Our Team

Maggie Golemi

Co-founder · Education Lead

Maggie Golemi is Co-founder and Director of Education at geosophik. She studied Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean in Greece and holds a Master's degree in Career Guidance and Counseling from the European University of Cyprus. She has several years of experience in adult education, working as a Program Coordinator for Lifelong Learning Centers and as a Career Consultant in vocational training. Her work focuses on helping students and adults navigate their professional paths, build practical skills, and connect education with real-world opportunities. Maggie specializes in designing training programs, developing educational content, and managing learning projects. She is particularly interested in creating accessible, inclusive learning environments and supporting personal and professional growth. At geosophik, she leads the development of training programs, seminars, and internship initiatives, with the goal of empowering individuals and supporting stronger, more resilient communities.

Maria Sassalou

Co-founder · Urban & Spatial Research Lead

Maria Sassalou is an urban planner, PhD researcher, and Co-founder of Geosophik, where she works on urban and spatial research with a focus on open data and participatory mapping. Her work explores how people experience and respond to spatial challenges, especially in relation to climate, mobility, and inequality. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, researching climate (im)mobilities, environmental justice, and gendered experiences of displacement. Maria holds an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the National Technical University of Athens and has over five years of experience working as a field engineer with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. She has been actively involved in post-disaster response, including extensive fieldwork after Storm Daniel in Greece, where she carried out housing damage assessments and worked closely with affected communities. Her work combines qualitative research, participatory mapping, and spatial analysis using GIS, with a strong interest in storytelling and digital ethnography. She is particularly interested in connecting research with real-world needs, bringing together policy, data, and community knowledge to support more inclusive and practical spatial solutions.

Andreas Pavlis

Co-founder · Agronomic & Rural Development Lead

Andreas Pavlis is Co-founder and Agronomic & Rural Development Lead at geosophik, working at the intersection of agronomy, geospatial technology, and rural innovation. He is an agronomist and PhD researcher at the University of Peloponnese, specializing in innovative photo-selective shading systems, hydroponic crop physiology, and greenhouse microclimate management, with contributions to international conferences on sustainable greenhouse systems. He holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship & Consulting in Rural Development from the Agricultural University of Athens and an integrated Master's degree in Agriculture from the University of Peloponnese. Alongside his academic work, he brings hands-on experience in the primary sector, managing citrus crops and working in agricultural consulting, supporting producers with rural development planning and CAP implementation. His technical expertise includes QGIS, Python, and precision agriculture methodologies. At geosophik, he leads agricultural and rural development initiatives, focusing on translating complex spatial data into practical solutions that empower producers and local communities through digital tools and modern agronomic practices.

George Papadakis

Co-founder · Geospatial Data Scientist

George Papadakis is Co-Founder and Geospatial Data Scientist at geosophik. He holds a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Newcastle University in the UK and is a licensed civil engineer and energy inspector in Greece. His work sits at the intersection of GIS, remote sensing, and data science. He focuses on using GIS and Earth observation to tackle challenges related to climate resilience, environmental protection, agriculture, cultural heritage, and rural depopulation. Alongside his data work, he has practical experience as a civil engineer, working with geospatial data for infrastructure and land-use analysis. His toolkit includes QGIS, Python-based geospatial workflows, SQL databases, high-precision GNSS, and cloud platforms such as Google Earth Engine and openEO. He has also written for GPS World on democratizing access to high-precision positioning technologies. He is currently interested in hyperspectral remote sensing, scalable geospatial data systems (STAC), and explainable AI for more transparent decision-making. At geosophik, George is involved with geospatial research and supports the data side of the team's projects.