Marios C. Phocas

Marios C. Phocas is a Professor at the Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus, since 2020. He co-directs the Archimedes Research Center for Structural Technology since 2005 and has held visiting professorships at the University of Stuttgart. His academic career at Cyprus spans roles as Associate Professor (2009-2020) and Assistant Professor (2004-2009).

• PhD in Structural Design, University of Stuttgart (1999)
• Diploma in Architecture (1995), University of Stuttgart

His research focuses on technology-aided architectural design, kinetic structures, and seismic engineering, with recent projects addressing adaptive digital systems in circular economy and machine learning-driven structural optimization. Publications span topics like reconfigurable mechanisms, hybrid structural systems, and earthquake-resistant design.

He has received 15 architectural awards in Cyprus and Germany, serves on editorial boards (ArchiDoct), and participates in international conference committees. Projects include EU-funded initiatives like ADAPT4CE and ADDOPTML.