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Stelios Timotheouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Critical Infrastructure Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stelios Timotheou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and faculty member at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a Dipl-Ing from National Technical University of Athens, and MSc/PhD from Imperial College London. His research focuses on developing real-time distributed methodologies using mathematical optimization, machine learning, and computational intelligence to enhance efficiency in critical infrastructure systems. Research interests center on data-driven decision making for urban mobility management, traffic control systems, and energy optimization. Key areas include: Intelligent UAV-based sensing for traffic monitoring Cooperative control algorithms for multi-agent systems Optimization of renewable energy integration Robust infrastructure protection strategies Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on traffic state estimation (76%), energy system optimization (16%), and UAV applications (8%). Awarded the Cyprus Research Award (2017) and ERC Consolidator Grant for URANUS project. Secured multiple research grants focusing on real-time control systems.

Marios Polycarpouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligent Systems
• Adaptive Control Systems
• Fault Diagnosis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marios Polycarpou is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus. He holds honorary positions at Imperial College London and is a member of Academia Europaea. His expertise spans intelligent systems, adaptive control, machine learning, and critical infrastructure. Education: B.A. Computer Science (Rice University, 1987) B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Rice University, 1987) M.S. Electrical Engineering (University of Southern California, 1989) Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (University of Southern California, 1992) Research Focus: Polycarpou’s work emphasizes fault diagnosis in cyber-physical systems, water distribution networks, and adaptive control. He pioneers digital twin technologies for infrastructure resilience and develops algorithms for real-time anomaly detection and system optimization. Article Trends: His recent publications address adaptive control strategies, cybersecurity in networked systems, and AI-driven solutions for water management. Key themes include distributed control, event-triggered mechanisms, and transformer-based anomaly localization. Awards: 2023 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award 2016 IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award Fellow of IEEE and IFAC Grants & Leadership: He secured prestigious grants including ERC Advanced and Synergy Grants. He led KIOS CoE’s Horizon 2020 projects and served as IEEE Computational Intelligence Society President (2012–2013). Labs & Teams: Directs the KIOS CoE, a hub for AI in critical infrastructure. Collaborates on projects like ERC Water-Futures, focusing on long-term water system transitions and contamination mitigation.

Panayiotis Koliosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Autonomous Systems
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Panayiotis Kolios is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus (UCY). Previously, he served as a Research Assistant Professor at the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence (2013–2024) and a Visiting Lecturer at UCY. He holds a BEng and PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from King’s College London (2008 and 2012, respectively). His research focuses on networked intelligent systems, emergency management using AI and UAV technologies, and cyber-physical systems. Education: BEng in Telecommunications Engineering, King’s College London, 2008 PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, King’s College London, 2012 Research Interests: His work centers on autonomous systems, intelligent transportation, and emergency management. Key areas include AI-driven disaster response, UAV-based surveillance, and algorithmic optimization for critical infrastructure. He develops solutions for real-time situational awareness and decision-support in emergencies. Recent work trends show a focus on multi-UAV coordination, disaster management platforms (like AIDERS), and AI applications in emergency response. His team’s 2023 win in the Cooperative Aerial Robots Inspection Challenge highlights advancements in UAV inspection algorithms. Scientific Awards: First Prize in Cooperative Aerial Robots Inspection Challenge (CDC 2023) Grants and Advising: He has secured over €40 million in EU and industrial grants, leading projects like PREDICATE, SWIFTERS, and AIDERS. His team advises on emergency response strategies and has trained first responders through EU-funded programs such as the Exchange of Experts training. Labs and Teams: He leads the Security and Emergency Response Group at KIOS CoE and established the Cyprus Civil Defence Aerial Observation Unit. His team collaborates with institutions like the Cyprus Police and Fire Service to operationalize UAV technologies in disaster scenarios.

Petros A. Ioannouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Adaptive Control
• Neural Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Petros A. Ioannou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering-Systems at the University of Southern California (USC), where he has been since 1982. He concurrently serves as Director of the Center of Advanced Transportation Technologies. His research focuses on adaptive control, neural networks, nonlinear systems, and intelligent transportation systems. Education: B.Sc. (First Class Honors) from University College London (1978), M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (1980, 1982). Awards include the IEEE Outstanding Transactions Paper Award (1984) and the Presidential Young Investigator Award (1985). He is an IEEE Fellow. Roles: Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control. Served as Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Science at the University of Cyprus (1995). Visiting Professorships at the University of Newcastle (Australia), Australian National University, and Technical University of Crete. Research Themes: Dominant areas include control system applications, transportation systems, and nonlinear dynamics. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in vehicle dynamics and intelligent transportation infrastructure.

Angelos Georghiouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stochastic Optimization
• Robust Optimization
• Operations Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Angelos Georghiou is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Department of Business and Public Administration, University of Cyprus. He previously held academic positions as Assistant Professor at McGill University (2016–2019), Post-Doctoral Researcher at MIT (2012–2013), and Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich (2013–2016). His work bridges computational methods in stochastic and robust optimization with applications in healthcare, energy systems, and operations management. Ph.D. in Operations Research, Imperial College London (2012) M.Sci. in Mathematics, Imperial College London (2008) His research focuses on stochastic optimization , robust optimization , and decision rules , addressing challenges in healthcare analytics , energy-efficient control systems , and machine learning integration . Recent publications in Management Science and Operations Research highlight his contributions to decision-dependent information discovery and computational frameworks. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles include: Advancing robust optimization techniques for multistage problems Applications in healthcare (psychiatric risk prediction) and energy systems Integration of machine learning with stochastic programming Development of tractable algorithms for complex decision environments Scientific Awards : Esdras-Minville Best Student Paper Award (2023) He serves on editorial boards of Operations Research Letters (Area Editor) and Management Science , and collaborates with institutions like MIT, ETH Zurich, and McGill University. His work with undergraduate students includes a 2021 paper in SIAM Undergraduate Research Online .

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• Machine Learning

Christodoulou Chris is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus. He joined in 2005 and holds a Visiting Research Fellowship at Birkbeck College, University of London. His educational background includes a BEng in Electronic Engineering from Queen Mary and Westfield College (1991), a PhD in Neural Networks from King's College London (1997), and a BA in German from Birkbeck College (2008). His research focuses on Computational Neuroscience, Neural Networks, and Machine Learning, with specific interests in neural coding, self-control modeling, computational neuronal modeling, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and practical machine learning applications. Recent publications (2013-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, computer science, and optimization techniques, with emerging emphasis on protein structure prediction and biomedical applications. Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award, ICSR 2015 Best Paper Award, MODELS 2008 Doctoral Symposium He leads the Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience (CIN) research group and has secured funding from European projects (SocioCoast, CYberSafety, TAMIT). He mentors students through Google Summer of Code and collaborates internationally.

Wayne FULLERمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Ecotoxicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wayne FULLER is a faculty member at Near East University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Genetics. He earned his BSc in Zoology from the University of Oxford before pursuing doctoral research at Exeter Universities' Centre for Ecology and Conservation in North Cyprus. Specializing in Mediterranean marine turtle conservation and ecology, his work spans climate change impacts, plastic pollution, and stable isotope applications. Education: BSc in Zoology, PhD in Marine Ecology Current Roles: Head of Department of Genetics, Near East University Key Projects: IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group (2017-present), EU Nature 2000 implementation in Cyprus (2008) His recent research explores phenological shifts in sea turtle offspring under climate change, macroplastic ingestion patterns, and avian conservation in Mediterranean forests. Publications emphasize ecological monitoring, habitat connectivity, and conservation technology applications like GPS and stable isotopes. Scientific recognition includes: Member of IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group

Savvas G. Loizouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Savvas G. Loizou is a faculty member at the Cyprus University of Technology , affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Materials Science and Engineering . He established the Robotics, Control, and Decision Systems Laboratory (RCDS Laboratory) in 2011. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2005) and Eng. Diploma (2000) from National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Postdoctoral Experience: GRASP Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania (2005–2007). His research focuses on control theory for autonomous robotic systems , with applications in underwater, aerial, ground, and micro-robotics . Key areas include multi-agent coordination , human-robot interaction , task planning , and sensor-based navigation . Recent work emphasizes logistics automation , UAV hardware platforms , and bounded control algorithms . Dr. Loizou has contributed to multi-agent formation control , underwater vision systems , and nonlinear model predictive control for electric vehicles. He is active in control system design and navigation transformations for complex environments. His laboratory, RCDS , serves as a hub for research in autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms.

• Epidemiology
• Oncology
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Evi Farazi is an Associate Professor and Senior Medical Researcher in Epidemiology at the Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, European University Cyprus. Her work focuses on cancer epidemiology, public health interventions, and health disparities, particularly in liver diseases, oncology, and environmental risk factors. She has contributed extensively to research on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and disparities in cancer diagnosis and treatment across populations. Her research spans both clinical and population-level studies, including the development of screening tools, analysis of genetic and epigenetic markers in HCC, and evaluations of mHealth interventions for cancer prevention. She has also investigated geographic and socioeconomic disparities in access to healthcare, with a focus on rural populations, agricultural workers, and minority groups such as Hispanic/Latinx communities and African American cancer survivors. Dr. Farazi’s publications highlight her expertise in epidemiological methodology, molecular mechanisms of disease, and translational research. She has authored studies on topics ranging from tobacco-related cancers in Cyprus to the impact of body mass index (BMI) on health behaviors among women with young children. Her work frequently addresses the intersection of environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and cancer outcomes, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored public health strategies.

• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Emine Handan Tüzün is a Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Eastern Mediterranean University's School of Health Services. She holds a PhD from Hacettepe University (2002) and has been a faculty member since at least 2002. Her work focuses on rehabilitation techniques, musculoskeletal disorders, and quality of life in chronic conditions. Her research spans pediatric and geriatric populations, with a focus on innovative therapies like clinical Pilates and myofascial release. Education: PhD (2002), MS (1994), BS (1986) in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from Hacettepe University. Research interests include chronic pain management (fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis), obesity-related physiotherapy, and caregiver well-being. Recent studies explore virtual reality training for obese children and core stabilization exercises for pediatric populations. Over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 10+ supervised theses highlight her contributions to rehabilitation science. Awards include recognition for cerebral palsy-related research (2023). She leads the SAYMER Orthopedic Prosthetics Orthotics unit and collaborates with international journals like the Medical Science Monitor and International Urology and Nephrology . Her lab work involves interventional trials assessing exercise efficacy in COPD patients, postmenopausal women, and special needs caregivers. Ongoing projects examine pectus deformities' impact on respiratory function and quality of life.

• Power Electronics
• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Osman Kukrer is a full-time faculty member at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has been actively supervising graduate students in power electronics, control systems, and renewable energy integration since the 1990s. His research spans advanced power conversion topologies, including quasi-Z-source inverters multilevel converters active power filters grid-connected systems adaptive beamforming algorithms electric vehicle grid integration Notable contributions include the EMU Publication Citation Award (2017) and extensive supervision of 41 graduate theses, with research interests aligning with modern energy systems and signal processing techniques.

Kristis Alexandrouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Structural Design
• Computational Design
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristis Alexandrou is a Researcher at the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) of The Cyprus Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Architecture (MA) and a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Cyprus, focusing on hybrid bending-active structural systems. His research emphasizes Structural Design, Computational Methods, and BIM applications in heritage conservation. He contributes to projects like ENI-CBC-MED BEEP, RIF-UrbanPeriscope, and Horizon Infra, advancing BIM interoperability for cultural heritage data management. His professional experience includes architectural design and heritage retrofitting in Cyprus. At STARC’s Virtual Environments Lab (VElab), he develops BIM-based workflows to address data interoperability challenges in arts and humanities. Key projects include 'BIM to BPS interoperability' leadership in the BEEP Project and semantic data integration for Mediterranean heritage sites. His work bridges computational innovation with sustainable heritage preservation.

Giorgos Charalambousمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative European Politics
• Political Sociology
• Party Politics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Giorgos Charalambous is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Department of Politics and Governance, University of Nicosia. He specializes in comparative European politics, political sociology, party politics, and critical political economy. His research focuses on southern Europe, particularly Greece and Cyprus, analyzing topics such as political ideologies, mobilization, and the domestic impacts of European integration. Charalambous holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Cyprus, Peace Research Institute Oslo, and European University Cyprus. He currently serves as Book Reviews Editor for The Cyprus Review and coordinates the Communism Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association (PSA). He is also a member of the Leventis Foundation Research and Innovation Programme advisory board at the Hellenic Observatory, LSE. His research interests span far-right movements in Cyprus, radical left parties' responses to crises, and the sociopolitical effects of economic crises in southern Europe. He has published extensively on topics like party competition, Euroscepticism, and the role of communist parties in European integration. His work often intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. Charalambous' recent publications include analyses of ideological shifts during crises, far-right political trajectories in Cyprus, and the impact of pandemic policies on citizenship and border regimes. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and academic reports, showcasing his expertise in comparative politics and policy analysis.

• Health Psychology
• Self-Management Support
• Chronic Disease Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eleni Epiphaniou is an Assistant Professor in Health Psychology at the European University Cyprus , affiliated with the School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences and the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences . She has held previous academic roles including a Part-Time Lecturer at Open University Cyprus (2016-2018) and Programme Coordinator at City Unity College (2015-2017). PhD in Health Psychology (University of Surrey, 2009) MSc in Health Psychology (University of Surrey, 2005) BSc in Psychology (University of Cyprus, 2004) Her research focuses on self-management support for chronic conditions , care coordination in advanced illness , and implementation science . She has conducted systematic reviews and meta-reviews on hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and post-stroke care. Her work emphasizes evidence-based interventions and development of implementation standards (e.g., StaRI guidelines). Recent research trends include technology-assisted health interventions , vaccine hesitancy determinants , and psychosocial support for caregivers . She has collaborated with institutions like NICHS and King's College Hospital , and contributed to training programs for healthcare professionals in Cyprus.

Hadi Işık Aybayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Engineering
• Neural Networks
• Distributed Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hadi Işık Aybay is a distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus. He has held academic roles including Department Chairman of Computer Engineering (1994–2004 and 2013–present) and Director of EMU's Distance Education Institute (2000–2013). He earned his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from METU (1989) and served as an Assistant/Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2013. His research spans neural networks, distributed systems, and e-learning technologies. Education: PhD, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1989) M.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU B.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU Research Interests: Prof. Aybay's work focuses on computer engineering innovations, including neural network hardware, distributed multimedia systems, and wireless communication protocols. He pioneered EMUOnline, a blended learning platform, and contributed to science park development in North Cyprus. His research also addresses challenges in video streaming optimization and adaptive resource allocation in cellular networks. Key Achievements: He led over 15 projects, including EU-funded initiatives like 'Deep Farm' (2024–2025). His publications (80+ papers) span IEEE journals and conferences, with 281 Google Scholar citations. Awards include the 1973 National Project Contest First Prize and the 1990 Best Thesis Award (supervised). Grants and advising: Supervised 3 PhD and 28 MSc students. Current projects include AI-driven agriculture (Erasmus+). Grants include EU funding (€1M) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in the EMU Computer Engineering Department's research groups, focusing on distributed systems and e-learning infrastructure.