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Theocharis Kyriacou is a Reader in Computer Science at Keele University, School of Computer Science and Mathematics. He holds roles as Director of Education and Programme Director for undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes since 2018. Educated at the University of Sheffield (BEng, 2000) and University of Plymouth (PhD in Computer Science, 2004), his research focuses on Data Science and Machine Learning applied to healthcare, robotics, education, and sports science. He has led a 3-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Bentley Motors and supports local SMEs through consultancy. His work spans academic research collaborations across disciplines and organizational roles in curriculum development.
Research interests include machine learning applications in cardiology (predicting cardiovascular risks), wearable electronics for neurological conditions, and educational technology for curriculum design. He has published widely in journals like International Journal of Cardiology and BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, with a focus on interdisciplinary problem-solving. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his contributions include impactful collaborations with medical institutions and industry partners.
Advising and grants include guiding students in KTP projects and securing funding for robotics and healthcare-related research. He has developed new academic programmes in computer science apprenticeships and cross-school initiatives. His involvement in labs/teams includes collaborations with Keele’s pharmacy, sports science, and medicine departments, as well as international partners.
