SERGCast
SERGCast is the official podcast of the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG), bringing together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss cutting-edge developments in energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and sustainability. The podcast offers insightful discussions on research-driven solutions and policy implications that shape the future of sustainable energy.
Podcast Format & Schedule
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Frequency: Monthly (12 episodes per year)
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Duration: ~40 minutes per episode
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Hosts: Rotating hosts from the SERG team
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Guest Speakers: Leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers
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Discussion Topics: Research findings, project insights, emerging technologies, policy impact
Episode 10 - Circular Bio-Economy and Sustainable Waste Management in Agriculture
February 2026
In this episode, Mr. Savvas Maliotis discusses the structural and economic evolution of the agricultural sector in Cyprus through the lens of the circular bio-economy, with references to the KEDELEA project and its approach to converting olive mill waste into energy and solid fuels. The discussion examines waste-to-energy solutions, smart agriculture practices, and the transformation of agricultural by-products into valuable resources, while also highlighting barriers to innovation, collaboration challenges, and the strategic importance of food security within the framework of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Episode 9 - EU CONEXUS: European Universities and the Future of Coastal Regions - January 2026
In this episode, Professor Byron Ioannou discusses the EU - CONEXUS European University alliance and explores the challenges and opportunities of coastal sustainability in the Mediterranean, with a special focus on Cyprus.
Episode 8 - Green Transitions: Cyprus’ Battle Against Energy Poverty -
December 2025
Dive into Episode 8 of SERGCast, where we explore how Cyprus is tackling energy poverty and accelerating its green transition. Myrto Skouroupathi joins us to discuss the work of the Cyprus Energy Agency, groundbreaking projects like YENESIS and Step-WISE, and the real-world impact these initiatives are having on young people, communities, and vulnerable households.
Episode 7 - Natassa Frederickou: Gender, Education, and the Path to Sustainability - November 2025
In this episode, we welcome Mrs Natassa Frederickou, president of Frederick University Council, for a conversation on gender equality, education, and sustainability. Together we explore how integrating gender perspectives into energy policies can lead to more inclusive and effective solutions, and how education plays a crucial role in shaping a fairer society.​
Episode 6 - Building Circularity: Insights from Dr. Flourentzou and INBLANC Project - October 2025
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Flourentzos Flourentzou, an expert in sustainable architecture and building performance. Together we explore how sustainability is shaping the future of the built environment, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities in Switzerland’s building stock as well as in Amochostos, Cyprus. Dr. Flourentzou also shares insights from the INBLANC project, which seeks innovative pathways to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and preserve cultural heritage through smarter renovation strategies.
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Episode 5 - Bio-circular economy in Europe: BioINSouth point of view -
September 2025
Join host Kyriaki Koumenidou in conversation with Evi Demetriou and Phoebe Vayanou as they discuss the project BioINSouth, an EU-funded project tackling the challenges and opportunities of building a bio-circular economy in southern European member states. Discover how innovative practices, collaboration, and sustainability can reshape local economies while addressing pressing environmental concerns.
Episode 4 - Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta (R2M France) on Smart Readiness Indicator
and the SmarterEPC project - August 2025
Sophie Dourlens Quaranta, Managing Partner of R2M Solution France and coordinator of the LIFE CET project SmarterEPC, joins us to explore the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) for buildings. This episode delves into how the SRI, a key instrument under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), is being implemented across Europe. We discuss SmarterEPC’s role in advancing digital solutions for Energy Performance Certificates supporting public authorities, and integrating SRI into building renovation strategies.
Episode 3 - From Vision to Venture: Scaling Innovation with Gravity Ventures -
July 2025
​In this episode, Panicos Philimis and Moyses Moyseos of Gravity Ventures join SERG academic supervisor Dr. Paris Fokaides and share how they’re building a launchpad for Cyprus’s most promising tech startups. As founders with a deep background in innovation and entrepreneurship, they unpack the challenges and opportunities of early-stage investing in a small ecosystem, their mission to cultivate globally competitive ventures from Cyprus, and the importance of founder support beyond capital. Tune in for insights on tech commercialization, and how Gravity is helping redefine what’s possible in the Eastern Mediterranean innovation scene.
Episode 2 - Blue Talks with Dr. Angelos Menelaou -
June 2025
Dr. Angelos Menelaou of Frederick University’s Department of Maritime Transport & Commerce discusses Cyprus’s evolving maritime landscape. From pioneering research and sustainability projects like DECARBONLIM to marine pollution, the Blue Economy, and Limassol’s Mission City journey, this episode offers a deep dive into how education, innovation, and policy are steering the future of maritime affairs.
Episode 1 - Introducing SERGCast and Sustainable Energy Research Group -
May 2025
Welcome to the first episode of SERGCast, the official podcast of the Sustainable Energy Research Group. In this series, we dive into the latest innovations in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability, featuring insights from researchers, experts, and industry professionals shaping a greener future.