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Panayiotis Kolios is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus. He holds a PhD and BEng in Telecommunications Engineering from King's College London. His research focuses on networked intelligent systems, including autonomous UAVs, cyber-physical systems, and AI-driven emergency management. Key roles include coordinating the KIOS CoE's security and emergency response group, developing the SafeCY emergency app, and leading the AIDERS project for real-time disaster response using drones and machine learning.
- Education: BEng (King's College London, 2008), PhD (King's College London, 2012)
- Affiliations: KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus
- Projects: AIDERS, SWIFTERS, PREDICATE (EU-funded), SafeCY app, Cyprus Civil Defence Aerial Observation Unit
- Grants: Over 40M€ in EU and industrial funding
Research emphasizes AI algorithms for emergency response, including drone-based situational awareness, wildfire monitoring, and rogue UAV detection. He co-organized the Exchange of Experts training program and led the team that won the Cooperative Aerial Robots Inspection Challenge (CDC 2023).
Notable Achievements:
- ETEK Engineering Award Honorable Mention (2021)
- First Prize in CDC 2023 Cooperative Aerial Robots Challenge
- Development of the Cyprus Civil Defence Aerial Observation Unit
Active in both academic and applied research, Kolios bridges theoretical advancements with real-world emergency management solutions.
