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Elenitsa Kitromilides serves as Assistant Professor in Neuropsychology/Cognitive Psychology at the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences, European University Cyprus, where she has held continuous academic appointments since 2009 (Scientific Collaborator 2009-2017, Assistant Professor 2017-present) with additional Visiting Lecturer roles at Neapolis University Pafos (2015-2017).
Her academic credentials feature a comprehensive French education in cognitive sciences:
- Ph.D in Cognitive Psychology (2009) - Université Pierre Mendès France, Grenoble II
- Advanced Master’s Degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology (2003) - Université Joseph Fourier
- Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology (2002) - Université Pierre Mendès France
- Bachelor in Psychology (2000) - Université Pierre Mendès France
Her research demonstrates a distinct evolution from foundational work in infant visual perception of biological motion using point-light displays to contemporary clinical applications in neurodegenerative disorders. Early publications (2007-2011) established her expertise in newborns' motion processing mechanisms, while recent conference presentations (2016-2017) pivot toward dementia care and Parkinson's disease interventions, particularly exploring music therapy's therapeutic potential.
Publication trends reveal a methodological shift from controlled laboratory studies of perceptual mechanisms to community-based clinical applications, maintaining consistent focus on human movement processing while expanding into translational healthcare contexts for aging populations.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Alliance 2007 grant for participation in University of Sheffield's "Infant learning and Memory, development of face processing" program
- Alliance 2006 grant for identical Franco-British research collaboration
Research funding and collaborative projects demonstrate practical impact:
- 2011-2013: "The effects of Yoga on inner body awareness, anxiety and quality of relating" (PRF of Cyprus) - Co-coordinator investigating mind-body interventions
- 2019-2021: "Optimization of community resources for Parkinson’s Disease" (EU Joint Programme) - External Collaborator developing multisectoral care systems
Her academic advising and teaching responsibilities span cognitive psychology curricula, though specific student mentorship details remain unreported in available materials.
