Aris Katopodis is a historian and researcher distinguished by his academic excellence, specialized expertise in Greek history, and active engagement in archival and digital humanities projects. With a strong foundation in medieval and early modern Greek history, particularly during the periods of Ottoman and Venetian domination, he has developed a scholarly profile that combines rigorous research with practical application and public-oriented historical work. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), graduating from the Department of History and Archaeology in 2019 with an excellent grade of 9.04/10. He continued his studies in the Master’s program “Modern and Contemporary History and History of Art,” specializing in modern Greek history within the Venetian and Ottoman context, and graduated in 2022 with an outstanding grade of 9.9/10. His academic performance reflects both consistency and a high level of analytical and research capability. Katopodis’s research focuses primarily on political and ecclesiastical history, with particular emphasis on the Orthodox Church and its role within the Ottoman Empire. He has developed a strong specialization in the history of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the broader framework of the Pentarchy’s Patriarchates. His work examines the interaction between religious authority and political power, highlighting how these relationships shaped social structures and contributed to the formation of Greek identity. He is particularly skilled in analyzing complex historical phenomena through detailed examination of primary sources, often bringing to light overlooked elements that contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the past. Alongside his academic work, Katopodis has gained significant professional experience in historical research and project management. Since 2022, he has served as Project Manager for the development of a central digital cultural repository for the Greek Armed Forces, in collaboration with PostScriptum. In this role, he coordinates research activities, supervises archival work, and ensures the historical accuracy of the material produced. He also works as Assistant Project Manager and Historical Advisor for the digitalization of the National War Museum, contributing to the modernization and accessibility of Greece’s military history through digital technologies. His involvement in digital and public history projects extends further. He participated as an archival researcher and writer in the first digital exhibition of NKUA, focusing on the historical relationship between Ioannis Kapodistrias and Ioannis Dompolis. In addition, he worked as a screenwriter, researcher, and historical advisor for a commemorative project on the Greek War of Independence produced for the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT). These roles demonstrate his ability to translate academic research into accessible narratives for wider audiences. Katopodis has also contributed to educational and public knowledge initiatives. As a historical advisor in the “Wikipedia Challenge” organized in collaboration with the Onassis Foundation, he worked on improving and updating content related to the Greek War of Independence. His involvement highlights his commitment to the dissemination of accurate historical knowledge through widely used digital platforms. His academic activity includes participation in research programs and conferences, where he has presented papers on topics such as the role of Orthodox clergy during the Greek War of Independence and the political dynamics of revolutionary Greece. He has also gained teaching experience at NKUA, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on subjects related to the Ottoman period and the historical role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Katopodis’s scholarly output includes his master’s thesis on the role of the Orthodox clergy during the early years of the Greek War of Independence, as well as a published book on the history of Greek freemasonry and its connections to broader intellectual and political movements. His work reflects a strong engagement with both political and social history, as well as an interdisciplinary approach to historical research. In addition to his academic and professional work, Katopodis has extensive experience in archival research, having worked with major collections such as the General State Archives of Greece and the Historical Archive of NKUA. His linguistic skills—including English, French, Italian, and ancient languages such as Ancient Greek, Latin, and Ottoman Turkish—enable him to work effectively with primary sources.