Christina Irakleous
I am a multidisciplinary researcher and visual artist specializing in Human-Computer Interaction, Data Visualization, and Scientific Imaging. With a strong foundation in both Fine Arts and emerging technologies like AR/VR and Machine Learning, my work bridges science and art to explore innovative applications in astronomy, spectroscopy, and space imaging. Currently completing my MSc in Media Technology at Leiden University, I focus on lunar data analysis and interactive visualization. My work has earned international recognition, and I am passionate about science communication, making complex ideas accessible through creative engagement.
Awards & Nominations:
“The Ghost Nebula”, Highly Commended Image (2021)
Atik Cameras Astrophotography Competition
“Solar Halo Over Thessaloniki”, Earth Science Picture of the Day (2020)
URSA (Universities Space Research Association)
“Sunspots”, “My Sun My Star”, Art Contest (2019)
National Solar Observatory (NSO) and Visual Arts Center, Honorable Mention
“Sundog and Subsundog”, Earth Science Picture of the Day (2018)
URSA (Universities Space Research Association)
“Solar Halo”, Scientific phenomena, “When Art Meets Science” (2016)
MILSET Europe, Milset Science Photo Contest, Bronze award
“Lunar Eclipse”, European Science Photo Competition (2015)
Wikimedia Commons , Runner-up in category Image Sets
Art Exhibitions:
"Pattern, Science to Experience", Leiden University (2023)
“Astrophotography”, Group Exibition (2018)
“Ex Libris”, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) (2017)
“Paraliart”, Ephemeral Art between City and Sea (2014)
“13th Annual Comic Festival”, Institut Français de Thessalonique (2014)
Projects
Earth Moon Education Cubesat Team, LUNEX/Leiden University (2025)
Data Analysis and Visualization of the Lunar Surface for future lunar missions.
NL Moonshots24 (2024)
Co-developed a VR game for astronauts on the ISS.
Total Solar Eclipse (USA, Illinois, 2017)
Member of the Greek Team, responsible for a number of experiments as well as the preparation and the checking of team’s instrumental equipment before and during the eclipse.
Capturing the Mercury transit (2016)
Observatory of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
