Nicos Karcanias's memory board

I was very sorry to find out about Nicos passing away. I have good memories with him when we were studying together for our MSC in Manchester. He was a very good friend and he helped me with my problems in that cold city. We lost contact after I went to California and he went to Cambridge. Themis, God bless you and your family Eric Falangas

Nicos's competency on dealing with complexity has not only rubbed off on academia but also on people's personal lives. When I was just about to finish my Masters at City University I was contemplating my career options. My ideas were sparsing on following a PhD course wobbling dangerously between topics on trivial applications of control theory... ...more

When I went to Cambridge as a 23-year-old, I had never lived outside my hometown before. I was so lucky to befriend the wonderful Ali, and even luckier that my friendship with her meant that I was introduced to her whole wonderful family. Nicos reminded me of my own father, and being invited into the Karcanias house for dinners made Cambridge feel ...more

Σε μια δυστυχώς ταιριαστή Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, χάσαμε σήμερα έναν πραγματικά σπουδαίο άνθρωπο. Όσοι είχαν την τύχη να γνωρίσουν τον Νίκο (και δεν ήταν λίγοι), συμφωνούν ότι ήταν ένας εμπνευσμένος και παθιασμένος άνθρωπος με την οικογένεια του, την επιστήμη και τους φίλους του. Για εμάς που είμασταν ευλογημένοι και μας άγγιξε αυτή η χαρισματική προσωπι...more

Ανάρτηση στο Facebook: Σήμερα νιώθω σαν να έχασα ένα μέλος της οικογένειας μου γιατί αυτό ήταν ο Νίκος για μένα... και ναι, υπήρξα τυχερή που ήμουν και εγώ μία από τους μαθητές και της μαθήτριες του... και υπήρξα τυχερή και ευλογημένη που στο δύσκολο ταξίδι της ξενιτιάς και της έρευνας τον είχα πάντα δίπλα μου να με συμβουλεύει, να με εμψυχώνει και...more

Ανάρτηση στο Facebook (172 αντιδράσεις): Την Μ. Παρασκευή έφυγε από τη ζωή ένας σπουδαίος άνθρωπος, ένας σπάνιος φίλος, ένας ξεχωριστός επιστήμονας και δάσκαλος και ένας ενεργός πολίτης. Ο Νίκος Καρκανιάς. Ο Νίκος γεννήθηκε στο Μεσολόγγι το 1948 (τα γενέθλια του θα ήταν αυτές τις μέρες). Σπούδασε στο ΕΜΠ - όπου πριν από λίγα χρόνια έγινε επίτιμος ...more

My dear Themis, very dear friend, Nikos is present also in us. As I write to you now -- and also during the day, even when I do other irrelevant things -- moments, momentary pictures of Nikos come to me, and of you, Themis, and you, friends, together in your living room. I have the picture of Nikos' face: of his amusement, agreement or not, explan...more

Παρ’ ότι στο ΣΙΤΙ από το 1995, γνώρισα από κοντά το Νίκο το 2010 όταν αρχίσαμε μια στένη συνεργασία στα πλαίσια της προετοίμασιας γιά την εθνική ερευνητική αξιολόγηση του 2014. Η συνεργασία αυτή μου αποκάλυψε τόσο τις επιστημονικές αρετές όσο και την ακεραιότητα του χαρακτήρα του Νίκου. Και με αφορμή τη συνεργασία μας αυτή αναπτύξαμε μια φιλική σχέ...more

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Nicos has been a dear colleague and one of the strongest and most passionate ambassadors for engineering and science. I have so many vivid pleasant memories of Nicos. I vividly remember our many informal discussions in his office, where we have spent many hours talking about science, Greek cooking, politics, religion and of course his beloved Mesol...more

All my time at City coincided with Nic's presence and much of my work involved him. He was a man of tremendous enthusiasm for his subject with a great intellectual capacity, He was a solid friend with more than an agreeable sense of humour - and never short of an opinion. He is a great loss to his family, friends, City and the wider Control comm...more

Nicos was my mentor during my time at City and from Day 1 he gave me unequivocal and unconditional support. I owe him so much! He was a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for so many people over the years. A brilliant scientist and a great man! The news of his illness was shocking and that of his passing truly devastating. The world is a po...more

I first met Nicos at a seminar he gave in Athens university, back in 1990. I realised immediately that he was a different kind of person. In just half hour of duscussion I decided to change my plans for postgraduate studies and go with Nicos. Being a student of Nicos was of the best times in my life. Apart from his enormous scientific value he wa...more

Nikos was my godfather. Although I didn't get to see him that much I loved him deeply and had him on my mind. What I remember most of him was his eyes, his sparkling eyes full of joy and careness. I can also remember, as if it was yesterday, his laughter, deep and clean... Amazing. I had the chance to meet up with him last year when they came with ...more

What a sad and shocking news and it is very difficult to take it in. he was a great friend and mentor to me over the last 19 years. His support and advises helped me greatly on my research and career development. He really made a great contribution to advance the engineering research within the school for all departments. Undoubtedly, he was a top ...more

Dearest Themis, Alexandra and Aris, Jonny and I are sending you our love on this day which would have been Nico’s 72nd Birthday. It will be impossible to capture the positive impact Nico had on my life in a brief message but I hope that, as his birthday gift, I can capture a small part of his understated and generous spirit. When I think of Nico th...more

The passion that Nikos Karcanias had for his academic subject and his dedication to his research and his students is well known but this was only one side to his character. He was also a kind and generous host and liked nothing better than hosting a party; many of us were treated to evenings of delicious food and good conversation as we sat out in ...more

Έρχονται κάποιες στιγμές στη ζωή μας, που ολόψυχα θα ευχόμασταν να μην έπρεπε να τις ζήσουμε. Τέτοια στιγμή είναι το να γράψεις λίγα λόγια για ένα αγαπημένο πρόσωπο που έφυγε και που το ίδιο δεν θα τα διαβάσει ποτέ. Η σχέση μου με τον Νίκο ξεκίνησε το 1997 όταν βρέθηκα στο Λονδίνο για μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές. Αρχικά ήταν ένας Έλληνας καθηγητής στο C...more

I first met Nicos and his family in the 1970s in Cambridge. We quickly became friends due to their hospitality and warmth. Nicos was a man who wore his knowledge and experience lightly - never needing to flaunt his wide range of interests outside his obviously successful career. His loving nature showed in his continuing care about the poorer peopl...more

I was lucky to be a student and friend of Nicos. Nicos tricked me into commencing the PhD expedition into the enchanted world of research where everything is possible. I am forever grateful to him for patience, guidance and above all friendship. I will never forget our research tutorial sessions in his office, accompanied with a proper Greek cof...more

Nicos joined City in 1980 and over the last 40 years he made enormous contribution to City and, of course to his field of systems and control. His premature death is a major loss for City and the systems and control community worldwide. He was a close friend, a great colleague and a brilliant scientist. He was a 'classical' academic who was always ...more

I am lucky enough to have known Nicos from a very young age, and I can't remember a time when he wasn't there. He always took a great interest in me. His passion, energy and joie de vivre were infectious, and I feel very sorry to have not seen him during his last years. He will be sorely missed by so many.

It saddens me that all my photos are locked away in storage, so how lovely to see these here of wonderful Nicos, albeit for the most tragic of reasons. Most of all I would have loved to share one of him and Themis throwing the naming ceremony celebration for my son in their beautiful garden. It involved of course homemade Greek cakes with Nicos’s l...more

The loss of Nick Karcanias will be felt by many of us at City University who were lucky enough to work with him. May the memories of his wonderful personality and many contributions be celebrated by all. Rest in peace Nick. Ahmed Kovacevic

To my eyes Nicos was a giant! For his scientific achievements. For the way he was combining concepts of Mathematics and Control Theory with Social sciences or Philosophy. For his Homo Universalis personality. For his concrete moral values and his strong political believes. For leading his life according to his believes and values. Not only a great...more

Nick was one of the first people that I met when I joined the University in 2011. His kindness and personality immediately arrested itself upon me as did the endless trouble he took to explain University procedures to me given that I was coming from industry. During his time as Associate Dean for Research, the evenings in his office that many of us...more

Although I only once had the opportunity to work closely with Nic, His engaging personality and fair approach to different areas of research made all work easy. My condolences to his family and large circle of close friends. He will be missed and always remembered. Sandra Godoy

We have lost an accomplished academic and thought leader. Nic's students, colleagues, and friends will miss his guidance and intellectual challenge. His long-standing contribution to the Systems and Control Engineering community and City, University of London is outstanding and impactful. We are sharing deep sadness with Nic's family and friends, a...more

Nick was wonderful friends and colleagues. He was always very helpful and friendly. He made great contributions to control engineering. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to his family. Qingwei Ma

Nic was among the most intelligent, nicest and interesting of colleagues. He made the effort to engage with me when I first came to City in 2010 and I always enjoyed talking with him. He had great enthusiasm for his research and was always actively trying to organise meetings and discussions. His was a great presence within the School, and we are t...more

A true classical gentleman. It was an unexpected pleasure that a colleague from Engineering shared an interest in algebraic geometry, which started our fruitful chats. I will miss you Nic and our conversations! I hope your vision of the new Centre will continue. RIP, my friend, may your memories be eternal. Yang-Hui He

Prof. Nick was kind, humble and supportive. I found him always happy to help anyone anytime. He wrote an invitation letter on my request for a colleague from my country, although he didn't know me or ever worked with me. He did that just to help because it was his core value. He will be missed greatly. Fauzia Idrees

Nic was a great mentor for me. Although Nic never taught me at City while I was a student he always gave me the positive support to progress my research. Although i did not know at the time of my appointment in early 2000 I learned later on Nic was one of the panel members who supported my appointment at City although he did not know me personally....more

It is big loss to loose Nick. Nick was great man and line manager once I joined City. I always consider Nick as part of my family. He was very caring and had great sense of humor always. God bless his soul and support his family during this difficult time. Talal Ous

Nick was my appraiser for many years and we had countless interactions in research committees he chaired as Associate Dean for Research and much beyond. Undoubtedly he is highly respected in his area of research in Control Theory and Design that he influenced and shaped. I will remember him as a professional with a very good sense of judgement. He ...more

Nicos was an esteemed colleague and friend. His stature in the field of Systems and Control is towering. I had the privilege of working with him in the School and admired his vigour in encouraging colleagues to raise their research profile. Poignantly, in the last few months, I shared the office desk allocated to him after his retirement. Above all...more

I knew Nicos from 1980. He was always willing to talk even though he was an academic and I was an administrator. Being responsible for maintaining contact with former engineering staff back to 1960, I must offer condolences on their behalf. Alan Parish

Few occasions that I had discussions with Nicos, he was engaging, enthusiastic and extremely kind, a true gentle man with a great sense of humour, rest in peace. Ali Ghobadian

Nic will be greatly missed and a great loss to us all. Being fortunate to have an office a few doors down we had many corridor conversations plus interaction over research matters. He was always kind, open and generous and encouraging. He did my first appraisal which I still remember, kind words and encouragement. May be rest in peace. Keith Pulle...more

I believe Nick is a role model for all of us, in more ways than one. He warmly welcomed me when I joined City, offered valuable advice on research opportunities and was always happy to discuss issues ranging from teaching and administration to research and to the problems of our home country Greece. One of the really big guys that devoted to City s...more

Professor 'Nic' Karcanias was probably the greatest influence on my career to date. Without his support, encouragement and guidance I would not be where I am today. He was my lecturer, MSc project supervisor, line manager, PhD supervisor and colleague at City. Through him I also met so many people who have become close friends. I continue to be in ...more

My area of interest did not coincide with Nic's, but as a near neighbour, along the corridor, we had many conversations. He was a great colleague, who showed concern for all of us and always maintained a cheerful face. We will all greatly miss him. Ian Smith

It was a twist of fate to become acquainted with Nick over 20 years ago that led to a flourishing friendship and professional partnership in systems research, training, conferencing and publications. He was a humanist, a gentleman and a great friend not to forget his in depth insights into systems theory, system of systems and control, topics that ...more

Nic was one of the first academics I met when I started at City University a few years ago. I still remember the conversation because he wondered who I was. I introduced myself, and he introduced himself and welcomed me to the research center. To me, he personafied the systems and control research center. I was saddened to see his health get worse ...more

Nick was a kind and generous colleague. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Peter Popov

We will always remember Nic as a precious colleague who was open minded and widely respected. He was a warm supporter of interdisciplinary investigating new applications of control and system studies till the very end. He was a warm supporter of Greek colleagues and was always in touch with his Alma Mater, National Technical University of Athens. W...more

Nick was a kind, considerate and thoughtful colleague. He will be dearly missed by many in the City community. Cristina Gacek

Nick had been my neighbour with his office next to mine since I joined City as a lecturer in 2001. I still remember the old days when we all worked very late and had a chat on the corridor at the end of the day. Nick always worked very hard and had set a great example to all his junior colleagues. He sent me an email when he was in the intensive ca...more

Nick was an inspiration and a role model for a hard working, always optimistic individual. He refused to let anything stop him working and looking forward. He cam to my office back in October and he said that he is preparing some EPSRC and EU proposals. This is the spirit of someone who wants always to give and never gives up. He will be missed as ...more

It was with great sadness that I heard of Nick's passing away. In all occasions I had met with him he was extremely kind and inviting - always eager to listen and provide advice - and with a great sense of humour. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who have had the good fortune to have met/collaborated with him - my sincerest condolences to ...more

My sincere condolences to Nick's family. Nick was one of the first guys who came to meet me in my office when I started at City last year. He was very supportive and welcoming. I did not have the chance to closely work with Nick but I clearly admire him for all his contributions to the research area of control systems theory. Nabil Aouf

I will never forget Nic's great personality, his remarkable selflessness, his support and advice during my first academic steps in the UK. I will miss my trips to London to meet with him and the fish & chips lunch we enjoyed together next to City uni. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family. George Konstantopoulos

Nik was one of the key academics I worked with when I started at City many years ago as an administrator. He was great with his students nurturing so many of them following a very successful path; some of whom from undergraduate, master to PhD to lecturer. He was great with his colleagues and supported so many. My thoughts are with Nic's family. Q...more

Nic was a great colleague and friend at City – he was appointed a few years before me and for many years our offices had doors opposite to each other along the ‘electrical engineering’ corridor. I recall often dropping in for a chat at the end of the day as his door was always open – as he was usually one to leave later for the Cambridge train, thi...more

I have many happy memories of my time working with Nic at City University from the first day he joined until my retirement in 2004. He was a great friend and colleague with an enormous dedication to his students and researchers. He was a leader in his field and contributed hugely to the world wide City University reputation in systems and control. ...more

Nic was a giant figure of City, University of London, and a tower of strength to many of his colleagues and students, who worked tirelessly and gave everything he had for the job he loved and people he cared about throughout his long and distinguished career at City. My sincere condolences to Nic's families and friends who are feeling this great lo...more

Nic was always happy to give help and advice to his colleagues, and worked tirelessly to develop the research profile of the University. His impact will be felt for many years to come. Anton Cox

I am deeply saddened by Professor Nicholas Karcanias (Nick) death.Staff who came across him will remember Nick as kindhearted gentleman. Kamalendu Pal

I think it was 1975 or 1976 when I first met Nicos. We all had long hair in those days, but Nicos was in a different league - well over his shoulders. A very striking presence in the tea room in Mill Lane (Cambridge). I got to know him slowly, but we gradually became very good friends, also with Themis of course. There were very long discussions, ...more

Nic was an excellent academic. He was kind, generous, humble, and had a charming smile. I never had the chance to work with him directly. However, he helped lots of people around himself to be themselves and continue to follow their dreams and helped many students around himself to achieve their true potentials and will forever be remembered in our...more

Nic was one of the first colleagues that genuinely welcomed me at City seven years ago. My first impression was that he was a gentleman. Tha impression has consolidated during the years and I will miss the chats in front of the main entrance. Requiescat in pace. Alfredo Pinelli

The news of Nicos' passing away came a shock. Nicos has been a fighter all of his life, but also a gentle man with a zest for life and an amazing sense of humour. Nicos committed his life in serving City and guided the intellectual development of numerous Masters and doctoral students. I am personally grateful to him for his encouragement, motivati...more

Nik was a friend, a colleague and mentor. I shall miss very much our discussions on systems, mathematics, Greek history and politics - we would sit for hours putting the world to right. Many students owe their knowledge and careers to Nik’s guidance, patience, his academic prowess, and his dedication to science. The wider academic community is a po...more

NIck was one of the key academic staff who welcomed me on my first weeks at City University. He was always ready to help and guide me during my first years. I remember our Friday afternoon meetings in his old room to discuss research articles over a coffee. He was a great person, kind and generous. Always happy and cheerful. Maria Tomas-Rodriguez

It was a pleasure to work with Nick Karcanias. His independent way of thinking, sincerity, drive, leadership and open-minded approach to other people made him an invaluable influence on people around him. His passion for academia was contagious - he always helped younger colleagues not to be afraid to speak their mind. Nick Karcanias was a kind man...more

I first met Nic when I transferred over to Engineering from the Business School as Director of Administration in 1993. One of my earliest memories of Nic is him giving his "Inauguration" professorial lecture in a packed Oliver Thomson Theatre. In truth, he lost me around his third equation but the engineering cognoscenti lapped it up and there was ...more

Nic was one of the key people who helped me feel like home when I first arrived at City. I will never forget his warm smile as well as his genuine willingness to help me progress with my research. I will also never forget his passion for high-quality scientific research that will guide me for the rest of my life. I will miss our greek discussions i...more

Prof Nick Karcanias was a great mentor to me when he served the School as the Associate Dean for Research. He provided me support and guidance for many years. He will be greatly missed. Youyou Yan

Nic was a great friend and colleague. I will never forget his strong support, 21 years ago, when I was in London in a very difficult personal situation. After that for two decades we had a pure friendship and I have happy memories of enjoying together conversations on scientific and many other issues. His great personality and kindness will be in l...more

It is hard to come to terms with the loss of Nicos. It is a sad and untimely farewell from a colleague and friend who still had so much to give. I met him for the first time over 40 years ago as an MPhil student at Cambridge attending his lectures on algebraic systems theory. An invitation to his home for coffee soon followed. Nicos was one of the ...more

Είναι πολύ δύσκολο να γράψω για τον Νίκο μας...ο πόνος για την απουσία του σχεδόν επιβάλει σιωπή καθώς με μεγάλη δυσκολία βρίσκω τα λόγια που θα καταφέρουν να τον περιγράψουν και θα μπορέσουν στ´ αλήθεια να μιλήσουν γι ´ αυτόν... Γνώρισα τον Νίκο και την πολυαγαπημένη οικογένεια Καρκανιά, χάρη στον σύζυγό μου Χρήστο, που υπήρξε ο πρώτος του μαθητ...more

Fairewell to a person born and brought up in Messolonghi

It is really very difficult for me to write about the great loss of Nicos, I have been trying to do it for some days now but it is not possible. The pain is very strong, his loss is unaffordable. I cannot believe it… He was such a great man, the ideal friend, teacher, coach, researcher, husband, father, grand father... Both my wife Antigoni and mys...more

I was 21 years old and he was 25 when we met. It was Christmas 1973, meeting Nicos in a friend's house. His bright personality struck me immediately. The expression of his eyes, his laughter, his sense of humour, his Che Guevara style with beret and strong political views captured all my attention... I thought to myself, 'I really want to know this...more

Such an inspiring man. Each time I met him, I was impressed by his dedication to his research, his students, to Greece and above all to his wonderful family. The last full conversation I had with him was when he'd recently come back from visiting Messolonghi. He was radiant with memories (his last visit I think) and I left with my mind buzzing at h...more

Nick was one of the key people who helped me start my PhD at City. I still remember our first research meeting, that indeed began with a research discussion, but somehow ended up discussing astrology. He warmly welcomed me to the systems & control research group, offered valuable advice on research and work opportunities. I always admired his passi...more

ΑΝΑΜΝΗΣΕΙΣ ΜΙΑΣ ΖΩΗΣ ME TON NIKO. Με τον Νίκο γνωριστήκαμε στο Manchester πριν πολλά χρόνια, θα έλεγα παιδιά 25 χρονών κάπου το 1972-73. Ήταν τότε όταν μετά το πτυχίο του από το ΕΜΠ που ήλθε, σαν και εμένα ένα χρόνο πριν, στο Manchester στο Control System Centre του UMIST για να κάνει και αυτός αρχικά το master "Ιn theory and Practice of Automatic ...more

I am grateful to have known you Nico. You were one of the first colleagues to meet when I joined City more than 10 years ago and a most influential one. The openness and positive spirit with which you approached and embraced everything you valued in life, from research problems to people, were unique and remarkable. And that smile: always there to ...more

Nico, I will always remember you smiling under all circumstances. You were always a positive calming power at City. You welcomed me there and always supported me with warmth and simplicity. At times I will still expect to see you coming out of an office or around a corner, smiling and making us all feel at ease. We will miss you very much.

I feel honoured to have known this amazing man, a supportive kind and caring presence throughout my whole life. I literally cannot remember my world without him. I will always remember him positively and laugh at the fun times we have shared. He helped me grow and become the adult I am today, I will always think of him as my family. His life has in...more

This is not about Nicos. This is about meta-Nicos, just as I perceived him when our lives overlapped in the mid ‘70s. He came to Cambridge from Manchester shortly after 1974 and together and with some help from our friends, formed the C. U. Greek Society. The following years were exhilarating and productive. Later on our paths diverged but we ne...more

We send all our love to Themis, Alexandra, Aris and their families and friends at this very sad time. It’s so great to see photos of them and their lovely Nicos, and to remember the happy times we used to spend together in Cambridge and Hilton. Thinking of you all, and celebrating with you the life of a wonderful man who inspired so many people. Al...more

I first met Nicos when I was a teenager, when I spent a lot of time at the Karcanias house, sharing delicious meals cooked by Themis and putting the world to rights. They are some of the happiest memories of my youth and Nicos and Themis have always made me feel like part of the Karcanias family. I remember supper times with Nicos so vividly- he ...more

Now that the dust of Nicos demise is settling, when the grief of the family dissipates approaching its asymptomatic low, now the knowledge, not just the feeling of his loss, painfully manifests itself. The uniqueness of his mind will be near us no more. It’s like frozen in time. No new data will be processed and any gems he produced soon will be...more

Τι να πρωτοθυμηθούμε γιά τον αγαπημένο μας Νίκο όταν έχουμε περάσει τόσες όμορφες κ αξέχαστες στιγμές πάνω από 25 χρόνια. Τον γνωρίσαμε στα Πεστά Ιωαννίνων όταν είχε έλθει διακοπές με την Θέμη την Αλεξάνδρα και τον Άρη. Έκτοτε τους βλέπαμε στην Ελλάδα και κάναμε διακοπές στη Λευκάδα ,στα Σύβοτα,στη Μεσσήνη ,στα Γιάννενα,στο Μεσολόγγι. Στο Μεσολόγγι...more

ΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΑΡΚΑΝΙΑΣ . Εφυγε ένας ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ του κόσμου.Εφυγε ένας λαμπρός Επιστημονας.Ζωή γεμάτη. Με ουσία .Με στόχους .Μετριοπάθεια κι επιμονή ,αγώνας όχι για τοΕΓΩ αλλά για το ΕΜΕΙΣ .ΑΓΩΝΑΣ ενός ΠΟΛΙΤΗ για τα δικαιωματα -των λαών,όλου του κόσμου,για μιά καλ΄΄υτερη κοινωνία. Αγώνας για την Επιστήμη του παρόντος καί του μέλλοντος, για τις κοινων...more

Having written thousands of words, these are the hardest anyone has to write. For me, Nicos Karcanias personified the quintessence of science, something I know nothing about. Yet, his passion for social justice, vibrant spirit and zest for life have stayed with me since the first day I met him and I know the same applies to his family, all of whom ...more

It has been more than two months since Aris texted me with the expected yet devastating news of Nicos's passing away. A few days after that, he texted me again, telling about the memorial page. For the last two months or so, I tried, in vain, so many times to share my thoughts and feelings on these pages. Every time, I felt paralyzed by the pain, ...more

I met Nicos through Themis. Both so kind and intelligent, they were perfect together. It was such a great pleasure to have lunch with them at their house, enjoying the lovely Greek food, the attentive conversation and the warmth of their company. Nicos combined a strong sense of purpose and a legendary dedication to his family and work, with a meas...more

Memories of Nicos, Nic, Nick as a much valued academic colleague and as a friend and family man- truly a man for all seasons. I knew Nic for almost 50 years, we met as masters’ students at UMIST in 1972, shared research and friendship through time what are my memories? The family man: visiting us with Themis and a very small Alexandra playing in th...more

Like several others I had the privilege of first meeting Nicos on the TPAC Master's course at the Control Systems Centre UMIST in 1972. I soon gained a great respect for his academic abilities and I found him a kind and gentle person who could be very passionate, not only about his studies but also about the political and social issues of the day. ...more

A year has passed since Nic left us. I still have so many wonderful memories of the friend, father, grandfather and academic. I think of all of you who are his family, send my love and wish you strength for the future. Gaynor

Θέμη, Αλεξάνδρα και Άρη τα θερμότερα συλλυπητήρια από μένα και την Αγνή. Μετά από τόσα χρόνια που είχαμε να συναντηθούμε, σήμερα είδα στον ύπνο μου ότι είχε πεθάνει ο Νίκος! Και, ώ της απελπισίας, έψαξα στο facebook και βρήκα την είδηση. Κλαίω γιατί έχασα ένα κομμάτι από τα νιάτα μου. Κλαίω γιατί χαθήκαμε τόσα χρόνια όταν οι επαφές είναι πια τόσο ε...more

Dear Nicos, It's been a year, and now, unfortunately not your adorable self, but your memories keep enriching my personal and academic life. Rest in peace, brother. Kadri

Walking around Cambridge I see you in so many places, dear Nicos, and particularly think of you with love and with gratitude that you were my friend on this, your birthday.