Summary
Alex Tantos is an Associate Professor and independent consultant with 11 years of experience at the intersection of computational linguistics and data science, currently heading the Department of Linguistics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He holds a summa cum laude PhD in Computational Semantics from Universität Konstanz and combines rigorous academic research with practical skills in R, Python, and data analysis. Alex has a strong track record in lecturing and research leadership, moving from researcher roles to faculty leadership while advising industry through Data Society. Known for translating deep semantic theory into applied NLP workflows, he brings both curricular innovation and hands-on consulting to text-driven projects. Based in Greece, he often bridges European research networks and local talent to deliver reproducible, linguistically informed computational solutions.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computational Semantics, Summa cum Laude, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computational Semantics, Summa cum Laude at Universität Konstanz