Fotis Mystakopoulos is a professional actively engaged in advancing Open Science. His career trajectory reflects the evolution of information science, from its traditional roots in library services to its modern role in shaping research policy and data infrastructure. With a background in Library and Information Science, he has developed expertise in key areas of scholarly communication, including Responsible Research Assessment, Open Access, Open Science Training, and Research Data Management.

Beyond his formal roles, he is actively engaged in community building, supporting initiatives that connect researchers and professionals around shared values and practices of openness and advocating for cultural change in academia that aligns with the ethos of Open Science. Currently, alongside his professional duties, he is pursuing a PhD at the University of West Attica, examining the evolution of academic libraries, and their services within the expanding global landscape of Open Science.