Thomas Dimopoulos is an Assistant Professor in Real Estate at Neapolis University Pafos Cyprus, coordinating the BSc in Real Estate Valuation and Development. He holds a PhD from Cyprus University of Technology and advanced degrees from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Oxford Brookes University. His professional roles include former chairman of RICS Cyprus, board member of the Cyprus Property Valuers Association, and European Board member of IVSC. Education: PhD, Civil Engineering & Geomatics (Cyprus UoT); M.Eng., Rural & Surveying Engineering (Aristotle UoThessaloniki); MSc, Real Estate (Oxford Brookes). Research focuses on property valuation methodologies, geospatial analysis, AI-driven mass appraisals, and sustainable design impact on real estate. His work emphasizes automated valuation models, GIS applications, and energy-efficient retrofitting. Recent articles explore urban accessibility, sustainability trends in tourism, and net-zero energy buildings. Professional affiliations include AXIA Chartered Surveyors (founded by him) and advisory roles in industry bodies. Active in Cyprus property policy, advocating data-driven valuation practices and fiscal decentralization through property taxation research.
Andri Chassamboulli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the School of Economics and Management, University of Cyprus, where she has been a faculty member since 2007. Previously, she served as an assistant professor at Central European University and researcher at the National Bank of Hungary (2005-2007). Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Maryland, 2005 Research Focus: Her work centers on Search and Matching , Immigration Economics , Macroeconomics , and Labor Market Dynamics . She employs theoretical modeling and empirical analysis to investigate immigration policies, public-sector employment structures, and labor market fluctuations, with emphasis on policy-relevant outcomes for native workers and fiscal systems. Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2025) analyzes immigration's fiscal impact, public-private sector labor flows, and nepotism in public-sector pay. Collaborations with economists like Peri and Gomes demonstrate consistent focus on quantitative policy evaluation using search-theoretic frameworks across high-impact journals. Academic Engagement: She actively contributes to the field through teaching graduate/undergraduate macroeconomics courses and maintains scholarly visibility via Google Scholar and RePEc profiles.
Dr. Theodoros Christoudias is an Associate Professor at The Cyprus Institute (CyI), leading the Earth System modelling group within the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C). His research focuses on global climate-chemistry modeling, regional air quality modeling, and computational model development. Prior to CyI, he served as an International Fellow at Fermilab (USA) and holds a BSc and PhD in Physics from Imperial College London. Research Interests: Climate-chemistry interactions and Earth system modeling Aerosol formation and atmospheric particle dynamics Machine learning applications in environmental science CERN CLOUD experiment collaboration MESSy Earth system model development Key Contributions: Developed high-resolution ultrafine particle concentration models using machine learning Assessed global NOx emissions using TROPOMI satellite data Studied ammonia's role in tropospheric particle formation Modeled radionuclide dispersion risks from nuclear accidents Labs & Teams: Earth System Modelling Group (CARE-C) Modular Earth Submodel System (MESSy) steering group CERN CLOUD collaboration
Tuija Jokinen is an Associate Professor at the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of The Cyprus Institute (CyI). She joined CyI in 2021 after completing her Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and postdoctoral research at the University of California, Irvine, USA. Her research focuses on aerosol formation mechanisms, atmospheric chemistry, and climate impacts, particularly in polar and Mediterranean environments. Education & Professional Background: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Helsinki (Finland) M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Helsinki Postdoctoral Research, University of California, Irvine Visiting Researcher at TROPOS, Leipzig (Germany) Former Head of Unit for ACTRIS calibration centers and leader of the Polar and Arctic atmospheric research group (PANDA) Research Interests: Aerosol precursor gases (e.g., sulfuric acid, amines, iodine oxoacids) Sub-10 nm nanoparticle formation and growth Climate impacts of aerosols in the EMME region and Arctic Role of bases (e.g., amines) in atmospheric nucleation Recent Research Trends: Her work emphasizes field observations using advanced mass spectrometry and CI-APi-TOF techniques, with a focus on linking aerosol processes to climate feedbacks. Key studies include the MOSAiC Arctic expedition and long-term boreal forest monitoring. Awards & Recognition: ERC Starting Grant (2022) for the BAE project Advising & Grants: Leads the Aerosol Formation group at CyI, focusing on ERC-funded research into base-driven aerosol formation. Collaborates internationally on projects like MOSAiC and ACTRIS. Labs/Teams: Active in the CARE-C research center, specializing in Arctic and Mediterranean atmospheric processes.
Loukia Ch. Evripidou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance in the School of Business Administration at European University Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Finance from Durham University (UK) focusing on bank costs and regulatory frameworks. Her professional experience includes corporate finance consulting and research roles in Cyprus and the UK. Education: PhD in Finance (1995), University of Durham, UK Research Assistant at University of Cyprus (1998-1999) Research Interests: Focuses on strategic management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, sharing economy dynamics, and financial regulation. Her work examines post-crisis business strategies, shareholder value creation in mergers, and socio-economic impacts of digital economy models like the sharing economy. Research Projects: Coordinator for EU-funded 'Integration into the labour market' project (2019) Researcher in Erasmus+ 'Accounting for Circular Economy' (2022) Key contributor to studies on SME adaptation to international accounting standards (2006) Professional Roles: Non-Executive Board Member at STEK Cooperative Bank (2014-2015) Audit & Risk Management Committee Member at STEK Cooperative Bank (2014-2015) Evaluator for European Investment Bank projects (2017) Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative research initiatives through EU-funded projects, focusing on circular economy, labor market integration, and financial innovation.
Kyriakos Christofi is a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Marketing at the School of Business Administration, European University Cyprus. He holds roles including Chairperson and focuses on strategic management, organizational behavior, and fintech regulation. His research emphasizes strategic agility, knowledge assets, and corporate social responsibility's impact on firm value. Professional activities include academic consulting, editorial committee memberships, and research project leadership. Education details are listed in his profile but not fully disclosed in available texts. His research explores intersections between digital transformation, financial systems, and organizational innovation. Recent work highlights non-linear relationships between knowledge assets and corporate valuation, as well as regulatory frameworks in fintech and suptech sectors. Key research trends include: (1) Strategic agility as a response to market volatility, (2) Cross-border financial reporting complexities linked to legal systems, (3) Social media-driven city branding strategies, and (4) Evolving regulatory landscapes for financial technologies. His work often bridges theory and practice, offering actionable frameworks for businesses and policymakers. Professional contributions include editorial roles, academic council memberships, and participation in industry-academia collaboration initiatives. He has led research projects on organizational transformation and fintech governance, producing influential reports like the Global Fintech Regulator Survey series. Current activities emphasize digital banking workplace dynamics and strategic agility implementation in public corporations. Notable achievements include sustained academic publishing across top-tier journals, with a focus on emerging markets and Mediterranean business ecosystems. His work frequently appears in strategic management and financial accounting contexts, addressing both theoretical advancements and practical managerial implications.
Dr. ELNAZ GHOLIPOUR is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2022), an MA in Accounting (2010), and a BA in Accounting (2006). Her research focuses on data-driven decision making in healthcare, finance, and operations with notable work on neural networks in pharmaceutical manufacturing, logical analysis of data (LAD) for credit rating models, and statistical analysis of public health crises like the Hungarian COVID-19 pandemic. Her recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize pandemic-related financial and healthcare analytics. She maintains an active academic presence through her faculty website and has contributed to interdisciplinary research spanning econometrics, biostatistics, and machine learning applications. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University (2022) MA in Accounting, Islamic Azad University (2010) BA in Accounting, Payame Noor University (2006) Research Interests: Data analysis methodologies, healthcare analytics, financial risk modeling, and statistical process optimization. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in leveraging data science to address real-world challenges in healthcare systems and financial markets. She has explored pandemic impacts on credit rating agencies and sovereign debt structures, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to complex systemic risks.
Prof. Dr. Cahit Adaoglu is a faculty member at the Department of Banking and Finance within the School of Business and Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). Holding a PhD in Business Administration, an MS in Finance, and a BA in Economics, he specializes in financial economics, dividend policy, capital structure, and oil-finance nexus areas. Education: PhD in Business Administration (1994-1999) MS in Finance (1993-1994) BA in Economics (1989-1993) His research focuses on corporate finance mechanisms, particularly dividend policy determinants, hedging strategies, and the interplay between financial development and environmental/economic outcomes. Publications span topics like cash management, market reactions to geopolitical events, and institutional influences on capital flows. Recent articles analyze cash holdings under uncertainty , hedging effectiveness in multinationals , and tourism sector vulnerabilities . These works often employ econometric models and comparative studies across emerging and developed economies. Scientific Awards and Honors: Istanbul Stock Exchange Best Finance Paper Award (2001) Phi Beta Kappa (1993) Fulbright Scholarship (1989) National Dean’s List (1989) Prof. Adaoglu has supervised numerous PhD and MS theses on topics including dividend stability, IPO performance, cash management, and geopolitical risk impacts. His work frequently addresses Turkey's financial systems, energy markets, and tourism economics.
Prof. Dr. METE FERİDUN is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), located in Northern Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Economics from Loughborough University (2008), an MS in Banking and International Finance from City University, London (2003), and a BS in State System of Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania (2002). His research focuses on financial stability, cryptocurrency dynamics, ESG integration in financial markets, and the impact of financial policies on emerging economies. He has supervised multiple ongoing and completed theses, including studies on CBDC modeling, fintech volatility spillovers, and financial repression effects in Iran. Currently advising PhD candidates HALİL TUNÇ, MUSTAFA RUSO, and ORKUN BAYRAM, his work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis in global finance. With no formal awards listed, his contributions lie primarily in academic supervision and departmental leadership. Contact: Office BE143 | +90 392 630 2117 | Email
Assoc. Prof. Dr. NİGAR TAŞPINAR serves as Chair of the Department of Banking and Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). Her academic career spans roles in research, teaching, and graduate supervision across multiple disciplines in finance and economics. Education: PhD in Finance (2016), Eastern Mediterranean University Master's in Banking and Finance (2005-2010), Eastern Mediterranean University Bachelor's in Banking and Finance (1888-2010), Eastern Mediterranean University Research Interests: Prof. Taşpinar focuses on financial development dynamics, energy economics, volatility spillovers in financial markets, cryptocurrency impacts, environmental Kuznets curves, and policy analysis in emerging markets. Her work bridges macroeconomic factors with environmental and development outcomes. Key Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes energy-financial linkages (e.g., Argentina's structural breaks analysis), pandemic market effects (tourism stock indices volatility), and cryptocurrency-oil interactions. Methodological strengths include cointegration analysis and spillover indices across time/frequency domains. Awards: EMU Publication Citation Award (2020, 2021, 2022) Academic Supervision: Supervised/co-supervised 35+ PhD and Master's theses since 2017. Active areas include crypto-market linkages, green finance, fintech indices, and banking industry hedging strategies in volatile markets. Affiliations & Resources: Faculty of Business & Economics at EMU Department of Banking and Finance Office: BE014 Personal Webpage
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nigar Taşpınar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Banking and Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from EMU (2016), an MSc in Banking and Finance (2011), and a BSc in Banking and Finance (2010), all from EMU. Her roles include teaching courses like Financial Modeling, Applied Financial Statistics, and Volatility in Finance. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Economics, with research interests in Financial Management, Energy and Environmental Economics, and Applied Econometrics. Her research focuses on environmental Kuznets curves, energy finance, and financial development impacts. She has served as a reviewer for prestigious journals and co-edits the Eurasian Review of Business and Finance. Recent studies examine oil/gold spillovers on stock markets, Twitter-based uncertainty effects, and volatility linkages between cryptocurrencies and energy firms. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Science of the Total Environment. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, EMU (2016) MSc Banking and Finance, EMU (2011) BSc Banking and Finance, EMU (2010) Key Research Areas: Financial Economics Energy Finance Environmental Kuznets Curve Market Volatility Analysis Professional Service: Session Chair at academic conferences Reviewer for multiple journals Her work bridges financial markets, energy economics, and environmental policy, with recent emphasis on pandemic impacts and cryptocurrency dynamics. Grants and collaborations focus on sustainable development and macroeconomic linkages.
Theofanis Sapatinas is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cyprus, within the School of Natural and Applied Sciences. He has maintained this position since 2010, following his progression from Assistant Professor (2001-2005) to Associate Professor (2005-2010) at the same institution. His educational background includes: BSc in Mathematics (1989) from the Department of Mathematics, University of Athens, Greece MSc in Statistics (1991) from the Department of Probability and Statistics, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom PhD in Statistics (1994) from the Department of Probability and Statistics, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Professor Sapatinas has established himself as a leading researcher in several specialized areas of statistics. His primary research interests focus on Functional Data Analysis and Functional Time Series Analysis , where he has made significant contributions to methodological development and theoretical understanding. He has also conducted important work in Signal Detection and Goodness-of-Fit Checks in Ill-Positioned Inverse Problems , addressing challenging statistical problems where traditional methods fail. His research extends to Non-Parametric Regression techniques, particularly through wavelet-based approaches, and the theoretical investigation of Characteristics and Structural Properties of Probability Theoretical Distributions . Much of his work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications, especially in signal processing and time series forecasting. Analysis of Professor Sapatinas' publication record reveals a consistent focus on functional data analysis, wavelet methods, and inverse problems. His research trajectory shows an evolution from foundational theoretical work on probability distributions to increasingly sophisticated applications in functional time series and signal detection. A notable pattern is his extensive collaboration with researchers across Europe, particularly in Greece, France, and the UK. His work frequently appears in top-tier statistics journals including Annals of Statistics, Biometrika, and Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Over time, there's been a clear shift toward more applied problems while maintaining strong theoretical underpinnings, with recent work focusing on bootstrap methods for functional data and practical implementations in fields like power systems forecasting. Professor Sapatinas has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Exeter (1993-1996) and the University of Bristol (1996-1998), followed by a Lecturer position at the University of Kent at Canterbury (1998-2000) before joining the University of Cyprus. His research has been supported through various academic appointments and collaborations across European institutions, though specific grant information is not detailed in the available materials. As a professor, he has likely supervised numerous graduate students, though specific names are not provided in the current information.
Christodoulos Sophocleous is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Cyprus. He holds a BSc (1987) from the University of Aston in Birmingham and a PhD (1991) from the University of Nottingham. BSc: University of Aston in Birmingham, UK (1987) PhD: University of Nottingham, UK (1991) His research focuses on Lie group analysis of differential equations, with applications in financial mathematics, plasma physics, and nonlinear dynamics. He has extensively studied symmetry properties, exact solutions, and numerical modeling of variable coefficient PDEs, including Burgers systems, KdV–Burgers equations, and financial models. His recent publications highlight advances in Lie symmetry analysis for fluid dynamics, plasma physics, and financial mathematics. Key contributions include group classification of variable coefficient equations, numerical similarity solutions, and linearization techniques for financial models. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided data but maintains active collaborations in mathematical modeling and symmetry analysis across multidisciplinary domains.
Constantinos Hadjistassou is a Professor at the Department of Engineering, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia (Cyprus). He founded the Marine & Carbon Lab (www.carbonlab.eu) in 2016, focusing on marine environmental research and energy systems. His academic background includes a Master's from MIT, a Master of Science in Ocean Systems, and a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford. Key Research Areas: Marine debris detection using AI, natural gas treatment/production, flow mechanics in porous media, offshore infrastructure reliability, decarbonization strategies, and microvascular oxygen transport modeling. Scientific Contributions: Pioneering work in subsea connector failure analysis, LNG processing, gas hydrate dynamics, and cybersecurity for offshore energy assets. External Roles: Program Chair for the Society of Petroleum Engineers International since 2021. His publications span marine engineering, energy systems, and biomedical applications, with a focus on computational modeling, deep learning, and environmental impact assessments. Recent projects include CyMIC (MIC Involvement in Damaged Water Pipes) as a collaborator.
A. Kokkinaki is a Professor and Dean at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. Her work spans E-business, Management Information Systems, Smart Cities, and Sustainability . She has led projects like the design of an ontology-based search engine for Cyprus and initiatives for smart city resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1995) M.Sc. in Computer Science, Northeastern University (1991) Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras (1987) Research Interests include AI-driven sustainability, distributed systems, and e-learning. She focuses on integrating AI into education and urban planning, with a strong emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent Articles explore topics such as AI chatbots in sustainability, smart city resilience through open data, and blockchain applications in urban environments. Scientific Awards: Innovation Award, Republic of Cyprus Projects include the CRISIS initiative for smart city staff competences and PEPPY for youth education. She has received grants like the €180,892 for a Cyprus website search engine.
