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Iordanis Kavathatzopoulos is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of ethics, artificial intelligence, and information technology. His work centers on the philosophical and cultural foundations of ethical decision-making in AI, exploring how machines can be designed to navigate moral dilemmas. His most-cited paper, "Can Machines Make Ethical Decisions?" (2013, 9 citations), critically examines the feasibility and implications of embedding ethical reasoning into AI systems, challenging assumptions about machine autonomy and moral agency. In his 2021 study "Robots and AI Artifacts in Plural Perspective(s) of Japan and the West," he compares cultural-ethical traditions to reveal how societal views on robots and AI are shaped by deep-seated philosophical differences. Kavathatzopoulos also contributes to the philosophy of technology, arguing in "Philosophy as the Road to Good ICT" (2018) that ethical reflection is essential for responsible innovation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges Eastern and Western thought, offering a nuanced framework for developing ethically sound ICT. Though his citation counts are modest, his work is foundational for scholars grappling with the moral dimensions of AI, earning him recognition as a thoughtful voice in the ethics of technology.