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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 .

• Distributed Network Protocols
• 5G/6G Communication Systems
• Device-to-Device (D2D) Networking
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Prof. Dr. Hadi Işık Aybay is a distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus. He has held academic roles including Department Chairman of Computer Engineering (1994–2004 and 2013–present) and Director of EMU's Distance Education Institute (2000–2013). He earned his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from METU (1989) and served as an Assistant/Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2013. His research spans neural networks, distributed systems, and e-learning technologies. Education: PhD, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1989) M.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU B.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, METU Research Interests: Prof. Aybay's work focuses on computer engineering innovations, including neural network hardware, distributed multimedia systems, and wireless communication protocols. He pioneered EMUOnline, a blended learning platform, and contributed to science park development in North Cyprus. His research also addresses challenges in video streaming optimization and adaptive resource allocation in cellular networks. Key Achievements: He led over 15 projects, including EU-funded initiatives like 'Deep Farm' (2024–2025). His publications (80+ papers) span IEEE journals and conferences, with 281 Google Scholar citations. Awards include the 1973 National Project Contest First Prize and the 1990 Best Thesis Award (supervised). Grants and advising: Supervised 3 PhD and 28 MSc students. Current projects include AI-driven agriculture (Erasmus+). Grants include EU funding (€1M) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in the EMU Computer Engineering Department's research groups, focusing on distributed systems and e-learning infrastructure.

• Computer Engineering
• Neural Networks
• Distributed Systems
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Andreas Grondoudis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the School of Sciences, European University Cyprus. Previously, he held academic roles at Cyprus College (2003–2007) and worked as a Senior Software Developer at Quad Computer Services (2001–2003). He earned a PhD in Computer Science from Sheffield University (2000), an MSc (Eng) from the same institution (1994), and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of East Anglia (1993). His research focuses on protocol specification using formal methods (e.g., X-machines), quality assurance in medical imaging systems, and disaster surveillance technologies. Notable projects include the EU-funded 'Interfaces' and 'JOBIT' initiatives, where he contributed to online learning platforms and software development methodologies. Grondoudis' publications span medical imaging automation, wildfire surveillance systems, and protocol verification. His work demonstrates expertise in integrating formal methods with practical applications in healthcare and environmental safety. Awards include the 2001 'Third Party Developer' recognition from Pegasus Software and a Cambridge English certification (1985). He has advised on interdisciplinary projects such as the YPE NEPRO0204_02 research package and contributed to EU-funded educational technology initiatives. His academic consulting roles include editorial and technical support for online platforms.

• Computer Networks
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Protocol Design and Testing
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Andreas Grontoudis serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the School of Sciences, European University of Cyprus since October 2007, following prior appointments as Assistant Professor at Cyprus College (2003-2007) and senior software development manager at Quad Computer Services (2001-2003). His academic credentials include: PhD in Computer Science, University of Sheffield (2000) - Thesis: X-machine based specification and design for testing of the CATV protocol MSc (Eng) in Computer Science, University of Sheffield (1994) - Thesis: An initial approach to X-machine specification of Distributed systems BSc in Computer Science, University of East Anglia (1993) - Thesis: A computer automated measurement system Dr. Grontoudis specializes in bridging theoretical computer science with practical applications, particularly in protocol specification using X-machines, quality assurance systems for medical imaging, and disaster monitoring technologies. His research evolved from foundational work in formal methods for protocol testing to applied solutions in diagnostic imaging toolboxes and integrated surveillance systems for forest fires/disasters using aerial and space-based platforms. Recent work focuses on educational software for IT vocational training. His publication history demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary contributions spanning biomedical engineering, environmental monitoring, and software engineering, with emphasis on translating theoretical models into real-world safety-critical applications. Professional recognition includes: Third Party Developer Pegasus Opera II award (Pegasus Software, 2001) First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge, 1985) Research leadership spans multiple EU-funded initiatives: Interfaces project (2016-2020): Website and learning platform management for EU interdisciplinary music program JOBIT project (2015-2017): Researcher for Erasmus+ vocational training software development YPE NEPRO0204_02 (2004-2006): Research assistant and software programmer for Cyprus Research Foundation He maintains active scholarly engagement through his Google Scholar profile and continues developing applied solutions at the intersection of computer science and critical domain applications.

• Software Engineering
• Protocol Specification and Testing
• Quality Assurance
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Dong Zhao is a Research Fellow at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2016) and a B.S. in Automation (2011). B.S., Automation, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2011 Ph.D., Control Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2016 His research focuses on fault diagnosis , fault-tolerant control , two-dimensional systems , linear estimation , and active disturbance rejection control . Recent work emphasizes resilience in cyber-physical systems under cyber-attacks and advanced data-driven control methodologies. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in distributed control for nonlinear systems, cybersecurity in industrial systems , soft sensing , and encrypted control systems . Topics include replay attack detection , deception attacks , and applications to power systems and quadcopters. Current affiliations include postdoctoral research at the University of Cyprus since 2018, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2017–2018). Research is conducted at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence.

• Fault diagnosis
• Fault-tolerant control
• Two-dimensional systems
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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.

• Computer Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Data Storage and Processing
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Dr. Elena Kakoulli is a Lecturer in Information Systems and Coordinator of the MSc in Information Systems and Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Cyprus University of Technology (2015), following a Master’s in Computer Science (2009) and B.Sc. (2007) from the University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on computer architecture, photonics-based interconnection networks, cybersecurity, and AI-driven educational technologies. Notable contributions include work on resilient NoC architectures, distributed storage systems (OctopusFS), and silicon photonics integration for high-performance computing. Dr. Kakoulli’s research interests span network-on-chip (NoC) design, IoT security, and adaptive learning frameworks. She has collaborated on projects such as distributed tiered storage for cluster computing with Dr. Herodotou. Recognitions include awards from the University of Cyprus and Marfin Laiki Bank Foundation for academic excellence during her postgraduate studies. She has also contributed to teaching roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Cyprus and lecturer at Ctl Eurocollege, covering courses like computer architecture, compilers, and operating systems. Her publications highlight advancements in cybersecurity models, AI-integrated education tools, and next-generation computing architectures. She actively participates in academic conferences, including the 21st European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS 2024), and has served as a Technical Program Committee member.

• Computer Architecture
• On-Chip Interconnection Networks
• Photonics
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Anna Filippou is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Cyprus. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Computation from the University of Oxford (1992) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Warwick (1996). Her research focuses on Concurrency Theory, Formal Methods, Privacy Policy Analysis, and Algorithmic Game Theory. She has served as General Chair for major conferences such as ETAPS 2010 and FM 2016, and her work is funded by the Foundation for Research and Innovation and the European Commission. Her research applies formal frameworks like Process Calculi, Petri Nets, and Type Systems to design and analyze concurrent, distributed, and real-time systems. Recent work includes modeling Reversible Computation and developing privacy policy enforcement mechanisms in π-calculus. She has published extensively in top venues including TACAS, ETAPS, and Algorithmica. Anna has held academic positions at the University of Cyprus since 2002 and previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania (1997-1998). She is a member of the Laboratory for Foundations of Computing Systems and Theoretical Computer Science. Her technical roles include managing the HSF Controller Network design and formal verification of distributed systems using tools like UPPAAL. Key contributions include formalizing privacy policies using typed π-calculus systems, analyzing network security games, and developing resource-aware process algebra models for real-time systems. Current projects explore GDPR compliance frameworks and algorithmic game theory applications in network defense mechanisms.

• Concurrency Theory
• Formal Methods
• Privacy Policy Analysis
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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.

• Algorithms and Complexity
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Fault-tolerance and Dependability
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Christos Panayiotou is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Cyprus (UCY) and serves as the Deputy Director of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1994 and 1999), as well as an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management. Prior to joining UCY in 2002, he was a Research Associate at Boston University's Center for Information and System Engineering. His research focuses on modeling, control, optimization, and performance evaluation of discrete event and hybrid systems, with applications in intelligent transportation systems, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, wireless networks, and smart buildings. His work has secured over €45 million in funding from national/EU agencies, governments, and private entities. He has published over 290 papers and received the 2014 Best Paper Award in Building and Environment . Editorial Roles : Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Control Systems Society, and others. Leadership : General Chair of EWGT2020, Co-Chair of ECC2018, and Chair of IEEE Computational Intelligence Society subcommittees. Key projects include UAV swarm coordination for maritime surveillance, digital twin architectures for smart buildings, and resilient traffic demand management systems. His grants emphasize cyber-physical systems, energy grids, and disaster response technologies.

• Modeling
• Control Systems
• Optimization
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Christoforos Hadjicostis is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cyprus. He previously served as Chair of the department from 2008-2010 and held positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds S.B. degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics, an M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1995), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1999) from MIT. His research focuses on fault diagnosis and tolerance in distributed dynamic systems, error control coding, monitoring and control of discrete event systems, with applications in network security, anomaly detection, energy distribution, medical diagnosis, biosequencing, and genetic regulatory models. His publications primarily explore formal methods for system verification, distributed algorithms for multi-agent coordination, and privacy-preserving mechanisms in discrete event systems. Recent work emphasizes detectability, observability, and opacity enforcement in networked and cyber-physical systems.

• Fault Diagnosis
• Distributed Algorithms
• Discrete Event Systems
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Dr. Lenos Hadjidemetriou is a Research Lecturer at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA (2010) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cyprus (2016). His research focuses on renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, power electronics control, and smart grid cyber-security. He leads projects like OneNet, Smart5Grid, and national initiatives such as EMPOWER, collaborating with entities like the Cyprus Transmission System Operator. Research interests include grid resilience, digital twins, and ancillary services. He developed advanced research labs at the University of Cyprus for power systems testing and renewable energy applications. Current projects explore energy storage systems for grid ancillary services and cyber-security defenses against man-in-the-middle attacks. He has published over 75 papers, emphasizing smart grid challenges such as voltage management, harmonic mitigation, and 5G-enabled grid monitoring. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, such as demonstrating 5G solutions for real-time grid control and developing thermal models for inverter reliability. Ongoing efforts include pilot projects for battery and flywheel storage systems to enhance grid stability. Grants and collaborations span European (Horizon 2020) and national funding, industry partnerships, and KIOS CoE’s complementary support from Imperial College London. His contributions address both technical and systemic challenges in transitioning to sustainable energy systems.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Energy Storage Systems
• Power Electronics Control
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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.

• Concurrency Theory
• Formal Methods
• Algorithmic Game Theory
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Hamed Tirandaz is a Lecturer at Hakim Sabzevari University and a PhD Candidate at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , University of Cyprus . He also works as a researcher at the KIOS Center of Excellence . B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Hakim Sabzevari University (2006) M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from Semnan University, Iran (2009) His research interests include chaos control , fault diagnosis , and fault tolerant control of distributed systems . His work focuses on applications in power distribution systems and software development for engineering challenges. At the University of Cyprus, he contributes to research projects at the KIOS Center of Excellence , specializing in electrical and computer engineering domains.

• Chaos Control
• Fault Diagnosis
• Fault Tolerant Control of Distributed Systems
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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.

• Fault-Tolerant Distributed Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Algorithms and Complexity
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