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Elena PolydorouView profile

Lecturer

• Educational Technology
• Simulation in Learning
• Business Administration
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Elena Polydorou is a Visiting Lecturer and Teaching Assistant in Simulation Tools Support at Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus. She holds a Doctoral degree in progress from Neapolis University in collaboration with the University of Peloponnese, alongside a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Frederick University of Cyprus and a Postgraduate diploma in Compliance from the Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her academic journey includes studies at the University of Macedonia (Business Administration), London School of Economics (Accounting Organizations and Institutions), and the First Lyceum Ethnarhi Makariou in Paphos. Education Pathway: Bachelor's in Business Administration, University of Macedonia Postgraduate in Accounting Organizations and Institutions, London School of Economics MBA, Frederick University of Cyprus Doctoral Studies (ongoing), Neapolis University & University of Peloponnese Compliance Diploma, Kapodistrian University of Athens Her professional focus lies in integrating simulation tools into educational curricula, particularly in undergraduate and postgraduate programs within economics, administration, and computer science. While no specific research awards or publications are mentioned in the text, her expertise spans educational technology, business administration pedagogy, and compliance frameworks in academic settings.

Hadi Işık AybayView profile

Professor

• Computer Engineering
• Neural Networks
• Distributed Systems
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Prof. Dr. Hadi Işık Aybay is a distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus. He has held academic roles including Department Chairman of Computer Engineering (1994–2004 and 2013–present) and Director of EMU's Distance Education Institute (2000–2013). He earned his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from METU (1989) and served as an Assistant/Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2013. His research spans neural networks, distributed systems, and e-learning technologies. Education: PhD, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1989) M.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU B.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU Research Interests: Prof. Aybay's work focuses on computer engineering innovations, including neural network hardware, distributed multimedia systems, and wireless communication protocols. He pioneered EMUOnline, a blended learning platform, and contributed to science park development in North Cyprus. His research also addresses challenges in video streaming optimization and adaptive resource allocation in cellular networks. Key Achievements: He led over 15 projects, including EU-funded initiatives like 'Deep Farm' (2024–2025). His publications (80+ papers) span IEEE journals and conferences, with 281 Google Scholar citations. Awards include the 1973 National Project Contest First Prize and the 1990 Best Thesis Award (supervised). Grants and advising: Supervised 3 PhD and 28 MSc students. Current projects include AI-driven agriculture (Erasmus+). Grants include EU funding (€1M) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in the EMU Computer Engineering Department's research groups, focusing on distributed systems and e-learning infrastructure.

Harald GjermundrodView profile

Professor

• Distributed Computing Systems
• Computer Security
• Cyber Security
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Harald Gjermundrod is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Nicosia's School of Sciences and Engineering, where he has served since September 2008. Previously, he was a Post-Doctorate Associate (2006-2008) at the High-Performance Computing Systems Laboratory, University of Cyprus. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Washington State University (2006) MS in Computer Science, Washington State University (2001) BS in Computer Science, Washington State University (1999) Dipl.-Ing, Oslo Metropolitan University (1998) His research spans Distributed Computing Systems , Computer Security , Blockchain Technology , and Data Protection , with emphasis on practical implementations like GridStat middleware for power grids and privacyTracker for GDPR compliance. As co-director of the Informatics Security Laboratory, he leads research on active defense mechanisms and data protection frameworks. His 87+ publications since 2001 show evolving focus from grid computing (2006-2010) to blockchain applications (2016-present), with recent work emphasizing privacy engineering, secure e-voting, and AI-driven security analytics. Key trends include transitioning from infrastructure-focused research (GridStat, ICGrid) to policy-compliant systems (privacyTracker, HoneyCY). Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of ACM Eclipse Committer Status (Alumni) Chair of ACM Cyprus Chapter (2015-2018) He has secured funding from EU programs, US National Science Foundation, and National Institute of Technology, developing software products including GridStat (critical infrastructure middleware), ICGrid (medical data sharing), and ReProTool (Bologna Process compliance). His supervision has produced student-developed prototypes like NoteLocker and HoneyCY. Current projects include privacyTracker (GDPR compliance) and SmartTeV (blockchain voting). As co-director of the Informatics Security Laboratory, he oversees research on active defense systems, honeypot frameworks (HoneyCY), and verifiable data traceability, with applications in e-government and healthcare security.

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Programming
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Dr. Mohammed Ziad ALTOBEL is a Lecturer in Software Engineering at the College of Engineering, Near East University. His research and teaching focus on software development, programming, and systems design. He can be contacted via email at mohamadziad.altobel@neu.edu.tr.

• Photochemistry
• Materials Science
• Fluorescent Sensors
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Prof. Dr. HURİYE İCİL serves as a full-time faculty member in the Chemistry Department at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Arts & Sciences. Her academic career spans over three decades with continuous research output and student supervision. Educational background includes: PhD in Chemistry from Ege University (1993) MS in Chemistry from Eastern Mediterranean University (1991-1993) BS in Chemistry from Middle East Technical University (1879-1884) Her research focuses on photochemistry and materials science, specializing in perylene and naphthalene diimides for applications in fluorescent sensors, dye-sensitized solar cells, and biopolymer functionalization. Recent work explores chitosan-based fluorescent polymers for DNA detection and computational drug repurposing for diabetes treatment. Her publications demonstrate consistent innovation in molecular engineering of chromophores with tailored photophysical and electrochemical properties. Scientific contributions include: Research Grant from CNRS, France (1994) NATO Science Scholarship from USA (1993) EMU Research Incentive Award (2021) Prof. İcil has supervised 14 PhD students to completion and currently mentors 3 ongoing doctoral candidates, alongside 27+ master's theses. Her research projects include water-soluble naphthalene diimide chemosensors and multicromophoric systems for solar cells. She leads collaborative work on perylene-based metal complexes for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells.

Shahin Mehdipour AtaeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Semantic Web Services
• Abstract State Machine Choreography
• Logic Programming
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Yrd. Doç. Dr. Shahin Mehdipour Ataee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Final University. His research focuses on semantic web services choreography, logic programming, and formal methods in computer engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University (2018), an MSc in Software Engineering from Qazvin Azad University (2010), and a BSc in Computer Engineering from Mazandaran University of Science and Technology (2006). His work emphasizes the application of abstract state machines (ASM) and F-Logic to solve complex problems in service-oriented architectures. Notable contributions include developing algorithms for semantic web service composition and applying logic-based frameworks like Flora-2 to AI challenges such as the Wumpus World. His research also extends to video analysis for periodic activity detection. No scientific awards or grants explicitly listed in the provided information. His academic profile includes a strong focus on both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in computer science domains. Currently affiliated with Final University’s Faculty of Engineering, his educational background spans multiple institutions across different countries, reflecting a global academic trajectory. No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the current data.

• Applied Mechanics
• Computational Mechanics
• Plasticity
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Professor Panos Papanastasiou is affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cyprus, within the School of Engineering. He has held significant administrative roles including founding President of his department, Dean of the School of Engineering, and founding Director of the Master's Program in Natural Gas Engineering. PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota (1990) MS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota (1986) BSc in Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1984) His research focuses on geomechanics across petroleum engineering, energy transition, and environmental applications. Key areas include hydraulic fracturing , wellbore stability , sand production , and CO2 geological storage . He also investigates green hydrogen storage , photovoltaic cracking , and offshore pipeline dynamics . Recent publications highlight his leadership in hydraulic fracturing modeling (2025), green hydrogen integration (2024), and geomechanical analysis of faulted reservoirs (2025). His work spans computational mechanics, energy systems, and environmental risk assessment. Scientific Recognition : Top 2% scientist worldwide in Geoscience, Energy and Engineering (Stanford University ranking)

• Approximation Theory
• Harmonic Analysis
• Function Spaces
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Georgios Kyriazis serves as a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics within the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Cyprus. His academic appointment is based in THEE 02 Building, Office 065 on the university campus. His educational foundation includes: B.Sc. in Mathematics (1986) from the University of Ioannina, Greece Ph.D. in Mathematics (1992) from the University of South Carolina, USA Professor Kyriazis specializes in Approximation Theory and Harmonic Analysis , with research emphasizing theoretical frameworks for function spaces. His work rigorously examines structural properties of Banach spaces, Triebel-Lizorkin spaces, and Besov spaces through decomposition techniques, frame constructions, and multilevel characterizations. This research bridges abstract functional analysis with practical computational methodologies in mathematical approximation. His publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on advanced function space theory since the early 2000s, evolving from foundational basis constructions toward sophisticated decompositions in anisotropic and weighted settings. Key thematic developments include spherical harmonic applications, Jacobi polynomial expansions, and directional approximation frameworks—all contributing to deeper understanding of multivariate function behavior.

Tasos ChristofidesView profile

Professor

• Probability Inequalities
• Demimartingales
• Stochastic Orders
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Tasos Christofides is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cyprus, School of Natural and Applied Sciences. He has been serving in this position since 2004 after previously holding the rank of Associate Professor from 1991 to 2004. Prior to his appointment at the University of Cyprus, he was an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Binghamton from 1987 to 1991. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (1987) and MSE (1985) in Mathematical Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University, USA, and a Mathematics degree (1983) from the University of Athens, Greece. Professor Christofides specializes in Probability Inequalities, Demimartingales, Stochastic Orders, Survey Methodology, and Indirect Questioning Techniques. His research primarily focuses on theoretical statistics with applications to survey methodology, particularly in developing techniques for handling sensitive questions while preserving respondent privacy. His work bridges probability theory with practical survey design, making significant contributions to both theoretical foundations and applied methodologies. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to statistical theory, with a particular emphasis on U-statistics, demimartingales, and randomized response techniques. The trajectory of his research shows progression from foundational work on U-statistics and probability inequalities in the early career to more applied survey methodology techniques in later years, while maintaining strong theoretical underpinnings. Professor Christofides serves as Associate Editor for several prestigious statistical journals including Communications in Statistics-Theory and Methods, Communications in Statistics-Computation and Simulation, Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice, and Statistics and Probability Letters. His editorial service reflects his standing in the statistical community and his expertise across multiple domains of statistical theory and methodology. While specific grant information is not provided in the available text, his sustained research output and editorial positions indicate active engagement with the research community.

Shubhendu MukherjeeView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Fault Tolerant Systems
• Soft Errors
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Shubhendu Mukherjee is a Distinguished Engineer at Cavium Networks and Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He is a Fellow of IEEE and ACM, and recipient of the 2009 Maurice-Wilkes Award for outstanding contributions to computer architecture. His career spans leadership roles at Intel and Compaq, where he pioneered fault-tolerant microarchitectures and performance modeling innovations. Education: PhD (1998) and MS (1993) in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.Tech (1991) in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur. Research Interests Mukherjee specializes in computer architecture , soft error modeling , and fault-tolerant design . His work includes Redundant Multithreading (RMT), architectural vulnerability modeling, and on-chip interconnect optimization. Recent publications focus on cache soft error anomalies, quantized AVF analysis, and architectural core salvaging for hard error tolerance. Scientific Awards Maurice-Wilkes Award (2009) IEEE Fellow (2009) ACM Fellow (2011) IEEE Top Picks Awards (2003, 2004) Intel Divisional Recognition Awards (2002–2009) Professional Activities Mukherjee served as General Chair of ASPLOS 2004 , Program Chair of HPCA 2011 , and editorial board member for IEEE Micro, IEEE Computer Architecture Letters, and IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. He also led Intel's SPEARS group (2001–2010), driving architectural innovations in enterprise processors.

• Computational Biology
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
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Prof. Dr. Bahar Taneri is a full-time Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Northern Cyprus. She maintains an active research profile with office AS104 and contactable via bahar.taneri@emu.edu.tr. Education: PhD in Computational Genomics from Rockefeller University (2005) BA in Microbiology from Ohio Wesleyan University (1996-2000) Research Focus: Her work bridges computational genomics and biomedical applications, specializing in protein domain analysis, transcript diversity impacts, and text-mining of biomedical literature. Current projects explore antimicrobial polymers and neurotransmitter receptor roles in behavioral disorders through data-driven methodologies. Graduate Supervision: She has co-supervised six advanced degree candidates including PhD theses on protein isoform variability (Kafkas, 2012) and chitosan biomaterials (Yalinca, 2013), plus Master's research on GPCR domain analysis (Babalola, 2017) and antibacterial polymer films (Soud, 2013).

• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Computational Mathematics
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Prof. Dr. Derviş Subası is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on numerical analysis, partial differential equations, and computational mathematics, with significant contributions to inverse problems and domain decomposition methods. He has supervised multiple master's and PhD students and is actively involved in academic research. Education: PhD and MS in Mathematics from Eastern Mediterranean University (1997, 1992), BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1989). His research interests include numerical solutions of partial differential equations, preconditioning techniques, and iterative methods for linear systems. He has contributed to advancements in fractional calculus-based algorithms, block-grid methods for singular boundary conditions, and parallel computing for parabolic problems. Prof. Subası has co-supervised ongoing PhD research and mentored numerous master's students, with theses focusing on parabolic inverse problems, diffusion coefficient determination, and finite difference schemes. His work often intersects applied mathematics and computational modeling. Contact details: Office AS140, Phone +90 392 630 1138, Email dervis.subasi@emu.edu.tr .

Soulla LoucaView profile

Professor

• Blockchain
• Information and Communication Technology
• Sustainable Development
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Soulla Louca is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Digital Innovation at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. With a PhD in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology (1994), she has built a career at the forefront of digital innovation. Her leadership includes chairing the COST Domain Committee for ICT (2008-2014) and pioneering blockchain initiatives at the University of Nicosia. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology (1994) MSc in Computer Science, Western Michigan University (1991) BA in Computer Science and Mathematics, Kalamazoo College (1989) Prof. Louca's research spans blockchain technologies, ICT for sustainable development, and digital innovation. She has contributed to socio-economic aspects of ICT, e-learning, social integration, and the digital divide. Her work extends to personalized medicine and open access, driven by her involvement in European COST actions. She is particularly noted for her early work in blockchain (since 2014) and its applications across finance, governance, and identity management. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on blockchain adoption in the financial sector, tokenization, and metaverse technologies. These works collectively address the challenges and opportunities of decentralized systems in enhancing transparency, security, and sustainability across multiple domains including finance, government, and social media. Scientific awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Prof. Louca has secured and managed significant research funding from diverse sources including the National Science Foundation (USA), Research Promotion Foundation (Cyprus), and the European Commission (Horizon 2020). Key projects include BLOCK4SME (blockchain for SMEs), the Austrian Blockchain Center, EUNOMIA (decentralized social media), and DLT4ALL (blockchain training). She has also served as a reviewer and evaluator for international bodies. She leads the Blockchain Initiative at the University of Nicosia, which has produced the world's first MSc in Digital Currency and the block.co platform for blockchain-based academic certificates. Her leadership in the COST program involved coordinating over 3000 researchers across Europe in ICT actions.

Andreas SavvaView profile

Associate Professor

• Geometric Modeling
• Subdivision Surfaces
• Spline Methods
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Dr. Andreas Savva is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , School of Sciences and Engineering , University of Nicosia . He has over 25 years of teaching experience across institutions like the University of North London, Kingsway College, Intercollege, and the University of Nicosia. Education: BSc Hons (First class) in Mathematics and Computing, University of North London PhD in Computer Graphics, University of North London His research focuses on Geometric Modeling , Subdivision Surfaces , and Spline Methods , with over 50 publications. Recent work includes interdisciplinary studies in Computing Education , Accessibility in Information Systems , and Real-Time Emotional Analysis via machine learning. The 15 most recent articles span topics in geometric modeling, software development, and educational technology. Trends include applications of subdivision surfaces in design, stakeholder-driven curriculum reform, and emotional analysis in educational contexts. Grants & Collaborations : He has participated in local and international funded projects, with collaborations across Cyprus, Greece, and the UK. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly education quality.

Costas N. PapanicolasView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Medical Physics
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Prof. Costas N. Papanicolas is an Institute Professor at The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and serves as President Emeritus and CEO of the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF). He holds adjunct professorships at the University of Athens, Greece, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. With a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from MIT, he has held roles including Director of the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications at the National Technical University of Athens and chaired key committees shaping Cyprus’ educational and research policies. Education: B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Research Interests: Nuclear & Particle Physics, Medical Imaging, Solar Energy, Climate Change Policy, and Educational Policy. His work bridges theoretical physics, medical diagnostics (e.g., SPECT/PET imaging), and renewable energy systems (e.g., CSP technologies like PROTEAS). He has pioneered thermal tomography via neural networks and contributed to solar thermal storage and hybrid energy systems. Awards: Medal of Excellence (Cyprus), Commendatore dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Italy), Fellow of the American Physical Society. Prof. Papanicolas advises the Cypriot government on climate change and led the establishment of the University of Cyprus’s Physical Sciences departments. He directs CyI’s research centers and promotes international collaborations in energy sustainability and cultural heritage preservation.