Athanasia Karakitsiou

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Athanasia Karakitsiou is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital transformation, supply chain management, and food systems engineering. Her work primarily focuses on integrating Industry 4.0 technologies—such as IoT, blockchain, and AI—into agrifood and logistics networks to enhance safety, quality, and operational resilience. Her most cited paper, "Transforming Agrifood Supply Chains with Digital Technologies: a Systematic Review of Safety and Quality Risk Management" (2025, 21 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for mitigating risks like contamination, traceability failures, and fraud through scalable digital solutions. She also explores the operational side of smart logistics in "Managing Risks in Smart Warehouses from the Perspective of Industry 4.0" (2024, 8 citations), addressing automation and data-driven risk management in warehousing. Karakitsiou’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical risk models with practical, technology-enabled interventions, offering actionable insights for both researchers and industry practitioners. Her work is increasingly cited as a foundational reference for digital safety and quality assurance in complex supply chains, positioning her as a key voice in the future of resilient, transparent food and logistics systems.