Computer science professor Dr. Aris Athanasios Panagopoulos was selected for the university’s 2025 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, announced Dr. Xuanning Fu, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

Panagopoulos, Department of Computer Science, is committed to developing the next generation of scientists who will lead the future of artificial intelligence and technology. With a background in AI from the University of California, Berkeley, Panagopoulos emphasizes active learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and solving real-world problems with a passion for mentoring students from underrepresented and underserved communities.

He believes education is about cultivating curiosity, inquiry and critical thinking. Panagopoulos joined Fresno State in 2018. He developed and redesigned multiple courses that bridge theoretical foundations with real-world applications. His mentorship has led students to receive prestigious awards, to publish in journals and to secure doctoral fellowships and industry positions.

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