of Galway, Ireland.My teaching philosophy emphasizes that each educator should function akin to an artificial intelligence system. This concept has two interpretations: firstly, educators must learn from their students and adapt their teaching content to meet students needs.Receiving nominations for the College Teaching Excellence Awards (2021 amp; 2024)and winning the Deans Award for Inclusive Teaching at the University of Galway, Ireland, in 2022 respectively, reflects my commitment to innovative and student-centered teaching practices. These accolades encourage me to continually evolve as an educator, ensuring I provide the best learning experiences for my students.