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Dr. Asma Al-Hawi is a Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition from UCLan (2020) and an MA in Linguistics from the University of Jordan (2009). Her research focuses on second/third language acquisition, pragmatics, semantics, and educational psychology, particularly examining English determiner acquisition among Palestinian/Jordanian and Cypriot-Greek speakers. Education : PhD in Applied Linguistics, UCLan, 2020 MA in Linguistics, University of Jordan, 2009 Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, University of Jordan, 1999 Research Interests : Dr. Al-Hawi investigates L2/L3 acquisition of English determiners, pragmatics of linguistic expressions like 'Insha’a Allah,' and educational strategies in language learning. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied educational practices. Publications : Her recent work includes studies on article usage in cross-linguistic contexts and the pragmatic functions of religious expressions in Arabic. Key outlets include the Journal of the European Second Language Association and Journal of Second Language Teaching and Research . Professional Roles : She has taught at Unicaf University (2020–2021), the University of Jordan (2015–2016), and served as an administrator at UNRWA (2001–2006), where she contributed to curriculum development and teacher training. Grants & Collaborations : Active in international research networks, she has presented at conferences such as EuroSLA and the International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (ISTAL).

• Applied Linguistics
• Second and Third Language Acquisition
• Pragmatics
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Marianna Efstathiadou is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Department of Education Sciences, European University Cyprus (EUC). She has been employed there since 2008 as Special Teaching Personnel, contributing to both teaching and administrative roles. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Education Sciences (2022, EUC), an M.Sc. in Curriculum & Instruction (2005, SIUC, USA), and a B.Sc. in Early Childhood Education (2001, SIUC, USA). Her research focuses on inclusive education, assistive technology integration, and innovative teaching methodologies in early childhood settings. Notable projects include the EU-funded I’M IN TALES (2021–2024) and SKATE (2020–2023), which developed technology tools for inclusive storytelling and assistive technology training. Earlier work includes the PLEGMΑ project (2011–2015) designing math and science curricula for Cypriot early education. Academic service includes roles such as Senate Member (2011–2022), Senate Ad-hoc Committee Member for Faculty Evaluation, and Faculty Ambassador for Early Childhood Education (2021–present). Her recent publications emphasize tangible user interfaces, mobile apps for autism screening, and UDL-based MOOCs. Her advising and grants include leading EU partnerships and collaborating with international teams on curriculum design and teacher training initiatives. She is actively involved in labs and teams focused on digital innovation in early childhood education, advocating for technology’s role in fostering inclusive learning environments.

• Early Childhood Education
• Inclusive Education
• Assistive Technology
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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.

• Educational Technologies
• Computer Science Curriculum
• STEM Education
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Sotiris Apostolopoulos is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Development at the University of Neapolis (Paphos, Cyprus), coordinating the BSc in Business Administration & Digital Business for its Department of Economics and Business. He holds a PhD from the University of the Peloponnese’s School of Management, alongside MSc degrees in Healthcare Administration and Finance. His expertise spans rural entrepreneurship, European policies, socio-economic development, and healthcare enterprise innovation. Research interests include local development, European policy efficacy, private/social enterprise models, and innovation strategies. Professional experience includes roles as Head of Communication at Diaplasis Rehabilitation Center and COO of a major Peloponnese hospital. His work emphasizes rural health enterprises, post-pandemic recovery, and sustainable entrepreneurship in under-resourced areas. Publications focus on EU policy impacts, rural economic strategies, and healthcare innovation. Notable contributions include WHO-recognized studies on rural health enterprises during the pandemic. Active in international conferences across Europe, he bridges academic research with practical policy implementation.

• Rural Entrepreneurship
• European Policies
• Socio-Economic Development
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Professor Elpida Keravnou-Papailiou is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus, where she has held the position of Professor since 1996. She previously served in significant academic leadership roles including Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (2002-2006), Dean of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (1999-2002), and first Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science (1994-1998). She has also held national leadership positions such as President of the Governing Board of the Cyprus University of Technology (2009-2010). Her educational background includes a B.Tech in Computer Science (1982) and a Ph.D. in Cybernetics (1985), both from Brunel University, UK. Prior to joining the University of Cyprus in 1992, she taught at University College London as Lecturer (1985-1991) and Senior Lecturer (1991-1992). Professor Keravnou-Papailiou's research spans several important domains in Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on applications in medicine. Her pioneering work has centered on temporal reasoning in medical contexts, knowledge engineering, diagnostic reasoning, and intelligent data analysis. She has developed theoretical models for clinical temporal diagnosis that integrate causal, temporal and action knowledge, and has formulated abstract data structures like the Abstract Temporal Graph for modeling medical reasoning constraints. Her research has led to practical applications in water resource management and medical diagnosis systems. Her scholarly contributions reveal a consistent trajectory from foundational work on expert systems and knowledge representation to increasingly sophisticated temporal reasoning frameworks applied to medical contexts. The evolution of her research demonstrates a deepening specialization in temporal aspects of medical reasoning, culminating in her co-authorship of the seminal book "Temporal Information Systems in Medicine" (2010). Among her significant honors and contributions: Associate Editor of the journal Artificial Intelligence in Medicine since its launch in 1989 Guest editor for nine special issues of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Program Committee Chair for the 6th Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Europe (AIME'97) Conference Chairperson of the Board of the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Europe (2003-2005) National Academic Contact Point for Recognition and Bologna Expert for Cyprus Professor Keravnou-Papailiou has supervised two PhD students at the University of Cyprus: Eleni Christodoulou (1999), who developed work in histological classification of breast carcinomas, and Hariklea Kazeli (2006), who developed an intelligent hybrid decision support system for water resource management in Cyprus. She has also been instrumental in implementing the Bologna reforms at the University of Cyprus and has contributed to national educational policy through various committees, including the Specialist Committee for Educational Reforms in Cyprus. She co-founded the successful Workshop Series "Intelligent Data Analysis in Medicine and Pharmacology (IDAMAP)" in 1996, which has continued for over fifteen years. Her work has had significant societal impact through her leadership roles in shaping higher education policy in Cyprus and her contributions to quality assurance frameworks for academic institutions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Expert Systems
• Applications in Medicine
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Georgios Dafoulas is a Visiting Professor at the University of Nicosia. He specializes in information systems, e-learning, and the application of digital technology in education and business. His research also spans innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, having pioneered knowledge transfer initiatives in over 20 countries. Dr. Dafoulas has secured significant funding through EU programs (Framework, Erasmus+, Tempus, etc.), British Council, JISC, NSF, and others. He has led over 20 externally funded projects and contributed to numerous others as a co-investigator, demonstrating expertise in project management and grant acquisition. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in applying technology to solve educational and business challenges.

• Information Systems
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
• E-Learning
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Professor Dimitris Drikakis serves as Vice President for Global Partnerships at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, and holds a joint professorship in the School of Sciences and Engineering. His academic career spans over 24 years, including roles as Executive Dean and Head of Department at UK universities. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, acoustics, computational science, and nanotechnology, emphasizing uncertainty reduction and physics-based modeling. He has co-authored two books, published over 400 papers, and graduated 45 PhD students globally. Research interests include super-resolution fluid flow analysis, machine learning applications in turbulence simulation, and computational methods for aerodynamics and heat transfer. His work on indoor aerosol transmission and epidemiological modeling has addressed pandemic-related challenges. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Computers and Fluids and Physics of Fluids . Recent articles highlight advancements in deep learning for fluid-structure interaction, shock-wave predictions, and AI-driven thermal optimization. His contributions bridge computational science with real-world engineering and public health applications.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Science
• Acoustics
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Xiaohan Chen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a B.Eng. from Northeast Forestry University (2017), M.Eng. from Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2020), and Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool (2024). Research Interests: His work focuses on modern machine learning paradigms, including: Transfer Learning Few-Shot Learning Self-Supervised Learning Applications in Fault Diagnosis Systems

• Transfer Learning
• Few-Shot Learning
• Self-Supervised Learning
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Dr. Waldemar Pfoertsch serves as Professor of Marketing Management and Strategic & Digital Marketing at the University of Limassol, Cyprus, within the Department of Administration. His academic leadership spans foundational research in human-centric marketing approaches with significant contributions to both theoretical frameworks and practical business applications. Education: Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from Freie Universität Berlin PhD in Technology Transfer from Freie Universität Berlin (1981) Dr. Pfoertsch's research centers on human-to-human (H2H) marketing as an interdisciplinary philosophical framework addressing modern marketing challenges. His work explores how Human Digital Marketing fosters genuine empathetic business-customer relationships through regenerative practices and sustainable business models. He investigates the ethical dimensions of marketing in digital transformation, emphasizing emotional intelligence, societal impact, and long-term value creation beyond transactional interactions. His scholarship bridges academic theory with real-world applications across diverse industries and cultural contexts. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent evolution of H2H marketing theory into actionable frameworks like the 5Es Marketing-Mix. Key trends include AI-human synergy in customer engagement, global brand management strategies, sustainable consumer behavior analysis, and B2B relationship optimization. His research demonstrates increasing integration of regenerative practices with digital marketing while maintaining human-centric core principles across publications. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source materials Dr. Pfoertsch maintains active academic collaboration evident through co-authored publications with scholars like Philip Kotler and Kejsi Sulaj, though no formal student list is provided. His work shows consistent funding through institutional support for publications and conference participation, but specific grant details aren't documented in available materials. He leads development of H2H marketing educational resources including case studies and instructor manuals, operating within research teams focused on practical implementation of human-centric frameworks. Current projects examine AI ethics in marketing and regenerative business models for sustainable community impact.

• Human-to-Human (H2H) Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Strategic Marketing
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Daniel Cohen-Or is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Tel Aviv University, and an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University since 2016. He holds the Isaias Nizri Chair in Visual Computing . His academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Ben-Gurion University (1985-1986) and a Ph.D. from SUNY Stony Brook (1991). Research Interests: Focused on Computer Graphics, Visual Computing, and Geometric Modeling , with a current emphasis on generative models and their applications in 3D shape manipulation, image editing, and diffusion-based techniques. Scientific Awards: Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2005) ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award (2018) Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2015) Kadar Family Award (2019) Eurographics Distinguished Career Award (2020) People’s Republic of China Friendship Award (2012) Notable Contributions: Co-edited A Sampler of Useful Computational Tools for Applied Geometry, Computer Graphics, and Image Processing . His work spans 3D reconstruction, texture synthesis, shape modeling, and semantic image editing, with a focus on leveraging deep learning frameworks like StyleGAN and NeRF. Advising: Mentoring numerous students and postdocs, including Or Patashnik, Yuval Alaluf, and Ron Mokady, with a strong presence in both current and former advisees .

• Computer Graphics
• Visual Computing
• Geometric Modeling
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Özgür Batur is an Associate Professor at Final University in the English Teacher Education department. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2015), a Master's in English Language Teaching from Yıldız Technical University (2006), and a Bachelor’s in English Language, Literature, and Teaching from Girne American University (2000). Email: ozgur.batur@final.edu.tr Research interests include educational administration , 21st-century skills , AI in education , social responsibility of universities , teacher training , and psychological factors in learning . His work explores the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and organizational behavior in educational settings. Recent publications focus on artificial intelligence anxiety , distance education during the pandemic , occupational burnout in teachers , and university social responsibilities . His studies integrate quantitative analysis and qualitative insights to address contemporary educational challenges.

• Educational Administration
• 21st Century Skills in Education
• Educational Technology
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Prof. Wojciech Lipiński is a Professor at the Energy, Environment and Water Research Centre (EEWRC) of the Cyprus Institute. He holds a Master's in Environmental Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology (2000), a PhD in Mechanical and Process Engineering from ETH Zurich (2004), and a Habilitation in Energy Technology from ETH Zurich (2009). Previously, he worked at ETH Zurich (2004–2009), the University of Minnesota (2009–2013), and the Australian National University (2013–2021). His research focuses on solar energy engineering, particularly optical, thermal, and chemical aspects of concentrated solar thermal systems. Key areas include radiative transfer, high-temperature multiphase systems, and applications in solar fuel production, environmental separations, and thermal control. He leads studies on reactor design for solar thermochemical processes, including carbon capture and material processing. Prof. Lipiński is an editorial board member of Solar Energy , Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer , and Thermopedia . He is actively involved with the International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and Eurotherm Committee. His accolades include the Elsevier/JQSRT Raymond Viskanta Award (2013), ASME Yellott Award (2020), and ASME Fellow status (2021). His recent work emphasizes scalable solar energy solutions, advanced coating materials, and carbon capture technologies. He collaborates internationally on projects like coral-inspired solar absorbers and hydrate-based CO₂ storage systems.

• Solar Energy Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
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Dr. Christos Kyrkou is a Research Lecturer at the KIOS Research & Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds positions in the School of Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Research focuses on: Real-time computer vision systems Efficient deep learning architectures UAV-based monitoring applications Edge computing for embedded vision Autonomous vehicle perception His publication trends show progressive development in aerial vision systems, with recent work focusing on safety applications, disaster response, and closing simulation-to-reality gaps in autonomous systems.

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Embedded Systems
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Pieris Chourides is the current Dean and Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration, European University Cyprus (EUC). He holds a PhD in Knowledge Management from De Montfort University (UK) and has extensive academic and industry experience. His roles include leadership in research and strategic planning, and他曾 served as Head of Research at Cyprus Employers and Industrialist Federation (OEB) and as a visiting lecturer at institutions like De Montfort University and Swiss Management University. Education: PhD in Knowledge Management (De Montfort University, UK, 2005) MSc in Strategic Management (University of Derby, UK, 1999) BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (University of Derby, UK, 1998) Research interests focus on Knowledge Management, Strategic Agility, Quality Management, and their applications in tourism, entrepreneurship, and energy sectors. His work explores topics like blockchain-supported knowledge transfer, CSR's role in firm value, and safety perceptions in energy industries. He has supervised PhD theses on strategic agility and corporate strategy. Awards: European Excellence Award Assessor (EFQM) Emerald Award (MAAOE) Core Advisor Investor In People (IIP) He has managed research projects such as 'Green Entrepreneurship Training' (Erasmus+ Project Manager) and 'Supportive Entrepreneurship in Cultural Industries'. His consulting roles include editorial board membership for the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management and committee roles in the European Conference for Knowledge Management. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on innovation ecosystems and quality management initiatives within the School of Business Administration.

• Knowledge Management
• Strategic Management
• Quality Management
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Dr. Lycourgos Hadjiphanis is an Assistant Professor in Marketing at European University Cyprus's School of Business Administration, Department of Management and Marketing. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University and multiple graduate degrees from London Metropolitan University. His research explores strategic agility frameworks, knowledge management systems, marketing strategies in higher education, and consumer behavior analysis. Recent publications examine intellectual foundations of strategic agility and knowledge-performance relationships in organizations. He has led Erasmus+ projects on green entrepreneurship (GET-UP 2016) and vocational education innovation (Shadows 2016, Innovation Ecosystems for VET 2015). As a certified trainer and assessor for Cyprus' Human Resource Development Authority, he evaluates professionals in hospitality and tourism sectors. Awards include Chartered Member status from the UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on dynamic marketing strategies, educational institution positioning, and organizational adaptation mechanisms.

• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Behavior
• Strategic Agility
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