Fotios Nikolaou

Dr. Fotios Nikolaou serves as Assistant Professor of Civil Law at the Department of Law, School of Law, University of Nicosia, Cyprus, where he has taught since February 2015. His instruction encompasses General Principles of Civil Law, Contract Law, Property Law, and Consumer Law within the Cypriot legal framework.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Law from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• LL.M. in Law from Freie Universität Berlin
• PhD in Civil Law from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2014), with doctoral thesis "Acquisition of ownership of a movable by a good faith transferee" published by Nomiki Vivliothiki

Nikolaou's research centers on Civil Law with specialized focus on Property Law, Contract Law, and Consumer Protection Law. His work critically examines Cypriot and Greek civil jurisprudence through analysis of court decisions, particularly addressing contract validity, consumer rights, and interpretation of civil codes. Recent scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with Greek judicial bodies including Areios Pagos and Athens/Piraeus Courts of Appeal.

His 2024-2025 publications reveal thematic concentration on contract nullity mechanisms, threat-induced contractual defects, and moral principles in civil law application. These works bridge theoretical civil law concepts with practical judicial interpretation across Cypriot and Greek legal systems.

Scientific awards: No awards documented in source materials.

Professional activities include ongoing membership in the Association of Greek Civil Law Scientists (since 2018), Athens Bar Association membership (since 2007), and prior editorial work for P.N. Sakkoulas Law Publications (2014). No student advising or grant activities were specified in available documentation.

Research infrastructure: No dedicated laboratories or research teams referenced in provided materials.