Francesca Papanikas
About Me
I am a researcher and manager operating at the intersection of Technology, History, and Business. My career bridges academic rigor with pragmatic management, combining over 20 years of experience as a General Manager in the creative industries (Media Guru) with doctoral research in the History of Technology.
Born in Cologne, Germany, I possess a multicultural background that allows me to navigate Greek, German, and French academic traditions. I am passionate about Digital Humanities, using tools like video essays and digital databases to communicate complex historical narratives.
Research Focus
Ph.D. Candidate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
My doctoral research, titled "The history of stories of the Antikythera Mechanism from 1900 to present," explores the historiography of this iconic artifact. I focus on the epistemological implications of the "Analog vs. Digital" computing debate, analyzing how modern imaging technologies reconstruct our understanding of the past.
Areas of Interest:
- History of Technology & Computing
- Science and Technology Studies (STS)
- Digital Humanities & Visualization
- Gender and Technology
Professional Experience
General Manager, Media Guru (2001–Present)
- Strategic management of publishing and commercial operations.
- Management of academic textbook production and distribution via the Eudoxus system.
- Founder & Director of the cultural portal art.mediaguru.gr and the "Theater Posts" community (18k+ followers).
Education
- Ph.D. Candidate in History of Technology, NKUA (Current)
- M.Sc. in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, NKUA/NTUA (Excellent, 9.67/10)
- B.A. in European Culture, Hellenic Open University (Valedictorian, 9.38/10)
- Diplôme de Stylisme, ESMOD Paris