Elias Gounopoulos is an Information’s technology assistant professor at the University of Western Macedonia, Greece. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics, an M.Sc. degree in Management Information Systems and a B.Sc. degree in Applied Informatics, all from the University of Macedonia, Greece. Dr. Gounopoulos has published many articles in peer-reviewed academic journals and in international conference's proceedings. He has participated in many national and EU funded projects, and he has also worked as an expert evaluator in many EU funded projects. His research interests include: Digital skills, e-Learning, management information systems, digital divide, e-tourism. His e-mail is: egounopoulos@uowm.gr.