Dr. Kristina Livitckaia is an R&D project manager and a research associate working at Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technologies Hellas (CERTH) since 2020. She earned her Ph.D. (Dr(Med)Sc) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2019), has MSc in Telemedicine and e-Health (Computer Science) (2014), Diploma (BSc & MSc) in Technology and Entrepreneurship with specialization in Computer Science and Microelectronics (2012) recognized as Diploma in Computer Science in Greece, Diploma (BSc & MSc) in Economics with specialization in Financial Management (2014), and a certified PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner (2018). Kristina has experience working in academia, industry, and R&D facilities in several European countries for the past nine years, from the execution of scientific work to product and project management. Her primary research interests involve a multidisciplinary blend of emerging technologies (including but not limited to IoT, AI, blockchain, IoV) applied to the healthcare and well-being, pharmaceutical industry, safety, smart cities, and city infrastructure.