Professor Mavronicolas Marios is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. His academic journey includes a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from the National Technical University of Athens (1985) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard University (1992). His research focuses on Algorithm Theory, Game Theory, Distributed Computing, Networking, and Internet Systems. He has held visiting positions at institutions such as the University of Connecticut and the University of Paderborn. Over 100 publications in top-tier venues highlight his contributions to computational complexity, Nash equilibria, and network security. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications, emphasizing strategic decision-making and distributed systems. Research areas include the computational complexity of Nash equilibria, game-theoretic models for network security, and algorithmic challenges in distributed systems. He has explored topics like risk-averse equilibria, congestion games, and the structural properties of multi-player games. His recent work addresses decision problems in win-lose scenarios and the existence of equilibria under varying valuation functions.
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.
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.
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.
Professor Marios Dikaiakos is a faculty member at the University of Cyprus Department of Computer Science, where he also served as Head of Department (2010-2014) and founded the Centre for Entrepreneurship (2014-2021). He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Computer Science from Princeton University and a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. His research focuses on Cloud Computing systems performance and dependability, and Online Social Network analysis. Research Interests: Professor Dikaiakos leads the Laboratory for Internet Computing, directing numerous EU-funded projects. His work spans network-centric systems, cloud computing infrastructure, and social media analytics, with over 160 peer-reviewed publications. Recent work explores energy efficiency in edge computing and misinformation detection in polarized media environments. Publication Trends: His recent articles show a strong focus on sustainable computing, edge AI systems, and social media analysis, with emerging work on LLM ethics and industrial IoT. Methodologies include benchmarking frameworks, federated learning, and unsupervised NLP techniques applied to large-scale datasets. Collaborations & Labs: As Principal Investigator of the Laboratory for Internet Computing, he oversees multiple research projects and has held visiting positions at Rutgers University, Université de Paris Cité, and National Technical University of Athens. He serves as Associate Editor for Springer's Computing journal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vicky Papadopoulou Lesta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the European University Cyprus, where she holds a full-time position. Previously, she served as a Post-Doctorate Researcher at the University of Cyprus (2004-2008) and as a Visiting Lecturer at both the University of Patras (2003-2004) and the University of Cyprus (2007-2008). Her educational background includes a PhD (2003), Master's degree (2001), and Bachelor Diploma (1998), all in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras, Greece. Dr. Papadopoulou Lesta's research spans the Theory of Algorithms and Complexity with focus on Computational Complexity, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Approximation and Combinatorial Algorithms, Parallel Algorithms, Algorithmic Game Theory, and Distributed Systems. Her work has significant applications in Facility Allocation problems, Topological Network Control, Frequency Assignment, and Wireless Sensor Networks. Her publications appear in prestigious journals including Algorithmica, Theoretical Computer Science, and Computer Networks. Her research has been supported by European Union and Cypriot state-funded projects. Chair of Organizing Committee for 2nd International Symposium on Algorithmic Game Theory (2009) Co-editor of Springer LNCS proceedings for SAGT 2009 Scientific Program Committee member for ICALP 2015 Regular reviewer for Theoretical Computer Science journal She has contributed significantly to network security validation, nonfunctional requirements validation, and cooperative user network interactions, applying game theoretic approaches to solve complex computational problems in wireless networks and security systems.
Professor Georgiou Chrysis holds the position of Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Informatics, University of Cyprus. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Mathematics (1998) from the University of Cyprus, followed by an M.Sc. (2002) and Ph.D. (2003) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut, USA. He has authored over 115 articles in leading journals and conferences, co-authored two books on Distributed Cooperative Computing, and contributed to the 2021 book on Blockchain Systems. Research Focus: Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, and Machine Learning. Professional Service: Served on Technical Committees for EATCS DISC, ACM PODC, and multiple conference roles (e.g., General Chair of PODC 2015). Editorial Role: Editor of Information Processing Letters (2018–2023). His work is funded by the University of Cyprus, Research and Innovation Foundation, and the European Commission.
Μάριος Μαυρονικόλας is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University (1992) and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (Summa cum Laude, 1985). He has held visiting positions at the University of Paderborn (Guest Professor, 2006–2007), University of Connecticut (Assistant Professor, 1999), and University of Crete (Visiting Assistant Professor, 1992–1993). Research Interests: His work focuses on theoretical foundations of computer science, including Game Theory, Distributed and Parallel Computing, Networking, and Internet-related algorithms. He has authored over 100 publications in top-tier conferences and journals. Professional Activities: He currently serves at the University of Cyprus and has held academic roles in Germany, USA, and Greece. His expertise bridges algorithmic theory with practical applications in networked systems.
