Louis Nisiotis

Dr. Louis Nisiotis is an Assistant Professor in Computing at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), part of the School of Sciences. He serves as Deputy Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Computing program and has held academic roles since 2014. His expertise spans eXtended Reality (XR), Intelligent Reality Systems, and Immersive Learning Technologies, with a focus on their application in education, cultural heritage preservation, and human-robot interaction.

Dr. Nisiotis holds a PhD in Computing (2015) and MSc in Information Technology (2010) from Sheffield Hallam University, alongside a BSc in Computer Information Systems (2009) from the University of Derby. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and active in professional organizations like IEEE, ACM, and the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN).

His research explores Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, XR applications in museums, and AI-driven immersive learning environments. Notable projects include developing VR tools for cultural heritage digitization and evaluating immersive technologies' impact on education and engagement. He has secured grants like the RECOMMIT Erasmus+ (2022) and contributed to international conferences as a speaker and panelist.

• Teaching Roles: Course Leadership in Computing, delivering modules like Game Concepts, Computer Graphics, and Mathematics for Games.
• Grants: Principal Investigator for multiple teaching enhancement grants (2016–2020) and EU-funded projects (2022).
• Awards: Best Poster Award (2019), 3rd Place at IEEE ICIR (2021), and recognition for inspirational teaching.
• Outreach: Organizes the UCLanian’s Game Dev Showcase Day and advises the Rays and Vectors student game studio.

His work bridges emerging technologies like AI, robots, and social networks to create innovative Intelligent Reality Systems that enhance cultural preservation, education, and societal interactions. Current projects aim to merge virtual and physical spaces for transformative digital ecosystems.