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Nikolaos Boukas is the Acting Vice Chairperson and Professor of Tourism & Hospitality Management at the Department of Management and Marketing, European University Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Management Studies from the University of Exeter (UK), alongside MSc degrees in Tourism Management (University of the Aegean, Greece) and Marketing (University of Stirling, UK), and a BBA from the University of the Aegean. His academic career spans 15+ years, progressing from Lecturer (2008) to Associate Professor (2012) and his current Professor rank (2017). His research focuses on sustainable tourism development, cultural heritage management, and policy-driven solutions for island destinations. Key themes include rural tourism’s impact on well-being, visitor experience design in museums, and post-pandemic recovery strategies for SMEs. He has contributed to 30+ peer-reviewed publications and co-authored the book Tourism Marketing in Western Europe . Research Projects: Coordinated EU-funded initiatives like ERASMUS+ Hotel Academy (2019–2022) and participated in the EMME-CCI Climate Change Initiative as Cyprus’ taskforce representative. Editorial Roles: Serves as Book Review Editor for International Journal of Tourism Policy and Editor for Tourism subjects in Sustainability Journal . Consultancy: Member of international conference committees, including ICOT 2022 and THE INC 2022. He has delivered guest lectures on sustainable tourism at institutions like Middlesex University and contributed to policy dialogues on cultural tourism in Cyprus. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing community-centric and climate-resilient tourism models.

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Cultural Heritage Management
• Tourism Policy and Planning
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Evripidis Stylianidis is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law with a focus on Minority Rights Protection at the Department of Law, European University Cyprus. He concurrently serves as a Member of the Hellenic Parliament (since 2000) and has held multiple ministerial roles, including Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs (2007–2009), Minister of the Interior (2012–2013), and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004–2007). He chairs key parliamentary committees like the Constitutional Reform Committee and serves on the Council of Europe's legal and human rights committees. Education: PhD in Constitutional Law (1995) from the University of Hamburg, Thesis: 'Fundamental Rights and the reservation of law in the Greek Constitution and in the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany' LLB from Democritus University of Thrace (1989) Research Interests: Focuses on constitutional reforms, minority rights in Europe, and the intersection of European legal systems with national policies. His work explores democratic governance in Greece and the Balkans, with contributions to education legislation and comparative legal studies. Awards: Multiple national and international honors, including the Golden Cross from Austria (2007), Grand Cross from Hungary (2007), and awards from Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. Advisory Roles & Grants: Research Fellow in EU-funded projects like CYRILLOS (Balkan European Perspective), ARISTOTELIS (European Public Law), and HERMES (Legal Education in Albania). Advisor to the New Democracy Party's 2010–2011 government program. Labs/Teams: Active in the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and the Council of Europe’s legal committees, contributing to monitoring state obligations and elections to European courts.

• Constitutional Law
• Minority Rights Protection
• European Legal Systems
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Dr. Monalisa Odibo-Ewemade is a Visiting Fellow in International Commercial Mediation and Lecturer of Law at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), with roles spanning UCLan Cyprus and UCLan UK. She leads the Centre for Mediation at UCLan UK and holds academic qualifications including a PhD in Law (Alternative Dispute Resolution) from Bangor University. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on Contract Law, ADR, and International Commercial Mediation. She has held roles as LLM Course Leader in Mauritius (2018–2019) and has been a Trustee for organizations like the Citizens Advice Bureau. Her research interests include International Commercial Law, ADR methods, and conflict management. Awards include the Student Led Teaching Award (2014) and Bangor Employability Award (2016). She is a member of the Civil Mediation Council and Nigerian Bar Association. Her work emphasizes mediation's role in bridging legal, community, and workplace disputes, with contributions to ADR policy and practice globally, particularly in African contexts. Education: PhD (2016, Bangor University), LLM (2008, Aberdeen University), LLB (2007, Wolverhampton University), BL (2009, Nigerian Law School). Research focuses on Mediation, International Commercial Law, and Conflict Management, with publications addressing ADR in Africa, compulsory mediation implications, and interdisciplinary approaches to dispute resolution. She actively contributes to mediation awareness initiatives and holds professional certifications in mediation and legal advice.

• International Commercial Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Dispute Resolution
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Manos Vlasiou is an Assistant Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nicosia. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cyprus. His research focuses on anticancer drug development, biomimetic chemistry, and computational methods in drug discovery. Key areas include the synthesis and evaluation of metal-based complexes (e.g., vanadium, cobalt, copper) for anticancer and antimicrobial applications, as well as the use of spectroscopic techniques and computational chemistry to study molecular interactions. He leads the Computer-aided Drug Discovery project and contributes to advancing drug design methodologies for zoonotic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. His work also involves analyzing food adulteration using advanced NMR techniques. Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cyprus. Research Interests: Oxidation and anticancer activity of metal complexes Biomimetic radical chemistry and electron transfer mechanisms Design of vanadium-based drugs targeting mitochondria Fluorinated derivatives for drug monitoring via 19 F NMR Computational drug design and molecular docking Food chemistry and NMR-based authentication methods Awards and Roles: Editor for BMC Chemistry Reviewer for Molecular Simulation , Journal of Molecular Structure , and others Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator of the Computer-aided Drug Discovery project (2019–present).

• Anticancer Drug Development
• Biomimetic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
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Petros Lapithis is a faculty member at the University of Cyprus, School of Architecture, focusing on sustainable and bioclimatic design principles. His work bridges historical architectural practices with futuristic habitats, emphasizing environmental and social sustainability. University of Cyprus, School of Architecture His research interests include: Sustainable Architecture Bioclimatic Design Social Sustainability Passive Solar Systems Urban Building Envelopes Key trends in his publications highlight: Mediterranean architectural heritage Space colonization design Climate adaptation strategies Student-driven sustainable projects Historical and futuristic design synergies Students he has collaborated with include: Anna Papadopoulou Melissa Hekkers Antonia Lemonari Sophocleous

• Sustainable Architecture
• Bioclimatic Design
• Social Sustainability
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Tanya Kilitkayali is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Tourism, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), where she contributes to academic programs in tourism and hospitality. She holds a Master of Science in Tourism Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both from EMU. MS in Tourism Management, Eastern Mediterranean University (2019) BA in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Eastern Mediterranean University (2017) Her research interests lie at the intersection of tourism, gastronomy, and cultural sustainability. Areas of focus include culinary tourism, hospitality education, and the integration of local food systems into tourism development. Given her background, her work emphasizes experiential learning and professional culinary training within academic frameworks. The available data does not include recent publications; however, her academic and educational trajectory suggests engagement with pedagogical and applied research in tourism and culinary education. No scientific awards or honors are listed in the available information. There is no public information regarding graduate students advised by Tanya Kilitkayali or research grants she may have led. She appears to be actively contributing to teaching and curriculum development within the Faculty of Tourism. No specific research labs, teams, or centers are associated with her in the provided text.

• Tourism Management
• Gastronomy
• Culinary Arts
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Charis Vlados is an Assistant Professor in "International Economics and Entrepreneurship" at the Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace. He has held adjunct faculty roles at the Hellenic Open University, University of Peloponnese, and University of the Aegean, teaching courses such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Theory, Executive MBA programs, and postgraduate studies in energy law and European affairs. Education: Ph.D. in Economic Studies, Université Paris Nanterre (2004), "mention très honorable" Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Global Economics, Université Paris Nanterre (1992) BSc in Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1989) Research Interests: His work spans business strategy, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, economic policy, and globalization, with a focus on the "Stra.Tech.Man" approach. Recent studies address sustainable energy policy, innovation in pharmaceutical multinationals, and the evolutionary synthesis of organizational strategies under globalization. Publications: Over 150 research outputs, including articles in Energies, Journal of Entrepreneurship, and Societies, emphasize energy business models, organizational science, and socioeconomic development. Keywords highlight interdisciplinary engagement with microeconomic theory, industrial revolution dynamics, and regional ecosystems. Experience: More than two decades as a researcher and business consultant across Greece, Cyprus, and international contexts. Former roles include Lecturer at Democritus University of Thrace (2009–2019) and adjunct teaching positions since 2006.

• Business Strategy
• Competitiveness
• Entrepreneurship
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rojjin Mamuk serves as a Faculty Member and Coordinator in the Nursing Department at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Health Sciences in Northern Cyprus. Her academic career spans over 15 years with significant contributions to women's health research, particularly in reproductive health, maternal care, and nursing education. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in international journals and has received the EMU Research Incentive Award in 2021. Education: PhD in Women's Health and Diseases Nursing from Istanbul University (2017) MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing from Marmara University (2008) BS in Midwifery from Istanbul University (2004) Dr. Mamuk's research interests focus on women's reproductive health across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on maternal mental health during pregnancy, childbirth experiences, sexual health, and the impact of global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on women's healthcare. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, addressing critical issues in nursing care, patient education, and health policy. She has published extensively on topics including labor pain management, vaccination attitudes among pregnant women, and reproductive health issues among vulnerable populations. An analysis of her recent publications (2021-2023) reveals a strong focus on the intersection of women's health and the pandemic, with significant contributions to understanding how COVID-19 has affected pregnancy outcomes, sexual health, and healthcare delivery. Her work spans multiple disciplines including obstetrics, public health, psychology, and nursing education, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to women's health research. She has developed assessment tools like the Mask Use Scale and contributed to instrument validation studies such as the Turkish Version of the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire. Scientific Awards: EMU Research Incentive Award (2021) Dr. Mamuk has supervised numerous theses and has been actively involved in academic service as a coordinator. Her book chapters and publications demonstrate her commitment to advancing nursing education and practice. She has contributed to several edited volumes on traditional and complementary methods in healthcare, childbirth management, and women's health applications. Her research addresses both theoretical aspects of nursing science and practical applications for improving patient care outcomes. Her work extends to community health initiatives, particularly in Northern Cyprus, where she has investigated health knowledge among university students, menstrual hygiene practices among adolescents, and gender perceptions in the Turkish Cypriot community. This demonstrates her commitment to addressing local health needs while contributing to the broader international academic conversation on women's health.

• Women's Health
• Reproductive Health
• Maternal Health
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Holly Guthrey served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hugo Valentin Centre, Uppsala University, Sweden, in 2017, supported by the IPRA Foundation. Her academic work centers on post-conflict justice mechanisms and their societal impacts. Her research specializes in transitional justice, examining how top-down approaches (e.g., criminal tribunals, truth commissions) and bottom-up strategies (e.g., customary/grassroots processes) influence local security perceptions and socioeconomic cooperation in post-mass atrocity settings. The project involved comparative field analysis across Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chile, Nicaragua, and Sierra Leone, with Dr. Guthrey leading Chilean case research through in-depth community interviews. The IPRA Foundation formally acknowledged successful completion of her project titled Enhancing Development and Security on the Ground?: Exploring the Effects of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Post-Conflict Justice and Reconciliation Processes .

• Transitional Justice
• Post-Conflict Reconciliation
• Security Studies
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Eria Serwajja is a Lecturer in the Department of Development Studies at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of development, society, and environmental interactions with a regional focus on African contexts. His academic credentials include: PhD in Development Studies from the Institute for Social Development, University of the Western Cape, South Africa (2014) Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Bachelor's in Urban Planning from Makerere University, Uganda Dr. Serwajja's research centers on land conflicts, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction in Northern Uganda, examining community-driven solutions like informal land demarcation through tree planting and identity markers. His work integrates Development Studies, Urban-Rural Sciences, and Human-Environmental Interactions to address real-world governance challenges in fragile settings. His 2021 publication on informal land systems demonstrates consistent scholarly focus on community-based conflict de-escalation in post-conflict Africa, bridging land governance, peace studies, and grassroots resilience frameworks across multiple disciplines. He secured and successfully completed a Peace Research Grant from the IPRA Foundation for his Northern Uganda land conflict project. As a lecturer, he contributes to teaching and mentoring in Development Studies, though specific advisee details are not documented in available sources.

• Development Studies
• Urban and Rural Sciences
• Human-Environmental Interactions
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Ibrahim Sakawa Magara is a Ph.D. candidate in Politics and International Studies at Loughborough University, UK. His research critically examines regional conflict management in Africa, focusing on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace mediation in South Sudan. He problematizes liberal peacebuilding approaches and explores hybrid peace theory through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), emphasizing power dynamics and structural issues in regional peacemaking. Key Themes: Liberal peace critique, power contestations, structural analysis, hybridity in peace processes. Methodology: Employs Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis to assess IGAD’s mediation discourse. Contributions: Challenges international-local binaries, bridges top-down and bottom-up peacemaking strategies, and advances post-liberal peace debates. The study, situated within interpretivist epistemology, aims to enhance theoretical and practical understandings of conflict management in East Africa and beyond, addressing geopolitical power contestations and pragmatic solutions for sustainable peace.

• Conflict Management
• Peace Studies
• International Relations
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Ioanna Kyprianou is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Energy Department of the Energy, Environment and Water Research Centre (EEWRC) at The Cyprus Institute. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary research addressing energy poverty, urban sustainability, and climate change impacts. She holds a BSc in Biology from the University of Sheffield (2012), an MSc in Energy Science from Utrecht University (2015), and a PhD in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences from The Cyprus Institute (2022). Her research interests include sustainable energy use in urban environments, thermal comfort, occupant-centric smart buildings, energy vulnerabilities, and public health linkages. She explores how socioeconomic factors and climate policies intersect with energy affordability and health outcomes, particularly in Mediterranean contexts. Her recent work emphasizes participatory urban design, energy policy analysis, and mitigation strategies for climate-related health risks. Ioanna’s publications highlight innovative approaches to energy management systems, building retrofitting strategies, and participatory frameworks for resilient urban development. Her research often uses case studies from Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region to propose actionable solutions for sustainable cities and healthcare facilities. Her work aligns with global goals for climate resilience and equity, addressing critical challenges such as energy poverty mortality, fuelwood utilization as a cultural survival strategy, and the implementation of zero-energy building standards. She actively contributes to policy dialogues and interdisciplinary collaborations to bridge academic insights with real-world urban and environmental challenges.

• Sustainable Energy Use
• Urban Energy Systems
• Thermal Comfort
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Katiana Constantinidou is an Associate Research Scientist at the Environmental Predictions Department (EPD) of the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) at The Cyprus Institute. Her research focuses on regional climate modeling, urban and land surface interactions, and climate change impacts. She completed her PhD in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences at The Cyprus Institute in 2020, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship (2020–2024) in the same institution. She holds a BSc in Physics and MSc in Astrophysics, Geophysics, and Meteorology from Sofia University, Bulgaria. Education: BSc Physics, Sofia University MSc Astrophysics, Geophysics & Meteorology (Meteorology specialization), Sofia University PhD in Energy, Environment & Atmospheric Sciences, Cyprus Institute Research Interests: Regional climate modeling with WRF Urban climate dynamics and heat islands Land surface parametrization impacts on climate simulations Climate change impacts on Mediterranean/MENA regions Key Contributions: Developed frameworks for urban thermal environment modeling Evaluated climate model performance across varying resolutions and schemes Explored urbanization effects on temperature extremes in MENA regions Lab/Team Affiliation: Member of the Climate System Processes (CliSP) research group at CARE-C.

• Climate Modeling
• Urban Climate Dynamics
• Environmental Science
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Maria Kezoudi is an Associate Research Scientist in Atmospheric Aerosol Sciences at the EMME-CARE group within the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) at The Cyprus Institute. She holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Cyprus (2015), an MSc in Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management from the University of Reading, UK (2016), and a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Hertfordshire, UK (2019). Her work focuses on experimental characterization of atmospheric aerosols, particularly mineral dust, using advanced techniques such as UAV-based in-situ measurements and remote sensing. Research interests include aerosol size distribution profiling, dust transport dynamics, instrument development (e.g., UCASS and OPC-Pod), and validation of satellite missions (e.g., EarthCare, Aeolus). She has led field campaigns in Cyprus, Greece, Spain, and Cabo Verde to study dust outbreaks and their environmental impacts. Her contributions span aerosol optics, particle charging mechanisms, and interdisciplinary applications in climate modeling. Publications highlight UAV integration with remote sensing for aerosol profiling, lidar depolarization analysis, and dust mineralogy studies. She is affiliated with the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL), advancing UAV technologies for atmospheric observations. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her research has led to collaborations with international agencies and institutions. Maria’s work bridges laboratory instrumentation, field campaigns, and global climate studies. Current projects involve improving dust aerosol quantification and understanding their role in Mediterranean and tropical climate systems. Future efforts aim to expand UAV applications in environmental monitoring and satellite validation.

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Aerosol Physics
• Climate Change
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Dr. Charalambos Kyriakou serves as a Research Associate at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Civil Engineering (2019), MSc in Construction Project Management (2010), and BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2009), all from the University of Cyprus except his MSc from the University of Manchester. Previously, he was a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the EUPALINOS Laboratory and the Nireas International Water Research Center. Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus (2009) Master of Science in Construction Project Management, University of Manchester (2010) PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Cyprus (2019) Dr. Kyriakou's research pioneers the application of machine learning and artificial neural networks to revolutionize pavement management systems. His work centers on smartphone-based sensing and vibration analysis for real-time roadway condition assessment, developing cost-effective solutions for detecting potholes, cracks, speed bumps, and pavement roughness. This interdisciplinary research bridges transportation engineering with artificial intelligence , creating scalable frameworks for smart city infrastructure monitoring that leverage crowdsourced vehicle data and advanced pattern recognition techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on smartphone-enabled pavement diagnostics. His work consistently integrates multi-sensor data fusion (vibration, video, OBD-II) with machine learning classifiers to address critical transportation challenges. The publications demonstrate progressive refinement from basic anomaly detection (2016-2017) to sophisticated spatial mapping and rating systems (2021-2022), spanning civil engineering, computer science, and intelligent transportation systems with emphasis on practical urban infrastructure applications. Dr. Kyriakou's research operations occur within the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, where he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams developing intelligent systems for critical infrastructure. His laboratory work combines field data collection from instrumented vehicles with advanced computational modeling, utilizing the EUPALINOS Laboratory's resources for pavement testing and the Nireas Center's water infrastructure expertise for integrated urban system analysis.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Pavement Management Systems
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