Eleftherios Venizelos (1864–1936) was one of Greece’s most influential political leaders, serving multiple terms as ... View More

Eleftherios Venizelos (1864–1936) was one of Greece’s most influential political leaders, serving multiple terms as Prime Minister in the early 20th century. He played a central role in modernizing the Greek state and expanding its borders during the Balkan Wars and World War I. Venizelos studied law at the University of Athens, long before DUTH existed, and thus is not an alumnus of the university. However, his legacy has influenced Greek political thought and education deeply. View Less

Evangelos Venizelos is a distinguished Greek politician and constitutional law professor who served as Deputy Prime Mini... View More

Evangelos Venizelos is a distinguished Greek politician and constitutional law professor who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he later taught. While not a DUTH graduate, his work in constitutional law and public policy has made him an academic model for many legal scholars and students across Greece, including those at DUTH. View Less

Christos Papadimitriou is a world-renowned computer scientist, especially known for his work in computational complexity... View More

Christos Papadimitriou is a world-renowned computer scientist, especially known for his work in computational complexity theory. He studied in Greece and completed his undergraduate education at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) before earning his PhD at Princeton. While he is not affiliated with DUTH, his academic achievements and global recognition serve as an inspiration to the entire Greek scientific community, including UTH and DUTH students in informatics and technology. View Less

Anna Diamantopoulou is a prominent Greek politician and former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, and... View More

Anna Diamantopoulou is a prominent Greek politician and former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities. She studied civil engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and held important ministerial positions in education and development. Although not a graduate of DUTH, she has worked on higher education reforms in Greece that directly affected institutions like the Democritus University of Thrace. View Less

Albert Bourla is the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, globally known for leading the development and distribution of the COVI... View More

Albert Bourla is the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, globally known for leading the development and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. He studied veterinary medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and later completed his PhD in biotechnology. While his education was not at DUTH, his Greek origin and global scientific impact are celebrated nationwide, including by DUTH’s scientific community. View Less

Christos Sartzetakis (1929–2022) was a former President of the Hellenic Republic and a respected judge. He studied law... View More

Christos Sartzetakis (1929–2022) was a former President of the Hellenic Republic and a respected judge. He studied law at the University of Thessaloniki and became internationally known for his role in the investigation of the assassination of politician Grigoris Lambrakis. Sartzetakis was not an alumnus of DUTH but is widely respected in legal academia, with his legacy influencing law faculties across Greece, including at DUTH. View Less