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• Cloud Computing
• Online Social Network Analysis
• Internet Computing
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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.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Planning
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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.

• Algorithms and Complexity
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Fault-tolerance and Dependability
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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.

Christos PanayiotouView profile

Professor

• Modeling
• Control Systems
• Optimization
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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.

Antonis C. KakasView profile

Professor

• Computational Logic
• Abduction
• Argumentation
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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.

Marios D. DikaiakosView profile

Professor

• Internet Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Online Social Networks
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Marios D. Dikaiakos is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus where he serves as the Founding Director of the Laboratory for Internet Computing. He previously served as founding Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship (2015-2021) and Head of the Computer Science Department (2010-2014). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1994) and a Dipl.-Ing. from the National Technical University of Athens (1988). Dr. Dikaiakos' educational background: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University (1994) M.A. degree from Princeton University (1991) Dipl.-Ing. degree from National Technical University of Athens (summa cum laude, 1988) His research spans Internet Computing with a focus on Cloud Computing, Online Social Networks, and Vehicular Computing. Recent work explores Edge Computing, Fog Computing, and AI applications in entrepreneurship and social media analysis. His interdisciplinary approach combines technical computing expertise with insights into human behavior and business applications, particularly examining how technology influences entrepreneurship, polarization, and misinformation detection. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward energy-efficient computing, AI-driven social media analysis, and the intersection of computing with entrepreneurship. The work spans technical domains like Edge and Fog Computing while addressing societal challenges including misinformation detection, polarization analysis, and sustainable computing practices. Many publications demonstrate collaborative research across computer science subfields. Dr. Dikaiakos has received several prestigious awards: Best paper award of the 14th IEEE CloudCom conference (2023) Best student paper award for BenchPilot (2022) Best paper award for 5G-Slicer (2022) Best Demo Award at the ACM/IEEE Symposium on Edge Computing (2020) As an academic advisor, Dr. Dikaiakos has successfully guided PhD students including Demetris Paschalides (2024) and Moysis Symeonidis (2022). He has been principal or co-principal investigator for 25 projects funded by the European Union and the Research Promotion Foundation of Cyprus. His service includes editorial roles at ACM Computing Surveys and Computing journals, and leadership positions in major conferences like EuroPar 2023 and CCGrid 2019. Dr. Dikaiakos founded and directs the Laboratory for Internet Computing at the University of Cyprus, which focuses on cutting-edge research in distributed systems, cloud and edge computing, and social network analysis. The lab has developed multiple research software systems released internationally and maintains active collaborations with institutions across Europe. Current projects address challenges in energy-aware computing, misinformation detection, and AI applications in entrepreneurship.

Sotiris NikoletseasView profile

Professor

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
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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.

George BiskosView profile

Professor

• Aerosol Science
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Engineering
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Dr. George Biskos is a Professor at The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and Delft University of Technology. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London. His research focuses on aerosol science and technology, including instrumentation development, atmospheric aerosol behavior, and nanotechnology applications. He leads a research group active in projects funded by national and international grants, with over 50 journal publications to his name. Education: PhD in Engineering, University of Cambridge MSc in Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London Research interests include aerosol measurement techniques, nanoparticle synthesis via spark ablation, and environmental applications of nanomaterials. His work bridges fundamental science and practical solutions, such as air quality monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and stone conservation materials. Key contributions include the development of the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) at CyI and collaborations with institutions globally. His research addresses critical issues like urban pollution, climate change impacts, and sustainable nanotechnology.

Theocharis TheocharidesView profile

Associate Professor

• Embedded Systems
• Hardware Acceleration
• Computer Vision
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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.

Christoforos HadjicostisView profile

Professor

• Fault Diagnosis
• Distributed Algorithms
• Discrete Event Systems
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Christoforos Hadjicostis is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cyprus. He previously served as Chair of the department from 2008-2010 and held positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds S.B. degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics, an M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1995), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1999) from MIT. His research focuses on fault diagnosis and tolerance in distributed dynamic systems, error control coding, monitoring and control of discrete event systems, with applications in network security, anomaly detection, energy distribution, medical diagnosis, biosequencing, and genetic regulatory models. His publications primarily explore formal methods for system verification, distributed algorithms for multi-agent coordination, and privacy-preserving mechanisms in discrete event systems. Recent work emphasizes detectability, observability, and opacity enforcement in networked and cyber-physical systems.

Sina HashemiView profile

Research Fellow

• Power System Stability
• Power System Control
• Power System Resilience
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Sina Hashemi is a Research Fellow at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, with additional affiliation at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence. He holds a PhD (2022) from the University of Tehran, specializing in power system stability and control. His work bridges academic research and practical solutions for modern power grids. Research Focus: Dr. Hashemi's expertise centers on enhancing power system resilience, stability, and reliability. Key areas include: Mitigation of cascading failures and cyberattack impacts Hybrid AC/DC grid planning and operation Voltage stability assessment and control optimization Reactive power management and blackout prevention His methodologies integrate machine learning, multi-objective optimization, and real-time monitoring frameworks. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022–2024) emphasize cyber-physical security and resilience-oriented planning for modern grids, using optimization and AI-driven approaches. Earlier work (2010–2019) focused on voltage stability indices, neural network applications, and capacitor/UPFC placement. Affiliations: He contributes to the KIOS Research Center, which focuses on intelligent systems for critical infrastructure.

Elias IosifView profile

Assistant Professor

• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Elias Iosif is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. He specializes in blockchain technologies, machine learning, and natural language processing. His research focuses on integrating blockchain with AI, semantic models, and spoken dialogue systems. He holds a PhD in Network-Based Distributional Semantic Models from the Technical University of Crete (2013). His career includes postdoctoral roles at the National Technical University of Athens (2014–2017) and research positions at institutions like AT&T Labs and the Athena Research Center. Notable contributions include blockchain maturity models, fraud detection frameworks, and AI applications in pharmaceuticals. Research highlights include over 80 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing blockchain scalability, NFTs, and cross-chain interoperability. He co-authored the Handbook of Blockchain Technology (2025), exploring cryptocurrency regulation and tokenization landscapes.

Irene PolycarpouView profile

Professor

• Educational Technologies
• Computer Science Curriculum
• STEM Education
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Prof. Irene Polycarpou serves as Rector of UCLan Cyprus and holds the academic title of Professor of Technology and Innovation in Education. She leads the School of Sciences while maintaining a prolific academic career spanning over 15 years in computer science education and research. Her qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from Florida International University (2008), complemented by certifications such as the PECB CDPO and Higher Education Academy Fellowship. Education Background PhD in Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2008) MSc Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2004) BSc Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2002) Associate of Computer Science, Higher Technical Institute, Cyprus (2000) Research Focus Her work centers on educational technologies, including interactive multimedia, e-learning systems, and STEM education. She explores how pedagogical strategies can enhance learning outcomes in computing education, particularly for K-12 students and underrepresented groups in STEM. Recent projects include designing coding workshops for high school students and analyzing virality factors in brand videos. Publications Trends Her publications span educational technology, computer science pedagogy, and interdisciplinary studies like cybersecurity curriculum development and music's role in advertising virality. Over 80% of her work post-2015 focuses on innovative teaching methodologies and their impact on student engagement and industry collaboration. Awards & Grants Member of €2.9M EU H2020 project SLICES-DS (2020–2022) Recipient of €299K for i-Sci Multi-Centre for Science and Technology (2016) Lead supervisor for 3 PhD/MSc students focusing on pedagogy and technology integration Leadership & Outreach As InSPIRE Center co-founder, she promotes interdisciplinary research and innovation. She advises Cyprus' Ministry of Education on digital technologies in education and serves on EU funding review panels. Her outreach includes organizing national coding competitions and mentoring women in computing through ACM-W Cyprus. Labs & Teams Leads the InSPIRE Center, focusing on interdisciplinary science promotion, and oversees research clusters in educational technology and STEM pedagogy at UCLan Cyprus.

Andriani PikiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Educational Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Game-Based Learning (GBL)
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Dr. Andriani Piki is an Assistant Professor in Computing at the School of Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), serving as Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Computing program since 2024. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Royal Holloway University of London (2012) with expertise in Educational Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Game-Based Learning. Her research focuses on integrating technology into education to enhance engagement, inclusivity, and sustainability awareness. Education: PhD (2012), MSc (2006), BSc (2005) from Royal Holloway and University of Cyprus Professional Memberships: ACM, Cyprus Computer Society, SDSN, IAmLearn Her research interests span AI in education, cybersecurity pedagogy, and SDGs implementation through digital tools. She leads the TIME2ACT@SD Erasmus+ project (€250k) and contributed to INCLUDEME (€443k). Notable awards include the 2024 Best Academic Paper Award for work on sustainability education gaps. Awards: 3 Best Paper Awards, PhD recognition, and full scholarship Grants: €693k secured across 2 major projects Dr. Piki mentors PhD students in game-oriented learning and deepfake education. She actively participates in academic leadership roles including Treasurer at ACM-Women Cyprus and chairs UCLan Cyprus's Teaching and Learning Enhancement Committee.

• Concurrency Theory
• Formal Methods
• Algorithmic Game Theory
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Anna Philippou is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on Concurrency Theory, Formal Methods, Algorithmic Game Theory, and Privacy-Preserving Systems. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, UK (1996), and has held academic positions at the University of Pennsylvania (1997–1998). Her work emphasizes formal verification of concurrent systems, GDPR compliance frameworks, and reversible computing models using Petri Nets. Education: B.A. in Mathematics and Computation (University of Oxford, 1992), M.Sc. in Parallel Computers and Computation (University of Warwick, 1993), PhD in Computer Science (University of Warwick, 1996). Research Interests: Her studies address specification and verification of concurrent systems, formal methods for safety-critical systems, and applications of Petri Nets in reversible computing. Recent work explores GDPR compliance in software design and fault-tolerant networking protocols. Advising/Grants: No explicit student or grant details provided in text. Active in organizing conferences like FORTE and DisCoTec, and has contributed to tool development for formal verification (e.g., Diálogop). Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her research aligns with formal methods and distributed systems groups at the University of Cyprus.