Efi Nisiforou

Efi Nisiforou is an Assistant Professor in Distance Education at the School of Education, University of Nicosia. Her work bridges human-computer interaction (HCI), technology-enhanced learning (TEL), and instructional design, with a focus on personalized learning, educational neuroscience, and integrating new technologies across educational levels.

• Education:
  • PhD in Distance Education (Cyprus University of Technology, 2016)
  • Master’s in Metacognition and Learning Styles (University of Manchester, 2009)
  • Bachelor’s in Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2008)

Her research spans virtual/augmented reality, AI in education, digital literacy, and gamification, often analyzing cognitive abilities like field dependence-independence through eye tracking and EEG. Recent publications highlight global perspectives on ChatGPT adoption and open schooling frameworks.

Scientific Achievements:

• Recipient of EU research funding
• Active in 10 projects (2017–2024), including DRONE (digital literacy training) and VRinHE (virtual reality integration)
• Over 23 research outputs with 8 h-index citations