Dimitris Varoutas is a Professor with the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications of the School of Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Digital Policies (2025-2028). Since 2020 he has been appointed as the Vice President for the electronic communications sector of the Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT). He holds a degree in physics, a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in electronics and radioelectronics and PhD in the design and techno-economic evaluation of optoelectronic systems from the NKUA. He has been appointed for two 4-years terms as an Associate Vice President and Member of the Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE) Plenary from 2007 to 2016 (Jan.). As faculty member and researcher, he has been participating in R&D projects funded by the EU or national funds since 1993. He managed or participated in projects related to technoeconomic or regulatory issues for fixed access broadband networks and mobile networks, on behalf of several public organizations, such as EETT and the Greek State. His academic interests are focused on electronic communications, technoeconomic analysis of network and services, as well as on regulatory issues regarding Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure. He has published more than 120 articles in refereed journals and conferences related to the above issues. Also, he is an active member of editorial boards and scientific committees, as well as guest speaker at international organizations regarding broadband networks development and telecommunications policy.