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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.

Harald Gjermundrodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Computing Systems
• Computer Security
• Cyber Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Harald Gjermundrod is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Nicosia's School of Sciences and Engineering, where he has served since September 2008. Previously, he was a Post-Doctorate Associate (2006-2008) at the High-Performance Computing Systems Laboratory, University of Cyprus. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Washington State University (2006) MS in Computer Science, Washington State University (2001) BS in Computer Science, Washington State University (1999) Dipl.-Ing, Oslo Metropolitan University (1998) His research spans Distributed Computing Systems , Computer Security , Blockchain Technology , and Data Protection , with emphasis on practical implementations like GridStat middleware for power grids and privacyTracker for GDPR compliance. As co-director of the Informatics Security Laboratory, he leads research on active defense mechanisms and data protection frameworks. His 87+ publications since 2001 show evolving focus from grid computing (2006-2010) to blockchain applications (2016-present), with recent work emphasizing privacy engineering, secure e-voting, and AI-driven security analytics. Key trends include transitioning from infrastructure-focused research (GridStat, ICGrid) to policy-compliant systems (privacyTracker, HoneyCY). Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of ACM Eclipse Committer Status (Alumni) Chair of ACM Cyprus Chapter (2015-2018) He has secured funding from EU programs, US National Science Foundation, and National Institute of Technology, developing software products including GridStat (critical infrastructure middleware), ICGrid (medical data sharing), and ReProTool (Bologna Process compliance). His supervision has produced student-developed prototypes like NoteLocker and HoneyCY. Current projects include privacyTracker (GDPR compliance) and SmartTeV (blockchain voting). As co-director of the Informatics Security Laboratory, he oversees research on active defense systems, honeypot frameworks (HoneyCY), and verifiable data traceability, with applications in e-government and healthcare security.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Blockchain Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

MSc. Sinem Alturjman is a Lecturer in the Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering at Near East University's College of Engineering. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and internet of things (IoT) systems. Research areas include: Development of AI-powered learning facilitators and educational tools Integration of blockchain for secure IoT architectures Optimization of mobile cloud computing services Application of machine learning in cybersecurity frameworks 6G communication systems with intelligent routing protocols Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: AI-enhanced scheduling mechanisms Decentralized cloud-IoT architectures Reinforcement learning applications Smart healthcare systems with blockchain Energy-aware routing protocols for sensor networks

Soulla Loucaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain
• Information and Communication Technology
• Sustainable Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Soulla Louca is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Digital Innovation at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. With a PhD in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology (1994), she has built a career at the forefront of digital innovation. Her leadership includes chairing the COST Domain Committee for ICT (2008-2014) and pioneering blockchain initiatives at the University of Nicosia. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology (1994) MSc in Computer Science, Western Michigan University (1991) BA in Computer Science and Mathematics, Kalamazoo College (1989) Prof. Louca's research spans blockchain technologies, ICT for sustainable development, and digital innovation. She has contributed to socio-economic aspects of ICT, e-learning, social integration, and the digital divide. Her work extends to personalized medicine and open access, driven by her involvement in European COST actions. She is particularly noted for her early work in blockchain (since 2014) and its applications across finance, governance, and identity management. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on blockchain adoption in the financial sector, tokenization, and metaverse technologies. These works collectively address the challenges and opportunities of decentralized systems in enhancing transparency, security, and sustainability across multiple domains including finance, government, and social media. Scientific awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Prof. Louca has secured and managed significant research funding from diverse sources including the National Science Foundation (USA), Research Promotion Foundation (Cyprus), and the European Commission (Horizon 2020). Key projects include BLOCK4SME (blockchain for SMEs), the Austrian Blockchain Center, EUNOMIA (decentralized social media), and DLT4ALL (blockchain training). She has also served as a reviewer and evaluator for international bodies. She leads the Blockchain Initiative at the University of Nicosia, which has produced the world's first MSc in Digital Currency and the block.co platform for blockchain-based academic certificates. Her leadership in the COST program involved coordinating over 3000 researchers across Europe in ICT actions.

• Occupational Health
• Gender Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Michailidis is a faculty member at the School of Business, Department of Management, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. She also holds part-time positions at the Mediterranean Institute of Management (Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management) and Cyprus Police Academy (Communication, Team & Group Work). With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and dual Master's degrees in Psychology, her research bridges business and social sciences. Education: PhD in Educational Leadership (2002), University of Massachusetts Lowell Education: MA in Clinical Psychology (1996), University of Indianapolis Education: MA in Community-Social Psychology (1988), University of Massachusetts Lowell Education: BS in Business Administration (1983), University of Massachusetts Lowell Her research focuses on occupational stress , women entrepreneurs , and intercultural studies . Recent work explores AI applications in education and blockchain technology in human resources . She has received grants for European Union projects (Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus, COST actions) and maintains an h-index of 7. Current research trends include: AI ethics and responsible use in higher education institutions Generative AI tools' impact on learning Blockchain applications for HR data confidentiality Professional affiliations: Board Member, A.G. Leventis Scholars Association Board Member, Elpida Foundation for Children with Cancer

• Algorithms and Complexity
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Fault-tolerance and Dependability
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chryssis Georgiou is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Cyprus (1998) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut (2003). His research focuses on Algorithms and Complexity, Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Fault-tolerance, with over 115 publications. He has served as General Chair of PODC 2015 and Chair of the Steering Committee of ACM PODC (2021-2024). His work is funded by the European Commission and the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation. Research interests span distributed systems, blockchain principles, and algorithmic mechanisms. He has led projects such as ESS-BFT (Byzantine Fault-Tolerant Blockchain) and COLLABORATE (fault-tolerant distributed storage). His advising includes numerous doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s students in areas like machine learning and distributed systems. He co-authored books on Distributed Cooperative Computing and Blockchain systems. Notable roles include Editorial Board member of Information Processing Letters (2018-2023) and participation in EU-funded projects like AEOLUS and DELIS. His labs include the Research Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems and Theoretical Computer Science. Current projects involve fault-tolerant storage and machine learning applications in healthcare.

Elias Iosifمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elias Iosif is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. He specializes in blockchain technologies, machine learning, and natural language processing. His research focuses on integrating blockchain with AI, semantic models, and spoken dialogue systems. He holds a PhD in Network-Based Distributional Semantic Models from the Technical University of Crete (2013). His career includes postdoctoral roles at the National Technical University of Athens (2014–2017) and research positions at institutions like AT&T Labs and the Athena Research Center. Notable contributions include blockchain maturity models, fraud detection frameworks, and AI applications in pharmaceuticals. Research highlights include over 80 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing blockchain scalability, NFTs, and cross-chain interoperability. He co-authored the Handbook of Blockchain Technology (2025), exploring cryptocurrency regulation and tokenization landscapes.

• Data Management
• Mobile Data Management
• Sensor Networks
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Demetris Zeinalipour is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus, where he founded and directs the Data Management Systems Laboratory (DMSL). He holds a Ph.D. (2005) and M.Sc. (2003) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California - Riverside, CA, USA and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus (2000). His career includes research positions at Akamai Technologies, University of Athens (as a Marie-Curie Fellow), University of Pittsburgh, and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (as a Humboldt Fellow). He is an ACM Distinguished Speaker (2017-2020), a Senior Member of ACM and IEEE, and serves on the editorial boards of ACM Transactions on Spatial Algorithms and Systems and Distributed and Parallel Databases. His primary research spans Data Management in Computer Systems and Networks, with expertise in Mobile, Sensor and Spatio-Temporal Data Management; Big Data Management in Parallel and Distributed Architectures; Network, Blockchain and Telco Data Management; Crowd, Web 2.0 and Indoor Data Management; Data Privacy Management; Data Management for Sustainability; and AI and Data Management. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, resulting in numerous systems including Anyplace Indoor Information Service, ChatUCY, GreenCap, EcoCharge, and Triabase. His research has evolved from early work in sensor networks to current focus on sustainable computing applications addressing climate change challenges. Professor Zeinalipour's publication record shows a strong trajectory toward sustainability-focused data management, with recent work on energy management for smart homes, electric vehicle charging, and solar self-consumption. His research integrates multiple disciplines including spatial databases, mobile computing, IoT systems, and blockchain technologies, with increasing emphasis on addressing real-world environmental challenges through computing solutions. Scientific Recognition IEEE ICDE'24 Outstanding Reviewer Award IEEE MDM'21 Best App Paper Award IEEE MDM'18 Best of MDM Award and Best Demo Award Humboldt Fellow (2016) ACM Distinguished Speaker (2017-2020) ACM and IEEE Senior Member status He has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, many of whom have established successful careers in both academia and industry. His laboratory maintains strong industry connections and contributes to open-source development. Professor Zeinalipour is deeply committed to addressing real-world challenges through computing research, with recent work focusing on climate change mitigation and sustainable energy management solutions.

• Fault-Tolerant Distributed Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Algorithms and Complexity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chryssis Georgiou is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus , where he leads the Research Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems and Theoretical Computer Science . He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Cyprus. Ph.D. in Computer Science (2003), University of Connecticut M.Sc. in Computer Science (2002), University of Connecticut B.Sc. in Mathematics (1998), University of Cyprus His research focuses on the Theory and Practice of Fault-Tolerant Distributed and Parallel Computing , with emphasis on algorithms, complexity, and blockchain systems. He has published over 115 refereed articles and co-authored two books on distributed computing. Recent work includes Byzantine-tolerant consensus, dynamic storage for large objects, and blockchain resilience frameworks. His 15 most recent publications span topics in Byzantine Fault Tolerance , Atomic Shared Memory , WSN Optimization , and Distributed Ledger Formalization , with applications in IoT networks, cryptocurrency systems, and GPU-inspired shared memory models. Advising and Projects include coordination of the MA(R)S project (Cyprus Research Foundation), e4Pain (machine learning for pain coping), ESS-BFT (self-stabilizing blockchain infrastructure), and participation in the CoronaSurveys system for pandemic data collection. He has served as project coordinator for the ONISILIOS-funded ESS-BFT and as academic supervisor for industry-linked PhD programs. Labs and Teams include the Research Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems at the University of Cyprus, with collaborations across Europe and North America. He chairs the 2026 SIROCCO conference and contributes to editorial boards and program committees for top-tier distributed computing venues.

Marinos Themistocleousمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain Technology
• Healthcare Systems
• Data Interoperability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marinos Themistocleous is a Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Business at the University of Nicosia, leading the Department of Digital Innovation. He also serves as Director of the Institute For the Future 22367214 and holds external roles including Professor at the University of Piraeus since 2017. His research focuses on blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and their applications in healthcare, energy, and smart environments. Education: PhD from Brunel University London (2002), Master’s from Athens University of Economics and Business (1997), and Bachelor’s in Informatics (1995). Research Interests: Blockchain consensus algorithms and governance frameworks IoV (Internet of Vehicles) and demand response management Cryptocurrency regulation and policy analysis Metaverse architecture and digital asset ecosystems Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) Blockchain applications in energy grids and healthcare systems Publications reflect a strong focus on blockchain scalability, cross-industry applications, and emerging technologies like the Metaverse. His work integrates technical innovation with policy considerations, emphasizing real-world implementations. Labs/Teams: Director of the Network Oriented Systems and Services Laboratory at the University of Piraeus, leading interdisciplinary research on networked systems and blockchain integration.

Theodosis Mourouzisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Information Security
• Cryptography
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Theodosis Mourouzis serves as an Assistant Professor of Information Management at the University of Nicosia and directs the MSc in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics program within the Department of Information Technologies. Academic Background: PhD in Information Security and Cryptography from University College London (UCL) MSc in Advanced Studies in Mathematics from University of Cambridge BA/MA in Mathematics from University of Cambridge Research Expertise: Dr Mourouzis specializes in information security with deep technical focus on cryptography (including symmetric/asymmetric cryptanalysis) and blockchain ecosystems . His work spans theoretical cryptanalysis of algorithms like GOST and SIMON to practical implementations such as privacy-preserving healthcare blockchain solutions. Current research emphasizes efficient blockchain design and security evaluation frameworks. Publication Trends: His 14 publications (2011-2021) reveal an evolution from foundational cryptanalysis (differential/algebraic attacks on ciphers) toward applied blockchain systems. Key thematic clusters include cryptographic security evaluation (35% of works), blockchain innovation (40%), and authentication systems (25%), demonstrating consistent technical rigor across theoretical and implementation challenges. Academic Leadership: As MSc Director, he oversees program development bridging technical cryptography research with business intelligence applications, indicating strong curriculum design capabilities and industry-academia translation focus.