Academic Staff

Dr. Diofantos Hadjimitsis

Professor
Dr. Phaedon Kyriakidis

Professor
Dr. Evangelos Akylas

Associate Professor
Dr. Silas Michaelides
Dr. Chris Danezis

Assistant Professor
Dr. Kyriakos Themistocleous
Dr. Athos Agapiou
Dr. Kyriacos Neocleous
Dr. Rodanthi Mamouri
Dr. Michalakis Christoforou
Dr. Vasiliki Lysandrou
Dr. Argyro Nisantzi
Dr. Christiana Papoutsa
Mr Marios Tzouvaras
Thomas Dimopoulos
Mr Christodoulos Mettas
Mr Andreas Christofe
Dr. George Melillos
Mrs Anastasia Yfantidou
Dr. Georgia Kouta
Mrs Nikoletta Papageorgiou
Dr. Milto Miltiadou
Dr. Thomaida Polydorou
Mrs Eleni Loulli
Mrs Maria Prodromou

Dr. Diofantos Hadjimitsis

Professor
Dr. Phaedon Kyriakidis

Professor
Dr. Evangelos Akylas

Associate Professor
Dr. Silas Michaelides
Dr. Chris Danezis

Assistant Professor
Dr. Kyriakos Themistocleous
Dr. Athos Agapiou
Dr. Kyriacos Neocleous
Dr. Rodanthi Mamouri
Dr. Michalakis Christoforou
Dr. Vasiliki Lysandrou
Dr. Argyro Nisantzi
Dr. Christiana Papoutsa
Mr Marios Tzouvaras
Thomas Dimopoulos
Mr Christodoulos Mettas
Mr Andreas Christofe
Dr. George Melillos
Mrs Anastasia Yfantidou
Dr. Georgia Kouta
Mrs Nikoletta Papageorgiou
Dr. Milto Miltiadou
Dr. Thomaida Polydorou
Mrs Eleni Loulli
Mrs Maria Prodromou

Dr. Diofantos Hadjimitsis

Professor

Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering & Geomatics

Cyprus University of Technology

2-8 Saripolou, Achilleos I Building, 1st Floor, 3036 Lemesos

P.O.Box: 50329, 3603 Lemesos, Cyprus

Tel. +357 25 002548 (direct line) or 25002542 (through secretary)
Fax. +357 25 002661
email: d.hadjimitsis_[at]_cut.ac.cy , diofantosh_[at]_gmail.com

Skype: d.hadjimitsis

Twitter: @diofantosh

http://www.cut.ac.cy/ceg

Visit research group web site:
https://www.cyprusremotesensing.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/diofantos-hadjimitsis/2a/aa7/297

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2684-547X

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/H-8813-2013

Research Interest

Prototype atmospheric correction algorithms for satellite data
Satellite Remote Sensing, Space Techniques, Geo-Informatics
GIS, UAV, GPR, Field Spectroscopy
Environmental Monitoring & Management / Defense & Security
Real Estate, Construction Innovation, Project Management, Infrastructures

Dr. Phaedon Kyriakidis

Professor

Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT

PhD in Geological and Environmental Sciences

email: phaedon.kyriakidis@cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Geostatistics
Geocomputation
Geomatics
Geographic information systems and science
Applications to earth and environmental sciences

Dr. Evangelos Akylas

Associate Professor

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
BSc in Physics
MSc in Environmental Physics
PhD in Applied Physics

email: evangelos.akylas_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

theoretical fluid mechanics
analytical and numerical studies of fluxes in laminar and turbulent flows
subsurface hydraulics
experimental and computational studies of water quality and
transport phenomena in reservoirs

Dr. Silas Michaelides

Senior Researcher A, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
BSc in Mathematics
MSc in Agricultural Meteorology
Master in Public Sector Management
PhD in Meteorology

email: silas.michaelides_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Remote Sensing applications to Meteorology
Dynamic Meteorology
Atmospheric Energetics
Climatology
Weather Radar
Artificial Neural Networks’ applications to Meteorology and Climatology
Weather Forecasting

Dr. Chris Danezis

Assistant Professor

Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
Dipl. Ing. in Surveying Engineering
MSc. in Geoinformatics
PhD. in Geomatic Engineering

email: chris.danezis_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Geodesy
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Ubiquitous and Collaborative Positioning
Deformation Monitoring of Physical Processes
Location-Based Services

Dr. Kyriakos Themistocleous

k.themistocleous@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Satellite Remote Sensing, Field spectroscopy, GIS processing,
Geo-Informatics, data management and analysis
Environmental Monitoring, atmospheric correction, Natural hazards assessment, Defense & Security and environmental applications
Remote sensing surveying technologies using UAV, GPR, spectroscopy, multispectral, thermal and laser scanning
Life cycle cost assessment, energy effiency in buildings and real estate
Architecture, urban design, cultural heritage and Sustainable Development

Dr. Athos Agapiou

athos.agapiou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Satellite and Aerial Remote Sensing and environmental applications
Remote Sensing in Archaeology
Natural and Anthropogenic hazards
Geometric Documentation of CH and sites
GIS, Ground Field Spectroscopy and Spectral Libraries

Dr. Kyriacos Neocleous

kyriacos.neocleous@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Reinforced concrete and novel concrete reinforcements
Rigid pavements for industrial facilities and roads
Durability of construction materials
Probabilistic structural reliability and design philosophy
Energy performance of buildings and life cycle assessment

Dr. Rodanthi Mamouri

rodanthi.mamouri@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Aerosol/cloud interaction
Air pollution
Atmospheric physics
Climate changes
LIDAR

Dr. Michalakis Christoforou

m.christoforou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Remote sensing in agriculture
Mapping plant diseases
Monitoring environmental changes using Remote Sensing
Soil analysis
Forestry

Dr. Vasiliki Lysandrou

vasiliki.lysandrou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Archaeology / Cultural Heritage (CH)
Funerary architecture and sepulchral landscape
Remote Sensing techniques for Archaeology and CH monuments
Geographical Information Systems applications for Archaeology and CH
Restoration and preservation of monuments and sites

Dr. Argyro Nisantzi

argyro.nisantzi@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Atmospheric physics
Laser Remote sensing/ Lidar
Earth observation / satellite
Experimental Environmental physics
Atmospheric / Air pollution

Dr. Christiana Papoutsa

christiana.papoutsa@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Remote Sensing & GIS for environmental applications
Ground field spectroscopy
Surface water quality monitoring of inland & coastal water bodies
Risk assessment for aquatic ecosystems / spotting of pollution sources using space technologies
Smart water management for agriculture and Climate change
Educational activities to cultivate research culture: Young Scientists & Schools

Mr Marios Tzouvaras

marios.tzouvaras@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Transport planning / Micro-simulation transport modeling
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Pavement construction (Flexible/Rigid)
Maritime Logistics
Remote Sensing and GIS for environmental applications & natural hazards

Thomas Dimopoulos

thomas.dimopoulos@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Mass Appraisals and Automated Valuation Modeling
Property Valuation Techniques
Property Taxation
Fiscal Policies
GIS and Remote Sensing applications in Real Estate

Mr Christodoulos Mettas

christodoulos.mettas@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Integration of remote sensing, UAV and GPR
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
Spectral Signatures
Remote Sensing for environmental applications
Geographical Information Systems

Mr Andreas Christofe

andreas.christofe@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Reinforced concrete behaviour
Concrete technology and special concrete mix – design
Remote Sensing, GIS, Geo-informatics for environmental applications
Natural Hazard Risk Management
Infrastructures

Dr. George Melillos

gmelillos@gmail.com

Research Interests

Remote Sensing
GIS
Space Technology
Defence / Security
IT

Mrs Anastasia Yfantidou

anastasia.yfantidou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Map production
Processing of remote sensing data
Monitoring of specific areas and observing their differences across time
Underwater mapping and monitoring of the life cycle of seagrass through remote sensing techniques.

Dr. Georgia Kouta

georgia.kouta@cut.ac.cy

Mrs Nikoletta Papageorgiou

nt.papageorgiou@edu.cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Remote Sensing Applications
Monitoring of Cultural Heritage, Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in relation to Ancient Monuments and Sites
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geometric Documentation intended for Archaeological Research and Cultural Heritage

Dr. Milto Miltiadou

milto.miltiadou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Advancement of algorithms for forest monitoring
Remote sensing
Development of open source tools for forest monitoring

Dr. Thomaida Polydorou

thomaida.polydorou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Prestressed concrete structures, concrete engineering,
Experimental evaluation of materials, quality control testing,
Evaluation of bond between concrete and various reinforcements
Construction sustainability and circular economy

Mrs Eleni Loulli

eleni.loulli@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Remote Sensing Applications
Water Resources Management/Modelling
Drought Monitoring and Climate Change
Sustainable Land Use Management

Mrs Maria Prodromou

ml.prodromou@edu.cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Satellite Remote Sensing, GIS and Geoinformatics for environmental applications
Spectroradiometers
Forest fire risk assessment
Marine applications

Dr. Diofantos Hadjimitsis

Professor

Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering & Geomatics

Cyprus University of Technology

2-8 Saripolou, Achilleos I Building, 1st Floor, 3036 Lemesos

P.O.Box: 50329, 3603 Lemesos, Cyprus

Tel. +357 25 002548 (direct line) or 25002542 (through secretary)
Fax. +357 25 002661
email: d.hadjimitsis_[at]_cut.ac.cy , diofantosh_[at]_gmail.com

Skype: d.hadjimitsis

Twitter: @diofantosh

http://www.cut.ac.cy/ceg

Visit research group web site:
https://www.cyprusremotesensing.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/diofantos-hadjimitsis/2a/aa7/297

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2684-547X

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/H-8813-2013

Research Interest

Prototype atmospheric correction algorithms for satellite data
Satellite Remote Sensing, Space Techniques, Geo-Informatics
GIS, UAV, GPR, Field Spectroscopy
Environmental Monitoring & Management / Defense & Security
Real Estate, Construction Innovation, Project Management, Infrastructures

Dr. Phaedon Kyriakidis

Professor

Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT

PhD in Geological and Environmental Sciences

email: phaedon.kyriakidis@cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Geostatistics
Geocomputation
Geomatics
Geographic information systems and science
Applications to earth and environmental sciences

Dr. Evangelos Akylas

Associate Professor

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
BSc in Physics
MSc in Environmental Physics
PhD in Applied Physics

email: evangelos.akylas_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

theoretical fluid mechanics
analytical and numerical studies of fluxes in laminar and turbulent flows
subsurface hydraulics
experimental and computational studies of water quality and
transport phenomena in reservoirs

Dr. Silas Michaelides

Senior Researcher A, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
BSc in Mathematics
MSc in Agricultural Meteorology
Master in Public Sector Management
PhD in Meteorology

email: silas.michaelides_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Remote Sensing applications to Meteorology
Dynamic Meteorology
Atmospheric Energetics
Climatology
Weather Radar
Artificial Neural Networks’ applications to Meteorology and Climatology
Weather Forecasting

Dr. Chris Danezis

Assistant Professor

Professor, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, CUT
Dipl. Ing. in Surveying Engineering
MSc. in Geoinformatics
PhD. in Geomatic Engineering

email: chris.danezis_[at]_cut.ac.cy

Research Interest

Geodesy
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Ubiquitous and Collaborative Positioning
Deformation Monitoring of Physical Processes
Location-Based Services

Dr. Kyriakos Themistocleous

k.themistocleous@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Satellite Remote Sensing, Field spectroscopy, GIS processing,
Geo-Informatics, data management and analysis
Environmental Monitoring, atmospheric correction, Natural hazards assessment, Defense & Security and environmental applications
Remote sensing surveying technologies using UAV, GPR, spectroscopy, multispectral, thermal and laser scanning
Life cycle cost assessment, energy effiency in buildings and real estate
Architecture, urban design, cultural heritage and Sustainable Development

Dr. Athos Agapiou

athos.agapiou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Satellite and Aerial Remote Sensing and environmental applications
Remote Sensing in Archaeology
Natural and Anthropogenic hazards
Geometric Documentation of CH and sites
GIS, Ground Field Spectroscopy and Spectral Libraries

Dr. Kyriacos Neocleous

kyriacos.neocleous@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Reinforced concrete and novel concrete reinforcements
Rigid pavements for industrial facilities and roads
Durability of construction materials
Probabilistic structural reliability and design philosophy
Energy performance of buildings and life cycle assessment

Dr. Rodanthi Mamouri

rodanthi.mamouri@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Aerosol/cloud interaction
Air pollution
Atmospheric physics
Climate changes
LIDAR

Dr. Michalakis Christoforou

m.christoforou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Remote sensing in agriculture
Mapping plant diseases
Monitoring environmental changes using Remote Sensing
Soil analysis
Forestry

Dr. Vasiliki Lysandrou

vasiliki.lysandrou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Archaeology / Cultural Heritage (CH)
Funerary architecture and sepulchral landscape
Remote Sensing techniques for Archaeology and CH monuments
Geographical Information Systems applications for Archaeology and CH
Restoration and preservation of monuments and sites

Dr. Argyro Nisantzi

argyro.nisantzi@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Atmospheric physics
Laser Remote sensing/ Lidar
Earth observation / satellite
Experimental Environmental physics
Atmospheric / Air pollution

Dr. Christiana Papoutsa

christiana.papoutsa@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Remote Sensing & GIS for environmental applications
Ground field spectroscopy
Surface water quality monitoring of inland & coastal water bodies
Risk assessment for aquatic ecosystems / spotting of pollution sources using space technologies
Smart water management for agriculture and Climate change
Educational activities to cultivate research culture: Young Scientists & Schools

Mr Marios Tzouvaras

marios.tzouvaras@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Transport planning / Micro-simulation transport modeling
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Pavement construction (Flexible/Rigid)
Maritime Logistics
Remote Sensing and GIS for environmental applications & natural hazards

Thomas Dimopoulos

thomas.dimopoulos@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Mass Appraisals and Automated Valuation Modeling
Property Valuation Techniques
Property Taxation
Fiscal Policies
GIS and Remote Sensing applications in Real Estate

Mr Christodoulos Mettas

christodoulos.mettas@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Integration of remote sensing, UAV and GPR
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
Spectral Signatures
Remote Sensing for environmental applications
Geographical Information Systems

Mr Andreas Christofe

andreas.christofe@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests

Reinforced concrete behaviour
Concrete technology and special concrete mix – design
Remote Sensing, GIS, Geo-informatics for environmental applications
Natural Hazard Risk Management
Infrastructures

Dr. George Melillos

gmelillos@gmail.com

Research Interests

Remote Sensing
GIS
Space Technology
Defence / Security
IT

Mrs Anastasia Yfantidou

anastasia.yfantidou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Map production
Processing of remote sensing data
Monitoring of specific areas and observing their differences across time
Underwater mapping and monitoring of the life cycle of seagrass through remote sensing techniques.

Dr. Georgia Kouta

georgia.kouta@cut.ac.cy

Mrs Nikoletta Papageorgiou

nt.papageorgiou@edu.cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Remote Sensing Applications
Monitoring of Cultural Heritage, Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in relation to Ancient Monuments and Sites
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geometric Documentation intended for Archaeological Research and Cultural Heritage

Dr. Milto Miltiadou

milto.miltiadou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Advancement of algorithms for forest monitoring
Remote sensing
Development of open source tools for forest monitoring

Dr. Thomaida Polydorou

thomaida.polydorou@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Prestressed concrete structures, concrete engineering,
Experimental evaluation of materials, quality control testing,
Evaluation of bond between concrete and various reinforcements
Construction sustainability and circular economy

Mrs Eleni Loulli

eleni.loulli@cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Remote Sensing Applications
Water Resources Management/Modelling
Drought Monitoring and Climate Change
Sustainable Land Use Management

Mrs Maria Prodromou

ml.prodromou@edu.cut.ac.cy

Research Interests:

Satellite Remote Sensing, GIS and Geoinformatics for environmental applications
Spectroradiometers
Forest fire risk assessment
Marine applications