Ioannis Mamais

Ioannis Mamais is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the Department of Health Sciences, European University of Cyprus (EUC), within the School of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Epidemiology from the University of Athens Medical School, specializing in the global spread of HIV-1 epidemics. His academic roles include coordinating senior projects at EUC and serving as an associate lecturer in Health Sciences. He has also held positions at the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the Technological Education Institute of Piraeus.

Education

• Ph.D. in Molecular Epidemiology (2012–2016), UOA Medical School
• MSc in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (2010–2012), UOA Medical School
• MEng in Computational Mathematics (2004–2010), NTUA School of Applied Mathematics

Research Interests

Mamais focuses on molecular epidemiology, particularly HIV-1 global spread dynamics, hepatitis B phylogeography, and public health interventions during pandemics. His work integrates biostatistics with clinical research, addressing topics like SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk, vaccine efficacy, and therapeutic strategies for cancer and musculoskeletal disorders. He employs advanced methodologies such as phylogenetic analysis, meta-analyses, and observational studies to inform healthcare policy.

Grants & Projects

• Erasmus+ Project (2017–2020): Coordinated 'Transcultural Nursing for Practice' staff training.

Labs & Collaborations

Mamais collaborates with international journals including Infection, Genetics and Evolution and PLoS One as a reviewer, contributing to peer review in molecular phylogenetics and epidemiological modeling.