Stelios Neophytou

Stelios Neophytou is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Cyprus (2009) and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras, Greece (2003). His research focuses on Electronic Design Automation, specifically developing algorithms for integrated circuit design verification and post-manufacturing testing. This includes methodologies for enhancing Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG), test size compaction, and multiprocessing environments, alongside work on Built-In Self-Test architectures and graph-theoretic problems involving Binary Decision Diagrams.

Dr. Neophytou has held academic roles such as Special Scientist and Teaching Assistant at the University of Cyprus (2003–2008) and Special Teaching Staff (2008). His expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing quality education and innovation. Notable contributions include research on IoT performance estimation frameworks, underwater sound classification using edge computing, and cross-national studies on automated vehicle acceptance.

His work emphasizes scalability in testing processes, leveraging multicore systems and shared-memory architectures to improve efficiency. Recent studies explore real-time signal processing in IoT systems and agile edge classification for environmental monitoring. Dr. Neophytou maintains active collaborations in both technical and interdisciplinary research areas, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in engineering and computer science.