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Lecturer
Markos Asprou is a Research Lecturer at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cyprus (2009, 2015). His expertise includes power systems monitoring using synchronized measurements, transmission line parameter estimation, wide area control, and cybersecurity of power systems.
Research Fellow
Dong Zhao is a Research Fellow at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2016) and a B.S. in Automation (2011). B.S., Automation, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2011 Ph.D., Control Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2016 His research focuses on fault diagnosis , fault-tolerant control , two-dimensional systems , linear estimation , and active disturbance rejection control . Recent work emphasizes resilience in cyber-physical systems under cyber-attacks and advanced data-driven control methodologies. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in distributed control for nonlinear systems, cybersecurity in industrial systems , soft sensing , and encrypted control systems . Topics include replay attack detection , deception attacks , and applications to power systems and quadcopters. Current affiliations include postdoctoral research at the University of Cyprus since 2018, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2017–2018). Research is conducted at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence.
Lecturer
Dr. Elena Kakoulli is a Lecturer in Information Systems and Coordinator of the MSc in Information Systems and Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Cyprus University of Technology (2015), following a Master’s in Computer Science (2009) and B.Sc. (2007) from the University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on computer architecture, photonics-based interconnection networks, cybersecurity, and AI-driven educational technologies. Notable contributions include work on resilient NoC architectures, distributed storage systems (OctopusFS), and silicon photonics integration for high-performance computing. Dr. Kakoulli’s research interests span network-on-chip (NoC) design, IoT security, and adaptive learning frameworks. She has collaborated on projects such as distributed tiered storage for cluster computing with Dr. Herodotou. Recognitions include awards from the University of Cyprus and Marfin Laiki Bank Foundation for academic excellence during her postgraduate studies. She has also contributed to teaching roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Cyprus and lecturer at Ctl Eurocollege, covering courses like computer architecture, compilers, and operating systems. Her publications highlight advancements in cybersecurity models, AI-integrated education tools, and next-generation computing architectures. She actively participates in academic conferences, including the 21st European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS 2024), and has served as a Technical Program Committee member.
Professor
Anna Filippou is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Cyprus. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Computation from the University of Oxford (1992) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Warwick (1996). Her research focuses on Concurrency Theory, Formal Methods, Privacy Policy Analysis, and Algorithmic Game Theory. She has served as General Chair for major conferences such as ETAPS 2010 and FM 2016, and her work is funded by the Foundation for Research and Innovation and the European Commission. Her research applies formal frameworks like Process Calculi, Petri Nets, and Type Systems to design and analyze concurrent, distributed, and real-time systems. Recent work includes modeling Reversible Computation and developing privacy policy enforcement mechanisms in π-calculus. She has published extensively in top venues including TACAS, ETAPS, and Algorithmica. Anna has held academic positions at the University of Cyprus since 2002 and previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania (1997-1998). She is a member of the Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems and Theoretical Computer Science. Her technical roles include managing the HSF Controller Network design and formal verification of distributed systems using tools like UPPAAL. Key contributions include formalizing privacy policies using typed π-calculus systems, analyzing network security games, and developing resource-aware process algebra models for real-time systems. Current projects explore GDPR compliance frameworks and algorithmic game theory applications in network defense mechanisms.
Lecturer
Konstantinos Zagoris is a Lecturer in Databases and Distributed Systems at Neapolis University Pafos, Department of Computer Science. He coordinates ERASMUS programs and student affairs. Previously, he held research roles at Salford University, Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications (Demokritos), and Democritus University of Thrace. Education: Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2003) - Democritus University of Thrace, Greece PhD in Content and Metadata Based Image Document Retrieval (2010) - Democritus University of Thrace Research focuses on content-based image retrieval, handwritten text recognition, document image processing, and medical image analysis. He has authored over 40 publications in journals and conferences, emphasizing innovative methods like Fuzzy Delphi Method for staff selection, convolutional recurrent neural networks for historical manuscript recognition, and bio-inspired models for document enhancement. Led projects funded by Hellenic/EU grants, with notable contributions to competitions like ICDAR DIBCO and ICFHR H-KWS. His work bridges computer science and digital humanities, advancing archival digitization and medical diagnostic tools.
Lecturer
Pyrros Bratskas is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus. He earned his Ph.D. (2006) and M.Sc. (2001) from Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, France, with a focus on mobility control architecture in large-scale ad hoc networks. Research Interests include mobile ad-hoc networks, software engineering, context-aware systems, middleware for mobile devices, and distributed computing. His work emphasizes self-adapting applications, context-aware infrastructures, and routing optimization in dynamic environments. Publications highlight contributions to context-aware computing, peer-to-peer architectures, and mobile network simulation. Key topics span ubiquitous computing, middleware development, and algorithmic solutions for robotic ad-hoc networks, with a focus on scalability and adaptability. Work Experience includes roles as Research Associate (2006-2009) for the €14.5M IST-MUSIC project (EU-funded) and Temporary Professor Assistant (ATER) at Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (2004-2006). He has designed simulators, routing algorithms, and robotic systems. Labs & Collaborations include the Computer Science Department at University of Cyprus and Laboratoire d'Informatique Gaspard-Monge at Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée. He collaborated with European institutions like Appear Networks and Telefonica I&D.
Researcher
Costas Papadopoulos serves as a Research Associate at the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus, specializing in Smart Water Networks and Water Distribution Systems. He holds a BEng (1989) and PhD (1994) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from King's College London, with doctoral research focused on 2nd Order Geometric Transformations for Motion Compensation in Video Data Compression. His career bridges academic research and extensive industry experience in telecommunications infrastructure. His educational background includes: BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, King's College London (1989) PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, King's College London (1994) Research interests emphasize applied engineering solutions across two distinct domains: current work centers on sensor-driven optimization of urban water infrastructure through Smart Water Networks, while foundational expertise spans video compression algorithms and telecommunications systems including CRM, CTI, and IVR applications. This interdisciplinary profile reflects a trajectory from theoretical signal processing to critical infrastructure management. As a core member of the KIOS Research Centre, he contributes to national water security initiatives through data-driven modeling of distribution networks. His industry background in telecommunication networks and business support systems provides unique cross-sector perspective for smart infrastructure development, though specific project details remain undisclosed in available materials.
Professor
Professor Athena Stassopoulou is a faculty member at the University of Nicosia , serving as Head of the Department of Computer Science within the School of Sciences and Engineering. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Manchester (UK) and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Surrey (UK). She has held prestigious research roles at NASA Commercial Space Center, Ohio State University, and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (USA), focusing on machine vision algorithms and image understanding. Education : BSc (University of Manchester), PhD (University of Surrey) Research Expertise : Uncertain reasoning, Bayesian Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Medical Informatics, Geographic Information Systems Her research spans decades, integrating Temporal Abstraction and Bayesian Networks for medical diagnosis, particularly in coronary heart disease. Recent work explores Adverse Drug Reaction Classification in Social Media and Dynamic Bayesian Network Models . Funded by NASA, EU, and Cypriot agencies, she has also contributed to web crawler detection and GIS-based decision-making systems. Notable collaborations include partnerships with Ohio State University and European institutions. Her career bridges theoretical AI with practical applications in healthcare and cybersecurity.
Professor
Professor Marios Dikaiakos is a faculty member at the University of Cyprus Department of Computer Science, where he also served as Head of Department (2010-2014) and founded the Centre for Entrepreneurship (2014-2021). He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Computer Science from Princeton University and a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. His research focuses on Cloud Computing systems performance and dependability, and Online Social Network analysis. Research Interests: Professor Dikaiakos leads the Laboratory for Internet Computing, directing numerous EU-funded projects. His work spans network-centric systems, cloud computing infrastructure, and social media analytics, with over 160 peer-reviewed publications. Recent work explores energy efficiency in edge computing and misinformation detection in polarized media environments. Publication Trends: His recent articles show a strong focus on sustainable computing, edge AI systems, and social media analysis, with emerging work on LLM ethics and industrial IoT. Methodologies include benchmarking frameworks, federated learning, and unsupervised NLP techniques applied to large-scale datasets. Collaborations & Labs: As Principal Investigator of the Laboratory for Internet Computing, he oversees multiple research projects and has held visiting positions at Rutgers University, Université de Paris Cité, and National Technical University of Athens. He serves as Associate Editor for Springer's Computing journal.
Professor
Yannis Dimopoulos is a Professor and Department Vice-Chair at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Athens University of Economics (1987 and 1992, respectively). Prior to his current role, he held research positions at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik in Germany and the University of Freiburg. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , particularly in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning , Planning , Logic Programming , Constraint Satisfaction , and Machine Learning . He has published extensively in top conferences and journals, including AAAI, IJCAI, and Artificial Intelligence. Dimopoulos's work integrates theoretical contributions with practical applications, such as argumentation frameworks, planning systems, and multi-agent negotiation. His publications reflect a strong emphasis on formal methods, computational logic, and AI reasoning. He has advised numerous students and contributed to the development of tools like plasp for Answer Set Programming-based planning. His research has been supported by grants and collaborations with international institutions.
Professor
Chryssis Georgiou is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Cyprus (1998) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut (2003). His research focuses on Algorithms and Complexity, Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Fault-tolerance, with over 115 publications. He has served as General Chair of PODC 2015 and Chair of the Steering Committee of ACM PODC (2021-2024). His work is funded by the European Commission and the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation. Research interests span distributed systems, blockchain principles, and algorithmic mechanisms. He has led projects such as ESS-BFT (Byzantine Fault-Tolerant Blockchain) and COLLABORATE (fault-tolerant distributed storage). His advising includes numerous doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s students in areas like machine learning and distributed systems. He co-authored books on Distributed Cooperative Computing and Blockchain systems. Notable roles include Editorial Board member of Information Processing Letters (2018-2023) and participation in EU-funded projects like AEOLUS and DELIS. His labs include the Research Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems and Theoretical Computer Science. Current projects involve fault-tolerant storage and machine learning applications in healthcare.
Professor
Christos Panayiotou is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Cyprus (UCY) and serves as the Deputy Director of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1994 and 1999), as well as an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management. Prior to joining UCY in 2002, he was a Research Associate at Boston University's Center for Information and System Engineering. His research focuses on modeling, control, optimization, and performance evaluation of discrete event and hybrid systems, with applications in intelligent transportation systems, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, wireless networks, and smart buildings. His work has secured over €45 million in funding from national/EU agencies, governments, and private entities. He has published over 290 papers and received the 2014 Best Paper Award in Building and Environment . Editorial Roles : Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Control Systems Society, and others. Leadership : General Chair of EWGT2020, Co-Chair of ECC2018, and Chair of IEEE Computational Intelligence Society subcommittees. Key projects include UAV swarm coordination for maritime surveillance, digital twin architectures for smart buildings, and resilient traffic demand management systems. His grants emphasize cyber-physical systems, energy grids, and disaster response technologies.
Professor
Antonis C. Kakas is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. His work spans computational logic, abduction, argumentation, and reasoning about actions and change. Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, Imperial College London (1980) M.Sc. in Computer Science, Imperial College London (1987) Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London (1984) Research focuses on Computational Logic , including Abductive Logic Programming , Argumentation , and Autonomous Agents . His projects involved EU-funded initiatives like Computing II, CompuCyprus, and SOCS. Key software developments include ACLP (Abductive Constraint Logic Programming), E-RES (reasoning about actions), and Gorgias (argumentation systems). Recent publications (2000-2005) explore integration of abduction with machine learning, agent deliberation, and answer set programming.
Professor
Sotiris Nikoletseas is a Full Professor and Founding Director of the Internet of Things Laboratory (IoT-Lab) at the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of the University of Patras, Greece. He also serves as a Senior Researcher of the Algorithms Group at the Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus" (CTI), Greece. His academic career includes Visiting Professor positions at the Universities of Geneva, Ottawa and Southern California (USC). Professor Nikoletseas's research spans several cutting-edge domains in computer science, with primary focus on algorithmic aspects of wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things (IoT). His work extends to Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), wireless energy transfer protocols, probabilistic algorithms and random graphs, and innovative applications of psychoanalysis driven computing to social networks and interactive media. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in networked systems. His publication record is exceptional, with over 300 publications in international journals and refereed conferences, three influential books, and 30 invited chapters in publications by major publishers. His most recent book, 'Wireless Power Transfer Algorithms, Technologies and Applications in Ad Hoc Communication Networks' (Springer, 2016), represents a significant contribution to the field. Best Paper award at the 18th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN), Hyderabad, India, 2017 Best Paper Award at the 6th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Networks (DCOSS), Santa Barbara, USA, 2010 Inclusion in the list of highly cited computer scientists based on Google Scholar h-index As an academic leader, Professor Nikoletseas has supervised over 50 diploma theses and numerous graduate students, including 7 PhD candidates who have completed their degrees under his guidance. His research has been supported by substantial external funding, including multiple European Union projects where he served as site leader or coordinator. His work with industry includes direct contracts with organizations like Pfizer through their Center for Digital Innovation. The IoT-Lab he founded at the University of Patras serves as a hub for research in algorithms and systems for the Internet of Things, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. His current research directions include AI-enhanced IoT applications, wireless power transfer systems, and innovative approaches to cybersecurity and environmental monitoring through advanced sensor networks.
Associate Professor
Theocharis (Theo) Theocharides is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at the University of Cyprus's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He serves as Director of Research at the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, his research focuses on designing intelligent embedded systems with specialization in domain-specific architectures, reconfigurable hardware, and low-power embedded processors. He leads the Embedded and Application-Specific System-on-Chip Lab, conducting projects in mobile systems, tinyML, embedded computer vision, pattern recognition architectures, and intelligent system monitoring. His pioneering work includes hardware acceleration for real-time object detection and depth estimation in embedded vision systems for robotics and cyber-physical applications. Current investigations focus on hardware-friendly ML algorithms for tinyML, visual information extraction, and distributed embedded vision systems involving drone swarms and robotic networks. Professor Theocharides has authored over 130 publications and serves as Associate Editor for prestigious journals including ACM's Computing Surveys and IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design. As Technical Programme Committee Chair for DATE 2025, he maintains active involvement in the research community.
