Vasso Stylianou

Dr. Vasso Stylianou is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Management Information Systems at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, and Program Coordinator for the undergraduate Computer Science program. She holds a PhD from Middlesex University, UK, an MBA from Maastricht School of Management, a BSc from Intercollege, and an ASc from University of Indianapolis. With over three decades in tertiary education, her research focuses on Knowledge Management, ICT in Education, E-Learning, Databases, and Computer Graphics, with recent work on Gamification in Education and Creative Thinking.

Education

• PhD in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Middlesex University (UK)
• MBA in Information Systems, Maastricht School of Management
• BSc in Computer Science, Intercollege (Cyprus)
• ASc in Business Data Processing, University of Indianapolis (USA)

Research Interests include:

• Knowledge Management methodologies and software adoption
• Innovative e-learning tools like gamification and metaverse platforms
• Curriculum design with stakeholder participation
• Emotional analysis through machine learning
• Accessibility in computing education

Her work bridges IT with educational transformation, emphasizing stakeholder-driven quality control and digital inclusivity.

Key Contributions involve developing teaching tools like GRAFICA (Computer Graphics assistant), analyzing pandemic-era educational shifts, and exploring KM practices in academia. She has authored 58+ publications and served in conference organizing/scientific committees.

Advising & Grants include mentoring over 20 years in higher education, with extensive experience in program coordination and accreditation processes.

Current initiatives focus on metaverse-based collaborative learning environments and real-time affective computing applications in education.