جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

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.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Network Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mohammed Salamah is a distinguished faculty member in the Computer Engineering Department at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Engineering. He maintains an office in room 114 and can be contacted at +90 392 630 1149/1334 or via email at muhammed.salamah@emu.edu.tr. His academic website provides additional resources for students and colleagues. Dr. Salamah earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University in 1988, 1990, and 1996 respectively, establishing a strong foundation for his career in network communications and wireless systems. His research interests span multiple critical areas in modern networking, with particular expertise in Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things (IoT) security, Mobile Communications, and Energy Efficiency in network protocols. Professor Salamah has made significant contributions to the understanding of network security mechanisms, trust management systems, and optimization of wireless communication protocols. An analysis of his recent scholarly output reveals a strong focus on security challenges in IoT communication systems, controller placement optimization in software-defined wireless sensor networks, and trust-based malicious node detection schemes. His work demonstrates consistent attention to practical network performance issues while addressing emerging challenges in next-generation communication technologies. Throughout his academic career, Professor Salamah has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student mentorship, supervising numerous graduate students through their research journey. His administrative contributions include service as an associate editor, reviewer, and session chair for academic conferences. His laboratory work focuses on practical implementations of wireless communication protocols, with emphasis on energy efficiency, security mechanisms, and performance optimization for various network architectures including cellular networks, cognitive radio systems, and wireless sensor networks.

Zeki Bayramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web Services
• Mobile Payment Systems
• XML-based Programming
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Zeki Bayram is a full Professor and current Chairman of the Computer Engineering Department at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). He has served as the founding chairman of the Internet Technologies Research Center (2006) and chaired the departmental ABET committee from 2010 to 2023. His academic contributions span semantic web services, mobile payment systems, and XML-based technologies. Founded Cybersoft Bilişim Teknolojileri Limited, a dormant software company in North Cyprus Active in academic service, including thesis supervision and editorial roles Teaches courses on programming languages, automata theory, and software tools Research focuses on semantic web service composition, secure payment schemes, and declarative programming paradigms. His work integrates logic programming, constraint solving, and ontology engineering. Prof. Bayram has published extensively in journals and conferences since the 1990s, with notable contributions to formal methods in service-oriented architectures.

Michael Sirivianosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Social Media Analysis
• Disinformation Detection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Sirivianos is an Associate Professor at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), where he serves as Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University (2010) and leads research in cybersecurity, disinformation detection, and social media analysis. He coordinates multiple EU-funded projects including ReCRED (Horizon 2020) and ENCASE (Marie Curie RISE), securing over €3M in research funding. Research Focus His work spans: Cybersafety : Detection of cyberbullying, hate speech, and inappropriate content targeting children Trust Systems : Device-centric authentication and blockchain applications Disinformation Analysis : Graph-based detection of fake news and state-sponsored manipulation Scalable Systems : Distributed databases and network infrastructure Achievements & Recognition Best Paper Award (2019) for work on state-sponsored disinformation Distinguished Paper (2018) for fringe web community analysis Spotlight Session recognition (2020) for child protection research Featured in NYT, Washington Post, and Wired for YouTube content analysis Leadership Co-directs the Network Systems Research Lab, serves on the Board of CYENS Centre of Excellence, and coordinates the Fact-check Cyprus Centre against Disinformation.

• Information Systems
• E-business
• E-government
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Angelika Kokkinaki is Dean of the School of Business and MBA Director at the University of Nicosia. With a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1995), a M.Sc. from Northeastern University (1991), and a Diploma from Patras University (1987), her academic credentials are rooted in Information Systems and Computer Science. PhD in Computer Science (1995), University of Louisiana at Lafayette M.Sc. in Computer Science (1991), Northeastern University Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics (1987), University of Patras Her research spans e-business, e-government, e-learning, and smart city technologies, focusing on semantic search engines, distributed systems, and circular economy applications. Recent work emphasizes Smart Cities through projects like OpenDCO, CRISIS, and DEVOPS. Key article trends include smart city resilience, AI applications in education, e-learning adoption, marine sensor networks, and open data workforce development. Her scholarly output aligns with 6 UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly in education, sustainability, and urban innovation. Scientific Awards : Innovation award by the Republic of Cyprus (for quality management system) She leads over 30 EU/national projects and contributes to the Center of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) and OECD policy monitoring. Her work integrates Petri Net modeling , software agent systems, and 100+ publications in information systems.

Fadi AL-TURJMANمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Blockchain Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fadi AL-TURJMAN serves as the founding Dean of the Faculty of AI and Informatics at Near East University (NEU), Cyprus. He holds multiple leadership roles including Head of the Software Engineering Department and Director of the AI and Robotics Institute and the International Research Center for AI and IoT. With a PhD in Computer Science from Queen’s University (2011), he specializes in AIoT systems, wireless networks, and blockchain integration. Affiliation: Near East University Leadership: Founding Dean for AI and Informatics, Director of AI & Robotics Institute Research Focus: His work bridges Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) , Blockchain Applications , and Smart Networking . He explores cybersecurity frameworks for smart cities, quantum state optimization techniques, and novel AI-driven solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and energy systems. Key Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize Transformer models for environmental monitoring, blockchain-enabled security protocols , and evolutionary algorithms for resource optimization. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including medical diagnostics, vehicular networks, and sustainable infrastructure. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Golden Award of Dr. Suat Gunsel (2022) Multiple Best Research Awards at International Venues Labs & Teams: Directs the International Research Center for AI and IoT at NEU, leading multidisciplinary teams in developing advanced networking technologies and AI-driven solutions for global value chain applications.

Klitos Christodoulouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klitos Christodoulou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), affiliated with the School of Business. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester (2014), along with a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the same institution. His research focuses on Distributed Ledger Technologies, Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Data Integration. He is a research faculty member at UNIC's Institute For the Future (IFF) since 2018 and actively contributes to ISO/TC 307 standards for Blockchain. Christodoulou has led projects like the Ripple grant and participated in EU initiatives such as EUNOMIA and DLT4ALL. He teaches blockchain courses in UNIC's MSc in Digital Currency program and serves on editorial boards, including Frontiers in Blockchain. His work explores blockchain governance, consensus algorithms, and ethical applications in supply chains. Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Manchester (2006–2009) MSc in Advanced Computer Science, University of Manchester (2009–2010) PhD in Computer Science, University of Manchester (2010–2014) Research Interests: Blockchain and DLT architectures Machine Learning applications in finance and security Decentralized governance models Blockchain adoption frameworks Awards/Grants: Principal Investigator of the Ripple grant; EU-funded projects (EUNOMIA, DLT4ALL); contributor to Cyprus National Blockchain Strategy. Labs/Teams: Institute For the Future (IFF), University of Nicosia

George Giaglisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain Technology
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Pervasive Information Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor George Giaglis is a prominent academic in the School of Business at the University of Cyprus, serving as Director of the Institute for the Future. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Brunel University and a BSc (Hons) in Information Systems from the Athens University of Economics and Business. His academic journey includes roles such as Professor, Vice Rector, and Associate Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business (2002–2017) and prior positions at the University of the Aegean and Brunel University. His research focuses on blockchain technology, IoT, digital currencies, and pervasive information systems. He has contributed to over 200 publications, exploring topics like blockchain integration in marine systems, NFTs, CBDCs, and social network dynamics. His work bridges technology and business, addressing digital transformation challenges and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Giaglis has organized major conferences like Decentralized 2019 and contributed to EU blockchain policy discussions. His research emphasizes practical applications of technology in sectors like healthcare, finance, and urban logistics. Despite prolific output, no specific awards are noted, though his h-index of 25 reflects significant academic impact. His current roles involve advancing the Institute for the Future’s projects, advising on digital innovation strategies, and mentoring researchers in decentralized systems. Ongoing work includes exploring AI-blockchain synergies and regulatory frameworks for digital currencies.

• Distributed and Network Computing
• Big Data Analytics
• Cloud Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

George Pallis is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Cyprus, affiliated with the School of Science. He holds a BSc and PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research focuses on Distributed and Network Computing, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud/Edge/Fog Computing. He leads the Master's Program in Data Science and has secured over €5.5M in research funding from the EU, Cyprus, and industry partners like Google. Education: BSc (2001), PhD (2006) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Research Interests include Internet technologies, large-scale network environments, and cloud computing. He has published over 100 articles in top-tier journals and conferences (e.g., IEEE TKDE, ACM TOIT, WWW, ICDCS) and contributed to international standards (DIN, CEN). His work spans topics like fake news detection, edge computing frameworks, and energy-efficient micro-data centers. Key Achievements: Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of IEEE Internet Computing, recipient of multiple best paper awards, and contributor to projects like RAINBOW (H2020), UNICORN, and ICARUS. His research explores cutting-edge areas such as LLM manipulation, polarization detection, and carbon-aware computing. He has supervised five PhD students and served as General Chair for IEEE/ACM SEC 2024 and IEEE IC2E 2024. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations on AI, IoT, and sustainable computing.

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.

• foundations
• expansive soils
• slope stability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios Loukidis serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cyprus, where he has been a core faculty member since January 2009. His academic foundation includes a Civil Engineering degree from the National Technical University of Athens (1999) and advanced geotechnical specialization through MSCE (2000) and PhD (2006) degrees from Purdue University, followed by postdoctoral research there (2006-2008). Educational Background: Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1999) MSCE in Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University (2000) PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University (2006) Professor Loukidis maintains a robust research program addressing critical geotechnical challenges through both theoretical and applied approaches. His work spans foundations engineering , expansive soils behavior (particularly Nicosia marl), slope stability and landslide mechanics , offshore geotechnics for pipeline systems, and advanced computational geomechanics including constitutive modeling and seismic analysis. Recent investigations integrate machine learning with traditional geotechnical methods to enhance landslide susceptibility mapping. His 15-year publication trajectory reveals evolving expertise: early work focused on fundamental soil-pile interaction and bearing capacity mechanisms (2008-2012), transitioning toward complex geohazard analysis including fault-rupture propagation (2009), offshore pipeline-fault interactions (2020-2023), and sophisticated modeling of expansive soil behavior (2018-2024). The 2025 publication demonstrates cutting-edge integration of machine learning with geotechnical parameters for landslide prediction in Southwestern Cyprus. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. While specific student advising details and grant information aren't disclosed, his collaborative publications with researchers like Triantafyllaki, Tzampoglou, and Papanastasiou indicate active participation in Cyprus-focused geotechnical research teams. Current investigations center on urban development impacts on paleolandslides (Pissouri case study) and machine learning-enhanced geohazard assessment. Laboratory work appears centered on computational geomechanics modeling, with recent publications utilizing advanced numerical techniques for large deformation analysis and hybrid optimization algorithms. The research group maintains strong field validation components, particularly for Nicosia marl behavior and offshore pipeline performance under tectonic stresses.

HADJINICOLAS GEORGEمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Production-Marketing Interface
• International Manufacturing/Operations Management
• Serial Production Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor HADJINICOLAS GEORGE holds a faculty position at the University of Cyprus, Department of Business Administration and Public Administration under the School of Economics and Management. His research focuses on production-marketing interface, international manufacturing systems, and product positioning methods. He earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Operations Management) from the University of Southern California in 1993, preceded by MS degrees in Statistics (1990) and Computer Engineering (1989), and a BS in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude, 1988). His research interests emphasize optimizing production systems through interdisciplinary approaches, integrating marketing and operational decisions. Key themes include cost reduction in serial production systems, resource allocation for service quality, and strategic product positioning using advanced analytics like self-organizing maps. His publication trends reflect sustained contributions to operations management and decision sciences, with notable work on journal evaluation metrics and production-marketing interface challenges. Over two decades, his research has addressed both theoretical frameworks (e.g., asymptotic distribution analysis) and practical applications (e.g., hotel service optimization). He has advised numerous studies on manufacturing systems and marketing strategies, though specific student names are not listed here. His work bridges engineering and business disciplines, addressing global operational challenges through quantitative methodologies.

• Database Systems
• Mobile and Pervasive Data Management
• Distributed Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Panos K. Chrysanthis is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh and an adjunct Professor at Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Cyprus. He holds a BS in Physics with a Computer Science concentration from the University of Athens, Greece, and MS and PhD degrees in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has been affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh since 1991, serving as Director of the Advanced Data Management Technologies (ADMT) Lab. His research focuses on database systems, mobile and pervasive data management, distributed computing, and real-time systems, with recent emphasis on data streams and energy-efficient data management for IoT and sensor networks. Chrysanthis has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including a book on transaction processing and consistency in distributed databases. He has received the NSF CAREER Award (1995) and the University of Pittsburgh's Provost Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2015). He has held editorial roles at the VLDB Journal, IEEE TKDE, and DAPD, and has organized major conferences like ICDE and MDM. His work bridges theoretical database research with practical applications in urban informatics, healthcare, and sustainability. Chrysanthis has advised numerous students, contributed to grants focused on big data and healthcare analytics, and co-developed tools like the ADMT Lab's experimental platforms for urban mobility and congestion. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and an ACM Distinguished Scientist.

Vasos Vassiliouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Distributed Network Protocols
• 5G/6G Communication Systems
• Device-to-Device (D2D) Networking
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Vasos Vassiliou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and Founding Academic Member & Research Group Leader at the Smart Networked Systems (SNS) Multidisciplinary Research Group within the CYENS Research Center. His work focuses on systems and protocols for improving network performance, reliability, and security in next-generation communication systems (5G/6G), with a strong emphasis on distributed AI/ML techniques, device-to-device (D2D) networking, IoT security, programmable metasurfaces, and intelligent network resource management. Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus CYENS Research Center, Cyprus His research spans multiple subfields including D2D communication (interference management, device discovery), IoT security (blockchain solutions, intrusion detection), network optimization (traffic prediction, power management), and programmable metasurfaces for advanced beam steering. Recent projects like ERMIS (3D Indoor Positioning), ADROIT-6G (DAI-driven architecture), and METACITIES (digital twins/metaverse) demonstrate his leadership in cutting-edge research. His publications reveal a strong focus on distributed intelligence , machine learning applications , and security protocols across wireless systems. He has supervised multiple PhD students to completion and actively contributes to IEEE/ACM as Senior Member. IEEE Senior Member ACM Senior Member Teaching responsibilities include core courses like Computer Networks and specialized postgraduate modules on IoT Networks .