Research Team
Dr. -Ing.Paris A. Fokaides
Professor, Head of Group
Disciplines:
Thermofluids, Process Engineering
With SERG since: 2012 (Founder)
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Studies:
PhD in Engineering (Universität Karlsruhe, 2009), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Aristotle University Thessaloniki, 2002)
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Publications Record:
Scopus Profile, ResearchGate, ORCID
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Research Projects:
Research Projects Record
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Dr. Elias Christoforou
Post - Doctoral Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Energy Technologies
With SERG since 2012
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Studies:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
(Frederick University, 2019)
MSc in Energy Technologies and Sustainable Design (University of Cyprus, 2013)
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Cyprus, 2011)
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Publications Record:
Scopus, ResearchGate
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Research Projects:
DECARBONLIM, PRECEPT , Capsule X
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Dr. Nikolas Afxentiou
Post - Doctoral Researcher
Disciplines:
Smart Buildings, Smart Readiness Indicator, Sustainable Built Environment, Digital Twins
With SERG since 2019
Studies
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Frederick University, Cyprus, 2025)
Thesis: Enhancing Building Intelligence in Europe: Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) Implementation and Optimization
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems (Frederick University, Cyprus, 2021)
BSc Mechanical Engineering (Frederick University, Cyprus, 2019)
Publications Record:
Scopus, ResearchGate, ORCID
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Research Projects:
Decodit, BioInSouth, ReCyFilm, AENAOS, YENESIS, D^2EPC, SmartLivingEPC, eUMaP.
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Dr. Theoklitos Klitou
Post - Doctoral Researcher
Disciplines:
Smart Buildings, Sustainable Built Environment, Digitalisation of Energy Performance, Building Intelligence
With SERG since 2021
Studies:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Frederick University, Cyprus, 2025)
Thesis: An Integrated Digital Platform for Enhancing Building Intelligence through BIM, Virtual Reality (VR), and the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems (Frederick University, Cyprus, 2022)
BEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry (First Class Honours) (Swansea University, UK,2020)
Publications Record:
Scopus, ResearchGate, ORCID
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Research Projects:
PRECEPT, AccesS, DECARBONLIM, CLIMRES, SmartLivingEPC, eUMaP
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Ms. Kyriaki Koumenidou
Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2023
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Studies:
MSc in Chemistry (University of Cyprus, 2022)
BSc in Chemistry (University of Cyprus, 2018)
Publications Records:​​​
ORCID
Research Projects:
SmartLivingEPC, CapsuleX, Bio4MAR
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Ms. Evi Demetriou
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable development, Smart Built Environment
With SERG since 2023
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Studies:
MSc in Management and Business Strategies with the Environment (Birkbeck University, United Kingdom, 2019)
BSc in Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management (Kingston University, United Kingdom,2018),
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Publications Record:
Scopus, ResearchGate, ORCID
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Research Projects:
BioInSouth, EU- Conexus - Plus
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Ms. Artemis Georgiou
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable development, Smart Built Environment
With SERG since 2024
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Studies:
Diploma of Engineering (Dipl. Ing.) Mechanical Engineering with Specialisation in Aeronautics & Engines (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2024)
Publications Record:
ORCID
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Research Projects:
DECARBONLIM, EU CONEXUS Enables
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Mr. Christos Kythreotis
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2023
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Studies:
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems (Frederick University, 2023)
BSc in Automotive Engineering (Frederick University, 2021)
Publications Record:
ORCID​
Research Projects:
SmartLivingEPC, DECODIT, Internal project: An open 15-minute city accessibility framework for small and medium-sized urban systems
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Mr. Turkay Ersener
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2024
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Studies:
MSc in Sustainable Engineering, 2024(University of Glasgow, Scotland)
BSc in Physics, 2023
Publications Record:
ORCID
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Research Projects:
Eu-Conexus-ENABLES, easySRI
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Ms. Hiva Hashemi Rezvani
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2025
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Studies:
MSc in Energy Systems Engineering 2023( University of Tehran)
BSc in Applied Chemistry 2020 (SBU University)
Publications Record:
ORCID
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Research Projects:
WaterMellon, INBLANC
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Mr. Tibet Bashkaya
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines:
Smart Buildings, Sustainable Built Environment, Digitalisation of Energy Performance and buildings
With SERG since 2025
Studies:
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2023(Swansea University, Wales)
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, 2022
Publications Record:
ORCID
Research Projects:
OPENBEP4EU, OBSERVE
Mr Yiangos Yiangou
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines: 
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2025
 
Studies: 
MSc in Energy Technologies and Sustainable Development, University of Cyprus,
MPSM (Master in Public Sector Management), CIIM - Cyprus
MBA (Master in Business Administration), CIIM - Cyprus
MCE in Construction Management (Catholic University of America)
BSc in Civil Engineering, (Catholic University of America)
Publications Record:
ORCID
 
Research Projects: 
AccesS, DecarbonLim
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Mr Pieris Panagi
PhD Candidate, Researcher
Disciplines: 
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2026
 
Studies: 
MSc in Artificial Intelligence (University of Cyprus, 2024)
BSc in Computer Science (University of Cyprus, 2022)
Publications Record:
ORCID
Research Projects: 
EU CONEXUS Enables
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Mr. Vasilis Christodoulides
MSc Student, Researcher
Disciplines:
Sustainable Built Environment
With SERG since 2025
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Studies:
MSc in Energy Engineering (Frederick University 2025)
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Frederick University 2025)
Publications Record:
ORCID
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Research Projects:
INBLANC
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Ms. Constantina Samara
UI/UX Designer
Disciplines:
Building Information Modelling, Image Processing and Data Management
With SERG since 2022
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Studies:
BSc in Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design(Frederick University, Cyprus,2010)
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Research Projects:
Up Periscope, SmartLivingEPC, AccesS
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Ms. Miroslava Belperchinova Asprou
Research Administrator
Disciplines: Project Managment
With SERG since 2020
Studies:
Diploma in Bussiness Administartion, American College (Cyprus, 2024)
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Publications Record:
ORCID
Research Projects: PRECEPT, SmartLivingEPC, CLIMRES
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Ms.Stamatia Greko
Research Administrator
Disciplines: Project Management
With SERG since 2025
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Studies:
Dilpoma in Acting, Vladimiros Kafkaridis School of Drama (Cyprus, 2010)
Publications Record:
ORCID​​
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