DIMITRIOS MAKRAKIS, University of Ottawa

Research

Bio-communications/Molecular Communications Bio-Inspired Technology Bio-nanonetworks Communication System/Network Modeling Computer Networks Hybrid Networks Modulation, Coding and Detection Neurons & Neuronal Networks

Latest papers

Integration of Federated Learning and Blockchain in Health Care: Tutorial on Medical Data, Architectures, Privacy, Security, and Regulatory Compliance.
Journal of medical Internet research · 2026 · senior author
Design of Bio-Optical Transceiver for In Vivo Biomedical Sensor Applications.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 · first author
Sharding-Based Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Protocols: Key Components & Probabilistic Security Analysis.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Authentication of IoT actors using blockchain and intelligent SIM infrastructure
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$483,411
Enabling the Design of Advanced Hybrid Bio-Nanonetworks
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$168,000
Secure and QoS-enabled heterogeneous communication networks for servicing the smart grid
NSERC · 2011 · Principal investigator
$140,000

All 7 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Integration of Federated Learning and Blockchain in Health Care: Tutorial on Medical Data, Architectures, Privacy, Security, and Regulatory Compliance.

Shahsavari Y, Baseri Y, Hafid A, Dambri OA, Makrakis D

Journal of medical Internet research2026Senior author

DOI: 10.2196/80178 PMID: 42296530

02

Design of Bio-Optical Transceiver for In Vivo Biomedical Sensor Applications.

Makrakis D, Dambri OA, Hafid AS

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024First author

DOI: 10.3390/s24082584 PMID: 38676201

03

Sharding-Based Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Protocols: Key Components & Probabilistic Security Analysis.

Hafid A, Hafid AS, Makrakis D

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2023Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s23052819 PMID: 36905022

Authentication of IoT actors using blockchain and intelligent SIM infrastructure

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Hafid, Abdelhakim A

Keywords: authentication; biometrics; blockchain; decentralization; internet of things; machine learning; sim

$483,411

Enabling the Design of Advanced Hybrid Bio-Nanonetworks

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: MAKRAKIS, DIMITRIOS

Keywords: Bio-communications/Molecular Communications; Bio-Inspired Technology; Bio-nanonetworks; Communication System/Network Modeling; Computer Networks; Hybrid Networks; Modulation, Coding and Detection; Neurons & Neuronal Networks; Wireless Communications; Wireless Networks

$168,000

Secure and QoS-enabled heterogeneous communication networks for servicing the smart grid

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Makrakis, Dimitrios

$140,000

Testing facility for wireless communication and networking

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Mouftah, Hussein

$96,838

Advanced networks for intelligent transportation: a step towrds a safer more efficient society

Principal investigatorNSERC2006Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Makrakis, Dimitrios

$158,100

Tele-monitoring and mobile intelligent sensor agent networks

Co-investigatorNSERC2003Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Georganas, Nicolas

$390,000

QoS capable, internet and ATM compatible broadband wireless systems/networks, servicing integrated traffic

Principal investigatorNSERC2000Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Makrakis, Dimitrios

$158,100

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Bio-communications/Molecular Communications Dear Professor MAKRAKIS, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Integration of Federated Learning and Blockchain in Health Care: Tutorial on Medical Data, Architectures, Privacy, Security, and Regulatory Compliance." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Enabling the Design of Advanced Hybrid Bio-Nanonetworks" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]