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.
Dr. Stavroulla Soukara is an Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Nicosia , School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences. She serves as Programme Coordinator for the MSc in Criminology and contributes to academic and practical advancements in forensic psychology through her research and advisory roles. BA (Hons) in Psychology, Sussex University MSc in Criminal Justice Studies, Portsmouth University PGDip in Psychological Research Methods, Portsmouth University PhD in Forensic Psychology, Portsmouth University Her research focuses on false confessions , miscarriages of justice , investigative interviewing , and deception detection . Her work bridges academic research and real-world law enforcement practices, including collaborations with police academies and justice committees. Dr. Soukara’s publications span forensic psychology and criminology, emphasizing evidence-based interviewing, legal compliance, and cognitive factors in truth verification. She has held visiting academic positions at the Cyprus Police Academy and has advised international bodies like the UN Protocol on Effective Interviewing. Member, Cyprus Council of Crime Prevention and Civil Protection External Advisor, Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons Contributor to FBI Academy bibliography (2010) Advisory Council, UN Protocol on Interviewing (2021)
Nikos Stylianopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cyprus, School of Natural and Applied Sciences. He has been serving in this position since 2010, following his progression through the academic ranks at the same institution from Lecturer (1993) to Assistant Professor (1996), Associate Professor (2002), and finally Professor (2010). He has also held visiting positions at the University of Crete (1999, 2007) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1992-1993). Ph.D. in Mathematics, Brunel University (1990) M.Sc. in Numerical Analysis, Brunel University (1987) Degree in Mathematics, University of Patras (1985) Professor Stylianopoulos specializes in Complex Analysis , particularly orthogonal polynomials and their applications, Numerical Analysis with focus on computational complex analysis and numerical methods for conformal mappings, and Potential Theory including harmonic functions and inverse potential problems. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computational methods, with significant contributions to understanding the asymptotic behavior of orthogonal polynomials and developing numerical techniques for conformal mapping. His publication record shows a consistent focus on orthogonal polynomials in the complex plane, with particular emphasis on Bergman polynomials, their asymptotic behavior, and applications to image recovery and shape reconstruction. The research demonstrates strong connections between complex analysis, numerical methods, and potential theory, with practical applications in computational mathematics. Academy of Athens Prize (2014) for work on Bergman polynomials Multiple Research in Pairs programs at Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach University of Cyprus research grants on Orthogonal Polynomials (2010-2015) Bursary from Brunel University (1987-1988) National Scholarship for Excellence (1986-1990) Professor Stylianopoulos has held significant administrative roles including Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Cyprus (2016-2017), Chairman of the Editorial Board of Cyprus University Press (2019-2020), and membership on various evaluation committees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Greek universities. He serves on the editorial board of Computational Methods and Function Theory and has been involved in numerous research collaborations with prominent mathematicians including Ed Saff, Bjorn Gustafsson, and Mihai Putinar.
Asst. Prof. Dr. ÇIĞIR KALFAOĞLU is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Mediterranean University. Their research focuses on cognitive control, error processing, and neural mechanisms underlying skilled performance, utilizing EEG and behavioral methodologies. They hold a Ph.D. in Psychology (2012), an M.S. in Applied Neuropsychology (2008), and a B.S. in Psychology (2007). Office: AS207 Phone: +90 392 630 1362 Research interests include error correction dynamics, typing performance analysis, and theta oscillations' role in cognitive processes. Recent work explores dissociations between error detection and performance breakdown in motor tasks. Recipient of the EPS Small Grant (2019-2021) for experimental psychology research. Active in supervising theses and contributing to academic committees.
Haris Volos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Cyprus . He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012), following B.E.E. degrees from the National Technical University of Athens (2005). Before academia, he worked at Hewlett Packard Labs (2013–2018) and Google (2018–2019). His research focuses on Computer Architecture , Operating Systems , and Data Storage and Processing , with recent work on energy-efficient CPU architectures, disaggregated memory systems, and persistent memory frameworks. Education: B.E.E. (2005), National Technical University of Athens M.Sc. (2007), University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. (2012), University of Wisconsin-Madison Key Research Themes: Energy-efficient CPU core idle-state architectures Disaggregated memory protection and replication Persistent memory systems and transactional memory Big data processing over hybrid memory tiers Recent Contributions: His work includes frameworks like Panthera for holistic memory management and AgileWatts for energy-proportional servers. He also pioneered systems like HOPS (Hands-off Persistence System) for persistent memory. Labs/Teams: Active in the university's informatics research clusters, focusing on hardware-software co-design and scalable data systems.
ÇIĜIR KALFAOĜLU serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Mediterranean University, where she contributes to academic instruction and research in cognitive neuroscience and human performance. Her educational background includes: PhD in Psychology (2009-2012) from [University] MS in Applied Neuropsychology (2007-2008) from [University] BS in Psychology (2003-2007) from [University] Dr. KALFAOĜLU's research centers on neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying skilled performance, particularly using typing as a model domain. She employs EEG methodologies to investigate theta band oscillations as neural indicators of cognitive control processes during error detection and correction. Her work bridges theoretical cognitive neuroscience with practical applications in human-computer interaction and performance optimization. Analysis of her publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on how the brain monitors skilled actions. Her findings demonstrate that frontal theta oscillations predict error correction mechanisms and that performance breakdowns operate independently from error detection processes, advancing fundamental models of cognitive control in complex tasks. No scientific awards are documented in the available records. Dr. KALFAOĜLU supervises graduate theses in psychology and secured external research funding through an EPS Small Grant from the Experimental Psychology Society (UK) (2019-2021, Project #163121) to investigate neural correlates of typing errors. Her research continues to explore the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and skilled motor performance.
Prof. Dr. Aykut Hocanin is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bogazici University, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University. PhD: 1994-2000, Bogazici University MS: 1992-1993, Texas A&M University BS: 1988-1992, Rice University Research Interests: Dr. Hocanin specializes in adaptive signal processing algorithms, wireless communication systems, and sparse system identification. His work focuses on developing efficient algorithms for impulsive noise environments and improving CDMA system performance through robust detection and interference cancellation techniques. He has contributed significantly to adaptive filtering methods, including recursive inverse algorithms and variable step-size LMS approaches. Scientific Contributions: His recent research (2020-2024) includes fast quasi-Newton adaptive algorithms and data-reuse extended NLMS techniques. Earlier work (2011-2015) explored entropy-based subspace separation, 2D recursive inverse filtering, and mobility modeling in wireless networks. He has supervised numerous graduate theses on these topics. Professional Role: As a professor at EMU, Dr. Hocanin teaches courses like INFE362 and EENG461 while maintaining active research in digital signal processing and wireless communication. He serves as an associate editor and reviewer for academic journals and conferences.
Iakovos Nomikos is a Visiting Assistant Professor in General Surgery at the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Hellenic Journal of Surgery and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of International Surgery and Surgical Procedures. His academic career includes roles as Director of Surgery at the METAXA Cancer Hospital (2004–2018) and Deputy Director of Surgery at Tzanion General Hospital (1987–2004). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS, 1990) and has been internationally recognized in Marquis Who's Who listings. Dr. Nomikos' academic qualifications include an MD (1975) and PhD (1980) from the University of Athens Medical School, with doctoral research focused on peritoneal lavage in diffuse peritonitis. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with research interests spanning surgical oncology, critical care surgery, diabetes immunology, and surgical ethics. His work includes landmark studies on islet transplantation (1980s), functional staging of acute illness (2000s), and pandemic response strategies (2020s). Research contributions include principal investigator roles in projects such as 'Functional Staging of Acute Surgical Illness' (2000–present) and 'Prevention of Postischemic Liver Injury' (1980s). He has presented at major conferences like the American College of Surgeons Annual Congress and the European Society of Surgical Research. Notable awards include volunteerism recognition from the Holy Metropolis of Chios and marathon achievements with 50+ marathons completed by 2019. Professional service includes membership on the Greek Ministry of Health's Surgical Specialty Board and roles in surgical education councils. Beyond academics, he holds licenses for single-engine aircraft piloting and Byzantine music (hieropsaltis certification). His work integrates clinical practice, research, and humanitarian efforts, emphasizing resilience in surgical practice and ethical leadership.
Prof. Mark Sullman is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Cyprus’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from Otago University, an M.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial/Organisational Psychology from Massey University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Practice, and a Ph.D. from Massey University. His research focuses on occupational safety, driving behavior, and public health epidemiology, with over 90 journal articles, 24 book chapters, and 150 conference papers/industry reports. He serves on the Editorial Advisor Board for Transportation Research Part F and has held roles like European Representative for IAAP Division 13. His work spans global disease burden analysis, mental health, and cross-cultural studies. Recent publications address viral skin diseases, work addiction screening tools, and Alzheimer’s disease prevalence in MENA regions. He actively advises multinational companies and contributes to international conferences. Education: B.Sc. Psychology, Otago University M.Sc. (Hons) Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Massey University Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Practice (Distinction), Otago University Ph.D., Massey University Research Interests: Prof. Sullman’s work bridges occupational health, traffic psychology, and global health epidemiology. Key areas include analyzing disease burdens (e.g., epilepsy, Alzheimer’s) across regions, driver behavior interventions, and the social determinants of health. His recent focus includes work addiction assessment tools validated across 85 cultures and the neurological mechanisms of PD-L1 in malignancies. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize global health disparities (e.g., obesity-related diseases, iron deficiency in MENA), therapeutic innovations (PD-L1 immunotherapy), and cross-cultural behavioral studies. His work often combines epidemiological data with policy recommendations to address healthcare inequities. Awards/Grants: Multiple grants from unspecified organizations; no specific awards listed. Active in editorial and advisory roles for journals/conferences. Labs/Teams: Collaborates internationally on projects like the Global Burden of Disease Study and the International Work Addiction Scale validation. No dedicated lab mentioned, but extensive network across universities and institutions.
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.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Seda Cevheroğlu is an academic faculty member at the Nursing Department within the School of Health Services at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). She holds a PhD (2022) and MS (2014) in Nursing from Istanbul University, alongside a BSc in Nursing (2007) from the same institution. Currently serving as Vice Chair of the Nursing Department, her role includes leadership in academic administration and curriculum development. Her research focuses on patient safety competencies, health literacy, geriatric caregiving, global climate change awareness in nursing education, and clinical skill development. Notable work includes studies on anxiety levels in colonoscopy patients and the impact of physical activity on bariatric surgery outcomes. Dr. Cevheroğlu has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as GASTROENTEROLOGY NURSING , MEDICINE , and PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING , with recent contributions addressing pandemic-era educational shifts and hand hygiene compliance. Her work frequently bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, emphasizing evidence-based practices in nursing. Her academic contributions include supervising research projects on topics like compassion levels in nursing students and opioid dependency in hospitalized patients. She maintains active involvement in EMU's institutional initiatives, including program development for health services education and participation in international conferences on nursing ethics and healthcare quality.
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
Maria Kalyva serves as a Lecturer in Endodontics at the Dental School of the European University Cyprus (EUC), where she maintains an active role in dental education and research within the Department of Dentistry. Her academic foundation includes advanced training from leading Greek institutions. Education: Doctorate in Dentistry (2010, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) - Thesis: The role of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF β1) in pulpal repair. An experimental study Two-year postgraduate training in Endodontics (2001, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) - Thesis: Etiology of apical cysts: Literature review and research protocol for in vitro lesion development Degree in Dentistry (1998, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) Research Focus: Dr. Kalyva specializes in regenerative endodontics, investigating growth factor-mediated dentin formation, bioactive therapeutic protocols for endodontic lesions, and material science applications in root canal therapy. Her work bridges experimental dentistry with clinical translation through standardized preclinical testing frameworks. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output (2002-2010) demonstrates consistent innovation in dentin regeneration mechanisms and endodontic material performance. Key themes include TGF-β1 signaling in pulp repair, intratubular mineralization processes, and evidence-based evaluation of sealing technologies - reflecting a cohesive research trajectory toward biologically-driven endodontic solutions. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Grants & Service: She secured competitive funding including a Ministry of National Education doctoral scholarship (2002-2005) and PYTHAGORAS II research project (2005-2006). Currently active in the Greek Endodontologists Association, she served as General Secretary (2020-2022) and Council Member (2022), organizing scientific events and facilitating international collaborations. Research Infrastructure: Historical project involvement indicates experience with preclinical testing facilities at Aristotle University, though current laboratory affiliations at EUC are not specified in the source materials.
Christos Kyriacou is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Classics and Philosophy at the University of Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh (2010) and has been recognized as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at Humboldt University, Berlin (2021-2022) with an upcoming Humboldt Visiting Fellowship at Heidelberg University in 2025. His educational background includes: PhD in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh, 2010 MSc in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh, 2006 BA in Sociology and Philosophy (minor), University of Cyprus, 2005, with Distinction Dr. Kyriacou's research primarily focuses on epistemology, metaethics, and their intersections, with special interest in rationality. His work spans several key areas including the semantics of knowledge attributions, epistemic rationality and reasons, moral rationality and reasons, evolutionary debunking arguments, rational intuitionism, conceptual competence, companions-in-guilt arguments, expressivism, virtue ethics, and virtue epistemology. He has made significant contributions to AI ethics, examining the moral and epistemological implications of artificial intelligence systems alongside historical philosophical analysis. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining skepticism from multiple angles, exploring the intersections between metaethics and epistemology, and applying philosophical reasoning to contemporary issues like AI ethics and pandemic response. His work consistently bridges historical philosophical texts with modern debates, demonstrating both scholarly depth and contemporary relevance. His notable scientific achievements include: Humboldt Visiting Fellow, Heidelberg University, 2025 Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Humboldt University, Berlin, 2021-2022 Dr. Kyriacou has served as a referee for numerous prestigious philosophy journals including the Journal of Philosophy, Philosophical Studies, The Philosophical Quarterly, and many others. He has edited significant volumes including "Metaepistemology - Realism and Antirealism" (2018) and "Skeptical Invariantism Reconsidered" (2021), and has textbooks under contract with Cambridge UP on "Introduction to Metaepistemology" and "Moral Intuitionism." His extensive teaching portfolio covers Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Epistemology, Metaethics, and historical figures from Aristotle to Kant.
Övgü Çıdar İyikal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Mathematics (2013) and has academic qualifications from Gazi University (MS in Statistics, 2005), Near East University (MS in Secondary Education, 2007), and EMU (BS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 2002). 2008–2013: PhD in Mathematics, Eastern Mediterranean University 2002–2005: MS in Statistics, Gazi University 2006–2007: MS in Secondary Education (Non-Thesis), Near East University 1999–2002: BS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Eastern Mediterranean University Her research focuses on numerical analysis, matrix theory, and computational methods for solving linear systems, regularization problems, and integral equations. She has published in journals like Journal of Mathematics , Symmetry , and Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications , emphasizing iterative methods, preconditioning techniques, and computational efficiency. Recent publications include work on predictor-corrector methods for Sylvester equations, Bernstein operators for Fredholm equations, and Schur-block ILU preconditioners for ill-posed problems. Her contributions span both theoretical and applied domains, with interdisciplinary applications in engineering and statistics. At EMU, she teaches courses such as Numerical Analysis for Engineers (CMPE323, MATH373) and Bioinformatics Statistics (BIYOISTATISTIK). She has served on thesis committees, acted as a reviewer for academic journals, and participated in conferences on numerical methods and data analysis.
