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.
Prof. Irene Polycarpou serves as Rector of UCLan Cyprus and holds the academic title of Professor of Technology and Innovation in Education. She leads the School of Sciences while maintaining a prolific academic career spanning over 15 years in computer science education and research. Her qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from Florida International University (2008), complemented by certifications such as the PECB CDPO and Higher Education Academy Fellowship. Education Background PhD in Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2008) MSc Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2004) BSc Computer Science, Florida International University, USA (2002) Associate of Computer Science, Higher Technical Institute, Cyprus (2000) Research Focus Her work centers on educational technologies, including interactive multimedia, e-learning systems, and STEM education. She explores how pedagogical strategies can enhance learning outcomes in computing education, particularly for K-12 students and underrepresented groups in STEM. Recent projects include designing coding workshops for high school students and analyzing virality factors in brand videos. Publications Trends Her publications span educational technology, computer science pedagogy, and interdisciplinary studies like cybersecurity curriculum development and music's role in advertising virality. Over 80% of her work post-2015 focuses on innovative teaching methodologies and their impact on student engagement and industry collaboration. Awards & Grants Member of €2.9M EU H2020 project SLICES-DS (2020–2022) Recipient of €299K for i-Sci Multi-Centre for Science and Technology (2016) Lead supervisor for 3 PhD/MSc students focusing on pedagogy and technology integration Leadership & Outreach As InSPIRE Center co-founder, she promotes interdisciplinary research and innovation. She advises Cyprus' Ministry of Education on digital technologies in education and serves on EU funding review panels. Her outreach includes organizing national coding competitions and mentoring women in computing through ACM-W Cyprus. Labs & Teams Leads the InSPIRE Center, focusing on interdisciplinary science promotion, and oversees research clusters in educational technology and STEM pedagogy at UCLan Cyprus.
Anna Philippou is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on Concurrency Theory, Formal Methods, Algorithmic Game Theory, and Privacy-Preserving Systems. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, UK (1996), and has held academic positions at the University of Pennsylvania (1997–1998). Her work emphasizes formal verification of concurrent systems, GDPR compliance frameworks, and reversible computing models using Petri Nets. Education: B.A. in Mathematics and Computation (University of Oxford, 1992), M.Sc. in Parallel Computers and Computation (University of Warwick, 1993), PhD in Computer Science (University of Warwick, 1996). Research Interests: Her studies address specification and verification of concurrent systems, formal methods for safety-critical systems, and applications of Petri Nets in reversible computing. Recent work explores GDPR compliance in software design and fault-tolerant networking protocols. Advising/Grants: No explicit student or grant details provided in text. Active in organizing conferences like FORTE and DisCoTec, and has contributed to tool development for formal verification (e.g., Diálogop). Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her research aligns with formal methods and distributed systems groups at the University of Cyprus.
Position: Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Cyprus. Director of the Data Management Systems Laboratory (DMSL). Affiliations: Editorial boards for Distributed and Parallel Databases (Springer), Big Data Research (Elsevier), and others. Evaluator for the European Commission and Hong Kong Research Grants Council. Education: Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Computer Science (2005, 2003) - University of California, Riverside, USA B.A. in Computer Science (2000) - University of Cyprus Research Interests: Big Data Management in Distributed/Blockchain Architectures Data from Mobile Devices and Sensors Spatio-Temporal Data & Privacy Management Network Data & Telecommunications Crowdsourcing and Indoor Data Systems Over 150 publications (3,800+ citations, h-index 30) with focus on scalable data systems for IoT, healthcare, and smart cities. Awards: ACM Distinguished Speaker (2017–2020) Humboldt Fellowship (2016–2017) Marie Curie Fellowship (2007) 12 International Awards including NSF grants and EU projects Grants/Projects: Led 20+ projects funded by NSF, EU, and private sectors. Coordinated industrial initiatives like Anyplace and Rayzit used by global users. Labs: Directs the DMSL , focusing on innovative data management solutions for real-world systems.
Professor Ioanna Dionysiou is a faculty member at the University of Nicosia, serving as a Professor of Computer Science in the School of Sciences and Engineering and holding the Associate Head of Department title. She is also a Member of the Senate and co-directs the Informatics Security Laboratory (ISL). PhD in Dynamic and Composable Trust (Washington State University, 2006) MSc and BSc in Computer Science (Washington State University, 2000 and 1997) Diploma in Computer Science (Higher Technical Institute, 1994) Her research focuses on trust modeling in collaborative environments, data privacy, active defense mechanisms, and cybercrime mitigation. Current projects include privacyTracker (data traceability), HoneyCY (honeypot systems), and BeWiser (wireless security frameworks). She has contributed to the Bologna Process re-engineering through ReProTool and MapQFTool. Recent publications explore blockchain-IoT integration for big data, neural network comparisons for location-based security analysis, and cloud computing risk frameworks. ISL research emphasizes intuitive cyberattack visualization, ISO 27001 standards, and multi-disciplinary security practices. Scientific leadership roles include: Vice-president of ACM Cyprus chapter Cyprus ECSC Advisory Board member Active participant in European Cyber Security Challenge Conference organizer and program committee member She has supervised multiple MSc and undergraduate students in security-related research while maintaining active collaborations in local and European projects.
A. Kokkinaki is a Professor and Dean at the School of Business, University of Nicosia. Her work spans E-business, Management Information Systems, Smart Cities, and Sustainability . She has led projects like the design of an ontology-based search engine for Cyprus and initiatives for smart city resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1995) M.Sc. in Computer Science, Northeastern University (1991) Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras (1987) Research Interests include AI-driven sustainability, distributed systems, and e-learning. She focuses on integrating AI into education and urban planning, with a strong emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent Articles explore topics such as AI chatbots in sustainability, smart city resilience through open data, and blockchain applications in urban environments. Scientific Awards: Innovation Award, Republic of Cyprus Projects include the CRISIS initiative for smart city staff competences and PEPPY for youth education. She has received grants like the €180,892 for a Cyprus website search engine.
Assistant Professor Amr Abdelbari is affiliated with the Data Analytics Engineering Department at Near East University. His research focuses on wireless communication systems, signal processing, and machine learning applications in telecommunications. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor University: Near East University Department: Data Analytics Engineering Research interests include: Massive MIMO and 5G network optimization Direction-of-Arrival (DOA) estimation techniques Machine learning for wireless communication IoT applications in civil engineering Probabilistic and fuzzy logic-based signal processing Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate expertise in wideband signal processing, NOMA systems, and error probability modeling. Key trends in his work include integrating fuzzy logic for network optimization, improving DOA estimation for 5G systems, and applying neural networks to renewable energy modeling. Contact: amr.abdelbari@neu.edu.tr
Dr. Andreas Artemiou serves as Professor, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance, and Dean of the Technology and Innovation School at the University of Larnaca's Department of Information Technologies. His leadership spans academic administration and cutting-edge statistical research with global collaborations. His academic foundation includes: BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from University of Cyprus (2005) MSc and PhD in Statistics from Pennsylvania State University (2008, 2010) Artemiou's research pioneers statistical methods for high-dimensional datasets, specializing in dimension reduction, kernel techniques, and machine learning applications. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementations across engineering, computer science, and medical sciences, particularly evident in pandemic-related mortality analysis and cytometry data processing. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal accelerating focus on SVM-based dimension reduction, sparse modeling, and medical applications. The trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary impact, with 2024 works emphasizing matrix data analysis and time-series dimension reduction for real-world health crises. His professional recognition includes: New Researcher Fellow at Statistics and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute Artemiou actively contributes to major collaborative initiatives without explicit grant details. His editorial role at Computational Statistics and Data Analytics journal and board membership in the European Statistical Computing Association highlight academic leadership. Current projects drive innovation in cytometry analysis and pandemic mortality modeling. He directs CytoPy - an autonomous cytometry analysis framework - and leads pandemic mortality research through the international CMOR consortium, demonstrating commitment to translating statistical theory into public health solutions.
George Papadopoulos is a Professor of Informatics at the University of Cyprus. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of East Anglia (1989) and has held academic and research roles at institutions including NCSR Demokritos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on Component-Based Systems, Parallel/Distributed Systems, and Cooperative Information Systems. He leads the Software Engineering and Internet Technologies (SEIT) Laboratory and has contributed to EU-funded projects like SciChallenge and AsTeRICS. Key contributions include development of adaptive middleware architectures, context-aware systems, and educational platforms such as the DIGICOMPASS training course. His work spans academic-service integration, assistive technologies for accessibility, and AI applications in healthcare and dementia care. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications reflect his expertise in software engineering, ubiquitous computing, and e-learning systems. Current roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Computing and IEEE Transactions on Education . Active in professional service through EU projects, he emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, education, and healthcare domains.
Georgios Stavrinides serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus, a leading research hub for intelligent systems and networks. Since joining in September 2022, he has driven cutting-edge research in cyber-physical infrastructure while mentoring doctoral candidates and advancing the Center's strategic vision through committee leadership. His academic credentials include a PhD in Informatics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2014), an MSc in Advanced Computing from Imperial College London (2007), and a BSc in Informatics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006). Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral and research collaborator positions within Aristotle University's Department of Informatics from 2014 to 2022. Dr. Stavrinides' research program pioneers performance optimization in edge-cloud continuum systems, specializing in real-time task scheduling for distributed multi-tier environments and ensemble-based classification techniques for imbalanced datasets. These dual thrusts address critical challenges in smart infrastructure resilience and data-driven decision systems, with applications spanning power grids, transportation networks, and industrial IoT. His scholarly impact is underscored by three best paper awards at premier international conferences, reflecting exceptional contributions to distributed systems and machine learning. Best Paper Award Best Paper Award Best Paper Award Beyond research, he actively shapes KIOS's future as a supervisor of PhD candidates and through strategic committee roles in the KIOS Open Science Committee and KIOS Open Science Strategic Committee, directly contributing to the Center's 10-Year Strategic Plan implementation and open science initiatives.
Petros Aristidou is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Power Systems at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), where he directs the Sustainable Power Systems Lab. His academic journey includes a PhD in Engineering Sciences from the University of Liège (2015) and a Diploma in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2010). Previously, he held positions as Lecturer at the University of Leeds and Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on three primary areas: power and energy system informatics, control of hybrid dynamical systems, and modeling/simulation of large-scale power systems. He specializes in addressing challenges related to low-inertia power systems, renewable integration, and grid stability. Award trends show consistent recognition from IEEE societies, with honors spanning best paper awards (TPWRS, ISGT-Europe), technical report awards, and scholarships. His publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental simulation methods toward applied solutions for renewable integration and grid resilience. TPWRS Best Paper Award (2021) IEEE PES ISGT-Europe Best Paper (2021) IEEE PES PowerTech High Quality Paper (2021) IEEE SEST Best Paper (2020) IEEE Outstanding Technical Report (2018) He leads multiple grants including the Horizon Europe MSCA ITN project Dependable Energy Systems (PI) and industrial collaborations on power system simulation methods. As lab director, he oversees research on power system dynamics and control, participating in international working groups addressing low-inertia system challenges.
Kyriacos Kalli is a Professor at Cyprus University of Technology, former Department Chairperson, and member of the University's Governance Council and Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation Board. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Kent, UK, specializing in optical fibres. His research focuses on optical fibre lasers and sensors, femtosecond laser micro-fabrication, and plasmonics. He has authored over 280 publications and co-authored a seminal textbook on fibre Bragg gratings. Prof. Kalli's work includes advancements in polymer optical fibre sensors for civil infrastructure monitoring, gamma-radiation-tuned sensors, and quantum communication networks. He has organized major conferences like EWOFS 2019 and WSOF 2017, and chairs SPIE's Microstructure and Specialty Optical Fibre Conference. His recognitions include Senior Member status at the Optical Society of America (OSA) and a 2012 Photonics Europe Plenary Speaker role. His sensor innovations span biomedical applications (e.g., brain temperature monitoring), aerospace torque measurement, and environmental sensing of pollutants like acetone. Recent research emphasizes femtosecond laser inscription techniques for fibre gratings and monolithic laser development. Kalli's contributions bridge fundamental physics with applied technologies in telecommunications, energy, and healthcare sectors.
George Pallis is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Laboratory of Internet Computing. He is a programme director for the Master in Data Science and leads major international research initiatives funded by the European Commission, national agencies, and industry partners such as Google. His academic foundation includes a BSc and PhD in Informatics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. PhD, Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2006 BSc, Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2001 Dr. Pallis’s research focuses on Distributed and Internet Computing , with specialized interests in Big Data Analytics, Cloud/Edge/Fog Computing, Content Delivery Networks, and Online Social Networks . His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical deployment, particularly in scalable and energy-efficient computing infrastructures. He has contributed to international standards through the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and has developed frameworks for cloud elasticity, fog emulation, and misinformation detection. His 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in edge and fog computing, AI-driven analytics, privacy-preserving data processing, and misinformation detection . These works span high-impact venues such as IEEE IC2E, IEEE/ACM SEC, IEEE CloudCom, and IEEE BigData, with increasing integration of machine learning and human-in-the-loop systems. Dr. Pallis has received multiple scientific awards, including: Best Paper Award, IEEE CloudCom 2024 Best Paper Award (2nd place), IEEE/ACM UCC 2023 Best Paper Award, IEEE IoTDi 2022 Best Student Paper, IEEE ISCC 2022 Best Paper, IEEE BigData 2016 Best Paper, ICSOC 2014 Best Demo Award, ACM/IEEE SEC 2020 World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford) Golden Core Member, IEEE Computer Society He has supervised several PhD students in areas such as fog computing emulation, big data in entrepreneurship, and polarization detection. His research is supported by over 5.5 million euros in grants from the European Commission (e.g., RAINBOW, UNICORN, ICARUS), the Research Promotion Foundation in Cyprus, and industry. He has served as General Chair of IEEE/ACM SEC 2024 and IEEE IC2E 2024, and as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Internet Computing (2019–2023), now holding the Emeritus title. He is currently Associate Editor for the Computing Journal (Springer). Dr. Pallis leads the Laboratory of Internet Computing, a hub for research in cloud, edge, and social computing. The lab develops tools like Fogify for emulation, RAINBOW analytics, and Check-It for fake news detection, fostering collaboration across academia and industry.
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.
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.
