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Research Projects

Research projects currently being undertaken (in alphabetical order) at European University Cyprus show the breadth and depth of our partnerships locally  and abroad. These projects have been awarded with national or international funding grants and cover a variety of academic fields.

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1AAAssessing Newly Arrived Migrants’ Knowledge in Science and Math using Augmented Teaching MaterialErasmus+Maria Meletiou Mavrotherishttps://augmented-assessment.eu/
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2ACCEPTAssessment of Climate Change Effects on Pollution in Transport in CyprusNorwegian Financial Mechanism Programme (2014-2021)Paris Vogazianoshttps://accept.cyi.ac.cy/
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3ACESAccounting for Circular Economy and Sustainability - innovative training solutions in higher education facilitating Accounting for the circular economyErasmus+Loukia Evripidouhttps://www.erasmusaces.eu/
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4AKTIDAΟργάνωση και λειτουργία Κέντρου Οικογενειακής Παρέμβασης και Στήριξης για τον ΑυτισμόTender - Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social InsuranceMaria Christopoulouhttps://aktidacy.org/
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5ANGELASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and LeadershipErasmus+Elmos Konishttps://angel-project.eu/
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6ARDESShort Learning Programme for Art & Design &
Sustainability with special focus on environment and
climate change
Erasmus+Simona Mihaihttps://ardesprojecteu.wpcomstaging.com/
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7ΑΤΗΕΝΑBringing Accessibility and Design for All into Higher Education CurriculaErasmus+Katerina Mavrouhttps://www.edf-feph.org/projects/athena-bringing-accessibility-and-design-for-all-into-higher-education-curricula/
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8Careers 4.0Careers 4.0ERASMUS+Nikolaos DrososTBA
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9CGSCYPRUS GOVSATCOM STUDYEuropean Space Agency (ESA)Konstantinos KatzisN/A
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10CICEE-TCulturally Informed Safe Sport Coach Education e-ToolboxErasmus+Antonis Alexopouloshttps://ciceet.infoproject.eu/
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11CONVERTConversion programme to acquire the digital skills needed by forward-looking careersERASMUS+ Forward Looking (LOT 2 Priority 4) (CELIA)Loizos SymeouTBA
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12CRiTERIAsComprehensive data-driven Risk and Threat Assessment Methods for the Early and Reliable Identification, Validation and Analysis of migration-related risksHorizon 2020Christos Kassimerishttps://www.project-criteria.eu/
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13CYGNUS+Further development of CYprus models for Galaxies and their NUclear SpectraEuropean Space AgencyAndreas Efstathiouhttps://arc.euc.ac.cy/cygnus-plus-project/
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14CyOGSCyprus Optical Ground StationEuropean Space Agency (ESA)Konstantinos KatzisTBA
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15DataScEd4Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early
Years
ERASMUS+Maria Meletiou MavrotheriTBA
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16DataSETUPPromoting Data Science Education for Teacher Education at the University levelERASMUS+Maria Meletiou MavrotheriTBA
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17DIGI READYDigital Readiness of Vocational Educational Institutions in and inclusive SocietyErasmus+Eleni Theodorouhttps://digi-ready.eu/
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18EHECADIEUROPEAN HEALTH CARE FINAL DISSERTATION: a
digital, international and collaborative codesigned model to
address health care societal challenges
Erasmus+Pavlina Psychoulihttps://www.easpd.eu/project-detail/european-health-care-final-dissertation-ehecadi/
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19EM-CITYEmergency Management by Communities’ Interaction Through YouthErasmus+Christos Dimopouloshttps://www.facebook.com/emcitycommunity
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20FirEU RiskDeveloping a Holistic, Risk-wise Strategy for European Wildfire ManagementHorizon 2020George Boustrashttps://fireurisk.eu/
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21FloodNorthALBManaging Complex Floods in North Albania through Cross Border Host Nation Support and Joint CooperationDirectorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)George BoustrasTBA
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22GEO-ACADEMYInnovative digital GEO – Tools for enhancing teachers’ digital, green and spatial skills towards an effective STEAM Education for Sustainable DevelopmentERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-TEACH-ACA]Loucas Loucahttps://geoacademy.eu/
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23GEPARDGender Equality Programme in AcademiaErasmus+Marina Appiou-Nikiforouhttps://us.edu.pl/en/uczelnia/rowne-traktowanie/gepard/
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24GlioHATInvestigating the mechanistic and therapeutic link between glucose and Histone acetyltransferase 1 (HAT1) activity in the aggressiveness of Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)RESTART 2016-2020Panos PapageorgisN/A
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25GOAL4PDMGamified and Online Activities for Learning to Support Player Development ManagersErasmus+Andreas Avgerinoshttps://goal4pdm.csd.auth.gr/
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26GRACEGlobal Response Against Child ExploitationHorizon 2020Yianna Danidouhttps://www.grace-fct.eu/
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27Green-HITA Green - Holistic IoT platform for Forest Management and MonitoringRESTART 2016 - 2020Pericles Leng ChengN/A
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28HALT4KidsHalting Harassment and Abuse in Sports using Learning Technologies for KidsErasmus+Andreas Avgerinoshttps://www.facebook.com/haltproject/
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29HologramHands on Learning Online: Gaining Results through Advanced MethodsErasmus+Pericles Leng Chenghttps://hologram-project.eu/
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30HOPEComplex Earthquake Management in South Caucasus Vulnerable Areas through Effective Planning, Reaction and Joint OperationsUnion Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)Christos Dimopouloshttps://hope2023.mk/
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31H-PASSHealth Professionals' and the “DigitAl team” SkillS advancement"EC DG HEALTHDimitris Ntourakishttps://hpass.healthworkforce.eu/
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32I am in TALESInclusive Methodology for Technology Aimed at Learning
and Enhancement of Storytelling
Erasmus+Katerina Mavrouhttps://www.imintalesproject.eu/
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33i-CONNInterdisciplinary connectivity: Understanding and managing complex systems using connectivityHorizon 2020Vicky Papadopoulou Lestahttps://iconn.network/
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34ImmuHubsInnovative Immunisation HubsEU HealthAdamos Hadjipanayishttps://immunisationhubs.eu/
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35IncluMusicIncreasing skills for building more inclusive conservatoriesErasmus+Maria Prodromouhttps://www.inclumusic.eu/
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36InFLOWImaging using Flexible Low Loss Polymer Optical Multimode Fibre WaveguideRESTART 2016-2020Andreas StylianouTBA
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37LAW-GAMEAn Interactive, Collaborative Digital Gamification Approach to Effective Experiential Training and Prediction of Criminal ActionsHorizon 2020Pantelis Velanashttps://lawgame-project.eu/
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38LEAFaPLeading and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities in Schools towards an Inquiry-based and Reflective PracticeERASMUS+Loucas LoucaTBA
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39Level UPLEVEraging knowLedge of training providers in UPskilling and reskilling of SMEs’ managers and employees
towards empowering their digital transformation
Digital Europe ProgrammeApostolos Zaravinoshttps://levelup-skills.eu/
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MechanoFluorescence
Simultaneously nanomechanical and fluorescence characterization of fresh tissue biopsiesCONCEPT/0722/0088Andreas StylianouTBA
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41MechanoLungNanomechanical FingerPrints of Pulmonary FibrosisRESTART 2016-2020Andreas StylianouN/A
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42MEDSECURANCEAdvanced Security-for-safety Assurance for Medical Device IoTHorizon EuropeKonstantinos Katziswww.medsecurance.org
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43MetaPredictAdvancing breast cancer diagnosis through the creation of a novel biomarker detection tool for predicting metastasesRESTART 2016-2020Panos PapagiorgisTBA
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44METICOSA Platform for Monitoring and Prediction of Social Impact and Acceptability of Modern Border Control TechnologyHorizon 2020Pantelis Velanashttps://meticos-project.eu/
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45MIGRATE-MENAMigration and the climate crisis in the Middle East and Northern AfricaRESTART 2016-2020George BoustrasTBA
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46MOGS-CyXMobile Optical Ground Station – Cyprus eXperimentalEuropean Space Agency (ESA)Konstantinos KatzisTBA
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47N/AEstablishment of a Max Planck Partner GroupMax Planck Foundation GrantsIva Tzvetanovahttps://www.mpg.de/20844773/partnergruppen.pdf
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48OenoWatchImplementation of a Decision Support System using unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and establishment of a Competence Centre for innovative vine-growing to support the sustainable
development of precision viticulture in Cyprus and maximize the national oenological potential
RESTART 2016 - 2020Christos Dimopouloshttps://oenowatch.eu/
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49Opti-AromaQIdentification of Medicinal/Aromatic Plants properties and improving quality, nutritive value and storability of fresh and dry products to support SME competitivenessRESTART 2016-2020Vasiliki Gkretsihttp://opti-aromaq.cut.ac.cy/
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50OUTDOOR4MIOutdoor Education for Pupil with Mobility Impairments in KindergartenERASMUS+Loizos SymeouTBA
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51PaCaImmunoTMETargeting the desmoplastic tumor microenvironment to improve the efficacy of pancreatic cancer immunotherapyRESTART 2016-2020Panos PapageorgisN/A
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52PIXInternational UCPM Exercises Plug-In and HNS Outside EUTender - Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)George BoustrasN/A
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53PlantexCYInvestigating the phytochemical profile and in-vitro bioactive properties of endemic plant extracts from Cyprus for potential use in medicine and agricultureRESTART 2016-2020Constantinos Nikiforouhttps://plantexcy.wordpress.com/
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54Play EQUALPlay EQUALCitizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)Antonis AlexopoulosΝ/Α
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55PLCs for usProfessional Learning Communities in the post-covid era: Collaboration between University and Public School SystemRESTART 2016-2020Loucas Loucahttps://plcsforus.eu/
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56POP-ARTProtection Of Public spaces by means of an Advanced secuRity plaTformInternal Security FundGeorge BoustrasTBA
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57PRISON SAFEProtecting and Safeguarding LGBTIQCitizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)Charis Xinarihttps://prisonsafe.eu/
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58PRoMeTOmPromoting the Development of Teachers' and Students' Metacognitive and Theory of Mind SkillsErasmus+Eleonora Papaleontiouhttps://prometom-erasmus.info/
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59PyroLifeTraining the next generation of Integrated Fire Management expertsHorizon 2020George Boustrashttps://pyrolife.lessonsonfire.eu/
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60RemiXEDInnovating Teacher Professional Development with (Mentored / Team-based) Learning DesignErasmus+Maria Meletiou Mavrotherihttps://www.upf.edu/web/remixed
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61ResAllianceLandscape resilience knowledge alliance for agriculture and forestry in the Mediterranean basinHorizon EuropeGeorge Boustrashttps://www.resalliance.eu/
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62REWIRECybersecurity Skills Alliance – A New Vision for EuropeErasmus+Yianna Danidouhttps://rewireproject.eu/
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63Right to ConnectRight to Connect: digital inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilitiesErasmus+Katerina Mavrouhttps://righttoconnect.entelis.net/
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64ROSESCross Border Risk Awareness in Western BalkansDirectorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)Christos DimopoulosTBA
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65SciARTPromoting 21st-century skills through an inclusive STEAM approach to Cultural HeritageErasmus+Elena Stylianouhttps://sci-art.eu/
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66SEMEDFIRESouth Eastern Mediterranean Excellence Development in FIre ResearchHorizon EuropeGeorge Boustrashttps://semedfire.eu/
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67SENSEESTEM EntrepreNeurShip for Everyone and EverywhereErasmus+Loucas Loucahttps://www.senseeproject.eu/
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Teachers 4.0 Digital
Teachers 4.0 Digital Age: Tackling Disinformation and Promoting Digital Literacy through Education and Training in European ClassroomsERASMUS+ Forward Looking (LOT 1 Priority )Marios VryonidesTBA
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69TipXDeciphering the molecular and biological function of histone H2A.X N-terminal acetylationRESTART 2016-2020Panos PapageorgisN/A
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70TRANSITTransition into teaching for inclusive and diverse learningERASMUS+Loucas LoucaTBA
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71N/ASupport development of Resource Centres (RCs) in Serbia with diverse functions aimed to support teachers, parents and students based on their individual learning needUNICEFKaterina MavrouN/A
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72VACCELERATEEuropean Corona Vaccine Trial Accelerator PlatformHorizon 2020Zoi Dorothea Panahttps://vaccelerate.eu/
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73VALIASValorization of Marine Invasive Species a Pathway Towards the Protection of Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity: From Destructive Invaders to a Source of WealthHorizon EuropeDimitrios NtourakisTBA
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74VERDISARS-coV2 variants Evaluation in pRegnancy and paeDIatrics cohortsHorizon EuropeZoi Dorothea Panahttps://verdiproject.org/