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Stelios IoannouView profile

Lecturer

• Controls and Robotics
• Energy and Power Systems
• Power Electronics
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Dr. Stelios Ioannou is a Lecturer and Course Leader of the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering program at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus). He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida (2008), alongside multiple advanced certifications in wireless engineering and technology management. His research focuses on controls/robotics, energy systems for unmanned platforms, power electronics, and power quality optimization. Dr. Ioannou has extensive industry collaboration experience and has contributed to projects funded by the EU, Research Promotion Foundation (Cyprus), and private entities. Research Interests: Unmanned robotic systems (ground/aerial), energy storage solutions for mobile applications, power system stability, and embedded systems integration. He emphasizes practical, cost-effective technologies with commercialization potential. Key Publications (2019–2020): Focused on power converter efficiency, adaptive load shedding for grid stability, and PV system optimization. Recent grants include the IREEDER Erasmus+ project (€53,000) and contributions to the APAESO research initiative (€689,300). Awards: First-Class Licensed Engineer in Cyprus (ETEK/EMS), Full Academic Scholarship (USF), Teaching Excellence Awards (2008). Teaching: Leads modules in power systems, digital electronics, and robotics. Supervises senior design projects and contributes to curriculum development. Outreach: Serves as a journal reviewer for Frontiers in Electronics and Applied Sciences , with active participation in international conferences.

Kyriacos FelekkisView profile

Professor

• Molecular Biology
• Medical Genetics
• Biomarker Discovery
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Kyriacos Felekkis is a Professor and Head of the Department of Life and Health Sciences at the School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia. He holds a BSc in Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2000) and a degree in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine (2004). His research focuses on the molecular basis of human diseases, particularly the role of microRNAs in disease progression and biomarker discovery for renal diseases and cancer. Felekkis leads an EU-funded Horizon2020 project (OActive), which develops computer models for osteoarthritis diagnosis/treatment, and co-leads a study on miRNA interactions with bovine meat and colorectal cancer. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining biology, AI, and engineering to address complex health challenges. Education: BSc Biotechnology (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Pathology & Lab Medicine (Boston University). Research Themes: MicroRNA regulation, biomarker development, disease mechanisms. Projects: OActive (EU project), bovine miRNA-cancer link investigation. Felekkis advocates for translational research that bridges basic science and clinical impact, aiming to improve human health through innovative diagnostics and therapies.

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Retrofitting
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Prof. Mahmood Hosseini is a Faculty Member in the Department of Civil Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). His research focuses on structural engineering, earthquake resilience, seismic retrofitting, and sustainable materials. He holds a PhD from Islamic Azad University and an MS from the University of Tehran. He has supervised numerous theses, including ongoing PhD work on building encasement techniques and master’s projects on topics like seismic behavior of RC buildings and sustainable construction materials. His research interests include advanced damper systems, structural dynamics, and disaster-resilient infrastructure. Notable contributions include studies on multi-stage yielding dampers, steel tube-based energy dissipation systems, and innovative structural systems for low-rise buildings. He has also explored the use of lightweight materials like hair-reinforced clay for sustainable construction. Prof. Hosseini’s work spans experimental, numerical, and analytical assessments, addressing challenges in both theoretical and applied aspects of civil engineering. His recent publications highlight advancements in seismic isolation strategies, progressive collapse analysis of tall buildings, and machine learning applications for building transparency requirements.

• Nursing
• Patient Care
• Health Education
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İNSEL İŞLEK serves as an Instructor in the Nursing Department at Eastern Mediterranean University's School of Health Services, Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing from Eastern Mediterranean University, demonstrating strong institutional affiliation and academic continuity. Education: MS in Nursing, Eastern Mediterranean University (2022-2024) BS in Nursing, Eastern Mediterranean University (2022) Her academic work focuses on nursing education and clinical training methodologies. As a recent graduate herself (completing her Master's in 2024), she brings contemporary knowledge to the classroom while instructing foundational nursing courses and potentially supervising clinical practice. Her position indicates active involvement in preparing students for professional healthcare environments through evidence-based teaching practices. While specific research publications aren't detailed in available information, her educational background suggests engagement with modern nursing practices and healthcare delivery systems. Her teaching likely encompasses core nursing curriculum components including patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making essential for nursing professionals.

Michalis GeorgiouView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Design
• Digital Fabrication
• Adaptive Architecture
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Michalis Georgiou is an Associate Professor and programme co-coordinator in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia, specializing in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication. He is a registered architect with the ARB/UK and ETEK/Cyprus, and a founding member of design platforms HUB, SEAMLEXITY, and OOM LLC. His professional experience includes roles at Foster + Partners (2006–2009) as a design architect and analyst, followed by self-employment (2009–2020) and current roles as an architect/director at OOM LLC and computational designer at SEAMLEXITY (2016–present). Georgiou holds an MSc in Adaptive Architecture and Computation from the Bartlett and an MArch from NTUA. His research focuses on integrating computational tools into design and construction processes, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. His work has garnered international acclaim, including a State Architecture Award and a Mies van der Rohe Prize nomination. Key research interests include parametric design, material optimization, and digital fabrication workflows. Collaborative projects like X-MAX (2021) and BLOOM (2019) exemplify his exploration of sustainable, component-based systems. His academic contributions span education-focused studies on project-based learning in computational design (2024).

Nicolas HadjipantelisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Steel Structures
• Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
• Cold-Formed Steel Structures
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Nicolas Hadjipantelis serves as an Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, where he conducts research in steel structures and teaches courses on steel structures and structural stability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He founded and leads the Metal Structures Laboratory at UCY, which houses an advanced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) system for producing complex metal structures. Dr. Hadjipantelis holds a PhD in Steel Structures from Imperial College London, where he was awarded a full President's Scholarship. His undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol yielded an MEng in Civil Engineering with Study Abroad (first class honors), including a research year at UC Berkeley. Prior to joining UCY in August 2020, he worked as a Research Fellow at Imperial College London in collaboration with the Alan Turing Institute. His research focuses on cutting-edge metal fabrication technologies, particularly WAAM for structural applications, alongside traditional steel structure domains including cold-formed steel, prestressed systems, and structural stability. His laboratory has produced over one ton of WAAM test specimens for material, member, and system-level testing. His methodology combines experimental testing across multiple scales with advanced finite element simulations (GMNIA) and energy-based analytical approaches. Dr. Hadjipantelis's publication record demonstrates consistent output in top structural engineering journals including Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), Engineering Structures, Thin-Walled Structures, and Journal of Constructional Steel Research. His research trajectory shows evolving focus from fundamental studies on prestressed cold-formed steel to pioneering work on WAAM technology development, with recent publications addressing environmental impacts, polar temperature performance, and ductile fracture mechanisms of additively manufactured steel. Imperial College President's Scholarship (PhD funding) Prize-winning conference presentation (2018 Young Researchers' Conference of the Institution of Structural Engineers) As founder of UCY's Metal Structures Laboratory, Dr. Hadjipantelis has established a significant research infrastructure for WAAM technology in structural engineering. His professional affiliations include Associate Membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Graduate Membership in the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and full membership in the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK) and the Society of Civil Engineers of Cyprus (SPOLMIK). His work bridges computational modeling, experimental validation, and practical design code development for next-generation steel structures.

• Marine Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
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Constantinos Hadjistassou is a Professor at the Department of Engineering, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia (Cyprus). He founded the Marine & Carbon Lab (www.carbonlab.eu) in 2016, focusing on marine environmental research and energy systems. His academic background includes a Master's from MIT, a Master of Science in Ocean Systems, and a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford. Key Research Areas: Marine debris detection using AI, natural gas treatment/production, flow mechanics in porous media, offshore infrastructure reliability, decarbonization strategies, and microvascular oxygen transport modeling. Scientific Contributions: Pioneering work in subsea connector failure analysis, LNG processing, gas hydrate dynamics, and cybersecurity for offshore energy assets. External Roles: Program Chair for the Society of Petroleum Engineers International since 2021. His publications span marine engineering, energy systems, and biomedical applications, with a focus on computational modeling, deep learning, and environmental impact assessments. Recent projects include CyMIC (MIC Involvement in Damaged Water Pipes) as a collaborator.

AHMET AKICIView profile

Professor

• Pharmacology
• Medical Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacology

Prof. Dr. AHMET AKICI serves as a Faculty Member at Marmara University's Faculty of Medicine through a joint medical degree program with Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Northern Cyprus. His academic appointment is formally affiliated with Marmara University in Istanbul while contributing to EMU's medical education system. Specializing in Medical Pharmacology, Prof. Akici's expertise centers on pharmacological sciences with clinical applications. His research interests include drug mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and clinical pharmacology studies relevant to medical education and practice. As a core faculty member in the joint program, he participates in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum and Introduction to Clinical Skills (ICS) program components at EMU. His academic activities align with the Faculty of Medicine's mission to deliver comprehensive medical education through modern pedagogical approaches.

Marios C. PhocasView profile

Professor

• Architectural Technology
• Structural Design
• Kinetic Structures
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Marios C. Phocas is a Professor at the Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus, since 2020. He co-directs the Archimedes Research Center for Structural Technology since 2005 and has held visiting professorships at the University of Stuttgart. His academic career at Cyprus spans roles as Associate Professor (2009-2020) and Assistant Professor (2004-2009). PhD in Structural Design, University of Stuttgart (1999) Diploma in Architecture (1995), University of Stuttgart His research focuses on technology-aided architectural design , kinetic structures , and seismic engineering , with recent projects addressing adaptive digital systems in circular economy and machine learning-driven structural optimization. Publications span topics like reconfigurable mechanisms, hybrid structural systems, and earthquake-resistant design. He has received 15 architectural awards in Cyprus and Germany, serves on editorial boards (ArchiDoct), and participates in international conference committees. Projects include EU-funded initiatives like ADAPT4CE and ADDOPTML.

Argyro FellaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reading Development
• Reading Difficulties
• Neurocognitive Disorders
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Dr. Argyro Fella is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, Department of Education, University of Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Psychology and has been actively contributing to research in reading development and difficulties since 2012. Her work employs advanced methodologies like eye-tracking and EEG, particularly focusing on neurocognitive disorders and specific learning disabilities. She has been an External Lecturer at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute since 2018 and previously served as a Part-Time Lecturer at Neapolis University Pafos (2018-2019). Education: PhD in Psychology Master's in Education Bachelor's in Education Research Interests center on reading development, eye-tracking methodologies, EEG studies of cognitive processing, and neurocognitive disorders. Her work examines phonological awareness, orthographic processing, and reading fluency in both typical and clinical populations, with a focus on dyslexia and learning disabilities. She also explores educational robotics applications for literacy instruction and investigates multilingual reading patterns through the Multilingual Eye-Movement Corpus (MECO). Recent Projects include the PIVOT initiative promoting inclusive instruction, the Multilingual Eye-movement Corpus development, and studies on pandemic impacts for students with disabilities. She has contributed to open-access research on accessibility tools like OpenDyslexic fonts and educational robotics integration. Publications demonstrate expertise in eye-tracking analysis, phonological processing, educational technology, and inclusive pedagogies. Her work spans cognitive neuroscience, educational innovation, and cross-linguistic studies, with particular emphasis on Greek language research and accessibility solutions for learners with dyslexia. Professional Contributions include developing diagnostic tools, designing inclusive educational frameworks, and creating technological solutions for reading disorders. She actively participates in international collaborations and contributes to sustainability goals through educational accessibility innovations.

• Component-Based Systems
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Cooperative Information Systems
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George Papadopoulos is a Professor of Informatics at the University of Cyprus. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of East Anglia (1989) and has held academic and research roles at institutions including NCSR Demokritos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on Component-Based Systems, Parallel/Distributed Systems, and Cooperative Information Systems. He leads the Software Engineering and Internet Technologies (SEIT) Laboratory and has contributed to EU-funded projects like SciChallenge and AsTeRICS. Key contributions include development of adaptive middleware architectures, context-aware systems, and educational platforms such as the DIGICOMPASS training course. His work spans academic-service integration, assistive technologies for accessibility, and AI applications in healthcare and dementia care. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications reflect his expertise in software engineering, ubiquitous computing, and e-learning systems. Current roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Computing and IEEE Transactions on Education . Active in professional service through EU projects, he emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, education, and healthcare domains.

Marios NestorosView profile

Professor

• Photothermal Physics
• Light-Matter Interactions
• Semiconductor Physics
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Professor Marios Nestoros is an academic at the University of Nicosia, where he serves as an Associate Dean of the School of Sciences and Engineering and holds a Professor position in the Department of Engineering. He earned his BSc in Physics from the National and Kapodestrian University of Athens (1994) and his PhD in Physics from the University of Cyprus (2000). Education: BSc (Athens), PhD (Cyprus) Research Interests: Photothermal physics, semiconductor diagnostics, RFID antenna design, and biomedical applications Teaching: General Physics, Biophysics, Semiconductor Devices, Renewable Energy His recent research explores machine learning applications for skin cancer detection and photothermal analysis of semiconductors. He has published 27 peer-reviewed works and maintains professional affiliations with the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and European Physical Society (EPS).

ZEHRA NUR TURGAN AŞIK serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), participating in the joint medical degree program with Marmara University in Istanbul. Her academic appointment connects EMU with Marmara University Hospital as an affiliated teaching institution. Dr. Turgan Aşık completed her PhD in Medicine at Istanbul University in 2009, followed by medical specialization (Uzmanlık) training through the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2020. Her academic journey reflects the collaborative nature of the EMU-Marmara University medical program. As a current faculty member, she maintains active institutional affiliation with Eastern Mediterranean University's medical education system, contributing to the curriculum that includes Introduction to Clinical Skills (ICS) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) components. Her professional contact is maintained through the university email system, indicating ongoing academic responsibilities within the medical faculty structure.