November 2025
GIS Day 2025 Promote CONNECTING project
On GIS Day, held on November 20, 2025, at the Cyprus University of Technology and organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, the CONNECTING project was promoted by Prof. Phaedon Kyriakidis. During the event, project coordinator Dr. Athos Agapiou, Prof. Kyriakidis, and Assoc. Prof. Apostolos Papakonstantinou participated in an open discussion focusing on “The Future of GIS in Cyprus”, sharing insights on current developments in geospatial technologies, emerging challenges, and opportunities for strengthening the role of GIS in...
Hands-On Learning in UAV Data Collection and Processing
The training sessions of the program are ongoing. These are moments from the hands-on practical component of the Continuing Education program “Data Collection and Processing with Unmanned Aircraft Systems”. The program is organized by the Cyprus University of Technology through the University’s Lifelong Learning Center, in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering and Geoinformatics Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. We would like to thank the program instructors, Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos (Professor), Dr. Apostolos Papakonstantinou (Assistant Professor), and Dr. Athos...
Launch of the Second Cycle of the Continuing Professional Education Program “UAV Data Collection and Processing”
The second cycle of the continuing professional education program “UAV Data Collection and Processing” officially began today, November 6. The program is attended by personnel from public and private organizations. The training is organized by the Lifelong Learning Center of the Cyprus University of Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The program instructors are Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos (Professor), Dr. Apostolos Papakonstantinou (Assistant Professor), and Dr. Athos Agapiou (Assistant Professor). This 50-hour...October 2025
Internal Meeting – CUT & Infralabs
Today, a meeting was held between CUT and Infralabs to discuss the technical progress of Work Package 4 (WP4), which focuses on the design and development of the cloud data center. The discussion centered on the current implementation status, key technical milestones achieved, and upcoming development tasks. Both teams reviewed the system architecture, integration aspects, and performance objectives to ensure that the cloud data center design aligns with the overall project goals and timelines.September 2025
Outcomes of the European Researchers’ Night 2025
The Connecting Project’s participation in the European Researchers’ Night 2025 proved highly successful. Throughout the day, the booth attracted significant interest from students, educators, professionals, and members of the general public. Visitors engaged with the project team, explored the equipment on display, and learned more about the project’s research activities and expected impact. Participation in this European-wide event created opportunities to: Enhance dissemination and communication of project activities and results. Raise visibility of the Connecting Project at both national and European...
Connecting Project at the European Researchers’ Night 2025
The Connecting Project participated in the European Researchers’ Night 2025, held on 26 September 2025 at the State Fair in Nicosia. The event took place from 08:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and aimed to promote science, research, and innovation to the wider public. The Connecting Project was present at Hall B, Booth #37, where the team welcomed visitors, provided information on the project’s objectives and activities, and presented equipment. This presence offered an important opportunity to present the project to a...
Visit of Professors from Zhejiang University to CUT
On 25 September 2025, a delegation of professors from Zhejiang University visited the Strategic Research Infrastructure of the CONNECTING Project, hosted at the 2nd floor of the Dorothea Building, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Limassol. During the visit, the guests were welcomed by project members Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos, Dr. Apostolos Papakonstantinou, and the project coordinator Dr. Athos Agapiou. The program included: A presentation and demonstration of the research infrastructure acquired through the CONNECTING Project. A tour...
Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2024 by Stanford University
Prof. Phaedon Kyriakidis and Asst. Prof. Athos Agapiou have been included in the latest Stanford University report, which lists the top 2% of the most highly cited scientists globally. This ranking reflects their contributions to research and the impact of their work within their respective fields. Stanford University recently updated its comprehensive database, which identifies the top 2% of the most-cited scientists across various disciplines. The report was compiled by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis, a renowned...