Constantinos Phellas

Professor Constantinos Phellas serves as Senior Vice Rector at the University of Nicosia and Executive Director of the Cyprus Medical Research Institute (NGG). Affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences, his academic journey includes roles at institutions like The London School of Economics, London South Bank University, and Goldsmiths, University of London.

• PhD in Sociology from University of Essex (1998)
• MSc in Advanced Social Research Methods & Statistics (City University London)
• MSc in Management Science & Operational Research (University of Warwick)
• Bachelor's in Mathematics (University of Essex)

His research focuses on sexual and cultural identities, health sociology, and non-heterosexual communities, with significant contributions to understanding social determinants of health and bioethics. Publications include books on Greek-Cypriot diaspora identities and methodological frameworks for health research.

Research outputs show thematic clustering around Cyprus (100%), Sexuality (66%), and HIV/AIDS (57%). He has extensive experience in EU-funded projects and national policy advisory roles.

• Chairman of Cyprus National Bioethics Committee
• Member of Council of Europe’s Bioethics Committee (DH-BIO)
• Member of Cyprus National Transplant Board
• Advisor to WHO and European Commission

As founder of RUBSI (Research Unit in Behaviour & Social Issues) in 2004, he investigates social/psychological processes affecting population health in Cyprus. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Health, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities.